Valentine’s day is right around the corner, and to me the best kind of gifts are the ones that come from the heart and that you make yourself. How can your heart not melt receiving a Valentine made by a child? I’ve said it before, but I like celebrating Valentine’s Day by showing everyone in…
Holiday DIY Gift Round Up
The holiday season is definitely a special time of year. It’s a pretty, food and celebration-filled time when we spend extra time with family and friends. Aside from making my Thanksgiving week schedule and looking forward to spending the holiday with my family, my mind has been all about Christmas. I mean I have been watching Chrismtas movies…
My Housewarming Gift Essentials
I love a good homemade gift, no matter the occasion, but especially when congratulating a loved one on a new place. If you have the opportunity to put a smile on someone who is going through the frustrating process of moving, than do it. And what’s better than being in your new home or apartment…
Handmade Holiday: Moroccan Inspired Baskets
I love Moroccan blankets, and inspired home decor, I mean who doesn’t. It’s just so beautiful and fits many decor styles, but they can often be too expensive. I’ve had this diy saved on my to do list for awhile, with the intention of making a few for Christmas. If I’m gifting someone with a…
Handmade Holiday: Painted Tray
Well guys, I’ve got another super simple, and affordable how to, that can also be a lovely handmade holiday gift. I first shared this tray in this housewarming/hostess gift, as it was the container for my gift box, but you guessed it, of course I crafted it myself. A tray is a must in any…
Handmade Holiday: 2 Quick Last Minute Gifts
Christmas Eve is tomorrow, I know super late to still get gifts, but I know there are plenty of people out there who may have that one gift still left. Don’t worry about hitting the mall just head to your local craft and grocery store after work and pick up a few items to make…
Handmade Holiday: Trinket Containers
All you procrastinators or busy bodies that haven’t had the chance to get all your gifts, I’ve got a very quick, inexpensive and lovely DIY gift for just about any woman on your list. I picked up a Gilded Amberleaf mini candle by Illume Candles back in October not only because it smelled absolutely delicious but I…
Handmade Holiday: Decoupage Tile Coasters
Christmas is exactly one week away, and between lots of cookie orders I’ve been putting together my handmade Christmas gifts. It definitely was a big endeavor of mine, especially with being away on vacation for a week, but I choose simple yet thoughtful gifts that wouldn’t require much time, like the first handmade gift I…
Handmade Holiday: Painted Mugs
Can you believe the holidays are already here? At first I thought I was falling behind not decorating my house as early has a lot of people have done, but then I realized that Thanksgiving came late this year. Holiday lovers weren’t going to miss out on a week of the best season! I’ve felt slightly…
Handmade Holiday : Cookies & Coffee Gift Mugs
Handmade gifts are always special during the holidays, because they’re meaningful, personalized and more often than not, the most cost efficient. One of my favorite handmade gifts are homemade seasonal treats, like cookies or candies. People appreciate gifts so much more when they know that time has thoughtfully been spent on creating something just for…