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what are they?
What are you planning to make for Christmas or other holiday gifts this year?
what are they?
What are you planning to make for Christmas or other holiday gifts this year?
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Re: Holiday gifts in the mix?
Sat, November 3, 2007 - 7:28 PMKnitted gifts. Simple keyhole scarfs. Hats for the nieces and nephews. Nothing earthshaking.
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Sat, November 3, 2007 - 7:31 PMsome bath oils and jewelry
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Sat, November 3, 2007 - 7:35 PMI'm a knitter, so I'm making a few things with yarn and sticks:
- purse for colleague (done)
- purse for another colleague (done)
- socks for another colleague (done a while ago)
- scarf for my boss (2/3 done, my first venture into entrelac)
- sweater for Nephew A (not even started)
- sweater for Nephew B (ditto)
The Nephews are 2 and 4, so the sweaters shouldn't take *that* long to make.
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Sat, November 3, 2007 - 8:23 PMi'm making wire woven necklaces for my brother and his fiance, bobbin lace bookmarks for my mom, sister and brother in law and I'm getting a grilling spice set for my husband and making him a new apron. We're trying to buy a house so hopefully I'll be making us new curtains, rugs, all sorts of new house things soon. -
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Sat, November 3, 2007 - 10:20 PMHow long does it take you to make a bobbin lace bookmark? (seriously)
I'd love to see pics of them.
Happy Holiday Crafting everyone!
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Fri, November 9, 2007 - 8:48 PMToo long... I'm just learning so it's taking forever. The wire weaving is coming along much faster.
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Sun, November 4, 2007 - 7:06 AMcan you suggest a good book on the wire woven jewelery? I know I have seen one (Viking/Norse wire woven jewelery if I remember correctly) but can't seem to find a reference for it online or in the library... -
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Fri, November 9, 2007 - 8:49 PMlacemakerusa.com - where I go for books on bobbin lace and on wire weaving
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Sun, November 4, 2007 - 12:59 AMLast May I started a cross stitch for my Mom's Xmas gift.... it's now in the mad rush time!
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Sun, November 4, 2007 - 10:29 AMLOL, we've all been there!
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Sun, November 4, 2007 - 7:09 AMI am going to be making some of the eye pillows/cold hot packs that were talked about here in an earlier thread, some hat/scarf sets, ornaments, perhaps a few clocks (I bought the "clock" parts a while ago and need to figure out the face of the clocks now) and some bath "tea bags".
Easy stuff with a homey feel that doesn't break the bank.
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Mon, November 5, 2007 - 4:12 AM3 afghans - finished
2 sweaters - 1 done
3 scarves 1 done
socks
and hat
still figuring out the rest
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Mon, November 5, 2007 - 7:22 AMI've found (the last 2 years) that the best gift for my neices (I have 6) is to bring lots of beading supplies and take over Mother's dining room table Christmas night. They get to make whatever they like. Necklaces are popular with the younger set, and earrings with the older teens (I'm told that it's because of the instant gratification). We all have a great time!
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Mon, November 5, 2007 - 2:28 PMI am making medicine pendants for all loved ones, with hand-selected semiprecious gems for each one, and silver wire wrap.
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Tue, November 6, 2007 - 8:01 AMdecoupaged cigar boxes for the little girls
eco friendly gifts for my girlfriends (they might be on here...don't want to give it away!)
still at a loss with the husband....wonder if I can crochet a hard drive?
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Tue, November 6, 2007 - 8:02 AMI found some books with neat knitted toys, so I'm definitely makin' some for the kids in my life.
Bath salts and knitted hemp scrubbies, too!
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Tue, November 6, 2007 - 8:08 AMA "Make Your Own Horse Shrine" for my horse crazy sister. Cigar box or equiv. Pictures of horses. Horse charms and minitures. the name of the horse she rides in letters. Some pretty papers, maybe some paint. Glitter. Sequins. She can provide her own glue. -
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Tue, November 6, 2007 - 10:01 AMIve got to get this started....
I want the kids to get into making gifts whenever possible
unfortunately there is a portion of the family that doesnt appreciate home made gifts--they are material people in a material world and Im getting them gift cards, I dont need the added stress
looks like the crochet hooks are coming out....
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Tue, November 6, 2007 - 7:34 PMWow what a list of crafty items. No wonder we are the Crafty Vixens!
I'm working on walker-wheelchair totes for Veterans. Stockings for our military soldiers overseas, hats for local kids, and then my Christmas to-do-list.
