Hmm fairy tree house, DD would probably like that.
How about a tree stump, with corduroy bark and a lighter top with stitching for the tree rings. Maybe some ivy growing up the strump and I think it would need some little toadstools growing round the bottom.
Originally Posted by LaughingHyena
Hmm fairy tree house, DD would probably like that.
How about a tree stump, with corduroy bark and a lighter top with stitching for the tree rings. Maybe some ivy growing up the strump and I think it would need some little toadstools growing round the bottom.
Tree stump!That's what I meant to say but my brain just couldn't find the word stump.
Originally Posted by joyfulheart
What are car roll ups? Did I miss it in an earlier post??
You are getting sooooo much done!!!
They are these little travel toys(so wish I would have one of these when my daughter was little.There were always cars floating around in my bag).Although the ones I made yesterday don't have the little handle.I wanted these ones to be a bit simpler.
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Originally Posted by beansricerevolt
Dang rere! I'm jealous!
I've had a little surge of energy lately.Between quiting part of my job(still working it but the end is coming),relocating my sewing machine,a few cooler days and the fear that Christmas is right around the corner...
Don't think I'll get anything done today though.My nephew will be here and my husband leaves for Austria so I probably won't get a chance to get up to the sweat box(aka the attic).
Started hat #2 today! A gray cable knit for my sister in law to send to South Korea. I'll be buying her a pair ofthese really warmdollar store socks sheloves that they dont have there and I MIGHT make her a pair of fingerless gloves. Now to think of something to send to my brother in law. I usually cave with him and send him something of the toronto maple leafs/blue jays or raptors since he cant get anything in his size there LOL Itsucks b/c it costs us so much more to send gifts to them then the other way around...not to mention they can pay express get it here in a week for what it costs us to send it by boat and it takes a month!
Nephew #3 - package of 8 crayon cookys and a pad of GIANT paper (he's 5, he'll love it!)
Mum and Daddy (who say they don't need anything, and tell me - sweetly - that I shouldn't spend money on them...
) - framed portrait of me and my children (but they're getting it early so they can't fuss at me for buying them a "Christmas gift"!
)
Brother #1 - 2 felt catnip mice for his furbabies
Brother #2 (and wife) -
Brother #3 (and wife) - vintage glass cooky jar full of my mum's chocolate chip cookys (they just got married, and I don't think they have a cooky jar)
Sister #1 (and husband) -
Brother #4 -
Sister #2 (and husband) -
Friend #1 (family of 4) - pinecone birdfeeder kit for the kids, "coffee basket" for the coffee addict parents
Friend #2 - "cozy Sunday gift basket": 2 secondhand books, teacup, tea, fancy cookies, wool socks
Friend #3 - homemade chai tea kit (she's a JUNKIE!): recipe and ingrediants for making her own chai, plus a ceramic "go cup"
Friend #4 (family of 5) - pinecone birdfeeder kit for the kids, "ice cream sundae basket" for family gift (maybe)
My children's "other" grandparents (wasband's parents) - venison jerky for grandpa
Friend #1 (family of 4) - pinecone birdfeeder kit for the kids, "coffee basket" for the coffee addict parents
Friend #2 - "cozy Sunday gift basket": 2 secondhand books, teacup, tea, fancy cookies, wool socks
Friend #3 - homemade chai tea kit (she's a JUNKIE!): recipe and ingrediants for making her own chai, plus a ceramic "go cup"
Friend #4 (family of 5) - pinecone birdfeeder kit for the kids, "ice cream sundae basket" for family gift (maybe)
My children's "other" grandparents (wasband's parents) - venison jerky for grandpa
Clearly I need to give this some more thought...
Ooooo...will you tell me what all will be in the bird feeder kits?
Originally Posted by rere
Ooooo...will you tell me what all will be in the bird feeder kits?
They each contain 3 pinecones pre-tied with hemp twine per child, a small, cheap jar of chunky peanut butter, a thriftstore butterknife, birdseed (sunflower seeds, cracked corn, millet), a metal pie tin and directions for making the birdfeeders.
The paper snowflake kit contains white paper, a plain edge scissor, a decorative edge scissor, folding and cutting instructions, 3 small bottles of glitter (white, silver and pale blue), a bottle of glue, hole punch, Scotch tape and fishing line (for hanging the finished snowflakes) in a sturdy plastic portfolio.
ETA: I just had a brainwave to pack the "coffee basket" items in an empty vintage coffee can....thoughts?
also, I read through some of the previous posts, and I am loving all the herb-y ideas....my herb patch is bulging this year, so I've got the supplies, I just need the creative ideas!
I just started thinking about holiday gifts and am in awe at the progress being made here! Very inspiring!
My main problem this year is a very lean budget. I am looking to spend almost no money on gift making supplies.
Does anyone have suggestions for free or very low budget materials for gift making?
I do have some wool and cotton yarn as well as a little fabric stash.
I have some ideas for dh and dd, as well as the women in the family. However I am having a really tough time thinking of something I can make for my FIL and step dad. What homemade gifts are generally big hits with men who are very all american, mainstream types who do not wear scarves (don't know how else to describe them)?
Does anyone have suggestions for free or very low budget materials for gift making?
