Tag Archives: Handmade Gifts

Bibs Galore & using single-fold bias tape

Seven of my good friends and family members are having babies! All due within the next 4 months! Five of them are having girls! This means I’ve got to get busy making gifts! I’m also in charge of games at … Continue reading

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Last Day of School

It only seems like a couple of months ago that he started school and now the year is over. I’m not sure my Super-E really truly understands what summer vacation time will really be like. Lots of time with good … Continue reading

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A bag for a friend

A friend from work is getting married soon and I went out lastnight (for the first time in many months) by myself to her little bridal get-together dinner. Well, obviously I needed a gift, and I HAVE known about this … Continue reading

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A look back: Part three

One of the little gifts that I gave to my husband was a small cloth wallet made out of recycled hemp fabric.  He had been saying that he wanted something smaller and less bulky that would fit a couple of … Continue reading

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#11 Gifts

Here are some gifts I’ve been working on for some little girly friends of the family. Pretty little child-size aprons with freezer paper accents on the pocket of course! Cherries for Grace and strawberries for Claire ~ or vice versa. … Continue reading

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B-day gifts for my niece and nephew

I know, they’re late (by a few weeks), but that’s how my sister and I do gifts for eachother and our kids- a little on the late side. I thinks it’s great. Just when your birthday becomes a distant memory- … Continue reading

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Monster Bags

At my work, we are required to do one “on-call” shift per month. Tonight is my night. It is 10pm right now and I could be called into work at anytime. OH the agony!! I was already called at 6pm … Continue reading

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Embroidered Linen Sachets

I made these for my sister’s bridal shower gift. The theme was “Linens & Lingerie” and I thought it more fitting to make these instead of getting her lingerie that she wouldn’t wear. She’s a t-shirt and boxers kind of … Continue reading

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Best Wishes Wedding Box & Cards

I made this little box and these cards for my sister’s wedding. The idea is to have these cards (hand carved rubber stamp + digital text) available at the reception so that people can jot down best wishes for the … Continue reading

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Just a little something

I made this box for a special someone-and it’s not because she sent me a special pear necklace either! She knows why. 🙂 I made it out of one of these cool little tea boxes my gramps gave to me.

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