Dishcloths for friends and family, tote bag for sister n law, purse for neighbor and too much else to list. You get the idea -- crochet until I drop! -
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Tue, November 6, 2007 - 7:44 PMW are going to work together and make a few stained glass lamps for family. My man does the wiring and I do the glass, so it is deffinately gifts from the both of us. -
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Tue, November 6, 2007 - 7:46 PMI'd totally love to learn that! -
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Wed, November 7, 2007 - 5:36 AMCathy find a glass shop near you and sign up for classes. We didn't have one near me when I wanted to learn so jumped in feet first and started buying beginner books with patterns and tools then my friend showed me how to cut a piece of glass and I was hooked. Took lots of practice and putting together some not so good pieces but I got the hang of it and it is my favorite thing to do!!! -
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Fri, November 9, 2007 - 12:33 PMThanks for the advice! I'll have to check it out.
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Wed, November 7, 2007 - 6:49 AMSo, I got this great idea at an art gallery . . .
you can buy the candles that have the Virgin Mary/Saints, but there are some that are colored but with illustrations. Then, go through old copies of We'Moon (or anything else) and cut out beautiful pictures. Glue them to the candles and border them with glitter glue. Then get nice ribbon, two kinds if you want, and create a border around the top and bottom. I know it may be kind of hard to imagine, but believe me, they come out beautifully. My mom is protestant, so I'd look for something that means something to her. For my pagan/wiccan friends, I can find pictures of their patron deities. Get creative--create your own pictures, poems, etc for a personalized touch. -
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Wed, November 7, 2007 - 6:55 AMI meant to say colored WITHOUT illustrations . . . so you have a blank canvas to work on -
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Wed, November 7, 2007 - 10:46 AMWasn't the idea of gluing flammable objects to candles discussed, and discouraged?
Maybe decorate a safe glass container, or make a lantern with that sort of theme instead of putting paper directly on a candle. -
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Wed, November 7, 2007 - 10:49 AMI think these candles she is talking about are in glass, yes?
that's ok, right? -
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Wed, November 7, 2007 - 11:04 AMI'm making affirmation dolls, which are the opposite of worry dolls. I make them out of mini clothes pins, use thread wrapping for clothes and thread for hair. A set of four in a little gauzy bag with a note explaining that these dolls are for telling your boldest and brightest visions of the future--that is, don't tell them your fears, but instead imagine the best possible outcome, envision the world as you want it to be, and tell the dolls your vision. I'm giving these to lots of girlfriends, big and small (I mean young and old), this year. Also making tree ornaments and toys out of felt. -
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Fri, November 9, 2007 - 11:38 AMI Love! that idea, Fairy! Beautiful!
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Fri, November 9, 2007 - 12:54 PMplain santaria candles
they cost like a buck!
they are tall and in glass
I made a St. Elvis for my sister one year
I actually have a few and was going to make bellydancer santaria candles
I think thats an idea to revisit!
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Mon, November 12, 2007 - 7:39 AMyeah, they're in a glass container. I made one already, not knowing about any dangers, and it burns fine. (Cross my fingers)
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Sat, November 10, 2007 - 5:03 PMAll those candles are in glass so you can glue anything outside of them. Some friends of mine made rememberance candles of their wedding day out of those.
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Wed, November 7, 2007 - 12:02 PMI lov eto mix baking and crafting so I make goody baskets. This year certian families will find a all snowman/woman version of their family included in their basket. Here's alink to the ones I made of my husband and I.
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I also have some jewlery, 1 afgan (almost done), and polymer clay ornaments and a portrait going on. Must get back to work. -
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Fri, November 16, 2007 - 11:19 AMOh my gosh, I love baking! What a perfect idea for all my co-workers! Fill a basket with goodies and your done!
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Tue, November 20, 2007 - 11:33 AMThis is what I did last year and will probably do again. I bake a variety of cookies and bought x-mas theme sammich paper bags. Some ribbon and voila - little gift bag with treats. :)
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Sat, November 10, 2007 - 4:52 PMI just finished learning how to make stained glass panels. Family and friends are getting a few of them. Other gifts I made for people are some woven bands for trim/belts, and 2 quilts. -
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Sun, November 11, 2007 - 9:56 AMKimberley here. I'm making inspiration boxes. I get an old tin( ten to twenty five cents at my local thrift store) that i paint and then i start looking around my world for inspiration for that person, based on who they are. I write notes to put in the box that the person can match with an object, kinda like a fun little game. like a shell might have a tiny note that says" it takes a long time for water to leave its impression on a shell, who has made their impression on you?" or a pair of dice that say luck,skill or fate? i also throw in tiny statues that i make from sculpey. I love that stuff! it has been really fun, so far! -
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Mon, November 12, 2007 - 7:40 AMthat's so fun and creative!!!! I think I'll try it, too. Thanks for the idea.
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Thu, December 4, 2008 - 5:57 AM
I'm looking at some different textures of yarn to make scarfs. Also hand painting some pots and growing culinary herbs.
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Mon, November 12, 2007 - 10:27 AMKnitted a few scarves, and beaded book markers, finishing up on a special necklace for my best friend. Still have to make bath salts and finish painting dog house for my brother. I also am giving key chains with handcrafted beads to ladies I work with along with the always popular christmas CD's -
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Tue, November 13, 2007 - 10:10 AMOh! Christmas CD's are the best! I made one last year with all of my favorites, hubby designed a cover and
CD sticker and we slipped in a martini drink mix list with it. (most of the songs were big band, crooners, 40's 50's and the like).
