November 19, 2012

Handmade holiday gift ideas

The long Thanksgiving weekend coming up might allow some time for making handmade Christmas presents. Here's a sampling of tutorials from the DIY category, in case they spark ideas for making your own holiday gifts. Above:
Pantone chip magnets
Ampersand shrink plastic necklace
Iron-on tote bag downloadable design
Freezer paper painted scarf

Easy beaded hoop earrings with printable tag
Mid-century clock bottle cap magnets
Paper pendants, geometric or pie chart versions
Simple stitched vinyl wallets

Homemade fabric designs using sun printing
No-sew modular felt coasters and trivets
Origami gift card holders

17 comments:

  1. Grandma GNovember 19, 2012 at 1:19 PM

    Well, those things all look familiar! And just as cute this time around. Good idea to mention them again for holiday gift-giving!

    Mum

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  2. AnshuNovember 19, 2012 at 1:32 PM

    ooh those coasters. Not sure how I missed them earlier. I just shared them with my girlfriend who is into these things. I'm going to make them too once this holiday madness is over.
    Anshu
    http://bloomsnbugs.blogspot.com

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  3. melanieNovember 19, 2012 at 2:25 PM

    Thank you for all the awesome and free printables,templates and evertyhing else you post on your blog!

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  4. UnknownNovember 19, 2012 at 2:59 PM

    very nice... kiss from Europe...

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  5. Debie GraceNovember 19, 2012 at 3:36 PM

    These look so good! I'm putting them on my list! :D

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  6. SuzanneNovember 19, 2012 at 4:16 PM

    I used to love making those origami pockets for notes. How novel to tuck a gift card inside.

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  7. AnonymousNovember 20, 2012 at 4:03 AM

    These things are why I love your blog so much! Thank you!

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  8. mijbilNovember 20, 2012 at 7:37 AM

    Such a lovely and colorful selection, thanks for sharing! :)
    Big hugs from Sweden!

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  9. LizabethNovember 20, 2012 at 8:01 AM

    Okay, is there a trick to popping bottle caps so that they aren't bent? Or did you pick up caps at a brewing store? Great ideas...thanks! Love the blog and read it daily.

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  10. AngieBrumleyNovember 20, 2012 at 8:23 AM

    Tempting the Pantone gods, again, I see! lol Carry on!!

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  11. Jessica JonesNovember 20, 2012 at 8:26 AM

    Ha ha, Angie! We'll see if they smite me this time. :)

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  12. Jessica JonesNovember 20, 2012 at 8:31 AM

    Lizabeth, these caps might have been the twist-off kind? I can't remember what drinks they came from. But they were definitely used.

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  13. AnnieNovember 20, 2012 at 10:51 AM

    There is this REALLLLLY pretty advent calendar to make as a gift too! It's a little "jesusy" but It's so nice looking.
    Yay etsy finds!

    http://www.etsy.com/transaction/103345368

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  14. Anne-MarieNovember 21, 2012 at 12:54 PM

    Love the Pantone chip magnets, they are so super cute!

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  15. vanessaNovember 25, 2012 at 5:28 AM

    I used your "Look on the Bright Side" iron-on and made my daughter a tshirt...it's adorable. Well done!

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  16. able mabelDecember 4, 2012 at 8:37 AM

    Oh sweet! The coasters again! I forgot I can going to make them for my living room. Now I better get on it before I forget.

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  17. Fröken PrickigDecember 5, 2012 at 5:20 AM

    Love the magnets and the "&". I'm always leaving your blog inspired!

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