Both Mother’s Day and Father’s Day are coming up, and no one loves handmade gifts more than moms and dads. In this post, you’ll find eight handmade gift ideas that are artistic, thoughtful, and will be cherished for years to come! All of the suggestions below are wonderful to give to any loved one, parent or not.
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This is the time of month when things start to get hectic. You’re probably making travel plans or preparing to host, trying to get work done before the new year, and finish up gift shopping. Understandably, you probably don’t want to spend a ton of time making gift tags! Don’t discount these DIY gift tags so soon, though: with the help of a printable, you can whip them up in no time! Here’s how:
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I compiled this list of DIY gift ideas because I, personally, enjoy receiving thoughtful DIY gifts. Give me something that you put time and effort into, and I’ll appreciate that more than anything! With that in mind, I usually give DIY gifts … because “do unto others”, right? Here’s a list of six of my favorites!
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The other day, I was looking for a quick way to put together some artistic gift tags. As I searched Pinterest for inspiration, a post I wrote a few months ago — Simple Flower Border Tutorial — caught my eye! I immediately set to work compiling a printable gift tag template based on that flower border. Shortly thereafter, these floral gift tags were born! In today’s tutorial, I’ll show you how to make my variation of them.
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Modern calligraphy is a fun and useful hobby; there are few people out there who won’t appreciate a beautifully addressed envelope or a neatly written note! Many people would like to learn how to create swoon-worthy lettering, but the vast number of calligraphy supplies available may make the pastime intimidating for a calligraphy beginner. So, if you’re a beginner or if you know a beginner, this post is for you! In it, you’ll learn about supplies you can buy to make for a smooth and enjoyable introduction to this wonderful art.
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While the DIY Holiday Gift Tags Tutorial (Part I) was inspired by retro design motifs, nature serves as the muse for these Part II gift tag tutorials! Today, you’ll learn how to use a simple twig to label your gift in style; and then you’ll learn how to make a very quick fir branch illustration to add a festive feel to any package. More than likely, both tutorials utilize items you already have at home … well, with the exception of the twig, which you’ll probably need to hunt outdoors for!
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