Hello again! It's Colleen from Just Paint It with a collection of 21 Creative Wrapping Ideas. When I was a kid my favorite part of Christmas was wrapping presents. (Outside of opening them, that is.) I loved it so much that my mother would often have me wrapping my own presents … [Read more...]
21 Sew Special Gifts (You Can Make)
Hello again, it's Colleen from Just Paint It! I love making gifts for the holidays, and receiving them too. There's something so meaningful when you know someone has invested their precious time in a gift. Today I have 21 Sew Special Gifts. Even if sewing isn't your specialty, … [Read more...]
Housewarming Gift Caddy {Mystery Thrift Off}
Do you have a new neighbor or know someone who just moved? It's time to celebrate with them by giving them a housewarming gift caddy! This is an easy gift tote that you can customize to any size you like. Plus, the recipient can use the caddy for storage or display after the gift … [Read more...]
DIY Paper Bag Ornament
Looking for a fast and easy ornament or gift tag? I'm Jaime from That's My Letter here to share a diy ornament you can make from a readily available paper bag. This project will have you looking at grocery and retail paper bags in a whole new light.The graphics on retail … [Read more...]
Starry Night Christmas Tree
This year I might have taken the tree decorating a bit far. I couldn't stop at just decorating the tree. No, I had to decorate up the walls around the tree and onto the ceiling. The tree is literally surrounded by a multitude of shimmery vinyl stars!What do you think? … [Read more...]
Chalkboard Gift Tag Signs
Want a great way to dress up gifts? Make these easy chalkboard gift tags for your holiday or birthday gifts. Purchase some inexpensive wood plaques or cut some masonite scraps and paint them with chalkboard paint.Drill a few holes and thread them onto the ribbon on the gift. … [Read more...]
Sew Easy Anthropologie Cloth Napkin Gift Bags
When I want to give a small gift as a thank you or to make someone's day I like to dress it up by presenting the gift in a little fabric drawstring pouch. These cloth napkin gift bags are "sew" easy to make and they cost about 1/3 the cost of the cloth napkin! Gather a few simple … [Read more...]
DIY Lemonade Lip Balm
Happy Summer! Warm days and soaring temperatures always put me in the mood for lemonade. For a little end of the year gift for my sons' teachers I whipped up a small batch of DIY Lemonade lip balm. But, this is a fabulous gift to make for a girlfriend or anyone who needs a little … [Read more...]
101+ Birthday Gift Ideas for Friends
I'm excited to share 101+ Birthday Gift Ideas for your Friends. I am joining creative forces with Kristen Duke in her Birthday Celebration Week along with over 100 talented bloggers sharing lots of inexpensive ideas and free printables! The collection is live now, so be sure to … [Read more...]
DIY Christmas Journal
Need an easy DIY gift idea that any kid will love? Jaime from That's My Letter here to share DIY Christmas journals made from inexpensive kids composition books. There's still time to make this Christmas journal gift for all those kids on your list who love to write and draw, … [Read more...]
Laundry Fun Gift Basket + How to Sew a Basket Liner
Today I have a bit of an unconventional gift idea. But, frankly it is a gift that is sure to bring some fun and enjoyment to anyone who is tasked with the domestic chore of doing laundry. I think this Laundry Fun Gift Basket would be a wonderful gift for a new homeowner. Or a … [Read more...]
DIY Star Wars Birthday Party
I have a special guest for you today. Jenelle is a woman who shares my passion for upcycling and creating treasures from trash. She creates at TrashN2Tees. When I say creates, I should say works amazing transformative magic on old shirts and clothing. She turns them into the most … [Read more...]
Glitter Cut Out Valentine Name Tags
On Friday, I shared my tutorial for making You Rule Candy-Free Valentines.(I've included affiliate links for your convenience. I earn a small percentage from a purchase using these links. There is no additional cost to you. You can read more about affiliate links … [Read more...]
Warm & Cozy Chocolate Gift Basket {DIY Gift Link Party}
I love making my own gift baskets. They cost less than a store bought version. Plus, they don't need to be wrapped!A pair of Goodwill pants and an ugly tin bucket get the royal treatment in this spa themed gift basket:I seriously seek out the opportunity to make one … [Read more...]
Drawstring Gift Bag Tutorial
Welcome back to another 15 Minute DIY Gift Ideas! We're on Day 3 and the gifts just keep comin'!Sometimes the perfect present isn't actually the gift itself. It's how the gift is packaged. These quick and easy drawstring bags can be made to any size you want and can be filled … [Read more...]
Creative Gift Wrapping Day #5 – Polar Bear, Dove, Holly and a Sleigh
This is it, the last day of the Creative Gift Wrapping tutorials. I hope you have had fun with some of these creative gift wrap ideas. In case you missed any, here are the previous days of gift wrapping:Day #1 - Monogram & Name PlaqueDay #2 - Frosty & Rudolph … [Read more...]