Handmade Gifts

Supplies: - Double sided paper for the flowers and leaves, cut in to 1 1/2 inch square x 6 - 1″ circle out of matching cardstock - green chenille pipe cleaner for stem - small rick r...

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Learning how to tie a bow is easy with a little practice, and is a wonderful skill to have for gift wrapping, card making, and more. 1. Measure out your ribbon by wrapping the ribbon around yo...

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If you've got paint chips sitting around begging to be made into something, try folding them into boxes for paperclips, thumbtacks, party favor candies, or tiny gifts. I made these from Behr sw...

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Materials: Sheet of crepe paper Small piece of cardstock Scissors Glue (I used Aleene's Tacky Glue) Toothpick Cut 12 circles from a sheet of crepe paper, any size you like depending on how bi...

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HOW-TO ♥ Cut some strips of colored paper. Mine were 0.5cm wide. They need to be long enough to wrap around your gift. If you have a paper shredder then this might make the job even qu...

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Supplies you’ll need: gift box template + bow tie / necktie template a printer cardstock for the box and tie(s)* scissors a ruler a pen or pencil glue dots double-sided tape 1/4 i...

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Materials tissue paper roll double stick tape scissors 1.75 x 5 piece of cardstock ribbon page of crepe paper candy STEP ONE: Place double stick tape on crepe paper put tissue paper ...

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MATERIALS Paper Box from local craft store (not too thick) Japanese hole punch Fabric or paper flowers STEP 1:Gather you store-bought paper box (in a colors complimenting those of your weddin...

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Nope, not just any old flower pot. We decided to give the typical (and cheap) terra cotta pots a fresh coat of paint... in your signature wedding color, of course! The best part: it's chalkboa...

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MATERIALS Washi tape Scissors Metal tins (or any container you like!) Candy, nuts or any favorite treat HOW-TO STEP 1 Fill up the containers with your favors. STEP 2 Break out the washi and d...

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SUPPLIES: Cardboard tube about 4-5 inches long (paper towel rolls and wrapping paper tubes are good sources) Lace fabric Crepe Paper Scissors Double stick tape Very sturdy thread or twine In...

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SUPPLIES NEEDED: cutting mat ruler x-acto knife paper stock (Paper Source's 8.5x11 text in Starstream quartz was used for this project). 38 gauge gold wire glass beads gold twine SUMMER SNOWF...

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1. Gather your supplies. You will need white fabric paint in a squeezable bottle with a fine tip (I used Tulip brand, scissors, embroidery floss, embroidery needle, sequins (optional), and cra...

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Cut paper strip long enough to encircle box and overlap slightly; round top corners with a craft punch. Wrap strip around box, folding where needed; emboss message. Use 3/4-inch circle craft...

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Materials: Small Glass Jars #4 Size Corks Mini Gingham Ribbon Sticker Paper Scissors X-acto Knife Homemade Vanilla Instructions: 1. For the Homemade Vanilla Extract follow the recipe from E...

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Materials: 1 old sweater (I scour the thrift stores!) 2″-3″ of Fabric Sewing Machine, or needle and thread! Fabric scissors Ribbon, yarn, gift tags etc… for embellishment 1. Onc...

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WHAT YOU'LL NEED: - leather scraps - or alternatively, any other material that will hold up, like felt, oil cloth, heavy weight cotton (which won't fray much in my opinion since it's cut i...

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Make a big statement with a fluffy pom-pom! Make it one color or two for different looks! Once the gift is unwrapped, it can also be used as a luggage tag! For this project, you will need yar...

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Turn any package into a mini loom! If you teach the recipient how to tie off the edges, they’ll have a little coaster or place mat in addition to the gift inside. For this gift topper, you'...

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Here is what you need: Wrapping paper or craft paper, glue- any craft glue that dries clear, a sharpened pencil, scissors, a cup or other circular object to trace around, a damp cloth to wip...

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Lay a button-down shirt flat with the back of the shirt facing up. Slide your gift box inside the shirt. Fold the top and bottom of the shirt over the gift. Use a safety pin to secure any ex...

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This preppy treatment is a ribbon tied onto a loop and threaded belt-style through a second loop.

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DIRECTIONS: FOR BOX: 1. Begin with a 12 x 12 inch sheet of light green paper. Score a line 3 7/8 inches in from one edge, parallel to the edge, running the length of the paper. Repeat on rem...

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SUPPLIES: Fabric marking pen or chalk Hand-sewing needle Nonwoven material scrap for pin back (suede, leather, synthetic leather, or felt) Pin closure Pins Ruler Scissors Sewing machine Threa...

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Add a fun touch to a gift box by using a bright key chain as a tag, attached with big rubber bands in place of ribbon. The recipient will love it, even if it doesn’t go with a bow-wrapped Le...

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