Are you trying to make more homemade gifts this year? If you have a little girl on your Christmas list, here are DIY gift ideas for girls to help inspire you. My daughter received so many homemade gifts growing up. I sewed dress up clothes for her and clothing and accessories for her dolls. It wasRead More
10 DIY Christmas Gift Ideas for Boys
Are you looking for DIY Christmas gift ideas for boys? We have you covered with easy homemade gifts! Many people think it is harder to make homemade gifts for boys than it is for girls, but I don’t think so. My boys may be easy, but I could just give them wood and nails ifRead More
DIY Embossed Terra Cotta Pot
Turn a simple terra cotta pot into an elegant Embossed Terra Cotta Pot. This is an easy DIY planter for your indoor and outdoor plants. I love the look of pretty embossed pots at the home improvement stores but the price tags can be a little bit ridiculous. Even a moderately small pot had aRead More
15 Gift in a Jar Ideas
These fun gift in a jar ideas include everything from homemade treats to kids activities to a spa day in a jar. There is sure to be something for everyone on your list! Are you still struggling to find a gift for that person who has everything? Have you considered making a gift in aRead More
15 DIY Christmas Gift Ideas
Last week a friend gave me a pen and ink drawing she had created from a picture. I was so touched I started crying. A picture my oldest son painted hangs over my dresser and artwork my daughter created with pressed flowers hangs over my vanity. My husband and sons have gifted me on severalRead More
10 Magical Harry Potter Crafts
I admit it: I am a huge Harry Potter fan. I fell in love with it right away. My daughter, who is 12, is a big fan as well. She has read several of the books and has every movie but one. One of my favorite parts of the whole movie series was in the firstRead More
Upcycled Sweater Ear Warmer
The colder temperatures are creeping in and store shelves are filling up with all sorts of options for cold weather gear. I know my kids will need mittens here soon for chilly mornings at the bus stop and hats to cover their ears. I just never know what to buy. I’ll find a cute hatRead More
7 Reasons to Give Homemade Gifts
7 Reasons to Give Homemade Gifts If you love gift giving, homemade gifts are a wonderful way to go. You don’t have to be super crafty, or even have a bevy of supplies at your disposal to make homemade gifts. All you need is to let yourself get creative and have fun. Take a lookRead More
Mother’s Day Fun: Butterfly Garden Bouquet
This Mother’s Day, give her a bouquet that is just as unique as it is beautiful. This beautiful butterfly bouquet is so simple to make, and the end result is quite stunning! Perfect for the mom who loves all things butterflies and natural, this bouquet can be whipped up in minutes and for just pennies.Read More
9 Frugal, Last-Minute Gift Ideas
We have just a couple more weeks of shopping left to do before Christmas is here. With the holiday coming up on us so quickly, you may be scrambling to find something that is not only great for the recipient, but easy on your wallet. Here are 9 Frugal, last-minute gifts: 1. Head to theRead More
Use Kids Art to Make Note Card Sets
Here is a semi-handmade gift idea that is popular with grandmothers: take your kids artwork and turn it into custom sets of note cards. The picture above is of note cards I created using some of my children’s art work for the grandmothers and aunts. I rummaged through my kids’ artwork and found a coupleRead More
