easy, cute, (rather inexpensive) gift crafts... without sewing?

joyful mama · 08-12-2008, 01:21 PM

Ideas?

I can do things like handmade cards, stationary, notebooks, scrapbooks, tied pillows/ blankets.

other ideas?

WanderingJuniper · 08-12-2008, 02:52 PM

Bear and I decoupaged a 50 cent notebook for her friends birthday this weekend using scrapping papers we had laying around.

klpmommy · 08-12-2008, 02:55 PM

scarfs out of fleece. You can get two different ones & then tie them together in squares.

WanderingJuniper · 08-12-2008, 02:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by klpmommy

scarfs out of fleece. You can get two different ones & then tie them together in squares.

Ooh, we've done that. You can even fold up the bottom or use another square tied to the fringe to make a little pocket or place to keep mittens or warm your hands.

Marielle · 08-12-2008, 03:52 PM

here's a pretty long list:

http://familyfun.go.com/arts-and-cra...iday_gifts_ms/

08-12-2008, 03:54 PM

sub..

tempus vernum · 08-12-2008, 06:27 PM

fleece ponchos (one year I did "native american" costumes- striped fleece and I made ponchos and a maching feather warpped in fleece for "headgear" for my little ones)

girly fleece ponchos

knotted fleece bags

knotted fleece blankets (watch for sales at Joannes or use 50% off coupons)

ornaments - make circular ones with small christmas pictures glued onto lids of cans or jars and hung from a ribbon

trying to think of other "no sew" items I have made

Did you see the link for picture boards in the sticky from last year's christmas thread http://www.organizedchristmas.com/french-memory-board It says "sew" but it's not really a sew item. YOu have to thread a needle and attach a button to the board but that's it

That website is very neat

bookmarked it

tempus vernum · 08-12-2008, 06:29 PM

thought of more
*brownie, muffin or soup layered pretty into a jar
*homemade glycerin soaps (just melt and pour into molds)

joyful mama · 08-12-2008, 09:55 PM

awesome list!
I can handsew, a few buttons, a few small seams, etc. I just don't have a sewing machine, nor have I ever used one...

joyful mama · 08-12-2008, 10:47 PM

love the scarf and hats (fleece) and french memory boards

joyful mama · 08-13-2008, 05:53 AM

ooooh look at this site my sister sent me! I'm going to attempt some of these! I have TONS of essential oils that my sis and I went in on for a huge bargain (buy two, get three free, things like that). I can make my own peppermint scented body scrub! this is exciting

joyful mama · 08-13-2008, 05:56 AM

http://lipstickandlaundry.wordpress....pron-tutorial/

a no-sew apron! Very cute.

Naked Camper · 08-13-2008, 06:12 AM

i love the aromatherapy gift idea page

I'm thinking bath fizzies may be a fun gift this year. Add those with a crochet special wash cloth - like in the shape of a flower or something.

monkeylicious · 08-13-2008, 06:41 AM

tempus vernum · 08-13-2008, 09:24 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kangababys Mom

i love the aromatherapy gift idea page

I'm thinking bath fizzies may be a fun gift this year. Add those with a crochet special wash cloth - like in the shape of a flower or something.

that page IS awesome

I love the crochet wash cloth idea

i wonder if anyone I know takes baths. ONly my youngest two kids do and I know my sister's kids shower

I was considering doing the scented coasters

and maybe the foot scrub

08-12-2008, 01:21 PM	#1
joyful mama Rose Garden Word of God speak... Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 18,661	easy, cute, (rather inexpensive) gift crafts... without sewing? Ideas? I can do things like handmade cards, stationary, notebooks, scrapbooks, tied pillows/ blankets. other ideas? __________________ Jen Married to my knight in shining armor Work-in-progress mother to my three awesome kids: S (8), T (6) and the Little Guy (3) ...and always remembering our little angel

08-12-2008, 02:52 PM	#2
WanderingJuniper Rose Garden Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 10,819	Re: easy, cute, (rather inexpensive) gift crafts... without sewing? Bear and I decoupaged a 50 cent notebook for her friends birthday this weekend using scrapping papers we had laying around.

08-12-2008, 02:55 PM	#3
klpmommy Deactivated Beware the gorgon, she's having a bad hair day Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: DFW area Posts: 54,024	Re: easy, cute, (rather inexpensive) gift crafts... without sewing? scarfs out of fleece. You can get two different ones & then tie them together in squares.

