How to Make a Potholder or Hot Pad
Easy instructions for making a homemade potholder or hot pad. A great gift idea!

Monogrammed Handmade Handkerchief Tutorial
Monogrammed handkerchiefs with a matching linen case are perfect for a quick handmade surprise for the holidays.

Alphabet Gift Basket
Creative alphabet gift basket idea for a sentimental family member.

Frugal Gifts for Frugal Gals
Creative, inexpensive do-it-yourself Christmas gift ideas.

Decorated Poem Gifts for Teachers
Scrapbooking gift idea for teachers.

Gifts from the Kitchen
Ideas for making gifts from the kitchen.

Homemade Scented Bath Salts
Instructions for making scented bath salts -- a great Mother's Day idea!

Canning Jar Candles
How to make holiday candle holders from canning jars--a great Christmas gift idea!

3 Delicious Gift Mix in a Jar Recipes
Easy cookie-in-a-jar mixes make great gifts for friends and family.

How to Make Unique Christmas Gifts with Simple Snowflake Designs
Handcrafted snowflakes are a great embellishment for a variety of Christmas gifts and crafts.

How to Tea Dye
Expert tips for how to tea dye fabric for a variety of craft projects.

Make Laminated Bookmarks
Laminated bookmarks are easy to make with a computer and a laminating machine. A great gift idea!

Easy Baby Handprint Crafts
Tips for making creative, one-of-a-kind gifts with your baby or toddler's handprints.

Jigsaw Puzzle Picture Frame
Make a fun, unique picture frame using pieces from a jigsaw puzzle.

Decorating Jar Candles - A Gift with a Personal Touch
Creative ideas for decorating scented jar candles.

5 Fall Holiday Gift Basket Ideas
Creative ideas for giving a fall gift basket to a friend.

How to Make Prim Grubby Gift Tags
How to make primitive-looking hang tags for gift giving.

Great Ideas for Prettying Up Cookie Tins
Don't throw away your old cookie tins! Decorate them to keep for yourself or to give away as gifts.

Angel Gift Poem
This angel poem craft is an easy, thoughtful gift idea for someone who is sick or just needs some encouragement.

Twenty Calendar Creation Ideas
Creative ideas for making homemade calendars.

How to Make Hot/Cold Neck Rolls
Looking for an easy, inexpensive gift idea? Try making these hot/cold neck rolls.

Create Themed Gift Baskets for Christmas
Creative ideas for themed Christmas baskets.

Making Your Frugal Gifts Look Special!
Creative frugal ideas for wrapping Christmas presents.

24 Creative Holiday Gift Wrap Ideas
Easy, creative ideas for wrapping Christmas presents this year.

Decorative Jars for Your Holiday Gifts
Ideas for decorating gifts in a jar to give as Christmas presents.

Homemade Lavender Gifts for the Bathroom
Easy homemade lavender bath products to give as gifts.

Wrapping Presents with Dollar Store Finds
Tips for wrapping presents and handmade gifts with inexpensive dollar store finds.

Make a Peg Art Teapot Stand
How to make a peg art teapot stand from wooden clothes pins. A great Christmas gift idea for mom or grandma!

How to Make Toaster Tongs--Craft Project for All
Directions for making toaster tongs--a great gift idea!

How To Make A Candy Bouquet
How to make a candy bouquet--a creative gift idea!

"Thank You, Thank You, Thank You!" -- Creative Thank You Note Ideas
Creative, thoughtful ideas for thank you notes.

What Gift Can I Give A Bird Lover This Christmas?
Creative Christmas gift ideas for bird lovers.

How To Make A Scrapbook Gift Basket
Guide to creating a scrapbook gift basket for your friends or family.

Create a Gift Basket for a Cat Lover!
Ideas for creating a gift basket for someone who loves cats.

Create a Gift Basket for a Dog Lover!
Ideas for creating a gift basket for someone who loves dogs.

How to Make Golf Club Covers
Any golfer would appreciate a new set of golf club covers. They protect the clubs and keep out moisture as well. These directions are easy and quick.

Pretty Plate Cover
Here is a great hostess gift! If you are taking a tray of goodies to a holiday event or even just a picnic you can leave this behind for the hostess.

Wedding Anniversary Signature Frame
A signature frame is a picture frame that can display various photographs of a couple’s favorite memories surrounded by signatures of friends and family attending their special day.

