Useful extras
September 15, 2008
Gift creatively
Challenge Yourself for: 24 Hours
Next time you want to show a loved one you care with a gift, try making something yourself. Not only will you likely reuse materials already in circulation, but the recipient will appreciate the effort. Some ideas:
• Make a scrapbook or photo album
• Knit a scarf, hat, or bag
• Paint a photo frame
• Hand-decorate clothing
• Assemble jewelry
Challenge yourself to learn a new skill or recycle well-loved items for gifting.
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I made my trainer a home cooked dinner. The whole gym was jealous!
I started planning a baby shower for a friend. It’s a garden party tea. Flowers, linens and lace. She’s so excited!
A wonderful website for yarn crafts is www.lionbrand.com. They have free patterns and show you how to knit & crochet.
i plan on finishing that scrapbook i started months ago!
I made a diaper cake for my sis in law everything can be broken down and re used and when she is done with the items she can pass them on to another baby
My girls and I like to paint picture frames made of popsicle sticks for family.
I like crocheting and making dream catchers. I have given cross stitch gifts away before. I would love to learn to quilt. I think that the quilts would make awesome birthday and Christmas gifts.
I started a new gift today – a granny square afghan for a friend. :)
I have given embroidered towels and pillow cases as gifts. So far…no complaints. I would love to make a quilt one day.
i have been working on a blanket now for over a year. still need to finish it…
I do Cross Stitch Baby gifts and Christmas cards. I also crochet blankets.
I love to make jewelry! It has actually become a side-line business! All of my friends know that for birthdays and Christmas they can expect a creation!