tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post6345701015804471495..comments2024-03-28T15:55:53.792+10:00Comments on down to earth: Christmas gifts - what are you making?Unknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger58125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-81135405959026307912011-11-29T11:45:19.687+10:002011-11-29T11:45:19.687+10:00Yes it is time to get thinking about Christmas.
I ...Yes it is time to get thinking about Christmas.<br />I have already done some of that, my son is going home to WA to visit family there tomorrow, and I have given him some gifts to take over to them save me postage.<br />These include pot holders I made out of scraps, shopping bags with crocodiles on them, I added the note that no crocodiles were harmed in the making of this bag. and christmas cards made out of fabric scraps, these double as decorations and have a written message on the back. Hopefully they will go in with the decorations after christmas and come out every year as a decoration and reminder of past wishes.<br />For my local friends I think I will make liquid soap, I have lots of the plunger dispensers I can fill up and give them away along with instructions for how to make the next batch themselves. <br />DaylaDaylahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04544561530618570093noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-9262903817032812112010-08-12T17:12:52.017+10:002010-08-12T17:12:52.017+10:00Hey! Thankfully I got the place to buy original c...Hey! Thankfully I got the place to buy <a href="http://www.laserpegs.com/original-christmas-gifts-online/index.php" rel="nofollow">original christmas gifts</a> to make my kids's christmas memorable this year. I can shop here <a href="http://www.laserpegs.com/kids-building-toys/index.php" rel="nofollow">kids building toys</a>, <a href="http://www.laserpegs.com/kids-xmas-gifts/index.php" rel="nofollow">kids building kit</a>, <a href="http://www.laserpegs.com" rel="nofollow">kids toys on line</a> and many more..Laser Pegshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11525667471165121404noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-25500990391030281522009-10-30T11:12:05.554+10:002009-10-30T11:12:05.554+10:00Rhonda,
Thank you for the kind mention. I'm h...Rhonda,<br />Thank you for the kind mention. I'm happy the pattern is getting out there to so many women.<br />Hope all is well with you!<br /><br />Debhomespun livinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07520148530306239072noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-14700355135606323302009-10-27T09:34:00.964+10:002009-10-27T09:34:00.964+10:00I always give some of my canned goods that I work ...I always give some of my canned goods that I work so hard on during the summer. People love my strawberry jam!!<br /><br />I love that apron!<br /><br />CarolynCarolynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04450417105199027727noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-1648022949398395952009-10-09T17:16:12.401+10:002009-10-09T17:16:12.401+10:00I'm crocheting a lap rug for my grandma but of...I'm crocheting a lap rug for my grandma but of course it has nothing to do with Christmas. We have no huge gift-giving seasons :)Mrs. Anna Thttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15377583333000789903noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-23283302233163498112009-10-09T02:35:22.240+10:002009-10-09T02:35:22.240+10:00Oh what great ideas! I crochet now and have given...Oh what great ideas! I crochet now and have given plenty of scarves, doilies, and afghans as gifts. I have so many things on my goal list to learn though...including soapmaking, knitting and sewings. oh the things I can do then :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-81958228199852815262009-10-09T00:53:22.646+10:002009-10-09T00:53:22.646+10:00After reading this post I immediately went to my f...After reading this post I immediately went to my fabric stash..which by the way is mostly inherited from my Mom and found some neat fabric and sewed up 2 tote bags. Talk about encouragement..you were that for me Rhonda on this cloudy and rainy morning. Snow is in the forecast this weekend so that sure gets me thinking of Christmas gifts! I like making edible gifts..jams, breads, cookies, snack items, etc.<br />I've been getting a lot of ideas from other commentors as well..thank you:)Bettyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18214584150711242076noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-11656008142624593092009-10-08T21:49:05.468+10:002009-10-08T21:49:05.468+10:00It's a good idea to begin now. And such beauti...It's a good idea to begin now. And such beautiful ideas.<br />AlfazemaP.https://www.blogger.com/profile/10713616744985615258noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-32969816563963549642009-10-08T21:24:27.031+10:002009-10-08T21:24:27.031+10:00Some time back I was browsing through the archives...Some time back I was browsing through the archives at Eyes of Wonder, and saw the most beautiful little knitted tea cozy that a fellow blogger had sent her. I was mad for it. Later I happened across the Little Jenny Wren blog, and realized she was the one who made it! She volunteered to search her files, and sent the pattern to me here in Texas, then I taught myself to knit, just so I could make one. Now I'm making them for everyone for Christmas! I love my blog buddies!!!Hill Country Hippiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08723660054417859671noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-90948518250581292832009-10-08T18:28:42.871+10:002009-10-08T18:28:42.871+10:00I started cracking on with Christmas gifts in Augu...I started cracking on with Christmas gifts in August but had to stop as work, home renovations, garden and hedgehogs kicked up a gear.