by Noreen Doll. May Day will soon be here. Time for another May Day basket caper! When I was a kid, I lived in a small town which still had many charming customs. One of these customs was the making and delivering of May baskets. What we did was to create a small basket with a handle for hanging. It could be made out of paper or cardboard and colored or decorated … [Read more...] about May Day Basket Caper
Archives for April 2012
Homemade Baby Gifts
Homemade baby gifts are always special, and some become family heirlooms to be handed down. By making your own baby presents, you can create them to perfectly suit the recipient. You can personalize them and add special details. You can even create homemade baby gifts that can't be found in a store, and yours will be made with love. Unique Baby Shower Gifts Make … [Read more...] about Homemade Baby Gifts
Baby Boy Gift Ideas
Sometimes it's hard to think of good baby boy gift ideas. Think about what boys like to play with or use, and make a miniature stuffed version. Or perhaps something Dad likes to do, such as a stuffed golf club or fishing rod. Or alter a onesie specifically for a boy, such as adding a sports applique, or train, truck, or backhoe. Look for cute little boy fabrics in the … [Read more...] about Baby Boy Gift Ideas
Unusual Baby Gifts
It's fun to make unusual baby gifts. Generally they are created by other Moms who appreciate how much use they will get. You could put 2 or 3 of these gift ideas together in a basket or diaper bag to present to the new Mom. Pluggy Pacifier Bib Stitch a pluggy pacifier bib with an attachment to hold a pacifier. It will keep baby from losing it on the floor. Paci … [Read more...] about Unusual Baby Gifts
New Baby Girl Gift Basket
Putting together a new baby girl gift basket can be fun. To find a basket for the gifts, check clearance sales, dollar stores, yard sales or second hand stores. Clean the basket and spray paint it pink (or color of your choice). Choose basket fillers from the following ideas, or with gifts from other pages on this site. After you have arranged all the items to your … [Read more...] about New Baby Girl Gift Basket
Best Baby Gifts
The best baby gifts are those that will be used and loved the most. Here are a few ideas to get you started. Bibs Babies can never have too many bibs. Choose from these homemade bib ideas. If you make several, your baby will have a whole wardrobe of bibs! Bandana Bibs Bandana bibs are unusual and easy to sew. You need a bandana, and a cotton dish towel makes a … [Read more...] about Best Baby Gifts
Cheap Baby Gifts
Are you looking for cheap baby gifts? The best way to save on them is to make them yourself. And they are often much nicer when you create them. Check out these easy cheap baby gifts. Infant Cap Sew a stretchable knit infant cap to keep a newborn baby's head warm. Hooded Bath Towel Sew a hand towel onto a bath towel to make a hooded bath towel. Appliquie or … [Read more...] about Cheap Baby Gifts
Unique Baby Shower Gifts
Babies are such fun to make gifts for, and there are lots of unique baby shower gifts you can create. Moms will love these useful items that are put together in fun, creative ways. Bib Clip Make a very handy bib clip that Mom can use with any washcloth, handkerchief, diaper, or even a sturdy paper napkin. Baby's Sleeping Door Hanger Stitch a fabric Baby's … [Read more...] about Unique Baby Shower Gifts
Creative Ways to Give Money
Looking for creative ways to give money? When you want to give a gift but really aren't sure what that person would like, a gift card comes readily to mind. Gift cards are often put aside and forgotten. I prefer to give money as a gift. It can be used anywhere and on anything the recipient chooses. Here are some creative ways to wrap a cash gift. Most of these … [Read more...] about Creative Ways to Give Money
Visa Gift Card
Review of the Visa Gift Card. Should you use a Visa gift card? Many people want to give a gift to someone but don't know what they would like. So they decide to give a gift card. Gift cards don't always work well as gifts because some are not easy to use, and stores don't always stay in business long enough for the gift card to be spent. I recently read an article … [Read more...] about Visa Gift Card
Creative Gift Card Wraps
ou can use creative gift card wraps ideas for a unique way to present a gift of cash or a gift card. These wraps are made with an embellished envelope, card stock, or decorative paper. Most of these ideas can be used for either money or a gift card. The money may need to be folded or rolled to fit in the container. Your gift card or money will be especially appreciated … [Read more...] about Creative Gift Card Wraps
Travel Gift Ideas
As flying becomes more and more difficult, these travel gift ideas will help to make it a little more pleasant. There are packing organizers and accessories, ideas for travel security and travel comfort, and ways to entertain children during a long trip. It's worthwhile to plan ahead and make these travel gift ideas before they are needed, to avoid extra last minute … [Read more...] about Travel Gift Ideas
