Tutorial - How to Make a Lip Gloss Apple

Easy DIY to make a gift for a teacher or dentist

Tutorial at The PharMA Blog

"Want to tell someone they’re “the balm”?! This is an easy/fast DIY gift that you can put together in just a few minutes. I made these cuties for Teacher Appreciation Day, but they would be a great little gift for anyone special!  I’ve always loved EOS and have had this idea in mind for a while now…let’s get started".... Read more

Tutorial - How to Make a First Aid Kit

Looking for a last minute Christmas gift?

Tutorial at A Crafty Mix Blog

"If you’re looking for a last minute Christmas gift why not put together a first aid kit? Quick and easy, with loads of character it will definitely make someones day. All you need is a empty container, a beautiful old French Apothecary label from the graphics fairy, some empty containers or tubs, first aid stuffs, varnish and some glue".... Read more

Tutorial - How to Use Vintage Book Gift Tags

Upcycle used books into vintage looking gift tags

Tutorial at Borei Design Blog

"I am super excited to be taking part in the "Home for Christmas Blog Hop" hosted by Hometalk.com and CountryLiving.com! I can't wait to see all the great ideas this talented group of bloggers will come up with. For my part, I decided to show you how to make super easy, upcycled, vintage-looking, book page gift tags.  You can make them to use for gifts at Christmas or any occasion using an old book that's ready for recycle and scrap, poster board-weight cardboard, such as from a cereal box.  Here's how to do it".... Read more

Tutorial - How to Make a Mini Spa in a Tin

Start with an Altoids tin and decorative duct tape

Tutorial at Upcycled Design Blog

"Hello and welcome.   How is your November going?  It seems like I just finished my Halloween Costume and now my mind has switched gears to Christmas.  It will be here before we know it. Alright, lets get on with today's project.   It's is fast and simple and makes a nice party favor, stocking stuffer or travel tin.  You will need".... Read more

Tutorial - How to Make DIY Matchbox Mints

Small birthday remembrance gift for a friend or co-worker

Tutorial at The Beauty Dojo Blog

"Hello cute little matchbox mints! If you can’t already tell, I’ve been on a creative kick! My desk has been covered with paper scraps, stamps, and all kinds of art supplies from all of the diy projects I’ve been doing lately; which means I get to share lots of fun projects with you! Today I will be showing you how to make these adorable matchbox mints. They are very simple to make and would make great party favors".... Read more

Tutorial - Valentine Tea Bag and Envelope

Put a special message inside or a tiny gift

Tutorial at One O Blog

"Welcome to a new series of posts dedicated to saying “I love you” in crafty cute ways. This week there was a big issue going on, trying to become blogger editor at our fave decor magazine. Sometimes wishes come true but we have to give them the chance to do so. As you might have learnt from last year, I’m not too much into a make-everythjng-heart-shaped-and-pink kind of mood, so we’ll keep this stylishly black & white. Today we’re honoring British tradition, tweaking the cup of tea into a cup of love".... Read more

Tutorial - How to Make a Dr. Seuss Teacher's Gift

15 minute craft that will make a great gift for that special teacher

Tutorial at The Country Chic Cottage Blog

"I am continuing on Dr. Seuss week with a great Dr. Seuss gift in a jar for teachers.  All this week I am sharing 15 minute crafts for Craft Lightning.  Each morning myself and 30 Minute Crafts will share a quick and easy craft then each afternoon we will round up Dr. Seuss crafts from our series partners.  If you want a chance to be featured, be sure to link up your Dr. Seuss crafts to our Craft Lightning linky party.  Plus if you have missed any of the fun, check out the round ups from day 1, day 2, day 3, and day 4.  Or you can find them all and more on our Dr. Seuss Pinterest board.  I just had to add a jar to the mix this week.  I came up with this fun Dr. Seuss gift in a jar that you will love".... Read more

Tutorial - How to Make a Wedding Countdown Calendar

A perfect gift for a bridal shower

Tutorial at A Creative Princess Blog

"Brandon and Christina have set a date for the wedding! We're all so excited and I couldn't help but make Christina something to count down the days. I found the shadow box frame at Hobby Lobby and thought it would be perfect for this. The front of it opens up like a book".... Read more

Tutorial - How to Make a Reading Gift for Baby

As an added touch, include personalized book labels

Tutorial at Make the Best of Everything Blog

"One of my favorite things about being a parent is reading to my son.  I have discovered all the new classics all over again and now I rejoice that I have a 24 month old who can recite books and already knows his ABC’s. ( proud mama brag).  I thought that I would make a ” New Baby reading kit” for Jeannie’s baby and include all the favorite board books that Evan loved when he was a baby".... Read more

Tutorial - How to Make 10 Quick Handmade Gifts

Last minute handmade gift ideas

Tutorial at Peanut Life Adventures Blog

"Many times handmade Christmas or Holiday gifts need a ton of planning and need to be started months in advance.  But not the ones listed below!  These can all easily be made in an afternoon or some evening after work. Handmade gifts are generally much cheaper than store bought ones and don't have to be cheesy or look homemade.  Many people greatly appreciate the time and effort it took to make something homemade.  So give it a go!  Try your hand at some homemade gifts this year".... Read more

