What's your favorite handmade gift idea?
- sugar scrubs (very popular with my family and friends)
- vanilla extract
- pineapple pear preserves
- crocheted dish cloths (a new favorite)
- hot cocoa mix in jars
- banana nut bread
Related Discussions
Review: Command Hooks Are Life Savers! What Do You Use Them For?
I LOVE these little life savers. I'm a renter so I always have to find that balance between making my space mine and making my landlady angry.That's why I'm crazy abo... See more
Southern Traditions: Why Did My Grandmas Sweep Their Yards?
My question as I watched these grandparents was always, "Why are you sweeping your yards, and why is there no grass around your house?" We have grass around ours.
What Are Some Unexpected Uses for Dryer Sheets?
I looove using dryer to sheets to make my cloths smell great, and I know that they have a bunch of other surprising, helpful uses as well. What are some unexpected wa... See more
Help me overcome my fear of drills!
I'm getting a drill for as a birthday present I'm really excited, but I'm also concerned. I have a bit of a fear of power tools.What are your best safety tips for han... See more
Can you help us coordinate our TV stand with existing End Tables?
A TV stand is not available in the style of our end tables. It has been recommended to us that we look for a TV stand that is in contrast to the two tables (photos p... See more
Cleaning TIPS Challenge!!!
We challenge you to share your favorite Cleaning Tips with the Hometalk Community for the chance to win a a fun prize!!(Start a discussion with your entry- http://www... See more
I get a lot of request for my Pineapple Upside Down Cake so I make it for gifts, it's better than anything store bought.
a hand made card and a gift card to a well known on line retailer. most of my family is further than 175 miles away. home made fudge for coworkers.
I like making mosaic picture frames with a meaningful picture included for friends. I'll use an old broken dish and some colored grout. It's always a hit!
I love making image transfers as gifts- it always looks so beautiful, is really not difficult to make and is very well received.
I MAKE HOME MADE SCENTED BATH SALTS EASIEST THING TO DO AND YOU CAN CUSTOMIZE THE SCENTS
Everyone loves my hot pads so I make some every year for the Holidays. They are two sided and glued/sewn together. Because they are polyester yarn then should never be used for pot holders, but for hot pads they are ideal.
One year I found a bunch of old funky albums at a yard sale (gypsy melodies, old operas etc.) and melted them in my oven (over a stoneware bowl) to turn into bowls.
I set the oven on 250 and started checking it at 3 minutes. Once the record was soft , I took it out and shaped it with my hands. Two things though- wear oven mitts!!! and keep your room ventilated (Ijust opened my kitchen windows and back door). It is hot and the record gives off fumes.
Back in the day, I made hundreds of the fabric covered photo albums and guest books. Now I make mini gardens with succulents and give those away. ☺
I get a lot of orders for my dog leash holders and my dogie feeding tray that are all hand made by me