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Mother’s Day is right around the corner, and you know what that means? It’s time to get mom a gift. If you haven’t done so, don’t fret! Mom wants handmade gifts!
You can still make mom something really awesome, quickly and easily. Here are some ideas of items that mom would love. These are great handmade gifts for any time of the year, too.
This post brought to you by Miracle-Gro. All opinions are 100% mine.
Gardening can be fun and exciting. Personally, I’ve always been kind of jazzed by it, but my parents met at college – an Ag college. And they’re both free spirits. Sooo…my childhood experiences are kind of different than most peoples.
While I think it’s exciting to know that the seeds that are sown are going to turn into tasty veggies, vivid flowers, and flavorful herbs and spices, some people need a little more instant gratification. That’s where thesefun garden projects from Miracle Gro come in.
These gorgeous earrings are easy to make and look really impressive! The secret is Swarovski crystal flower pendants. Perfect for that last minute gift or making a whole batch for an event. Wanna know a secret? You can make them in about 2 minutes, even if you’ve never made anything!
2 Swarovski crystal flower drops. These have a hole at the top, through one of the petals, NOT through the center.
2 10-12 mm Large jumprings. You can also use pinch bails.
2 earwires. I’m using sterling fishhooks.
Two pairs of pliers – I used needle nose and roundnose.
A few more fantastic vintage Christmas images for your perusal! I love these, and you guys seem to, too. Scroll all the way to the bottom and link up!
Have you been looking for a quick gift for some friends that is totally different? Everyone needs sachets for their drawers, closets, and chests. These are especially great, as they’re filled with Moth B Gone, which keeps moths away from your wool items.
These sachets are also special, because we’re going to print our own image on fabric! Yep, that’s right! No store bought fabric for us. Okay, that’s not totally true, but it’s close enough.
Sooo…you’ve got that one hard to buy for person on your list this year. The person that does crafts as a hobby and they want craft supplies. Where do you even start? You don’t know what kind of widgets and gadgets they already have. And a gift certificate is so impersonal. How about a Beam N Read?
What’s a Beam N Read? It’s a personal lighting system that you wear around your neck. It’s designed for those that like to read, do crafts, or have other small detailed hobby work. Needlework and fly-tying are perfect uses for the Beam N Read.
Do you love beaded bracelets? We all know that stacks of bracelets and beads are both very in right now. Beaded bracelets can be very expensive, though. Luckily, it’s not hard to make them yourself! This bracelet tutorial will teach you how to make a beaded bracelet, even if you've never stepped foot in the craft store.
I love all things that are sparkly or glittery. I’m not sure why, but glitter and sparkle just calls to me like a beacon. When I saw a switch plate that had rows of crystals on it, I thought to myself “Couldn’t you do that with glitter?”
You will need:
Switch plate
Glitter
Mod Podge or other clear drying glue
Spray Sealer. I used Krylon Triple Thick Clear.
Welcome to the Hoppin’ Halloween Giveaway Hop hosted by MamaNYC! We’re celebrating Halloween with a super-fun event that’ll feature ALL sorts of prizes! With over 90 blogs participating, Hoppin’ Halloween is surely going to be a BLAST!
Here at HWYD, we're preparing you for Christmas. You know it's right around the corner. We have put together an amazing collection of hand dyed embroidery floss. Do you like to embroider? Would you like to learn? Then this giveaway is for you!!
Stacks of bracelets, chunky bracelets, and wrap bracelets are so hot right now. This is a gorgeous bracelet that looks a lot more difficult than it is, not to mention a lot more expensive. Even if you don’t consider yourself crafty or creative you can do this!
My local bead store had these beads on sale one day when I went in there. I bought several packs, and was trying to figure out what to do with them. I think this wrap bracelet shows them off nicely.
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Coloring is one of the great joys in life. I’m not ashamed to admit it – I still love to color. Let’s face it – there’s not a whole lot of things that are better than brand new crayons. Crayon Rocks soy crayons are all kinds of fun.
Crayon Rocks soy crayons are available in a myriad of colors. While they don’t have the entire 96 color range of the big names, there are more than enough colors to make anyone happy. Made with Soy wax, instead of petroleum, these are better for your kids and the environment. The soybeans are grown in the USA, and the soy crayons are colored with mineral pigments.
Welcome to the Fall in Love with Handmade Giveaway Hop, hosted by Going Green with the Grizls , The Vagabond Studio, and Eight Days a Week!
As part of this great event, a group of bloggers are offering prizes valued at $15 or more and everything is handmade!
Here at How Was Your Day, I'm giving away DIY Supplies! Awesome, right? One super lucky winner will receive their choice of a mystery goody box filled with various supplies OR a $25 gift card to the DIY Experiment Shop.
The shop is empty right now, but is scheduled to launch by October 1. Open worldwide, too!
Enter in the rafflecopter form after the jump!
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