Tutorial - How to Make an Inexpensive Fruit Basket

Last minute Christmas gift, or for the hard-to-shop-for recipient

Fruit Basket Tutorial at Fleur de Lis Quilts Blog

"Tomorrow our church will have it's annual Christmas dinner and, since we generally bring a small gift for the priest, I needed to pull something together today.  Richard and I had talked about giving him a fruit basket since he doesn't eat meat.  While putting together his basket, I thought some of you might like a tutorial on how it's done, or at least my frugal version of building a basket".... Read more

Tutorial - How to Recycle a CD Case

How to refashion those extra CD cases you may have lying around

Recycled CD Case Tutorial at Cards and School Projects Blog

"Here is the promised mini tutorial on how to recycle CD cases into notebook holders [this years Teachers Day gifts].  Since I am a big fan of recycling crafts I am always on the look out for recycling ideas..I'd seen DVD case notebooks and post it note holders but googling up instructions for how to recycle CD cases specifically yielded nothing much so sharing how we went about recycling CD cases".... Read more

Tutorial - How to Make a Diaper Cake

You will need 40 - 50 diapers for this cake

Diaper Cake Tutorial at The Crafeteria Blog

"I've already told you how much I like to give handmade gifts. When the gift is for a friend who gave birth, it's even better. My optional gifts list includes nursing cover, onesies "cupcake", hand-painted onesies and appliqued onsies. But the best, ultimate gift, I think, is a diaper cake. It's practical, pretty and has the Wow-Affect. Two weeks ago another friend had given birth and I immediately began rolling diapers and making the cake. This time I also took photos of all steps, so now I can show you exactly how to do it".... Read more

Tutorial - How to Make a Lifesaver Thank You Gift

This gift takes only a few supplies and a few minutes
Lifesaver Tutorial at About Family Crafts Blog

"Finally, I found some time to sit down and work on some more projects for the clear tube craft challenge.  While walking through the candy aisle at my local grocery store, a box of gummy LifeSavers caught my eye. I figured these candies were the perfect size to fit in the plastic tube and that is how this fun lifesaver thank you gift idea was conceived".... Read more

Tutorial - How to Make a Quilted Cup Jacket

Make a paper pattern from your glass

Cup Jacket Tutorial at Make it Up Blog

"There are some wonderful seasonal fabrics out there and these jackets take very little yardage - I managed to get 6 jackets sewn together out of 4 contrasting FQs, some wadding and a handful of buttons so it's all quite economical. I bought this fabric from the wonderful Ray Stitch in Angel, a great fabric shopping experience - take a friend and enjoy their wonderful food and coffee served as the fabric is cut and wrapped (beautifully) for you.  I bought the glasses from my local Wilko at £1.75 each but it could be worth scouring the charity shops for similar kinds".... Read more

Tutorial - How to Make Good Morning Sunshine Cereal Bowls

A crafty gift idea from our previously unposted archives

Cereal Bowl Tutorial at Measured by the Heart Blog

"Every year, we have 32 people to buy presents for NOT including us and our children.  That’s A LOT!!  We end up with 8 family parties scattered through out December.  It makes Christmas a month long event for us and we wouldn’t have it any other way!!  But buying for  SO many people can be tricky.  Especially this year.  {Did you read my sob story?} I am such a cheap thrifty person that I just cannot bring myself to run to the mall and buy buy buy for everyone.  But I don’t want them to get the “homemade” present.   I don’t want us to be the “oh great they got my name” family.  And I know Christmas isn’t about the presents, but I also know the reality is that it does matter to a lot of people.  And I do want them to have something nice from us. So, Long story not so short, I had a “super Saturday” of sorts and made a whole bunch of things that I hope will be nice presents for people but also were very inexpensive".... Read more

Tutorial - How to Make a Gift Bag

"Tesoro" which means treasure in Spanish

Gift Bag Tutorial at Margas Crafts Blog

"I've been invited to a birthday party and have been asked to make a bag to collect money for the birthday girl. So I whipped up this bag in an hour! Best of all I had all the materials at hand. Let me guide you through the process".... Read more

Tutorial - How to Give a Money Gift Creatively

Fun way to give a cash gift

Money Gift Tutorial at Two Succulent Sisters Blog

"Judi, my niece, gave my Mom a gift of money for her birthday.  She wrapped the money like a New Year's Party popper. She could have put the money in a card but this is so much more  fun. The money is all rolled up inside this prettily wrapped present and the recipient pulls out the bills slowly to reveal the entire amount. In this case, it was $103… 5 – 20’s and 3 – 1’s. One dollar for every birthday year. Yea, our Mom is 103 years old".... Read more

Tutorial - How to Make a Tea Party in a Box

Fun Gift Idea

Tea Party in a Box Tutorial at Make the Best of Everything Blog

"My oldest friend, Alexis always sends me the most thoughtful gifts for Christmas and my birthday.  She also always mails me fantastic books after she is done reading them.  I have made some cute gifts on my blog, but I always thought that the gifts I gave Alexis were not as thoughtful as the ones she has sent me.  Since I had a cute idea, and some extra time.  I made her a " Tea Party in a box for her birthday!  I know its not a competition between us for who sends the most creative presents.  But her friendship is a gift, and I wanted to show her that".... Read more