Handmade Christmas Gifts

I really have been thinking a lot about this lately.

The economy is really tough for everyone.

So that is why I designed the November Kit around
home baked goods for gift giving. It still will have plenty of
great items for layouts and cards but I think it will open up you
creativity as well as your heart to the art of baking for gifts.

Ok so in that thought I found this wonderful site that has GORGEOUS free art.
They have given us free rights for personal use LIKE Gift Giving.... WOW !

They can be great for printing as _____________ for gift giving.
http://indiefixx.com/Feed_your_soul/downloads.html

1.) Note Cards
2.) Stationary
3.) Framed Art
4.) Book Markers
5.) Alterables
6.) Business Cards
& so much more.

I also found this site who had the Cutest Clutch Tutorials.
Look how Cute:

http://www.skiptomylou.org/2010/07/28/gathered-clutch-tutorial/
It doesn't take hardly any fabric & what a GREAT gift !

Ok now show me ur great ideas.

Oh and if u use any above make sure to link me up !

Oh My Goodness I love that!!!! And what cute little clutches...I'm gonna have to give that a try!!!

And I love handmade gifts....they come from the heart. And I always love making something for my mom and sister b/c they really appreciate the heart and soul I put into it!

what a great site!!!

i SO wish I knew how to sew better! those cluthes are adorable!

Every year I intend to make more of my gifts but time gets away from me. This year I'm going to try again! If I start now, I know it's feasible! I'm beyond excited about this month's kit, not sure if you picked up on that or not!

I don't know if I'll try my hand at sewing but definitely some card sets and baked goods. Photos of the grandkids too.

Thanks for the inspiration!

Love the clutches!!! Thanks for the link, Norma!

Thank you so much Norma for posting this link. I love homemade gifts. The thought put into a gift, whether it is something made in 5 minutes or 5 hours ... the thought, love & knowing the individual was thinking of the person they were making the gift for .. that is special.

FarmDiva wrote:

Thank you so much Norma for posting this link. I love homemade gifts. The thought put into a gift, whether it is something made in 5 minutes or 5 hours ... the thought, love & knowing the individual was thinking of the person they were making the gift for .. that is special.

I agree completely!!

I love the clutch. I was going to make make up bags using a metal measuring tape for the top so it snaps open and closed. I'll see if there is a tutorial and I'll post it. I saw it at my local quilt shop and thought I can do it without buying the kit so I don't have written directions.

Ashjoy wrote:

I love the clutch. I was going to make make up bags using a metal measuring tape for the top so it snaps open and closed. I'll see if there is a tutorial and I'll post it. I saw it at my local quilt shop and thought I can do it without buying the kit so I don't have written directions.

That sounds cool!!

Thanks for the link!
I think I'm going to try and make some of these!

Awesome links! Thanks Norma!!!