<br /><br />You've reminded me that I ought to get back to it, so thank you Rhonda! I've created some space in my schedule now so this weekend I can get back in the hobby room crafting....Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-17936599618099831892009-10-08T16:18:52.296+10:002009-10-08T16:18:52.296+10:00This is my first time to your blog, and I enjoyed ...This is my first time to your blog, and I enjoyed this post! It is a great reminder for me to start working on my list of ideas, and get them in the works. Thank you for the great inspiration.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-24052787788223994002009-10-08T14:37:23.086+10:002009-10-08T14:37:23.086+10:00Hi Rhonda - Long time reader, first time commenter...Hi Rhonda - Long time reader, first time commenter here.<br /><br />I've been thinking a lot about Christmas recently, probably since we've had our first snow here already in the Yukon! For a few years now, I've made an effort to give my friends homemade gifts. Usually from the kitchen. This year I am telling everyone in advance, that it will be a 'Handy' Christmas this year. Gifts (either given or received), should either be HAND-made, second-HAND, or HAND-me-downs. As I get older, and have my first child, I've come to realise, it really is the energy and thought that means the most. Not the dollar amount. <br /><br />On a side note - thank you so much for such an inspiring Blog. Just reading it makes me smile, and anxious for the day when my family can live in a similar fashion, with a small piece of land to call our own, where our day is spent working for us, with a feeling of satisfation.<br /><br />Thank you so very much!Terihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11416699882717609412noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-24528716401826422312009-10-08T10:28:04.114+10:002009-10-08T10:28:04.114+10:00OK, I don't do handicrafts, but it does strike...OK, I don't do handicrafts, but it does strike me that a lot of these presents are really girly presents. I might give my Dad some homemade biscuits or jam, but what handmade present would you crafty ladies give, say, an eight-year-old boy? (Before you say a beanie, do remember that kids aren't always interested in clothes -- particularly boys!)<br />Secondly, I can't say I'd be thrilled to receive dishcloths as a present! Is this an issue for people?Chookiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07230973711859964063noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-6525369961270085522009-10-08T09:26:24.811+10:002009-10-08T09:26:24.811+10:00I've made several different jams and jellies a...I've made several different jams and jellies and will be putting them in gift boxes with cherry wood spoons that I've carved for serving. Can't get better than hand-made, right?Jameshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00400867120560796938noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-34250085948350728232009-10-08T06:52:08.450+10:002009-10-08T06:52:08.450+10:00i will be making a hobby horse for my youngest, a ...i will be making a hobby horse for my youngest, a cardigan for my middle, something "dad-like" for my oldest who became a father this year (my kids are 4, 6 and 22 years of age). i will also probably do skirts for the girls and some other little things...plus a few knitted pieces and wood toys (just got my first scroll saw) for them and my darling grandson..:)<br /><br />love handmade!~!!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14998862149005133518noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-15784222143209007512009-10-08T03:32:36.816+10:002009-10-08T03:32:36.816+10:00Great post. Thank you. Don't know what I wil...Great post. Thank you. Don't know what I will be doing for christmas but what I do know is that it will be less this year, and I certainly have been introduced to some new ideas here!wendyytbhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11958628213008688022noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-68135109314839337152009-10-08T03:07:54.500+10:002009-10-08T03:07:54.500+10:00I just taught myself crochet so I am doing dishclo...I just taught myself crochet so I am doing dishcloths. I made my daughter a quilt. I would love to do bath salts if I could find essential oils at a decent price. And I am making my son some beef jerky.FRUGAL DAYCARE MOMhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12749071509460304546noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-34201763213327876162009-10-08T03:07:29.482+10:002009-10-08T03:07:29.482+10:00Ooooh I love the apron. Unfortunately I won't ...Ooooh I love the apron. Unfortunately I won't be able to make many presents this year besides baking... and some cookie mixes. We just don't have the money for material and yarn as of yet... but I love all these ideas! I'm going to start early next year for next Christmas... especially the dishcloths! You can make so many cute patterns with those! :D <br />Courtneybookflutterbyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12426712911284917236noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-20637359042477815222009-10-08T02:20:47.421+10:002009-10-08T02:20:47.421+10:00I am embroidering tea towels for teachers, aunts, ...I am embroidering tea towels for teachers, aunts, and grandmas this year. All of my nieces and nephews are getting sets of homemade play-doh that was colored with Kool-Aid to make it smell yummy! So far that's all I have planned.Kristinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01365824811281226261noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-63295295820034758032009-10-08T02:07:26.281+10:002009-10-08T02:07:26.281+10:00Hi Rhonda,
