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The Craft Room => Christmas Club => : Cathie September 07, 2013, 09:03:06 AM

: Making your Own Presents/Gifts
: Cathie September 07, 2013, 09:03:06 AM
Just wondering if any of you make your own presents/gifts to give out?

Or links to favorites?

I'm trying to decide on some hard to shop for people - My in-laws, Grandparents - I want to give something meaningful not necessarily spending money to spend money if you know what I mean.

I'm going to look and if I find some I'll share here
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: Cathie September 07, 2013, 09:13:19 AM
Martha Stewart has some cute ideas: http://www.marthastewart.com/274972/homemade-food-gifts/@center/307035/santas-workshop#274972
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: MoWin September 07, 2013, 09:34:15 AM
I seldom buy gifts. Almost everything I give is homemade. Mostly using fabric or yarn.  :P I am thinking about making a small memory book for MIL. We shared some pictures with her last week of our chickens, dog, and cats. She loved them and wanted to keep them to look at throughout the week. So I wrote about each of the pictures on the back. I think a small book with a few pictures that she could carry in the pouch on her electric wheelchair, would be just the ticket for her. Cathie, maybe your grandparents would enjoy something similar.
Blessings,
Winona
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: Cathie September 07, 2013, 09:42:28 AM
yes. that's a good idea Winona  :-* thanks
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: Cathie September 07, 2013, 09:59:27 AM
love these ~ http://www.abeautifulmess.com/2012/06/his-her-sharpie-mug-diy.html

perhaps teacher gifts
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: Cheryl September 07, 2013, 10:21:01 AM
I love homemade gifts!  I appreciate the effort and thought put into them but some people in my family (they will remain anonymous ;)) don't like them.  That's why we simplified our gift-giving several years ago. 

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: gaggleofseven September 07, 2013, 11:00:02 AM
Martha Stewart has some cute ideas: http://www.marthastewart.com/274972/homemade-food-gifts/@center/307035/santas-workshop#274972

These are some great ideas! I love to give and receive food gifts!

I have such fond memories of the gifts my grandmother made for me as a child--hand-sewn dolls, crocheted stuffed animals, flannel nightgowns, etc. I knew she put thought and love into every gift.  :)

Winona, I like your idea of a memory book. I'm thinking that would be a nice present for my MIL, and fill it with pictures of her grandchildren.

Blessings,
Jennie
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: Shelly September 07, 2013, 07:53:57 PM
I typically don't make them, but I'm planning to make at least some of the twinkie's presents this year.  I'm planning to build them a play kitchen with oven, fridge, and sink and also some felt play food.  Since their birthday is a week after christmas, this will probably get spread over both since they are such big gifts.  Trevor's next paycheck will have some money set aside to get the building supplies.  The plans I got were free.  I'm also knitting Trevor a pair if fingerless gloves to use while he codes.

As far as gifts for others, I probably won't have time this year and just buy things.
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: Trudy in TN September 07, 2013, 09:41:25 PM
We found 5 Thomas Kincard pics that the people had framed that we bought for a song so we are going to keep one and give 4 as christmas gifts.  I also have stitched and framed three pieces as gifts.  I am really close to being done with most of the gifts I need.  I need to sit down and figure out what is left.
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: bobbie78 September 08, 2013, 06:58:20 AM
I will probably make some pumpkin rolls as small gifts to some. And jam. I also make buckeyes. What I do with my siblings is buy them something like a sweater or tee shirt, then make them a box full of homemade goodies. Last year I did an assortment of cookies and candies. I put them in a decorative box. I also make hard tack candy and fill quart size mason jars. I wrap pretty ribbon around the lid.  Chad LOVES fudge. So I do make him several kinds of fudge and do the decorative box thing with him, too.  I think homemade gifts mean more. Even if its something small and frugal. It takes more time to make a homemade gift and more thought goes into it.

