Homemade Gift Ideas Blog

Make a Bullettin Board - Fabric Memo Board Instructions

Sun, 05 Sep 2010 14:56:48 GMT

Make a bulletin board covered with funky fabric for your next homemade gift idea. They are super easy to make, inexpensive, and practical! All you need is fabric, thick cardboad, and glue.

How to Make Fabric Flowers

Thu, 02 Sep 2010 16:59:38 GMT

Learn how to make fabric flowers with this easy design and step-by-step photo instructions. Perfect for glamming up a plain outfit, or use to make a gorgeous hair-clip.

Origami Gift Box

Wed, 01 Sep 2010 07:59:10 GMT

Just follow my easy origami box instructions to make a cute paper box with lid.

Gifts to Sew by Hand: Lavender Hearts

Wed, 25 Aug 2010 20:11:26 GMT

Looking for simple gifts to sew by hand? This lavender heart is the perfect project for a complete beginner, or when you just feel like making something cute and easy. Make one for your Mum or Gran, and make sure you make one for yourself too! They smell divine and look great hanging up around the house.

How to Make Zucchini Bread

Wed, 25 Aug 2010 12:39:35 GMT

My friend gave me this zucchini bread recipe recently and I just can't get enough of it! How to Make Zucchini Bread: Ingredients 3 eggs 1 cup vegetable

How to Make an Envelope

Sat, 21 Aug 2010 13:40:51 GMT

Learn how to make an envelope from a sheet of paper. It's really easy! The perfect size for cards or letters, and you can make it in whatever colourful paper you like.

Old as Dirt

Tue, 03 Aug 2010 18:11:36 GMT

Fill a pill bottle full of dirt. Attach a label that says I searched for something as old as you and this is all I could find!

Dad's Gag Gift

Mon, 19 Jul 2010 06:03:35 GMT

My dad turned 50 a few years back. He's a pretty quiet guy so I didn't want to go to the extremes with my gag gift. So what I did is made a card - but

Stool Sample

Sat, 03 Jul 2010 20:08:40 GMT

As I was waiting to see my dentist I started talking to the girl behind the counter. She told me about a Christmas gift she got from one of their patients

How to Make Friendship Bracelelets

Sun, 20 Jun 2010 15:10:05 GMT

Anyone can learn how to make friendship bracelets with beautiful intricate patterns. Let me show you how, with these easy step by step instructions.

Personalized Movie Gift Basket

Fri, 18 Jun 2010 18:30:51 GMT

This Valentines Day I gifted my husband 14 gifts. Starting from 1st Feb to 14th Feb, one gift every day. And I had to do a lot of research for that. So,

Baby Card Ideas

Sun, 13 Jun 2010 12:20:32 GMT

Homemade baby card ideas for people in a rush! This simple cloth-diaper design is super cute, and really easy to make. All you need is a scrap of fabric to make a mini cloth-diaper, and some card or pretty paper to glue your diaper on to.

How to Make a Mobile

Sun, 06 Jun 2010 19:05:48 GMT

This colorful felt star mobile makes a great baby gift! There's a free star template to trace around, and the whole project is really easy to hand sew.

Make a Friendship Bracelet the Easy Way

Sun, 06 Jun 2010 18:28:21 GMT

Want to make a friendship bracelet? I'll show you a little-known technique that lets even a complete beginner make beautifully braided bracelets.

Fathers Day Cards to Make - Shirt Card

Sun, 30 May 2010 15:11:47 GMT

Follow these super easy step-by-step instructions to make a funky shirt-card for your Dad. This card will only take a few minutes to make, and you can have lots of fun choosing the paper to make it from!

Homemade Fathers Day Gifts & Crafts to Make

Sun, 30 May 2010 14:59:57 GMT

Looking for homemade Fathers day gifts to make? Check out the easy craft ideas on this page and find the perfect gift for your Dad!

Money Origami Shirt with Necktie

Sun, 23 May 2010 10:22:08 GMT

How to fold an origami shirt with necktie from a single bill!

Money Origami Shirt Instructions

Mon, 10 May 2010 19:42:06 GMT

Fold a Money Origami Shirt with my easy step-by-step instructions. A money shirt makes a cute way to give a cash gift or leave a tip!

