We love giving and recieving handmade gifts.Having a handmade Christmas can be fun, frugal and meaningful. Below are just a few handmade Christams ideas to get you started.
Handmade Christmas Gift Ideas
Gifts that are meaningful and useful are the types of gifts I like to give, don't you? Handmade gifts check these two boxes and then some. Learn how to make over 20 homemade Christmas gifts for friends and family. From babies to grandparents, everyone loves homemade gifts.
Sewing with Children....a tutorial
Learn to make a strip quilt with this easy, step by step tutorial. This is a great project for beginner sewers or those who are more advanced and want a quick win. You can make a small doll blanket or a larger lap blanket.
Tips for Making Coiled Rope Baskets
Rope baskets are unique, versatile, and easy to make. Learn all the tips and tricks for making coiled roped baskets to give to friends and family. These make a great gift on their own or as the "wrapping" for other handmade gifts.
Burlap and Fabric Produce Basket tutorial {or how to un-gross your kitchen}
Burlap and canvas is a great combination for making reversible baskets for the home. Learn how to sew fabric baskets for your friends and family or to use as the wrapping for other gifts.
Drawstring bag tutorial
You can never have too many bags. Learn how to make this lined, drawstring tote bag with this step by step tutorial. This bag can be made in various sizes depending on what you want to use it for.
Crayon Tote Bag Tutorial
This crayon tote bag is a fun gift for a young child. Now, instead of being entertained by electronics, he can bring along his favorite coloring books and crayons. This bag looks complicated but actually comes together quite easily.
Fabric Gift Bags Tutorial and 10 other fun packaging ideas
Reduce waste by making reusable gift bags to give to friends and family. These bags make wrapping gifts a cinch and the recipients are always thrilled to have a fabric gift bag they can use for their gift giving.
Simple Christmas Stockings {Handmade Christmas 2014}
You don't have to spend a fortune to get matching custom stockings. Use this step by step tutorial to make matching canvas stockings with name plates. I love these because as we add new family members I can just make them a stocking and still have a row of matching stockings.
DIY Heat Therapy Pad
We use heat therapy pads all the time, especially in the winter. Of course, they're for things like sore necks but we heat them up and use them to warm toes on cold evenings too. Learn how to make heat therapy pads in just a few minutes with this easy tutorial.
How to Sew a Powder Puff
What is body powder without a powder puff? Messy, that's what. You can make a cute powder puff with scrap fabric and a little bit of time. This is a great beginner sewing project.