However, I have already started my christmas shopping. I started last month with the boughten gifts for family. I am almost done with Chad!! Yay me!
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: Cheryl September 08, 2013, 03:06:31 PM
I found a cute idea for a fishing game I'd like to make the grandbabies this year. 

http://grandmamadoesit.blogspot.com/2013/09/fishin-fun.html

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: Leahsgarden September 08, 2013, 05:26:19 PM
Wow, I love that fishing idea. Someday! :)
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: Cathie September 11, 2013, 06:49:47 AM
more make your own ~ http://www.everythingetsy.com/2011/10/101-handmade-holiday-tutorials/
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: Cathie September 11, 2013, 06:51:53 AM
DIY for girls ~ http://www.everythingetsy.com/2012/10/101-handmade-gifts-for-her-diy/
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: Cathie September 11, 2013, 06:52:59 AM
Gifts for men (was original a father's day thing - same principal applies though) ~ http://www.everythingetsy.com/2013/05/101-free-fathers-day-printables-gifts-for-him/
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: Cathie September 11, 2013, 06:54:18 AM
free Christmas printables ~ http://www.everythingetsy.com/2012/11/101-christmas-printables/
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: Cathie September 11, 2013, 06:54:59 AM
gifts for kids ~ http://www.everythingetsy.com/2012/08/101-simple-handmade-gifts-for-kids/
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: Cathie September 11, 2013, 06:56:36 AM
baby gifts ~ http://www.everythingetsy.com/2012/03/101-handmade-baby-gift-tutorials/
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: Alana September 11, 2013, 09:49:46 AM
I don't do a ton of homemade gifts. I try to make something for my kids every year.  Last year I made them new fleece blankets. Their old ones were falling apart!  Thinking of making them sleep pants this year. They love getting new jammies at Christmas. 

I also bake quite a bit. I love baking so its not a hardship to make those gifts   ;).

We don't exchange gifts with many people. Makes things much easier!
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: sbdriver September 24, 2013, 12:01:05 AM
I have homemade raspberry jam, apple butter and sugar scrub for the hands that I make to give as gifts. I also do babking, fudge and buns as well as everyone likes eating lol.

Laurie
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: mwhit145 October 06, 2013, 05:53:05 PM
I've canned recently some applesauce & apple butter to use as gifts.  Need more ideas for simple/inexpensive homemade ideas.......any updates for what you are working on?
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: greyhoundgirl October 10, 2013, 10:32:15 AM
I'm just getting started with this...really haven't done much homemade the past few years but it's a necessity this year so I need to get it in gear!  :)  This morning, I downloaded some free patterns I found online for a knit beanie and scarf for 18" dolls.  Just used my Hobby Lobby coupon on the way home from the eye doctor to get some white yarn with occasional sequins to make these with.  Maddy is making a skirt for that size doll in her sewing class and may try the t-shirt pattern I found to go with it for gifts for her sisters. 

Also, I ran into an aquaintance in the yarn aisle of Hobby Lobby.  I had met her at a Bible study this past summer and we have some mutual friends.  She just took a beading class and was talking about a bunch of us getting together for a craft day.  She could show us the beading, maybe we could swap supplies we have that we don't think we'll use, and then craft whatever we're working on the rest of the day.  Sounds good!
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: Rooney October 10, 2013, 02:33:32 PM
I'm just getting started with this...really haven't done much homemade the past few years but it's a necessity this year so I need to get it in gear!  :)  This morning, I downloaded some free patterns I found online for a knit beanie and scarf for 18" dolls.  Just used my Hobby Lobby coupon on the way home from the eye doctor to get some white yarn with occasional sequins to make these with.  Maddy is making a skirt for that size doll in her sewing class and may try the t-shirt pattern I found to go with it for gifts for her sisters. 

Also, I ran into an aquaintance in the yarn aisle of Hobby Lobby.  I had met her at a Bible study this past summer and we have some mutual friends.  She just took a beading class and was talking about a bunch of us getting together for a craft day.  She could show us the beading, maybe we could swap supplies we have that we don't think we'll use, and then craft whatever we're working on the rest of the day.  Sounds good!
Sounds like so much fun Catherine. :)  You seem to have so many neat connections with many people in your area. :) 
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: Shelly October 14, 2013, 07:15:14 AM
That sounds great, Catherine!
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: luv2bmom October 14, 2013, 09:48:42 AM
This 10 minute table runner is amazingly easy to make, i've done one for each season!  This is the video I used as I learned how to do it the first time!  Oh, I can't sew it in 10 minutes, for me it's more like a half an hour...;)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kfg8BMUakOc
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: MoWin October 14, 2013, 10:18:37 AM
Thanks for sharing this Pixie. This would be quick, but I would also use some batting and quilt a few lines in it.  ;D Just the way I roll. LOL These would be very nice hostess gifts for the holidays.  ;)

Blessings,
Winona
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: wrancher October 14, 2013, 11:42:04 AM
Pixie- That is soooo CUTE!!! I love it! And I could even make that!!

