Again, I’m back today with the practical gifts. I wanted to make Dan’s mom a pretty tote bag, as she’s always toting something. I found this lined boxy tote bag tutorial at Craft Buds, and it seemed like just the thing I needed. Super simple and adaptable to all sizes without any math or measuring! […]
More U.S.A. map blankets + FREE printable tag
Remember this U.S.A. map blanket I made last year? Well, I made three more as gifts for my niece and two nephews. What kid doesn’t need one of these? It’s educational AND functional. It’s a reference tool you can sleep with. Like the first map blanket, I made these in the style of the simple […]
Reusable cloth napkins for everyday use + FREE printable tag
Onto post #8 of my Handmade Gift Challenge: fancy napkins! For my sisters-in-law, I made reusable cloth napkins. These are meant to be “everyday” napkins to replace using paper napkins or paper towels, thus reducing waste, etc. Plus they are way prettier than paper towels. Way. I started with 15-inch squares of cotton fabric that turned into […]
Creatively repurposed gift #1: Personalized iron-on label pillow
Inside of my handmade gift challenge, I secretly challenged myself to make my brother a bunch of gifts re-purposing odd stuff I found in my basement. Fun, right? This is one of the gifts. Find: I remember pretty clearly talking my mom into ordering these iron-on name labels like 20 years ago before the first […]
Fabric advent calendar REDUX!!
Pardon me as I shift the focus toward Christmas again. I made another advent calendar for a friend and her son. I couldn’t help myself! (Don’t worry, I made a full set of 24 bags; this photo is just a sampling.) This time I used traditional red and green Christmas colored fabrics, but the clips […]
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