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Herbal Creativity Spa Weekend: Valentine
The pinnacle of the dark, dreary days of winter is a purgatory that rests between Christmastime and Spring February. Installed into February is a day that is supposed to be a celebration of ÔÇ£LoveÔÇØ. Many lament the commercialisation of ValentineÔÇÿs Day, and resent the high expectations and sadness that come with so many of our…
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…
DIY presents for the felines
Simple toys for your and your friends’ cats are an easy gift to DIY at this?áclose-to-the-end juncture.?áLittle mouse-shapes, balls with catnip and crumply?áthings inside (such as plastic packaging) are simple to make. Just cut a circle or oval shape, sew?áit together “inside out”, then turn “outside out”, and sew on a little patch for ears/face.…
DIY Gift Idea: Bottlecap Magnets
Last Christmas one of my favorite gifts to receive was a set of handmade fridge-magnets. My pal made these with old bottlecaps (never throw them away again!), glue, magnets, images, and glitter. Remarkably simple, and completely fantastic. This link?áprovides clear instructions on how to make them, but basically, you just need to apply those objects…
Wet-Felting Book + a tip for a fast, easy craft to do in the meantime!
A few months?áago I taught felt-making and other craft techniques to a large group of students. The project was massive, and very rewarding for me to see what the kids could do. While working there I received a pretty neat book as a gift. If you are really motivated to learn a new craft right…
DIY Gift Idea: wrist warmers
I have?ájust started knitting?ámy own first-ever?átube-shape.?áLast winter my forearms and wrists would get much too cold, so I’m making myself some wrist warmers. My gloves are warm and wonderful, my coat is a beaut… but the airflow up the arms of my coat lets in a chill. I find this to be?áan easy project, as…
DIY Sewn Cards
Are you the?ácrafty type? Do you knit, sew, make unique things, break out the glitter-glue, modelling clay or paintbrushes?áevery time you think about?ápresenting presents to your loved ones? Maybe you would like to send something handmade to your friends and family who live afar. Perhaps this year you need or want to simplify gifts, but…
