DIY Design - Handmade Gifts

Stone face | free tutorial here
Branch out | free tutorial here
Fade away | free tutorial here
Gold digger | free tutorial here

Finding treasures to give as gifts is truly enjoyable. Shopping for me is always enjoyable but shopping for ideas is truly inspiring and exciting.
You never know when you'll hit upon a creative nugget, so a handy notepad and pen is always good, especially if it's not easy to take a quick picture.
Shopping online, however, is nirvana as the whole world of ideas opens up with inspiration at every click.
Shelter magazines, home décor stores and of course, my favourite place to graze, I mean gaze, Pinterest.
The hunt is always for those unique ideas that can be translated into a fabulous DIY project.
Handmade gifts, ones that are made with care and love are the best.
Many times you can run out and get a gift that's cheaper, but not better.
The trend points to handcrafted items so why not give the real deal this holiday season.

Geometric votive holder | read tutorial here
Woodgrain & other textured servers | read tutorial here
Plant label | read tutorial here
Key tag | read tutorial here

Party tray | read tutorial here
Plant stakes | free tutorial here
Push pins & wall hooks | read tutorial here
Plant holders | read tutorial here

Ombreed basket | read tutorial here
Button art | read tutorial here
Ombreed candle | read tutorial here
Ombreed napkins | read tutorial here

Stemless wine glasses | read tutorial here
Coffee cups | read tutorial here
Show-off succulent | read tutorial here
Highball glasses | read tutorial here

Happy DIYing and giftmaking!