Baby Sock Rose Bouquet

Sun, 09 May 2010 15:13:14 GMT

A baby sock rose bouquet is a beautiful and practical gift idea for a new Mom. Not only is it unique, it is useful too! Watch my short video and learn how to make baby sock flowers for yourself. It only takes a few minutes per rose, and I am sure you will pick it up in no time!

Easy Homemade Baby Gifts to Make - Ideas, Tutorials, and Photos

Mon, 26 Apr 2010 21:15:45 GMT

Gorgeous and creative homemade baby gifts for you to make - with easy step-by-step instructions and photos. Because new babies are worth celebrating!

How to Make Diaper Cakes

Wed, 21 Apr 2010 20:39:48 GMT

Want to know how to make diaper cakes for your expecting friends or family members? What a good idea! Diaper cakes are easy to make, look fabulous, and are also really practical gifts that the new parents are sure to appreciate.

Patience is a Virtue

Wed, 21 Apr 2010 20:08:45 GMT

My husband adores Smartie sweets, (like M&M's but nicer) and will eat a whole box or large tube in an evening if we let him. So one Christmas I thought

40th Birthday Survival Kit Gag Gift

Sun, 18 Apr 2010 15:50:58 GMT

I just went to a 40th Birthday party. These are the items I wrapped individually in black paper then put in a black bag. Most of these items I bought

Free Printable Baby Cards

Sun, 11 Apr 2010 21:32:27 GMT

Say congratulations with one of these free printable baby cards. Download in high-quality PDF format, then just print and fold... and voila, a cute baby card!

Newborn Baby Poems

Sun, 11 Apr 2010 21:27:28 GMT

This collection of short newborn baby poems are the sweetest! A lovely way to welcome a little bundle of joy into the world!

Making Soft Blocks for Babies

Sat, 03 Apr 2010 19:02:28 GMT

This is a fun project you can sew by hand (no sewing machine required), and the finished soft toy blocks make a lovely homemade baby gift.

Baby Diaper Card Template

Fri, 02 Apr 2010 12:51:06 GMT

Looking for ideas for baby shower cards to make? Download this free printable diaper card template and fold your own handmade baby card! For a friend or relative who's just had a baby, this card is the perfect way to say congratulations. It would make a lovely accompaniment to a baby gift hamper or gift basket.

Homemade Easter Gift Ideas

Fri, 26 Mar 2010 22:31:02 GMT

Quick and easy homemade Easter gift ideas. Includes instructions on how to dye easter eggs, make your own paper easter basket, and free printable Easter cards.

Paper Easter Basket to Make

Fri, 26 Mar 2010 22:20:13 GMT

This paper easter basket design from my sister is just the sweetest! It is so quick to make too. All you need is a square sheet of paper or card, and some scissors and glue. Make a few snips and folds, and in literally five minutes you'll have a lovely homemade Easter basket that you can fill with chocolates or other Easter gifts!

Homemade Easter Egg Dye Recipe

Thu, 25 Mar 2010 14:46:53 GMT

How to make a richly colored homemade easter egg dye using natural ingredients from your kitchen. I'll also show you how to make beautiful patterns on your eggs. Its really simple to do, and the results are gorgeous!

Delicious Easter Cookie Recipe

Thu, 25 Mar 2010 14:46:53 GMT

This Easter cookie recipe is so quick and easy, and tastes delicious! The kids will have fun cutting out Easter-shaped cookies, and with only 3 ingredients they are so simple to make.

Free Printable Easter Cards - High Quality PDFs

Thu, 11 Mar 2010 22:53:15 GMT

Download free printable Easter cards in high quality PDF format. Lots of cute designs to choose from, with bunnies, eggs, and even some vintage and retro Easter designs

Free Printable Mothers Day Cards

Thu, 04 Mar 2010 22:10:48 GMT

Download one of my free printable Mothers Day cards in high quality PDF format. Lots of lovely designs to choose from, including flowers, puppies, kittens and more.

