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Last last last last last last minute DIY gift idea…
When I was a kid and?áMother’s Day or Valentine’s Day or Easter or a birthday or… any holiday rolled around, I would break out the felt pens and paper and glue and scissors. I would make my family and friends little imitations of “real world” honours, things like badges, crowns, and certificates. When I?ágrew a…
The Gift for Sensing Something: DIY scented sachets
I can’t believe how time is flying! ?áMy posts are getting shorter and shorter and I am barely finding the time to cram in all of the last minute to-do’s. Quickly, I will tell you about today’s DIY gift. ?áIt is scented sachets. ?áThis year I made some scented sachets with flannel to give to…
DIY Gift Idea: Coasters
Last year I gave my family all?áa variation of the same thing for Christmas… Coasters. They were Cute felt coasters,?á decorative and waterproof!?á Real wool felt is great for this project, because wool is a natural insulator from temperatures and also moisture. I like to line the felt with cork, for an added layer of…
Tips for a Green Christmas – part One
Green Christmas Tip Number One: Wrap gifts with pretty scarves, I can get them second-hand or 5 for $10 at Ardene. They are a gift in themselves and can be tied to make knot-purses, table runners, etc. I add to the scarf idea by tying the corners to 2 bangles to make a nice bag.…
DIY Decor Gloves Superb Giftee
I have a small, possibly boring (no! Don’t leave!) story to share. A couple of years back, I had a job in “The Fashion Industry”. One of the little perks they’d give us was access to a mass Sample Sale twice a year. Leftovers from the stores, samples that were made and discarded, and assorted…
Tiny Bubbles… DIY felted soap, the gift that keeps on giving
Felted soap is a lovely and unique?ágift that just takes a bit of patience, but anyone can do it! You need some wool roving, a soap of any type, a bit of bubble wrap (or a bamboo mat, or a texured waterproof surface), a towel, an old pair of nylons, and then some hot water…
DIFY (Do It For You) Gift Ideas
Something tells me that I might want to do a little shopping in the next few weeks.?áIn my world, gift giving is fairly important and my peeps love giving gifts at Christmas. ?áI like to give consumables, such as special foods or the DIY gift ideas I am sharing with everyone this month. These are…
