Help!!! At my church we do secret sisters. Basically it’s like a secret santa but we do it all year round and then do a big reveal each January. Well, this year I liked to give my secret sister handmade gifts. I have been a serious slacker though in the gift department. The year just got away from me and I have not been a very good SS. And the thing is, it’s one of my good friends. How terrible is that? Anyhow, her birthday is on Friday and I want to make her something but just don’t know what. Here’s what I’ve made her already this year (and go ahead, slap my hand……i do not have ANY pictures of what i’ve made/given her – what kind of blogger am i?????):
- Tote Bag with candles and photo album inside
- Sugar Scrub (2x)
- Rice Bag/Bed Warmer
- Apothacary Jar
- Cook Books
What else can I make her??? I’m at such a loss. I’d love suggestions….and if you have links to tutorials, please leave them in the comments. Thank you, thank you, THANK YOU!
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Christina says
Necklace: http://christinasadventures2010.blogspot.com/2010/12/washer-necklace.html
Clipboards:
http://christinasadventures2010.blogspot.com/2010/12/clipboard-christmas-presents.html
Wipeoff Menu Boards:
http://christinasadventures2010.blogspot.com/2010/11/many-menu-boards-and-lake-pictures.html
Magnets:
http://christinasadventures2010.blogspot.com/2010/11/decorative-magnets.html
Mary Grace McNamara says
or maybe a Tunisian short row dishcloth or facecloth...these are quick to make and can be made large or small depending on your starting chain. Fix up a basket of bathroom-y stuff to go with a few of these to pamper her! http://www.hookedonneedles.com/2009/02/tunisian-short-row-dishcloth-video.html
I hope you show what you end up making!
Good luck!
MGM
allison @ itstoilegood.blogspot.com says
http://itstoilegood.blogspot.com/2010/10/infinity-scarf-not-indication-of-sewing.html
photo gifts are always a fave too - pic a cute one of you two and edit it in picnik and add the word "friends" pop it in an affordable frame and done - tears, every time!
or you can't go wrong with a rolled flower pin!
Alayna Howard says
http://alaynahoward.blogspot.com/2010/12/personalized-shirt.html
Kelli @ RTSM says
It was really easy to make and really inexpensive too:)
Megan "the" Bug Creator says
Jenni says
http://roselandfamily.blogspot.com/2010/06/i-made-it-and-i-love-it.html
another thing that has been a huge hit is giant letters (my mom begged for them for christmas, ask and she did receive!), here are hers:
http://roselandfamily.blogspot.com/2010/12/love-love-is-all-around.html
and here is how to make them:
http://roselandfamily.blogspot.com/2010/06/fun-with-spray-paint.html
hope you find something you are looking for!
The Trusty Blog says
Michelle says
- Michelle @ Bunch of Craft
Christy says
I made a bouquet of cinnamon buns in a coffee cup for my boss' birthday last yar.
http://christyrobbins.blogspot.com/2010/04/bouquet-of-cinnamon-buns.html
I also made aprons, and attached my favorite recipes for the girls in my family this year,
or a homemade frame is always a good idea....any craft store sells wooden frames you can add scrapbook paper to the cover of, and she can fill it with her favorite memory from the year! I can't wait to explore the other suggestions you get for my sake!
DHS says
http://dressingheidisage.blogspot.com/2010/12/kids-lunch-bags.html
Suzy @ Joy Is At Home says
B&B Soap: Redo:http://joyisathome.blogspot.com/2010/11/foam-soap-dispenser.html
Jar Soap Dispenser:
http://joyisathome.blogspot.com/2010/11/foam-soap-dispenser.html
Felt Flower Headbands: http://joyisathome.blogspot.com/2010/11/foam-soap-dispenser.html
Terra Cotta Coasters: {these were a hit on my blog & from people I gave them too.. and Hob Lob has the pot holders in a 6 pack right now!}
http://joyisathome.blogspot.com/2010/11/foam-soap-dispenser.html
Hope you find some good stuff!
~Claire~ says
I second the dry-erase board. There are SO many ways to do it, I really liked this idea using a unique frame:
http://havestampswillcraft.blogspot.com/2010/12/floral-dry-erase-board.html
This tote bag is uber cute:
http://tidymom.net/2010/monogram-stenciled-canvas-bag/
How about a lap blanket for reading/watching tv? There's an extensive tutorial for a completely simple, yet oh-so-snuggly one here:
http://lesscakemorefrosting.blogspot.com/2010/07/blankie-love.html
I really hope you find what you are looking for. I've perused some of the ideas myself, and definitely have some ideas on gifts to make my friends and family this coming year as well!
Janis says
http://janistatum.blogspot.com/2010/12/shhh-its-secret.html
ificould says
mod-podge coasters with a case of her favorite drink: http://ificould-ificould.blogspot.com/2010/03/coasters.html
glass tile pendant: http://ificould-ificould.blogspot.com/2010/04/glass-tile-pendants.html
Rosette headband: http://ificould-ificould.blogspot.com/2010/08/anthro-inspired-headbands.html
dry erase board from picture frame: http://ificould-ificould.blogspot.com/2010/03/dry-erase-board.html
Also, a simple crochet project is dishcloths - just single crochet a square out of 100% cotton yarn - tie it around a bottle of dishsoap with a cute ribbon.