Make a Mothers Day Card

Sun, 28 Feb 2010 13:53:43 GMT

Wish your Mom a Happy Mothers Day this year by making her a homemade card. This design is quick and easy to make, and so pretty. She'll love it!

Fruit Bowl from a Melted Vinyl Record

Sat, 27 Feb 2010 20:16:01 GMT

I made these melted record fruit bowls with some old LPs I found at a charity store. They were really easy to make. I'm going to give one of them to a

Funny Mothers Day Quotes for Cards

Sat, 27 Feb 2010 11:23:11 GMT

Favourite funny mothers day quotes, perfect for putting in mothers day cards.

Homemade Mothers Day Gifts

Fri, 26 Feb 2010 21:00:03 GMT

Looking for homemade Mothers day gifts to make? Check out the easy gift ideas on this page and find the perfect Mothers day gift for your Mom!

Short Mothers Day Poems for Cards

Mon, 22 Feb 2010 20:54:06 GMT

Wish your mom Happy Mothers Day with one of these free short mothers day poems.

Mini Muffin Recipe: Delicious Raspberry and Almond Friands

Sat, 20 Feb 2010 15:11:34 GMT

This mini muffin recipe is one of my favourites - so quick and easy to make and tastes delicious! And as you know mini muffins have zero calories compared to full-size muffins so you can eat them without guilt...

Make a Bead Bracelet Using Memory wire

Sat, 20 Feb 2010 15:11:34 GMT

Make a bead bracelet using memory wire! Funky, pretty and really easy to make. Simple step-by-step instructions with photos.

How to Make a Lariat Necklace

Sat, 13 Feb 2010 17:36:45 GMT

How to make a lariat necklace - create a funky design with any bits and bobs you can get your hands on, including beads and buttons, sequins and more!

And even better, no tools required to make this beautiful gift! Its ideal for Mother's day...

Delicious Easy Truffle Recipes

Mon, 01 Feb 2010 21:57:05 GMT

Easy truffle recipes can still be smooth and creamy and delicious. Lean how to make chocolate truffles the easy way and treat yourself or a friend to a gourmet, luxury chocolate gift!

Photo Calendar Templates for 2011

Mon, 04 Jan 2010 14:26:17 GMT

I'm so impressed with the forward planning of one of my readers. She wrote to ask when the 2011 calendar template will be ready, because she wants to start planning gifts for next Christmas! So, for all you super-organized, forward-planning folks, I've posted up the 2011 photo calendar templates. Enjoy! And let me know if you spot any typos...

P.S. The 2010 photo templates are still up there too, in case you'd like to make a calendar for this year.

Easy Puzzle Gag Gifts

Sun, 27 Dec 2009 16:59:05 GMT

My pastor knew I like to put a puzzle together during the Christmas season (a mom/daughter tradition my mom started). So, being the kind, thoughtful

Thoughtful Candy Sampler

Sun, 27 Dec 2009 16:56:19 GMT

My pastor and I exchange 'gag' gifts each year. One year he gave me a Whitman sampler (small box of candy with four chocolate covered candies). It

"Waitin' On The Buck"

Mon, 14 Dec 2009 15:56:53 GMT

Take a dollar bill and put it in a cup of water and stick it in the freezer. Once frozen, put the cup in a bag and wrap a ribbon around it. Make a tag

Giant Tiny Gift

Sun, 13 Dec 2009 09:08:22 GMT

I got my friend a nice necklace for Christmas once. As you know, necklaces aren't very big... This necklace in particular was quite small as most of

Anti-Depression Hat

Sun, 06 Dec 2009 10:45:35 GMT

1. Take a clothes hanger and bend it to where you can attach it to the bill of a baseball cap, and the wire goes out in front of the cap. You can use

Fun Christmas Survival Kit Ideas - Easy Craft Gifts

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 03:31:27 GMT

Looking for fun, easy-to-make gifts? A Christmas survival kit is the way to go. Sweet, funny, and you can put one together in a jiffy.

Ultimate Strawberry Cheesecake Recipe

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 13:50:54 GMT

This easy-to-make, no bake strawberry cheesecake recipe is light and smooth in texture, and tastes delicious! Served with fresh strawberries, it really is the ultimate in quick desserts.