Washable, Insulated Lunch Tote

Ruby of Zaaberry is here to share this tutorial for an insulated lunch tote! I have to admit, I’m kind of scared of putting in zippers!  I am!  So I will probably use velcro.  I’ll it the wimpy version and be proud of it!  For those of you that don’t have zipperphobia, you go for it...

FOLD AWAY PICNIC BASKET

Introducing…Holly, of 504 Main and her amazing Fold Away Picnic Basket! Holly has been working on this project for a while.  It’s involved–and it really is amazing!  I’m not usually one to read instructions.  I’m more of a picture person, but I’m reading word for word...

“Play and Store” Toy Mat

When I was little, I hated picking up toys when I was done playing.  I thought it was such a waste of time!  Picking up 1000 little legos,  mini doll furniture, etc.   Total waste of time!  So my mom made a big mat with metal rings on the corners so when we were done playing, we’d just pick up...

Seamless Scarf

Today’s Handmade Gift Item is brought to you by: Delia Creates. Delia is one of those woman that you love to —love.  She is creative and has a broad range of talents:  photography, cooking, crafting, sewing, etc.  And, she is sweet and generous and completely unpretentious!  She’s...

Reusable Grocery Bags

A few months ago I shared a tutorial for Reversible, Reusable Ruffled Grocery Bags. I think these are a great gift idea so I’m going to show you my latest production, and then point you to that tutorial for today’s Handmade Gift idea post. Who wouldn’t like to receive a couple cute...

Fabric Teepee Tutorial

Kristen from Pink Toes and Power Tools is here with a tutorial for a fun gift for kids of any age, a Fabric and PVC Teepee.  Kristen is a “Jane of all Trades” kind of gal, sewer, crafter, builder of Stuff…my kind of...

Fabric Car Seat Cover Tutorial

Jessica from This Too Projects is here today to show us how to make a Cute Car Seat Cover. This would be a great gift for a baby shower or Christmas!   Jessica is a mother of 5 kids and still finds time to craft and do a little carpentry on the side as well!  Check out here tutorial for a cute pencil,...

Fabric Slap Bracelet

I’ve always thought the idea of the Slap Bracelet was clever. Straight as a stick one second, then tap it on your wrist and it curls around it like a vine.  Clever, just not usually very cute. Unless you make it cute yourself! This gift idea cost me 25 cents because I used fabric scraps and buttons I...

$1 Gift Ideas

Fabric Rosettes are super easy to make and the spruce up simple items and make them look cute and unique!  There are already 1000 different tutorials for fabric Rosettes (Just Google it if you don’t believe me) so this is not a tutorial for that.   But in case you haven’t seen one, here...