08-12-2008, 03:52 PM	#5
Marielle Rose Garden Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 7,321	Re: easy, cute, (rather inexpensive) gift crafts... without sewing? here's a pretty long list: http://familyfun.go.com/arts-and-cra...iday_gifts_ms/ __________________ Marielle esFP (yup, they're visually proportional) dyt type 3 and my type 3 smilies cook, sew, knit, crochet, repeat - my blog http://www.maricucu.blogspot.com Married to T for 13 years and watching over the herd: I 10.5 yo R 8.25 yo N 5.5 yo M 3.75 yo “Never put off till tomorrow what may be done day after tomorrow just as well.” -Mark Twain

08-12-2008, 03:54 PM	#6
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08-12-2008, 06:27 PM	#7
tempus vernum Rose Garden I am the mountain. I am not the storm and the storm is not me. -Ian Cron Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 28,903	Re: easy, cute, (rather inexpensive) gift crafts... without sewing? fleece ponchos (one year I did "native american" costumes- striped fleece and I made ponchos and a maching feather warpped in fleece for "headgear" for my little ones) girly fleece ponchos knotted fleece bags knotted fleece blankets (watch for sales at Joannes or use 50% off coupons) ornaments - make circular ones with small christmas pictures glued onto lids of cans or jars and hung from a ribbon trying to think of other "no sew" items I have made Did you see the link for picture boards in the sticky from last year's christmas thread http://www.organizedchristmas.com/french-memory-board It says "sew" but it's not really a sew item. YOu have to thread a needle and attach a button to the board but that's it That website is very neat bookmarked it __________________ ~Spring always comes after winter~ 2 Corinthians 4:16 “ Therefore we do not lose heart. Though outwardly we are wasting away, yet inwardly we are being renewed day by day. ”

08-12-2008, 06:29 PM	#8
tempus vernum Rose Garden I am the mountain. I am not the storm and the storm is not me. -Ian Cron Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 28,903	Re: easy, cute, (rather inexpensive) gift crafts... without sewing? thought of more brownie, muffin or soup layered pretty into a jar homemade glycerin soaps (just melt and pour into molds) __________________ ~Spring always comes after winter~ 2 Corinthians 4:16 “ Therefore we do not lose heart. Though outwardly we are wasting away, yet inwardly we are being renewed day by day. ”

08-12-2008, 09:55 PM	#9
joyful mama Rose Garden Word of God speak... Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 18,661	Re: easy, cute, (rather inexpensive) gift crafts... without sewing? awesome list! I can handsew, a few buttons, a few small seams, etc. I just don't have a sewing machine, nor have I ever used one... __________________ Jen Married to my knight in shining armor Work-in-progress mother to my three awesome kids: S (8), T (6) and the Little Guy (3) ...and always remembering our little angel

08-12-2008, 10:47 PM	#10
joyful mama Rose Garden Word of God speak... Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 18,661	Re: easy, cute, (rather inexpensive) gift crafts... without sewing? love the scarf and hats (fleece) and french memory boards __________________ Jen Married to my knight in shining armor Work-in-progress mother to my three awesome kids: S (8), T (6) and the Little Guy (3) ...and always remembering our little angel

08-13-2008, 05:53 AM	#11
joyful mama Rose Garden Word of God speak... Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 18,661	Re: easy, cute, (rather inexpensive) gift crafts... without sewing? ooooh look at this site my sister sent me! I'm going to attempt some of these! I have TONS of essential oils that my sis and I went in on for a huge bargain (buy two, get three free, things like that). I can make my own peppermint scented body scrub! this is exciting __________________ Jen Married to my knight in shining armor Work-in-progress mother to my three awesome kids: S (8), T (6) and the Little Guy (3) ...and always remembering our little angel

08-13-2008, 05:56 AM	#12
joyful mama Rose Garden Word of God speak... Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 18,661	Re: easy, cute, (rather inexpensive) gift crafts... without sewing? http://lipstickandlaundry.wordpress....pron-tutorial/ a no-sew apron! Very cute. __________________ Jen Married to my knight in shining armor Work-in-progress mother to my three awesome kids: S (8), T (6) and the Little Guy (3) ...and always remembering our little angel

08-13-2008, 06:12 AM	#13
Naked Camper Rose Garden Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Missouri Posts: 17,799	Re: easy, cute, (rather inexpensive) gift crafts... without sewing? i love the aromatherapy gift idea page I'm thinking bath fizzies may be a fun gift this year. Add those with a crochet special wash cloth - like in the shape of a flower or something. __________________ Morgan Married to my best friend of 17 years Mommy to: baby Micheal ('03) Malachi - 8 Corban - 5 Asher -4 Evangeline - 2 Fruit of Labor Placenta Encapsulation

08-13-2008, 06:41 AM	#14
monkeylicious Rose Garden here we go! Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: maryland Posts: 5,138	Re: easy, cute, (rather inexpensive) gift crafts... without sewing? __________________ jennifer - formerly jhaud Air Force wife to Bill - 2001 mama to Genevieve aka gigi or monkey - aug 2004 mama to an angel in heaven - july 2005 mama to Evangeline aka evie(licious) - june 2007

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