This time of year I find myself looking through so many tutorials for handmade gifts. I have always loved making gifts for friends and relatives for Christmas. I usually bake a variety of cookies, and then I make this and that until the list is complete. I enjoy finding great tutorials that give me the confidence to try new things.
Here are some of my newest finds…
While reading Craftzine I came across this free holiday mitten pattern from oliver + s. You can even make an advent calendar using this pattern. I think they would be so cute topping a present!
Felt Snowflakes by Purl Bee. I think every person on your list would love one of these!
Buttercup Bag Sewing Pattern at Made by Rae. It’s fabulous and I love the name. {One of my dog’s is named Buttercup.} What a great gift!!!
Art of Green Recycling has great tutorials using everyday items. There’s recycled sweaters, bottle caps turned into art, and beautiful tea towels…I LOVE TEA TOWELS!
Molly Monkey from mmmcrafts! You can download the sweetest pattern ever on her blog. I want a Molly Monkey!!! I found this on Domestic Cents…she has a great post with 50+ ideas listed! Wow!
A Birdie Advent Calendar Tutorial on One Hour Craft. There’s also a cute and easy scarf tutorial that you won’t want to miss.
Design Sponge will show you how to make these wonderful pillows. I know it would be hard not to make just one! One for you, one for me. 🙂
Another awesome tutorial from Alisa Burke! I can’t help but stare at this amazing wreath!
If you need even more ideas to keep you busy, be sure to check out Tipnut.com and One Pretty Thing. They are always loaded with great ideas!
Are you making handmade gifts this year?
That wreath is fabulous! Thanks for the find.
Thanks so much for sharing all your fab finds! I am always out on the hunt for something neat to make.
kim,
sorry for not being in touch before now, but i wanted to let let you know that your x-mas ornament (ornament exchange) is on the way, it was posted last week and should be with you soon. i am looking forward to receiving mine!
thanks
jennifer x
I love to make things myself so I’m going to check out some of these tutorials! I love the little Birdies!
Thanks for stopping by! I am loving the ideas listed here. One of my new projects for 2010 is learning to sew! Got to try the birdies.