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Gift Ideas for the Creatives on Your Wishlist

The holidays are fast approaching and I’m sure there’s someone on your list that fits the “creative” description. That special someone desires something opposite of the normal gifts that most people will enjoy. He or she may be a hipster or a hippie but regardless, I have you covered with Gift Ideas for the Creatives on Your Wishlist (contains affiliate links):

MC Escher Hands Drawing Shirt:

Melted Wine Bottle Platter:

Brother Sewing Machine:

This is the same machine (an older model) I’ve owned for 7 years now. It is a great sewing machine and you can’t beat the price!

Customizable Charging Station/Organization Station:

You put it together and configure it to hold a multitude of electronics and accessories.

Star Wars Coasters:

Chisel tip Chalk Ink Markers:

I love these chalk markers over all other bistro markers. The chiseled tip makes it easier to control and will give you a thin or fat line.

White Porcelain Christmas Dove Ornaments:

Fiskars Duck Edition Non-Stick Scissors:

You may wonder why a pair of scissors are on a gift list. This is no ordinary pair of scissors! These are the best scissors I’ve ever owned because they are sharp and non-stick. They are perfect for the Duck Tape crafter.

Metal Hammered Bowl:

Custom State Metal Wall Art:

I’m an Artist – Your Rules Don’t Apply Shirt:

Sky & Sea Bowls:

Spread Love, Joy & Peace Spreaders:

I love the play on words with these spreaders.

Banksy Coasters:

The well known Banksy artist is an infamous graffiti artist who has left his mark all over the world.

Geometric Glass Vases:

Graphic Travel Posters:

If all else fails, a beautifully illustrated travel poster is a great gift idea.

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November 13, 2015/3 Comments/by Brittany Bailey

Gift Ideas, gift wrapping, gifts, Sewing

21 Sew Special Gifts (You Can Make)

21 Sew Easy Gift Ideas You Can Make Yourself | PrettyHandyGirl

Hello again, it’s Colleen from Just Paint It! I love making gifts for the holidays, and receiving them too. There’s something so meaningful when you know someone has invested their precious time in a gift.

Today I have 21 Sew Special Gifts. Even if sewing isn’t your specialty, you’ll find a wide assortment of projects here for many on your list . . . including yourself!

Coffee Lover’s Snowflake Gift Set

DIY Pouf Ottoman

Sew a 10 Minute Tooth Fairy Pouch

Placemat Turned into a Snowman Flag

Sew Mini Gift Pouches from Napkins Read more

November 9, 2015/6 Comments/by Colleen Jorgensen

accessories, Crafts, Gift Ideas, gifts, Guests

Personalized Wood Slice Coasters

Today I have the ever fabulous and always vivacious Corey on stage. She will be sharing how to make these Personalized Wood Slice Coasters.

Corey is the rockstar designer behind Sawdust 2 Stitches. As if you had any doubt, this girl is multi-talented with her building and sewing skills! You’ll definitely want to check out her amazing gallery of tutorials.

Hey, I think I hear a chainsaw? Take it from here Corey!

Hey all, this is Corey from Sawdust 2 Stitches. I am one of THOSE people, that when I get an idea, I run with it… and I run fast. One day I decided that I didn’t like the tree in our front yard. Long story short, I had a small supply of wood logs at my disposal.

As the Holiday Season is quickly approaching, I decided to slice up the stump and use them in a plethora of festive decor. One such idea was Personalized Wood Slice Coasters. These are great for anyone attending and/or hosting a holiday dinner! This little tutorial will have you prepared to make the atmosphere absolute perfection. Or if you are attending an event these would make thoughtful hosts gifts.

Materials:

Log or Wood Slices
Pencil
Fine Tip Sharpie
Poly Acrylic
Foam Brushes

Instructions:

As I stated earlier, I had wood logs at my disposal and I chose to slice them about 1/4″ thick on my compound saw. One thing to consider, if you are using fresh wood they will be undergoing a drying process for a few weeks, and they can crack! I had some of mine do this, but truth be told, I kind of liked it. It added a little character. However, if you would prefer them not crack-less variety there are ways to lessen the possibility. I have been told that if you store the wood slices in in a double bagged brown paper sacks, it will prevent them from drying to quickly. Simply open the bag every day to let in fresh air, and then reseal it.

HOWEVER if you don’t have time for that, many craft stores have wood slices available and ready to use.

Once the slices are ready to use, I began by drawing on my design with a pencil first. ( If you hate your handwriting you can always use a stencil or transfer paper. ) Read more

October 14, 2015/6 Comments/by Brittany Bailey

accessories, decor, drop cloths, Gift Ideas, gifts, Sewing

Finger-printed Envelope Star Pillows

Make Your Own Finger-Printed Star Pillows | Pretty Handy Girl

Personalized finger-printed envelope star pillows are an easy and fun gift item to make. My boys and I enjoyed making these pillows for their home room teachers. We got the idea from Cristina’s beautiful seaside themed thumb print pillows.

Materials:

Fabric (I used bleached and washed leftover drop cloths)
Pillow insert
Thread
Sewing machine
Freezer Paper
Fabric Paint
X-acto knife
Small Flat Brush
Permanent Marker
Scissors
Piping (here’s the tutorial to make your own piping)

Instructions:

Cut your front fabric with 1 inch excess around the pillow form. Cut the two back pieces of fabric with a 1 inch excess on all sides, plus allow for a 3″ overlap in the center.

Fingerprinted Star Tutorial:

Here’s a great way to customize your pillow for the recipient. Let your little ones finger-print inside the star. Read more

August 24, 2015/9 Comments/by Brittany Bailey

arts and craft, Contributor, DIY, drop cloths, fabric, gifts, Sewing, stencil

21 Ways to Make and Decorate Totebags

Have you been enjoying all of the awesome tote bag tutorials this week? Today we’ve rounded up even more sewing tutorials, decorating ideas, and an amazing crocheted tote bag. Let’s talk about 21 ways to Make and Decorate Totebags.

How To Sew Totebags:

Who can resist an adorable lined tote bag with a monogram. Can you believe this beauty is all DIY! Jaime of That’s My Letter whipped up a classic monogrammed canvas tote.

Drop cloths aren’t just for catching paint anymore! Heather of The Sewing Loft shows how to make an Easy Canvas Tote Bag out of painter drop cloths!

What does the fox say? He’d say he’s head over heels in love with this tote bag. Perfect for back to school, Heather shows how to sew or iron on this fox applique with sweet embroidery details.

Sandra from Sawdust Girl is famous for her amazing woodworking so it should be no surprise that she has a fabulous tutorial for Reversible Reusable Ruffled Grocery Bags.

It’s okay to cheat a little. Grab a store bought tote and dress it up that plain tote bag with piping. This tutorial also shows a cheat for the non-sewer!

Old shirt + another store bought tote = Adorable! Customizing a Totebag With an Old Shirt in an hour.
This goes straight on my Christmas to-do list!

I know, it’s hard to discard that favorite t-shirt. Now you don’t have to! Repurpose that favorite tee into a library totebag? Jessica from Mad in Crafts shares how easy it is in her step-by-step tutorial.

What’s better than repurposing one t-shirt? Of course, recycling two shirts! On Creative Green Living, Carissa shares another t-shirt-to-totebag tutorial using two shirts. One makes a stylish liner.

No-Sew Totebags: Read more

August 7, 2015/3 Comments/by Colleen Jorgensen