Where everything is handmade…
It’s always nice to create something nice for yourself or for someone else. Here are some inspiration, downloadable and printables for your own space or for your blog resources.
Let’s start of this year with a simple DIY to compensate my absence. Tomorrow I’ll be leaving for Manila together with the Green Tomato team to join a bridal fair in SMX. It’s our very first time to participate in fair outside my turf, and I’m quite anxious actually. In preparation for the bridal fair, I will …
I have to say, gift wrapping is really not my thing, despite I love packages. Anyway, since this season, I’m experiencing a little financial crisis, I’ve thought of something handmade, less costly and yet still crafty for my gifts and gift wraps. Manila paper has been one of my favorite materials in gift wrapping, even …
We are currently busy cleaning and arranging our super cluttered workspace. And part of it is adding some DIY projects for the studio. One project I’ve been wanting to make is a perpetual wall calendar, which I’ll share next time. In the meantime, I made a small paper pencil box to go with the wall calendar. …
I know it’s hard to do mostly everything in this busy season. I don’t know about you but regardless the busy mode, I still want to wrap my own gifts and be creative about it. There’s so many overwhelming ideas over pinterest about gift wrapping but here’s one from Sweet as a Candy, who shares a video tutorial …
I super salute the blog authors who can keep up with their posts on a very busy season. That’s what I call dedication, and that’s one thing I ought to learn, so I can catch up with my posts. Anyway, it’s time to put some garlands… if you’re already preparing for your christmas gatherings at …
I enjoy gifts that you can still create something from it. Do you still remember DIY Hot Chocolate? I love that idea so much. But guess what? Here’s another kit that you can enjoy making as a gift, specially to your mommy friends with kids who love ice cream {but who doesn’t love ice cream, …
So sorry for the lost of update… my days fly so fast I can’t catch up with it… but I’ll be keeping up with the post for the Christmas Handmade Craft. One dilemma we occur during gift wrapping is boxes. It’s so hard to find a box than can fit our gifts. Luckily, Sarah of Create …
One thing I haven’t tried yet is to sew. Seriously, I find it weird because our family knows how to sew. From my grandma to aunts, mom and even my late dad. I do know how to use the needle and thread but never tried the sewing machine yet. Thankfully, Emily of Jones Design Company has …
Not all gifts can be wrapped or boxed, right? So, if you have some gift certificates or small notecards, pair it with a DIY envelope instead. Emily Pitts, one of the designers of Simple Stories has a cute tutorial on how you can make a simple and cute envelope. Image from Simple Stories I’m sure, whoever will receive an envelope …
Sorry I wasn’t able to update the Christmas Handmade Crafts. But here’s another way you can save yet creative for your gift boxes. Image from The Gifted Blog Charissa of The Gifted Blog is a go-to for your all occasion resources. But this printable pillow box with matching gift tags is totally appropriate for your christmas gifts. Add some lace or …
I thought I’d share my version of the DIY Christmas Tree I posted last time. I was lucky to have a large format printer so I was able to make the size bigger than A4. I printed 2-designs and placed it in my studio. And the other one in Yellow Hauz. If you want these …
What I love about handmade is you can feel how special the gift was made. No matter how simple and not so expensive, you can always see so much effort and love with it. Well here’s a nice thought if you’re still looking for a DIY holiday gift idea… who can ever resist a hot …
What better way to mix and match the pretty gift wrappers I shared yesterday but another beautiful printable gift tags from The Black Apple. Although, these illustrated gift tags were from her 2008 post, Emily Winfield Martin illustrations never get old, and I’m totally sure you’ll love her style. I’ve seen her book in our local bookstore and you can’t …
Maybe some of you were able to buy some christmas gifts by now. So next step is to wrap them up. Oh you’ll totally love this one… Found via Ruffled Gift-Wrap it has a wide variety of not just printable gift wrappers but even gift cards for all occasions as well. That’s why this is so perfect for the holiday …
Before the post office gets busy, start preparing those sweet notes for your family and friends. I know, holiday cards can also add-up to your holiday budget, but don’t fret because here’s an adorable printable postcards designed by Maddy from Inspired Bride for Vale Design via Kim Vallee and for Paper Crave. If you opt for …