2011 Ultimate DIY Gift Guide

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I am very excited to share something special I've been working on...

I know how much I love making and receiving handmade gifts (and I'm sure there's some of you out there who do too) so I figured why not create an ultimate collection of ideas!? All items listed below were chosen with a "gift-giving" mindset... So, whether you need a housewarming gift, baby shower idea, birthday or holiday present, you'll be sure to find some inspiration here.
Just follow the links to various amazing sites for step-by-step instructions, tutorials, and recipes.
I hope these help stir up some extra creativity! Enjoy!


*Please note that all links & photos were active & working at the time I created this post, however, over time if you discover a link is no longer available, please leave a comment and let me know. 

1. Chalkboard Coasters via Crazy Wonderful 3. Sugared Jelly Candy Recipe via Country Living 5. Pie in a Jar Recipes via Our Best Bites 7. Picture Frame via How About Orange 9. Mini Covered Composition Books via Yes, Teacher! 11. Headbands from T-Shirts via Make It - Love It 13. Stay-In-Place Kitchen Towels via Fancy Pants 15. Clock via Design Sponge 17. Family Guess Who via At Second Street 19. Pom Pom Necklace via Stay At Home Artist 21. Painted Puzzle Blocks via Momtastic 23. Painted Chevron Earrings via Craft-O-Maniac 25. Rope Coasters via Random Recast 27. Fork Napkin Ring via Booklyn Limestone 29. Custom Candles via A Girl in Paradise 31. Oil-Based Sharpie Mug via How About Orange 33. Fancy Clothespins via Creature Comforts 35. Quotes on Canvas via Brassy Apple 37. Etched Tree Plate via Taylor Made 39. Color Wheel Pendant via Stay At Home Artist 41. Men's Necktie Wristlet via Green is Universal 43. Painted Umbrella via What I Wore 45. Envelope Clutch via Swellmayde 47. Simple Canvas Art via Virginia & Charlie 49. Refashioned Shirt via Happy Together 51. Party Animal Candles via The Sweetest Occasion 53. Chalkboard Champagne via The Next Bird 55. No-Sew Teacup Pin Cushion via Tip Junkie 57. Homemade Lip Balm via Mountain Rose 59. Crochet Slippers via Art Fire 61. Cake Stand via The House of Smiths 63. Wine Cork Monograms via Green is Universal 65. Star Desktop Calendar via Ounce of Creativity 67. Boho Lace Bangles via Rubies Pearls 69. Cranberry Infused Vodka via Food Channel 71. Pins & String Wall Art via Curbly 73. Wreath via Danielle Burkleo 75. Book Bag via Country Living 77. Clock via Oh Dee Doh 79. Sweet & Spicy Nuts via Delish 81. Felt Flower Headband via Shad & Lizzie 83. Hanging Notepad via Etsy How-To 85. Homemade Fortune Cookies via Alpha Mom 87. Doily Monogrammed Bag via Under the Sycamore 89. Homemade Caramels via Eat Make Read 91. via E Tells Tales 93. Lunch Bag via Martha Stewart 95. Hair Iron Cozy via Craftster 97. Painted Stone Tic-Tac-Toe via Joann 99. Lemon Sugar Scrub via Two More Seconds 101. Custom Stamps via The Sweetest Ocassion

2. Mini Quilt Hoops via The Joy Cottage 4. Infused Vodka via Real Simple 6. Rag Rug via Sugar Bee Crafts 8. Baker's Twine via Frugal Crafter 10. via E Tells Tales 12. Transfer Photos to Canvas via Sarah's Projects 14. Paint Chip Circle Wall Art via Apartment Therapy 16. Easy Closure Pocket Pillows via Texas Cottage 18. Bound Book or Journal via Martha Stewart 20. I-Spy Kid Game via Meet the Dubiens 22. Mini Mason Jar Sewing Kit via Say Yes! to hoboken 24. Beefy Bean Soup Mix from Delish 26. Potholder Emergency Clutch Kit via Tidy Mom 28. Glittered Table Decor via Martha Stewart 30. Personalized Plates via Brooklyn Limestone 32. S'mores via One Simple Addition 34. Braided Headband via Skip To My Lou 36. Lace Vases via Urban Comfort 38. Sunburst Mirror via Crazy Wonderful 40. Charming Bookmarks via Country Living 42. Handmade Hoop Earrings via Happy Together 44. Rosette Bracelet via Sew.Craft.Create 46. Mini Button Backgammon Game via Style Me Pretty 48. Monogram Soap Dispenser via the Idea Room 50. Sugar Bowl Candles via Real Simple 52. Sewing Book via STC Craft 54. Scrabble Coasters via Intimate Weddings 56. Stenciled Mugs via Country Living 58. Rice Heating Pad via the Green Wife 60. Cupcake Crumble Recipe via Babble 62. Apron in a Jar with Recipe via Pleasant Home 64. Love Cards via PaperVine 66. Spa Basket & Homemade Scrub via Sunset 68. Apple Cider Cups via Give Me Some Oven 70. Monogrammed Button Art via Craft Craft 72. Homemade Vanilla via Talk Crafty To Me 74. Hand-Carved Monogram Soap via The Idea Room 76. Rose Ring via Rubies & Pearls 78. Ice Cream Sundae Kit via Family Bites 80. Apricot Brandy Recipe via Country Living 82. Lost Laundry Board via The House of Smiths 84. Decorated Clipboard via Skip To My Lou 86. Puzzle Piece Necklace via Planet Green 88. Decoupage Pendant via Stay At Home Artist 90. Burlap Napkin Rings via Tatertots & Jello 92. State Art Print via Lolly Jane 94. Braided Doormat via Martha Stewart 96. Vintage Sheet Cocktail Napkins via Design Sponge 98. Twenty Minute Totes via Purlbee 100. Pencil Holder via The Sweetest Occasion Now it's time to get busy crafting!

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