Free Homemade Gift Ideas Blog

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.

Dust Bunny Pet Homemade Gag Gift

Sat, 14 Nov 2009 00:29:40 GMT

I gave this as a house-warming gift. A couple of friends of mine were moving into a new flat, and had complained that the landlord wouldn't let them

YOUR Homemade Gag Gift Ideas

Fri, 13 Nov 2009 09:06:02 GMT

Funniest homemade gag gift ideas contributed by our readers. Have a good chuckle, and share your own ideas too! Plus links to a HUGE collection of more homemade gag gifts to make.

Paracord Lanyard Instructions For Complete Beginners

Sun, 01 Nov 2009 10:26:35 GMT

Braid a paracord lanyard in one or two colors, using the cobra stitch and king cobra stitch. Makes a neat gift for men - use their favorite sports-team's colors.

Holiday Gift Ideas for Women

Tue, 27 Oct 2009 01:45:49 GMT

How to make a gift that she'll really love. Favorite holiday gift ideas for women. Make delightful homemade gifts for your mom, sister, daughter, wife, or auntie.

Origami Homemade Advent Calendar Pattern

Sun, 25 Oct 2009 11:21:59 GMT

Make this beautiful (and simple) origami homemade Advent calendar using this easy pattern. Each pocket takes only a few moments to make, and it is a lovely way to count down to Christmas.

Spiced Dried Apricot Jam Recipe

Sat, 24 Oct 2009 13:05:45 GMT

Try this scrumptious dried apricot jam recipe spiced with cinnamon. It makes a great gift, and the best thing is that you can make it all year round.

How to Fold an Envelope From a Letter - 3 Easy Designs with Video Tutorials

Sat, 24 Oct 2009 09:26:51 GMT

Step by step origami instructions on how to fold an envelope from a letter, so that you have letter + envelope in one. Ideal for Christmas messages, gift tags, or love-letters.

2 Color Paracord Bracelet Instructions

Sun, 18 Oct 2009 12:21:45 GMT

Step by step tutorial for making a 2 color paracord bracelet (survival bracelet). A great homemade gift idea for men and boyfriends. So neat you'll want one yourself.

Gingerbread Men Cookies

Thu, 15 Oct 2009 06:21:09 GMT

My recipe for gingerbread men cookies is quick and easy, and the result is delicious! A wonderful homemade Christmas food gift to make, or a fun kid-friendly holiday project.

Homemade Brownies in a Jar Mix - My Favourite Recipe

Thu, 15 Oct 2009 06:10:15 GMT

Of all the homemade brownies in a jar recipes I've tried, this is my favourite. It reliably makes deliciously moist, gooey, chocolatey brownies. Layered in a jar, the ingredients make a lovely gift.

Romantic Ideas for Boyfriend

Tue, 13 Oct 2009 14:12:51 GMT

Looking for romantic ideas for your boyfriend? Here are 4 sweet ways to show him just how much you care.

Creative Boyfriend Gifts

Tue, 13 Oct 2009 14:11:15 GMT

Unique, creative boyfriend gifts to make for your special guy. Includes free download & instructions to make a personalized photo calendar, plus delicious food gift ideas & funny homemade gift ideas.

Free Photo Calendar Template in MS (Microsoft) Word Format. Blank, Printable

Sat, 10 Oct 2009 11:46:27 GMT

Download this free photo calendar template to create & print a personalised calendar using your own computer. Comes with an easy step-by-step video tutorial.

Best Simple Brownie Recipe, so easy & delicious!

Fri, 09 Oct 2009 03:05:08 GMT

This quick and simple brownie recipe is so easy to follow, and makes a batch of moist, chewy, chocolatey brownies. A wonderful homemade food gift idea, if you don't eat all of them first!

Cutest Grass Heads - Step by Step Instructions to Make

Tue, 06 Oct 2009 05:11:51 GMT

Make your own Mrs & Mr Grass Heads. Watch them grow, then trim their hair! Perfect as homemade gifts for kids this Christmas. Grown-ups will love them too...

Heavenly Bath and Body Recipes to Delight Your Senses

Sun, 04 Oct 2009 06:16:57 GMT

Discover how to create aromatic bath salts, revitalising body scrubs, & fizzalicious bath bombs using my bath and body recipes. Wonderful as homemade gifts... but so good you'll want to keep them!

