Tag: gifts

  • Herbal Creativity Spa Weekend: Valentine

    The pinnacle of the dark, dreary days of winter is a purgatory that rests between Christmastime and SpringÔǪ 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: Simple Book-Making

    We’re getting into the crunch-time for gifts, be they DIY?áor store-bought. We all love DIY gifts… but who wants to shop for supplies right now? It’s mayhem out there! One thing you can make out of simple materials that you might have on hand, is a book. A book’s construction?áhas three basic elements: the covers,…

  • Tips for a Green Christmas – part two

    Green Christmas tip of the day: Take something boring and add BUTTONS! I love buttons. I remember spending hours playing with mason jars full of buttons at my Gramma’s (She was a seamstress) They are fun for making jewelry, adding cute details to clothes, mitts, backpacks, and for making easy tree decorations… to name a…

  • 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…

  • December 2010

    Let’s face it people, December is one cold, dark month. ?áSo, naturally, we have this urge to light candles, listen to music and decorate. ?áWe spice it up and bring aromatic herbs, spices, citrus and branches into our homes. ?áEach step outside is an act in bravery as face the sharp chill of the air…

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