Homemade Gifts

Teacher Appreciation Journal Gift Idea

by Pauline Molinari • May 1, 2012

You can pull together some ordinary items to create a beautiful personal homemade gift for Teacher Appreciation Week. Try this crafty journal theme your teacher will love!

by Pauline Molinari • April 1, 2012

You won’t believe how easy it is to make these Peeps-inspired marshmallow bunnies. Great Easter party gift, or homemade gift to a friend, or teacher. Learn how to make your own, and get your free printable tags too.

by Pauline Molinari • March 26, 2012

Button Easy Easter Egg Craft idea for kids

Tweens will love this simple Easter craft idea. Create beautiful egg ornaments with pretty buttons attached with pins on styrofoam eggs to make a pretty decoration or homemade Easter gift.

by Lynnee Jimenez • March 18, 2012

Check out one of our resident tweens demonstrate how to make your own upcycled scrapbook journal out of a paper grocery bag!

by Pauline Molinari • March 14, 2012

It’s so easy to send some friendly St. Patrick’s Day greetings, especially with this simple, fun paper craft for kids. You don’t have to be Irish to feel lucky to have good friends or family – and this is a perfect festive way to spread some St. Patty day cheer!

by Pauline Molinari • March 12, 2012

You can easily give the illusion of silky flower petals with this cool technique of singeing the edges of the fabric to make it curl. Your tween will love this craft!

by Pauline Molinari • February 9, 2012

The easy tween craft idea makes a great homemade gift for a teacher or a friend. Free printable gift tags are included with easy to follow instructions. All you need is decorative duck tape and scissors!