I am not into sewing or knitting but I ...Hi Rhonda,<br />I am not into sewing or knitting but I love homemade Christmas presents. I did several posts on last year and I plan to dig through my archives real soon with links to the tutorials. I did one on wreath making, earring making, soap/bath salts/body spray, vanilla extract and a couple others. Starting in a week or two me and 3 other friends are going to meet b--weekly until Christmas to craft. Can't wait to see what we will come up with!Country Girlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04391306626662391336noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-20446331116886462642009-10-08T01:52:04.278+10:002009-10-08T01:52:04.278+10:00Christmas has really run down the list of importan...Christmas has really run down the list of important things to do for the family since the children all grew up and the grandchildren are also well grown. <br /><br />We don't make a great thing of presents now that so many of the grandchildren are nearly into the world of work. A get together, a good meal and an exchange of gifts if anyone needs anything or maybe has a special want is as far as things go. <br /><br />It's nice to have time to see the family altogether in a relaxed way even though some of us have jobs that require working over Christmas. <br /><br />But a list of Christmas gifts has long since left our traditions. None of us are into "stuff" for the sake of giving any more. Family is far more important to us.Christinehttp://christine-hewitt.spaces.live.com/default.aspxnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-72948672203890732442009-10-08T01:03:22.698+10:002009-10-08T01:03:22.698+10:00wow I love it and I am a close friend to Kristi my...wow I love it and I am a close friend to Kristi my is carmen nice to meet u =]JeanSkirtGirlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11210629804482320065noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-12630997993925514502009-10-08T00:17:33.577+10:002009-10-08T00:17:33.577+10:00OH! I am also going to make some of these "C...OH! I am also going to make some of these "Cowgirl cookies" found at Bakerella.com. I love the pretty layers in canning jars, and it makes such a pretty gift. Check it out!<br /><br />My gifts include:<br />doll<br />sculpted pear pincushions,<br />flannel PJs<br />stuffed elephants, monkeys<br />purses, wallets, keychains, all home made<br />Ladybug jacket for my DGD<br />Auto organizer for my DIL<br />Quilts are great, too, but I did that last year.. :)<br /><br />I love the idea of all home made things. Commercialism is so over-rated! I would SO rather give & receive a thoughtful home made gift!Vivianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16040046113007561180noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-15751939378291332832009-10-08T00:05:19.624+10:002009-10-08T00:05:19.624+10:00Here is a link to my Etsy store where I sell my ho...Here is a link to my Etsy store where I sell my home made items. Many of these same items are what I will be giving for Christmas gifts. Please look, and I would be glad to share any instructions so you can make (rather than buy) these items! I am now getting ready to make soap for the first time (DH is working on my mold) and hopefully, some of these nice cotton yarn dish clothes! What a wonderful idea, Rhonda, to add the soap!<br /><br />http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=7682632Vivianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16040046113007561180noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-77474073846615465942009-10-07T22:36:57.568+10:002009-10-07T22:36:57.568+10:00it's funny. I always have a very handmade Chr...it's funny. I always have a very handmade Christmas but just last month I decided that THIS year, I am going to make EVERYTHING I give. Only Handmade.<br /><br />I wanted my gifts to not be one-size fits-all but rather individual and what that person would love.<br /><br />Needless to say, finding the perfect project and making the actual LIST was the hardest part. I have about 6 presents down already and will be posting all the gifts and links to tutorials in the next few months. I haven't started posting them yet though.<br /><br />I think that the resources I have available are limitless (though time is not with three little ones) but part of my gift this year is going to BE time and all the moments I spend preparing the gifts will hopefully be a testament to my love for the recipient and the individuality of the gifts will hopefully be testament to my understanding and knowing them. Perhaps THOSE gifts will be the ones most well received?! ;-)Rebeccahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17983592950942904914noreply@blogger.com