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Homemade Gifts

September 26, 2009      Nichole Heady

Here’s a list of the homemade gift ideas that I have showcased over the years, in
chronological order, with the most recent appearing first.  Enjoy!

House

Home Made

(original post & instructions here)

Marshmallow mug

Marshmallow Mug

(original post & instructions here)

Thank you notes

Thank you Card Set & Box

(original post & instructions here)

Notepads

Notepads!

(original post & instructions here)

Gift Card template

Gift Card Holder & Ornament Tag

(original post & instructions here)

Tea Portfolio

Tea Portfolio

(original post & instructions here)

Blanket & Heating Pillow Ensemble

Cozy Blanket & Heating Pillow Ensemble

(original post & instructions here)

Tea bag insert set

Tea Bag Insert for Get Well Soon Card

(original post & instructions here)

Candy corn treats

Candy Corn Treats

(original post & instructions here)

Peach jam

Peach Jam

(original post & instructions here)

Margarita hostess gift

Margarita Hostess Gift

(original post & instructions here)

House Warming Bird House Ensemble

House Warming Birdhouse Ensemble

(original post & instructions here)

Mini Muffin Lunch Box

Mini Muffin Lunch Box

(original post & instructions here)

Coach gift

All-Star Coach’s Gift

(original post & instructions here)

Stitched Monogrammed Desk Set

Stitched Monogrammed Gift Set

(original post & instructions here)

Mother

Mother’s Day Jewelry Box, Bracelet & Poem

(original post & instructions here)

Custom card collection

Custom Cards Collection

(original post & instructions here)

Spring Nugget Basket

Spring Nugget Basket

(original post & instructions here)

Stationery portfolio

Monogrammed Notecard Portfolio

(original post & instructions here)

Desktop stationery

Desktop Monogrammed Stationery

(original post & instructions here)

Cupcake take along

Cupcake Take Along

(original post & instructions here)

Ice_cream_cone_ensemble

Marshmallow Treat Ice Cream Cone & Box

(original post & instructions here)

Valentine_treat_ensemble

Valentine Cookies & Tin

(original post & instructions here)

Grandpas Snack Mix

Grandpa’s Snack Mix

(original post & instructions here)

Little Sailor Card & Tag set

Little Sailor Card & Tag Gift Set

(original post & instructions here)

Chocolate_wishes_ensemble

Chocolate Wishes Birthday set

(original post & instructions here)

Teachers_journal_jar_ensemble

Teacher’s Journal Jar

(original post & instructions here)

Recipe_box_ensemble

Recipe Box & Kitchen Tools Gift Ensemble

(original post & instructions here)

Cookies & Tea Gift Set

Cookies & Tea Gift Set

(original post & instructions here)

Tag_tin_contents

Holiday Tag Tin with Insert Template

(original post & instructions here)

Coffee_date_ensemble

Coffee Date Ensemble

(original post & instructions here)

Snowball_pail_closeup

Snowball Truffles & Snowman Pail

(original post & instructions here)

Ice cream sundae basket

Ice Cream Sundae Gift Basket

(original post & instructions)

Bat_mitzvah_bank_book

Bank Book (a money holder)

(original post & instructions here)

Hanukkah_favor

Edible Dreidels

(original post & instructions here)

Warm_wishes_ensemble_2

Hot Chocolate & Marshmallow Roll Gift Set

(original post & instructions here)

Hostess_ensemble

Hostess Dipping Oil Ensemble

(original post & instructions here)

Sachets

Monogrammed Sachets

(original post & instructions here)

Poppy_bracelet

Handmade Paper Beads

(original post & instructions here)

Mini_candied_apples_wrap

Mini Candied Apples & Wrap

(original post & instructions)

Peaceful_birdhouse

Miniature Birdhouse Ornament

(original post & instructions here)

Bookmark card

Bookmark & Pocket Card

(original post & instructions here)

Owl_joke_book_ensemble

Knock Knock Joke Birthday Book for Kids

(original post & instructions here)

Stamped tshirt

Stamped T-shirt

(original post & instructions here)

Bee Happy Niugget Duo
 
Bee Happy Nugget Duo

(original post & instructions here)

CD holder

Baby Lullaby Disc Holder

(original post & instructions here)

Purse Ensemble

Handmade Purse using Stamped Fabric

(original post & instructions here)

Baby socks box

Baby Socks Box

(original post & instructions here)

Stamper's Creative Candy Tin

Stamper’s Creative Candy Tin

(original post & instructions here)

Vintage_taffy_tin

Vintage Taffy Tin

(original post & instructions here)

Teacher tin

“Reasons I Love You” Heart Tin & Accordion Book

(original post & instructions here)

Strawberry_muffin_tins

Heartfelt Strawberry Muffins

(original post & instructions here)

Peanut butter cup tin

Lined Peanut Butter Cup Tin

(original post & instructions here)

Nuts_for_you_ensemble

Nuts for You Ensemble (Crisscross Box)

(original post & instructions here)

Nugget_scalloped_wrap

Scalloped Nugget Wrap

(original post & instructions here)

Sweetie_pie_gable_box

Sweetie Pie Gable Box & Homemade Mini Cherry Pie

(original post & instructions here)

Clearly_creative_purse

Clearly Creative Purse (for card set)

(original post & instructions here)

Wrapped Riesen for Teacher

Wrapped Riesen for Teacher

(original post & instructions here)

Family traditions mini book

Family Traditions Coaster Mini Book

(original post & instructions here)

Bracelet_in_tin

Monogrammed Bracelet, Raised Insert & Tin

(original post & instructions here)

Gratitude_tag_book

Gratitude Tag Album (with glassine bag pages)

(original post & instructions here)

Monogrammed_baby_basket

Monogrammed Baby Onesies & Calendar Album

(original post & instructions here)

Monogrammed Stationery Set

Monogrammed Stationery Set

(original post & instructions here)

Snowman_soup_tin

Snowman Soup

(original post & instructions here)

Homemade hot chocolate

Homemade Hot Chocolate with Tin

(original post & instructions here)

Family_friends_ornament

Family Photo Ornament

(original post & instructions here)

Gift Tag Tin

Gift Tag Tin

(original post & instructions)

Holiday treat tin

Holiday Treat Nugget Tin

(original post & instructions here)

Filtered_love_bag

Coffee Filter Favor

(original post & instructions here)

Lifesaver purse

Mini Scalloped Lifesaver Purse

(original post & instructions here)

 
Strawberry notebook

Altered Mini Composition Notebook

(original post & instructions here)

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