Holiday Gift Guide 2012 Hi, Courtney here, the senior editor at YouBeauty. Over the course of the year I see approximately one billion products, go on about 1.5 million launch events, and try around 800,000 new things. Only a few really noteworthy products make it past my skepticism. So, this year I personally took it upon myself to pick out things I want do the holiday shopping for you so you know that if it’s in here, it’s not garbage and you’ll reign supreme as the dopest gift giver ever. Ready? Let’s do this. MORE: Treat Yo' Self This Holiday Tarte Carried Away Collector’s Set, $54 ($512 value, and no that is not a typo) Good for: Your female boss Fact: Every woman loves Tarte makeup. Worker B Hand Crafted Skincare, $4 - $30 Good for: Your kid’s teacher I always thought people were exaggerating when they complained about chronically dry, cracked hands in the winter, until our research editor showed me her sad, bleeding knuckles. MORE: Get Smooth, Silky Hands Eos Alice in Wonderland Collection, $7.99 YOU GUYS.
101 Simple Handmade Gift Tutorials These simple handmade gift tutorials will make any crafty person’s heart sing with joy! You don’t need special skills or a bunch of time because these can all be done super fast! Simple and cute…that works for me! Oh, and think of all the money you will save making these gifts. {At least that’s the story I tell my husband…shhhh!} You are going to love these fabulous tutorials!!! You can make all your gifts for years from this list! If you love creative links, please subscribe to Everything Etsy! Thanks so much for all your tweets, stumbles, Facebook likes and pins on my Sewing Tutorials and Free Printables posts…you are the coolest crafty friends! If you want to be doubly awesome, try doing handmade gifts that are also eco-friendly! Handmade gifts make people feel special, don’t you think? ~Kim
25 Handmade Gifts Under $5 If your gift list is long and your budget is small here are some great Handmade Gifts that you can make. Keep in mind that handmade items are not just beautiful but special… I love to give them and I love to receive them. In my opinion they are the best! Jersey Knit Bracelet Lovely! This would make a perfect gift for any of your girlfriends. You can choose the colors and recycle t-shirts that you have around the house. Cheap and cute! tutorial Paper Clip Earrings Tutorial This is a brilliant idea… and the possibilities are endless. Love it! Printed Candles Who doesn’t love a candle? Think about how many different stamps you could use to customize this project. tutorial Hot Chocolate Art! What a great gift for neighbors and teachers… I am personally a hot chocolate lover so this would make a great gift for me tutorial Tile Coaster You can buy these plain tiles at Home Depot for under a dollar. I’ve seen them with family pictures also… Way cute! tutorial Bow Belt I was amazed how easy this tutorial was. So Pretty!
101 Easy Handmade Gift Tutorials These easy handmade gift tutorials are sure to make you feel like you just hit the jackpot of crafty goodness! No special skills or master glue gun badges needed to create super handmade gifts for everyone on your list! You’ll love all of these cute and easy projects! Oh, and think of all the money you’ll save making handmade gifts…that works for me! There’s a wide range of handmade gift tutorials from jewelry to kindle covers and everything in between…really, you have to take a look for yourself. (Linkup closed) You can make all your gifts for years from this list! Thanks so much for all your tweets, stumbles, Facebook likes and pins on my Handmade Gifts for Men and Free Printables posts…you are the coolest crafty friends! Handmade gifts make people feel special, don’t you think? ~Kim Other handmade gift post you will LOVE…