Crafty gifts for friends
Kevin and I are lucky enough to have some incredibly talented friends, and while I’ve shared favorite handmade gifts that I’ve made here on the blog before, I wanted to also share some of the amazing homemade treasures that we have been gifted over the years. In fact, I can’t believe this hadn’t dawned on me earlier! Wow there is just something so special about handmade. I feel so incredibly honored when someone gifts something unique and beautiful that they have spent time and energy creating just for me. I can’t think of a more special feeling.
We have lots of these treasures around our home. Here are a few that might inspire a little creative juice:
Geometric candleholders: our friend, David is a contractor and is pretty skilled at working with wood. He made these beautiful votive candleholders out of chunks of a reclaimed slab that Kevin was using to build a bench for the backyard. They are probably one of my favorite pieces of decor in the entire house. That dark stain, the unique shape, the exquisite contrast between the white and wood, the unique imperfections in the wood itself that shows through.
They’re beautiful.
Tools: leftover wood chunks, chopsaw, stain and a drill (for candles). Serious experience using a chopsaw since cuts are so angled.
Pastel weaving: weaving is so popular right now (I’m trying to build up the courage to try my hand at it) and my very creative friend Cassie has been churning out some amazing work. She used to blog over at Kent Heartstrings but now sells most of her art via an Instagram popup shop.
Tools: diy loom (Cassie built hers with wood framing and nails), yarn, found wood (twigs, driftwood)
Watercolor home artwork: my friend, Trish has diyed most of her home and one of my favorites about her art is that almost all of it are originals by her family. Apparently she comes from a long line of talented painters! She created this beautiful watercolor of our home (which I will treasure forever) for us a couple of years ago. We now proudly display it in our living room.
Tools: watercolor supplies, a picture of your home
A talented group, right? This will have to be part 1 because I can already think of more homemade gifts around our house that I’d love to share.
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Gifts & Decor Tabletop Zen Sand Rocks Candle Holder Rake Garden Kit Home (Furniture Creations)
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Maven Gifts: Melissa & Doug Make-A-Face Sticker Pad with Crazy Characters Toy (Maven Gifts)
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Butterfly Suncatcher with Real Embedded Pressed Flower Wings Window Ornament Decoration Birthday Gift for Mom Grandma Chain for Hanging Metal and Glass 4.25 Inch Home (Banberry Designs)
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Paper Magic All Occasion Handmade Greeting Card Assortment in Pink Keepsake Organizer Box, 25 Cards Office Product (Paper Magic)
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Xyron Laminate/Magnet Refill Cartridge for the XRN900 9-inch Creative Station, 10-feet Art and Craft Supply (Xyron)
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What are some really crafty from the heart gifts I can make for family and friends this year? | Yahoo Answers
Go to one of those paint-your-own pottery places, and pick out special pieces to paint for your family and friends. When they're glazed they look really professional, and you can get small pieces for ten dollars or less. My mall has this place called Painted Penguin, and they glaze and glitter your painted pieces free of charge within half an hour after you finish. I made an angel for my mom's birthday, and she loved it!