Hubby is in charge of making the CD this year...I'm kinda scared. -
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Thu, November 15, 2007 - 5:38 PMAdding a drink list is a great idea. Mind if I borrow it? -
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Thu, November 15, 2007 - 8:00 PMthe required booze for said martini recipe would make it perfect -
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Fri, November 16, 2007 - 2:06 PMGo for it!
aw jeez...adding booze to the gift.....it never ends does it????
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Tue, November 13, 2007 - 5:36 PMMaking duvie poi bags for my fire dancing friends and gratitude journals for a lot of others. -
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Thu, November 15, 2007 - 10:22 PMcollages with photographs and fun images, maybe some raw chocolate??
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Fri, November 16, 2007 - 11:16 AMI think I'm going to go to the bead shop and just string a cool bead/ trinket to some silk ribbon for necklaces for all my girlfriends. Last year I went out of my way for gifts and got very little thanks, so I'm not doing that again but I always like to give something. I figure less than $5 on each. I'm going to make little draw string bags for them too.
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Sun, November 18, 2007 - 8:54 PMcrocheted stuffed bunnie and bear for my cousin's babies (patterns in the Happy Hooker book), little crocheted and beaded flower pins for the ladies, not sure what for the men in my life yet, any ideas?
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Sun, November 18, 2007 - 9:10 PMI've seen some cute trees made of feathers that I may try.
Also seen square wreaths... interesting!
I am going to make magnets!
You can purchase magnet paper, like t-shirt transfer paper, gloss paper, sticker paper... for ink jet printers.
Not sure if they will work on a laser printer.
I have been photographing a lot this year and have a lot of grand images... roses in bloom - California, ou la tre' Paris, orchids, city buildings Chicago... gonna blow some of those images up and make magnets of other ones.
I always make my Christmas cards too, images, PhotoShop, glitter, collage, nice card stock, drawings, bonus fancy, and poignant writing.
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Sun, November 18, 2007 - 10:07 PMI'm am a novice and somewhat undisciplined beader...I know my friends and family enjoy when I make something personal for them so that's some of what I will do. -
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Mon, November 19, 2007 - 7:50 AMsets of hand towels for everyone
with either Monagramed intials or
His, Hers and Guests
Jars of homemade exfoliating scrub
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Mon, November 19, 2007 - 11:29 AMOkay, what is it with the soap and other personal care products? A lot of people make and give them and more buy and give. Personally, they are not on my wish list. I guess they fulfill my mother's requirement that they self destruct, but I have my self care routine, and don't really want to add to it. -
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Mon, November 19, 2007 - 4:44 PMOkay, I've had some time to think about, and I'd like to apologize if I was too harsh and hurt someone's feelings. Also, I figured out why it's an issue for me. I have some sensitivity to scent, and don't like the idea of someone else chosing my personal care products because I don't want to end up with something that's going to set me off. I hate getting gifts that won't work for me. It just makes me feel bad on a number of levels.
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Tue, November 20, 2007 - 11:15 AMThe personalized hand made gifts are made for a specific person in mind.
My Aunt loves Lavender, so she gets, exfoliating scrub and sented bath salts to match with a lovely set of towels.
My cousin is sent sensitive, she gets a set of towels and a hot water bottle with a monagramed cover
My girlfriend has four very energenic boys, they are each getting a bath towel and washcloth with their names on them.
Gifts are made for people we care about
So they are made to be appropriate to the people we give them to.
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Mon, November 19, 2007 - 8:48 AMI am making some coffee cup cozies... -
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Mon, November 19, 2007 - 9:35 AMNeedle felted gingerbread man doll for one nephew. I'm taking their gifts at Thanksgiving to save on shipping so he's also getting one of my little decorated boxes... Santa Clause, of course! I ran out of old wrapping paper.
Dad will get a shrine to "Uncle Ansel" (Adams) to assist him in his photography.
I'm bored of my fabric stash, so I hope to sew stuff for local friends. (Then I can buy more!!!) I don't know what I'll make.
My best buddy and her husband are moving into a new home. I'm making her a (kit) sewing kit and putting in a gift certificate for setting up her new craft room. Her hubby and I are conspiring to keep it all, mostly, in one part of the house. That's my gift to him.
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Wed, December 31, 2008 - 8:31 AMI successfully made my first clothing item - a pair of PJ pants for my mother in law. She loves them! :D I also stitched cute little stuffed animal heads to the backs of mittens for my nieces using patterns from this book: www.amazon.com/Cute-Book-...pd_bbs_sr_1 It was super easy, quick, and they loved them. And felt is soooo cheap - I still have plenty to make lots and lots more cute little characters.