Thanks for sharing. I am a visual person I have to see it 1st. I can improvise but need direction

Janice
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: luv2bmom October 15, 2013, 06:46:39 AM
I'm so glad you all like it!  I have adjusted the measurements to get a longer runner too!  I hope you all try it and Winona, what a great idea to quilt it, thats never crossed my mind but I am going to try it!  Do you use warm and natural or traditional batting?  I have both! 

It's a very frugal gift especially if you buy material on sale!  I have used buttons and fabric yo-yo's on the runners.  I love my yo-yo maker!!
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: luv2bmom October 15, 2013, 07:35:43 AM
I wanted to add another favorite sewing project I do, I have made many of these and given them away this past year....this is the link to part 1 of the 2 part video.  I love Missouri quilt co videos!!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Alq0B2KZ-ME
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: Andrea G October 15, 2013, 11:30:17 AM
Both of these look so easy!  Thank you for sharing them, Pixie.  :)
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: MoWin October 16, 2013, 11:30:40 AM
Pixie, if you plan to machine quilt, warm and natural is wonderful. It isn't ideal for hand quilting, though. I have used it, but it does not needle easily in hand quilting.  :D This looks like a project that simple machine straight lines would look awesome.  ;)

Blessings,
Winona
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: gaggleofseven October 19, 2013, 10:04:56 AM
This 10 minute table runner is amazingly easy to make, i've done one for each season!  This is the video I used as I learned how to do it the first time!  Oh, I can't sew it in 10 minutes, for me it's more like a half an hour...;)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kfg8BMUakOc

What a great project! Thanks for posting this link, Pixie!!  :)

Blessings,
Jennie
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: gaggleofseven October 19, 2013, 10:07:02 AM
Thanks for sharing this Pixie. This would be quick, but I would also use some batting and quilt a few lines in it.  ;D Just the way I roll. LOL These would be very nice hostess gifts for the holidays.  ;)

Blessings,
Winona

Winona, at what stage would you add the batting? Would you slip it in between the layers after you sew the long sides?

Thanks!
Jennie
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: Andrea G October 19, 2013, 01:32:03 PM
Thanks for sharing this Pixie. This would be quick, but I would also use some batting and quilt a few lines in it.  ;D Just the way I roll. LOL These would be very nice hostess gifts for the holidays.  ;)

Blessings,
Winona

Winona, at what stage would you add the batting? Would you slip it in between the layers after you sew the long sides?

Thanks!
Jennie
 

I was wondering the same thing.  That would make sense to me, but I am a newbie at this kind of thing.  ;D
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: MoWin October 19, 2013, 08:09:05 PM
Jennie,
Yep, that is when I would add it. Just cut your batting a little bit smaller than the sewed runner, so it doesn't bunch up too much. I think this would be ideal for simple machine quilting of straight lines. I think I already said that once. LOL  Just look on the batting package to see how close it says to quilt. Some of them can be quilted 10 inches apart.  This wouldn't have to have batting and would be lovely just like it is, but adding the batting would just make it a bit more special, in my opinion. LOL But since I am a quilter, I am a bit biased. LOL This would be a project that could be done in a couple of hours. I know it is supposed to take a lot less time than that, but I don't like to get in a hurry. LOL When I rush, I make mistakes. I haven't decided what to do for my daughters yet, but may try this. If I do, I'll try to take pictures as I go and post. No promises, though. LOL

Blessings,
Winona
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: MoWin October 19, 2013, 08:57:27 PM
I wanted to add another favorite sewing project I do, I have made many of these and given them away this past year....this is the link to part 1 of the 2 part video.  I love Missouri quilt co videos!!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Alq0B2KZ-ME

I can tell you just how darling these aprons are. Pixie sent one to me and I just love it. I just finished watching both parts to this and it looks easy to do. I second it about loving Missouri Star Quilt videos. And to think, this shop is only about 60 or 70 miles away from me. I really must visit it some day. LOL Once again, Pixie, thanks for a great link.

Blessings,
Winona
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: luv2bmom October 20, 2013, 07:40:00 AM
Winona!

 I am so happy you use your apron!!  I've lost count of how many i've sewed up but I have yet to make one for myself!!  lol 

I am going to try a table runner quilted...you have inspired me!!  :)