Essential Oil Skin Care Guide - Oil Properties, Recipes, and Combinations

Sat, 03 Oct 2009 08:13:32 GMT

Which oils are best for dry skin / oily skin? Which should be avoided by pregnant women? Which can cause rashes? Find out on my essential oil skin care page.

Cookie Recipes in a Jar - Delight Your Friends With These Layered Mixes

Fri, 02 Oct 2009 13:57:22 GMT

Quick, easy and delicious layered cookie recipes in a jar. A wonderful (and inexpensive) gift idea for friends, work colleagues, neighbours and family.

Homemade Body Scrub Recipes: Make Sugar, Salt, Oatmeal, or Coffee Scrubs

Mon, 28 Sep 2009 10:33:09 GMT

Make your own homemade body scrub using these natural recipes. Body scrubs remove dead cells to reveal the young skin beneath, leaving your skin feeling softer and smoother.

Homemade Gifts in a Jar & Food Gifts in a Jar

Sun, 27 Sep 2009 04:24:52 GMT

These homemade gifts in a jar are quick and easy to make, and include delicious food gifts in a jar recipes, and instructions to make relaxing body gifts.

Cute Boyfriend Quotes & Love Poems for Boyfriends

Wed, 23 Sep 2009 07:29:07 GMT

Can't find the words to express your feelings? This collection of cute boyfriend quotes and love poems for your boyfriend should inspire you.

Best Homemade Boyfriend Gift Ideas - Romantic, Cute, and Creative

Tue, 15 Sep 2009 13:34:01 GMT

Homemade boyfriend gift ideas. Whether for Christmas, Valentines day, a birthday, or an anniversary, try one of these gift ideas to make for your boyfriend.

Easy Lavender Crafts

Mon, 14 Sep 2009 12:30:35 GMT

Easy lavender crafts with step-by-step instructions for fragrant creations. Includes lavender bath and body recipes, instructions on how to dry lavender and other free homemade gift ideas.

How To Dry Lavender

Mon, 14 Sep 2009 12:30:06 GMT

Easy-to-follow instructions on how to dry lavender for lavender crafts. Includes links to easy lavender craft ideas and lavender bath and body recipes.

How to Make Lavender Wands & Bottles - Easy Weave Instructions

Sat, 05 Sep 2009 02:38:39 GMT

Step by step pictures and instructions for how to make lavender wands. These easy-to-weave lavender crafts smell wonderful, and make gorgeous little gifts.

Novelty Personalized Fridge Magnets With Mix-N-Match Body Parts

Fri, 04 Sep 2009 12:18:00 GMT

Easy step-by-step instructions for how to make novelty personalized fridge magnets with mix-n-match body parts. A great gag gift to make for any occasion!

How to Make Paper Lanterns - Cute Round Oriental Style

Thu, 03 Sep 2009 05:25:13 GMT

Printable template and easy step-by-step instructions for how to make paper lanterns. An original design you won't find anywhere else.

Make a Paper Star Lantern - Printable Template and Instructions

Wed, 02 Sep 2009 07:10:05 GMT

Easy step by step instructions for how to make a beautiful paper star lantern. Just print my free template, cut out, and glue together.

Easy Homemade Christmas Gift Ideas - Make Inexpensive Presents and Crafts

Mon, 24 Aug 2009 00:27:35 GMT

Homemade Christmas gift ideas and crafts with easy step by step instructions. Make presents, funny gag gifts, delicious food gifts, and beautiful decorations and ornaments.

Homemade 40th Birthday Gag Gifts - Easy to Make!

Sat, 15 Aug 2009 08:16:23 GMT

Don't buy 40th birthday gag gifts - make them! There are loads of easy to make 40th birthday joke gifts. Come along and check out my collection of homemade gag gift ideas.

50th Birthday Gag Gifts

Fri, 14 Aug 2009 02:30:07 GMT

My collection of funny, easy-to-make 50th birthday gag gifts, including some free printable gag gifts. Plus, funny 50th birthday quotes and 50th birthday sayings.

60th Birthday Gag Gifts. Don't Buy Them. Make Them For Free!

Thu, 13 Aug 2009 14:24:55 GMT

My favourite easy to make 60th birthday gag gifts, including some free printable gag gifts. Plus, 60th birthday humor and jokes for birthday card messages.