
Make your gifts extra special by making them handmade. From making your own soaps or coasters / mug rugs, to making something special for Mom or Dad on their special day. Browse through our ideas, inspirations and projects for making handmade gifts.
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Everything You Want to Know About Working With Kraft-Tex
Kraft-Tex is a rugged paper that looks, feels and wears like leather, but cuts, sews and washes like fabric. It is supple and lightweight, yet strong enough to use for…
10 Weekend Sashiko Projects
Sashiko stitching is not only beautiful and steeped in tradition, its practice is meditative, so it's almost a form of self-care.
How to Marble Fabric and Projects to Make
Marbled fabric is easier to make than you might think as long as you have the right materials and a patient instructor. You can achieve a variety of effects when…
Quick Beaded Gifts
If you have beads and some basic tools, you can be ready with a unique and personal gift in minutes. I made all of these projects with beginner-level beading skills…
Handmade Bird Ornaments
There is something about little handmade bird ornaments that suggest spring, but also are great for a Christmas ornament. I have a year-round tree, and now have a variety of…
Gift Guide for Makers
Is there an artist on your gift list? Are you a maker looking for suggestions for your own Santa list? Out of ideas for gifts to make yourself? Sometimes it’s…
Charming Mug Rug and Wine Coasters
Quick and easy, make a mug rug for your cup of coffee or tea, as well as a wine coaster where everyone can keep track of whose is whose! If…