I always save our felted sweaters for gift making. I've made arm warmers, coasters, scarves, mittens, stuffed animals, vests....
I also save any outgrown cotton clothes and repurpose them into bags, cloth napkins, other clothing items and what not. Any old linens lying around?
In past years, I've really only had to purchase very few materials for handmade things. Mostly just special needles for my machine or a specific color of thread. Thirft stores are great for finding bias tapes, zippers and fabrics.
Well, I am slow-going on holiday scarf number 5...
Today, at the library, I found myself in the holiday crafting section, but decided I better finish what I've started before I overwhelm myself with new project ideas.
I have to make my nephew a birthday gift -- and I really like rere's car roll-ups...hmmm...
Originally Posted by RABITGRL
I have some ideas for dh and dd, as well as the women in the family. However I am having a really tough time thinking of something I can make for my FIL and step dad. What homemade gifts are generally big hits with men who are very all american, mainstream types who do not wear scarves (don't know how else to describe them)?
FOOD!
I usually always do food for the men in my family. Last year I pickled the green cherry tomatoes, w garlic and red chili peppers from my garden and they turned out wicked! And very christmassy looking! and really all they cost me was the jar and some vinegar since I picked everything else.
Or homemade jarred tomato sauce, spice blends, ect.
Last year I also did a basket for some of our friends on my list. I worked at a bar and got pint glasses, bottle openers from a beer rep and just went out and bought shelled peanuts to fill the glasses and a 6 pack of the type of beer the glasses represented and made 6 presents for the cost of a 6 pack basically.
I finished 2 gifts this week. Only makes 3 gifts total though...
A pair of cream wool wristwarmers for my sister- fetching pattern- turned out awesome. Hope she loves them as much as I love mine!
An adorable felted purse for DD- going to be making lots of these for all my neices gifts. While I think they are enough on thier own- I think I will tuck in a box of crayons and a cute little note pad for church purses. Well- either the felted purses or linen tote bags. Can't really decide which. I am kind of running short on good felting wool....
i started knitting something for dd1 after watching her play all week with her playsilks... she kept tying them on and saying, I wish I could tie it on so it looked like a dress....
so I am attempting to knit a top with straps that playsilks can be looped through.. sounds weird, but I am hopeful.
Im knitting it out of a undyed organic cotton. heres hoping...
Originally Posted by kathirynne
They each contain 3 pinecones pre-tied with hemp twine per child, a small, cheap jar of chunky peanut butter, a thriftstore butterknife, birdseed (sunflower seeds, cracked corn, millet), a metal pie tin and directions for making the birdfeeders.
The paper snowflake kit contains white paper, a plain edge scissor, a decorative edge scissor, folding and cutting instructions, 3 small bottles of glitter (white, silver and pale blue), a bottle of glue, hole punch, Scotch tape and fishing line (for hanging the finished snowflakes) in a sturdy plastic portfolio.
ETA: I just had a brainwave to pack the "coffee basket" items in an empty vintage coffee can....thoughts?
Originally Posted by beansricerevolt
I always save our felted sweaters for gift making. I've made arm warmers, coasters, scarves, mittens, stuffed animals, vests....
I also save any outgrown cotton clothes and repurpose them into bags, cloth napkins, other clothing items and what not. Any old linens lying around?
In past years, I've really only had to purchase very few materials for handmade things. Mostly just special needles for my machine or a specific color of thread. Thirft stores are great for finding bias tapes, zippers and fabrics.
Yes.I really spend very little because I use stuff I have or things that I found at the thrift store.A sheet can really go a long way.
For the men you could use a cotton sheet and a flannel sheet sewn back to back to make lap blankets.You should be able to get two blankets from the pair.
So nice to hear all the progress!
I made a test batch of salsa this morning.I'm letting it sit to see how I like it.I wish my husband was here to taste it.
Ok,off to make something or at least organize the giant mess I've made...
Originally Posted by rere
It was ms.shell's blog that inspired me.Mine are a little different than her's but...
Both of yours are super cute.
Been working like a mad woman on my oldest nephew's holiday scarf today.
Also, made a 6-panel felt ball for my youngest nephew. I stiched it together by hand using a blanket stitch. I wish I could post a picture of it, but that is beyond my ability!
well, i'm coming in late, but here are my gift ideas for this year--my second year crafting for christmas. I did jewelry some years ago for the females in the family, and made beaded bookmarks for the guys.
now, i'm into wool felting.
to keep it simple, i might just do the same things for everyone: wool felted christmas ornaments, wool felted soap, and if i'm feeling really wild and crazy, some wool felted hats. i think i can handle that.
for DH, DS, and I--not a thing. we are traveling the south island with my aunt, and DS will get the gifts that may parents and ILs buy for him (send money, we purchase), and i am going to make a wall hanging for my aunt (i think).
my sister is having a baby in Nov, so i want to make something for her. I was thinking a mobile for above the baby's crib or a wall hanging. again, using wool. i'm not sure what shapes i want to do, perhaps even just keeping it geometric, but anyway, should be fun to figure out.
oh, and since DS (2) can wet felt soap, rocks, and balls, i think he will help with these projects and the grands will be happy.
who doesn't need a felted rock? i ask you. (i think this will go to the grandfathers as "paperweights")
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