Homemade Gifts

Scrapbook Primer

By editor ⋅ September 15, 2011 ⋅ One comment

Read three short primers on scrapbooking to get started on creative photo journaling.

Homemade Book Covers

By editor ⋅ July 11, 2011 ⋅ Post a comment

How to make homemade book covers from a variety of materials, including scrap fabric, scrapbook paper, denim and craft foam, plus two patterns to make crocheted book covers.

Serving Tray Craft Projects

By editor ⋅ August 13, 2010 ⋅ Post a comment

Five different ways to dress up a plain wooden tray, using decoupage, mosaic or painting techniques.

Decoupage for Christmas

By editor ⋅ December 10, 2009 ⋅ Post a comment

Decoupage is a simple craft that is ideal for making homemade Christmas gifts; see our suggestions for the men in your life, or those who are hard to buy for at Christmas.

New Home Blessings

By editor ⋅ May 3, 2009 ⋅ Post a comment

Consider making a new home blessings basket to welcome friends or family to their new house or home.

50 Ways to Use Ribbon

By editor ⋅ January 29, 2009 ⋅ Post a comment

Over 50 ways to use up ribbons that you have left over from other projects, including a ribbon butterfly note holder, ribbon message board, and ribbon wrapped hanger.

Delightful Decoupage

By editor ⋅ January 28, 2009 ⋅ Post a comment

Four decoupage crafts that combine a touch of Victoriana with feminine romance, including three projects made using an interesting reverse decoupage technique.

Homemade Picture Frames

By editor ⋅ January 3, 2009 ⋅ One comment

How to decorate a variety of homemade picture frames, from antiqued or crackled finishes, to styrofoam creations, or children’s frames made from cardboard and popsicle sticks.

Small Batch Jam and Lemon Curd

By editor ⋅ December 12, 2008 ⋅ Post a comment

How to make lemon curd, including a recipe to do in the microwave, plus small batch microwave jams in five different flavor combinations.

Moccasin Slippers Knit or Crochet Patterns

By editor ⋅ November 29, 2008 ⋅ Post a comment

If you’re looking for economical homemade gifts for your family, consider knitting or crocheting a pair of moccasin slippers for everyone on your gift list. These two free patterns work up fairly quickly, and contain stitch counts for a variety of sizes.