How to Make a Button Wreath
This small wreath is one of the cutest things I've ever done. It only takes about an hour.

25 Festive Christmas Gift Wrap Ideas
Christmas is coming - soon it will be time to wrap holiday gifts! Do you want to do something different with your gift wrap this year? Here are twenty five festive holiday gift wrap ideas guaranteed to make your gifts look just as special as your holiday season!

Bath Teas
Using bath teas are gaining popularity as a new enjoyable bathing experience! The idea behind them is to combine certain herbs that can be simmered and steeped for about 15 minutes and then add these to your bath water.

Wrap Your Gift Inside a Plastic Bottle!
This is a great way to recycle some clear plastic soda or water bottles instead of a using gift bag. For a fun idea, mail the bottle with a gift or party invitations inside.

How To Tie A Bow
Don’t get frustrated. It’s really not hard to do. We’ll show you another way to tie a bow for your tree top, gift packages, banisters, mantles and floral arrangements.

Custom Ceramic Tiles
I decided to do a little something different with Grandma's Sugar Biscuit recipe. I wanted to do a little more than just preserve the memory...so I scanned the recipe, as well as a photo of Grandma from her younger days, and created a customized ceramic Tile that I can use as a wall hanging or, with a wood frame, as a tile trivet.

Easy Bath and Spa Baskets
Bath and spa type baskets are the easiest to make when you are first getting started (or so I found). Below are some basic bath and gift ideas to try.

Patchwork Fabric-Covered Gift Box
Patchwork fabric-covered gift boxes are an easy, affordable way to dress up any gift package. They're also great for storage.

Decoupage Puzzle Block Set
Several years ago I started making decoupage puzzle block sets for friends and family -- an instant hit! I have given these at Christmas, for birthdays, wedding gifts, and baby showers.

Gift Idea: Muffin Mixes in a Bag
One of my favorite quick and easy gifts to give is a cooking mix that is presented in a bag. Here are three of my favorite muffin mixes that are sure to please just about anyone on your gift list.

The Family Cookbook
Do you have special recipes that your family truly loves? Why not create a family recipe book or recipe card file that you can pass on to your children when they are ready to cook for themselves?

Fantastic Frugal Hot Drink Mixes
Compiled here is an assortment of wonderful mixes that when prepared are sure to warm the soul. Pick your favorite and make some for yourself, or a friend!

Gifts from the Kitchen
Flavored vinegars and oils are quite popular these days. They make a very thoughtful gift for a hostess, for a housewarming, or for Christmas.

Gift Basket Happiness
I just love gift baskets, don't you? They are so much fun! They make a very nice presentation and can cost so little.

Poetry Stones
For those of you who love to work with rocks and stones, there is a neat idea that you can create and give to someone as a gift. It is poetry stones.

Lighted Holiday Potpourri Jars
Lighted potpourri jars are a festive addition to any holiday decor. They are inexpensive, easy to make, and make great hostess gifts.

Holiday Mix and Gift Recipes
Looking for ways to save money at the holiday season? How about giving gifts specially made in your kitchen?

Inexpensive, Handmade, Original Christmas Gifts
Here I bring you a selection of lovely gifts which are easy to make and will certainly not break the bank. The recipients will love the fact that you have put your own time and effort into making the gifts and will treasure them.

Homemade Food Gifts and Decoration Ideas!
This year, give the gift that everyone would enjoy... homemade gifts. These treats make the perfect holiday gift.

Gifts from the Scrapper
Gift ideas that show you to be a true scrapper!

Butterfly Candle Holders
Butterfly candle holders are easy to make and a great gift idea. The materials are very inexpensive, and you can use your imagination for a variety of designs.

Canning Jar Candles
Canning jar candles are very easy to make, make great gifts, and are only limited by your imagination!

Ribbon Flower Frame
While this craft is too intricate for little fingers, it makes a great gift for a grown up to make for a little girl in their life. The supplies are inexpensive, and may even be lying around the house.

A Waste Not Picture Frame
Have an old puzzle that is missing some pieces? How about some photographs that need framing? If you said yes, then you and the kids have a fun project ahead of you!

Keepsakes from the Kitchen
When you think about it, many of our fondest memories are related to food. The warm aromas of Nana's kitchen, Mom's macaroni-and-cheese, everyday meals around the table, and all the unique ways the family celebrates special occasions.

Rice Sacks
How to make a heatable rice sack to chase away aches and pains.