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Wonderful Winter Gift Ideas for Your Post-Holiday Birthday Conundrums

December 23, 2022 by AllFreeHolidayCrafts

I have a lot of relatives with birthdays in early January. Rather than be one of those lame-os who gives out “holiday/birthday” gifts, I like to find a way to give them something thoughtful on both special occasions. It can get tough, though. After the holidays, I’m tired, broke, and fresh out of ideas. After […]

Filed Under: Holiday Crafts Tagged With: AllFreeHolidayCrafts, DIY Gift Ideas, holiday crafts, homemade gift ideas, Kayla Stroner, winter

DIY Teacup Crafts: Handmade Gifts for Friends

September 7, 2022 by Stefanie Girard

DIY Teacup Crafts Handmade Gifts for Friends

A vintage tea cup filled with tea and topped with a custom sewn fabric coaster makes one of the greatest gifts you can give to a sweet friend. After all, is there anything more beautifully whimsical than a one-of-a-kind tea cup at the thrift store? You can often find really pretty ones that have lost […]

Filed Under: Recipes and Crafts Tagged With: Crafter's Companion Die Cutting, Die cut, DIY Gift Ideas, fabric, homemade gift ideas, sewing, Stefanie Girard

Easy Gift Idea: Pinky Blue Gift-in-a-Jar

August 13, 2022 by Benetta Strydom

Pinky Blue Gift-in-a-Jar

Have you checked the calendar lately? Oh dear… Yes, it is true! Christmas IS getting closer (only about four months left!), and it is time to start planning! It’s that wonderful time of the year when we share the joy and happiness of the season and exchange small gifts with one another to celebrate the […]

Filed Under: Crafts Tagged With: Benetta Strydom, DIY Gift Ideas, Guest post, homemade gift ideas, mason jar crafts

12 Denim DIY Crafts: Putting Your Old Jeans to Good Use

July 18, 2022 by FaveCrafts

12 Denim DIY Crafts Putting Your Old Jeans to Good Use

Even though nobody likes to talk about it, at one point or another we have all grown out of our favorite pair of jeans. Whether this is from losing a few pounds (not me) or gaining a few (definitely me), these jeans have continued to collect dust as we have let our jean collection grow. […]

Filed Under: Crafts Tagged With: Denim Craft Projects, DIY, DIY Gift Ideas, DIY Home Decor, FaveCrafts, homemade gift ideas, Old Jean Craft Projects, Recycled Crafts

The 411 on Pocket Letter Pals and How to Make Budget-Friendly Pocket Letters!

June 8, 2022 by Ann Koeman

Completed Pocket Letter

I recently learned about this new trend called “Pocket Letter Pals.” Have you heard of it? Well, it’s essentially a modern day twist on what we used to call “Pen Pals,” the twist being that this form of snail mail is done with participants who not only share a liking of regular mail but are […]

Filed Under: Crafts Tagged With: DecoArt, decoration, Decorative Crafts, easy craft projects, Guest post, homemade gift ideas, quick craft ideas, Stashbuster Crafts

Cheap Easy Gift Idea: Adult Floral Heart Birthday Card

June 1, 2022 by Benetta Strydom

Adult coloring is the latest craze taking the world by storm. It is a wonderful way of relaxing and unwinding after a long day at work. The designs do not always be intricate to have value. Sometimes completing an easy design can be just as satisfying. This floral heart is perfect for a short coloring […]

Filed Under: Crafts Tagged With: adult coloring, Benetta Strydom, budget friendly recipes, coloring page, Guest post, homemade card, homemade gift ideas

Lace Butterfly Embellished Vase for Mom

May 4, 2022 by Stefanie Girard

I have a stash of plain clear glass vases that I think are one of my favorite surfaces to embellish with different elements as I change my decor. And one of my favorite elements are die cuts. It’s always fun to try new materials with new dies and today’s material is a recycled lace curtain. […]

Filed Under: Uncategorized Tagged With: butterfly crafts, easy craft projects, homemade gift ideas, Recycled Crafts, Stefanie Girard, vase

Handmade Teacup Gift Idea for Friends

April 27, 2022 by Stefanie Girard

A vintage tea cup filled with tea and topped with a custom sewn fabric coaster makes a great gift for a sweet friend. I love to buy lonely tea cups at the thrift store. You can often find really pretty ones that have lost their saucer that would make great DIY teacup crafts. Same goes […]

Filed Under: Crafts Tagged With: DIY Gift Ideas, homemade gift ideas, sewing, Stefanie Girard

Wonderful Winter Gift Ideas for Your Post-Holiday Birthday Conundrums

December 29, 2021 by AllFreeHolidayCrafts

I have a lot of relatives with birthdays in early January. Rather than be one of those lame-os who gives out “holiday/birthday” gifts, I like to find a way to give them something thoughtful on both special occasions. It can get tough, though. After the holidays, I’m tired, broke, and fresh out of ideas. After […]

Filed Under: Holiday Crafts Tagged With: AllFreeHolidayCrafts, DIY Gift Ideas, holiday crafts, homemade gift ideas, Kayla Stroner, winter

DIY Teacup Crafts: Handmade Gifts for Friends

September 2, 2021 by Stefanie Girard

DIY Teacup Crafts Handmade Gifts for Friends

A vintage tea cup filled with tea and topped with a custom sewn fabric coaster makes one of the greatest gifts you can give to a sweet friend. After all, is there anything more beautifully whimsical than a one-of-a-kind tea cup at the thrift store? You can often find really pretty ones that have lost […]

Filed Under: Recipes and Crafts Tagged With: Crafter's Companion Die Cutting, Die cut, DIY Gift Ideas, fabric, homemade gift ideas, sewing, Stefanie Girard

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The crocheters in my life are always so busy this time of year because springtime is baby shower time. Every weekend, there’s a baby shower. It gets a little crazy. While I give a lot of my own crochet gifts, I’m also commissioned for gifts for other people. I have my niece asking for a […]

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