Good luck and thanks for all of YOUR inspiration!
Missy
ificould says
Thanks! Missy
2littlehooligans says
Andrea says
kpmattingly says
There are also tutorials for carriers for the pans too. I made those too but haven't finished writing the posts!
http://kpmattingly.wordpress.com/2010/12/28/glass-etching/
FrouFrouBritches says
http://froufroubritches.blogspot.com/2010/12/applique-christmas-towel.html
Also, the memo board I made for my SIL turned out cute too. I forgot to take a picture, but I basically got a piece of sheet metal cut from Home Depot, hot glued fabric on it and framed it with a frame I painted. I made cute little magnets and it turned out GREAT!
Good luck! Hope it turns out GREAT! Be sure and take pictures of what you make!
Michelle @ Ten June says
Jacqueline says
Kristin @ Daydream Designs says
http://day-dream-designs.blogspot.com/2010/12/giving-gift-of-soap.html
Danielle says
Lyndsey says
http://shanty2chic.blogspot.com/2010/12/frame-display-idea-3.html
Tracy says
Everybody LOVED them, and it's so easy to customize to the recipient. I made a bunch using scrapbook paper, but I also made some for my husband using hot rod artwork as well as the logo for his custom car business.
I just created a 1 inch circle shape in Photoshop Elements, dropped in my image of choice, and printed it out on plain white paper, making sure to set it to print at least a 1/2 inch in from the edge of the paper to make sure it would fit in my punch. I started out cutting my circles with a 1.25 inch punch, but I found I always have to trim those. I switched to a 1 inch punch and have found that it works perfectly most of the time. Also, I used Modge Podge rather than Gorilla Glue and it worked great and didn't bleed through the paper. AND, Hobby Lobby's glass stones are half off right now, so $1.50 will get you a 2 lb bag!
Oh yeah, and I think I'm also going to make some for my niece using story building words (Ex "Today" "I" "Want" "Feel" "To" "Like" "Sleeping In" "Jumping" "Laughing" "Dancing" "Happy" "Hungry" etc. I'll put them on a magnet board so she can arrange them to refect her mood. :)
They would also be pretty with words like "Faith" "Love" "Hope" "Dream" "Laugh" printed on pretty scrapbook paper.
Another thing I made for Christmas gifts was homemade coasters. I purchased 4x4 white ceramic tiles for $0.16 each at Lowes. I don't have a cutting machine, so I bought various rub-ons for the front designs, and they worked great! AC Moore had the best selection of rub-ons that I found, but they were pricier than other places. Most Hobby Lobby's have a decent selection too. I got a 12 pack of 12x4 cork sheets at Hobby Lobby for $4.99 for the backs which made 36 coasters, and they were even self adhesive! I made sure to seal the finished coasters with acrylic sealer and let them set overnight, but they were very quick and easy to put together.
Oh! And dressed up post-it notes! I made these too and everyone loved them. They would work especially well if she has an office job (or just uses post-its, and who doesn't?). One thing I did for one girlfriend was make magnets to match the post-it covers (using scraps of the same paper) and gave them as a set. The tutorial for the post-its (and a version of the coasters too) is here:
http://www.beneathmyheart.net/2010/12/beautiful-christmas-gifts-on-a-budget/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=beautiful-christmas-gifts-on-a-budget
Have fun!
Tracy
Rebekah Greiman says
Snazzy Zipper Necklace (made with zippers & ribbon):
http://www.potholesandpantyhose.com/A/Arts_%26_Crap_Archives/Entries/2010/12/17_Snazzy_Zipper_Necklace.html
Blue Blazin' Bag (made from an old blazer & sweater):
http://www.potholesandpantyhose.com/A/Arts_%26_Crap_Archives/Entries/2010/10/22_Blue_Blazin’_Bag.html
Blooming Flower Headband (made from fabric scraps):
http://www.potholesandpantyhose.com/A/Arts_%26_Crap_Archives/Entries/2010/10/15_Blooming_Flower_Headband.html
Recycled Sweater Mittens:
http://www.potholesandpantyhose.com/A/Arts_%26_Crap_Archives/Entries/2010/9/24_Recycled_Sweater_Mittens.html
Recycled Sweater Scarf:
http://www.potholesandpantyhose.com/A/Arts_%26_Crap_Archives/Entries/2010/9/16_Recycled_Sweater_Scarf.html
Sew Vintage Notecards (made from postcards):
http://www.potholesandpantyhose.com/A/Arts_%26_Crap_Archives/Entries/2010/9/3_Sew_Vintage_Blank_Note_Cards.html
Silky Scarf Shirt (made from two scarves):
http://www.potholesandpantyhose.com/A/Arts_%26_Crap_Archives/Entries/2010/4/16_Springy%2C_Silky_Scarf_Shirt.html
Let me know if you like any of them at all! Good luck!
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