Homemade Gifts

Journals

These journals are simply covered composition books (the black and white ones from the good 'ol school days). The composition books are covered with decorative paper and embellished with what ever you can find... buttons, ribbons, charms, string, yarn, raffia, beads etc.

Perpetual Calendar

Great gift for EVERYONE! You can type in your family and friend's birthdays and give them a calendar full of dates. You can also give calendars without birth dates for them to write in their own information. Each month has pockets to place the cards in for that month. I gave this calendar to my family several years ago - everyone loved it and most still use it!

All of the pages are formatted to 8 1/2 x 11" and are ready to print. Once downloaded print as many as you like!

Reindeer Welcome Mat

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Grandmas and grandpas will love to be greeted at their front door by Christmas reindeers made from the hand and foot prints of their grandkids. All you'll need to make this wonderful present is a carpet sample, acrylic paint, and your kids hands and feet!

Welcome Brick

Decorate your front porch or patio with this easy to make welcome brick. All you'll need is a curved decorative brick available at most hardware or landscaping stores and some decorative paint.

Attribute Ornaments

The Attributes of Jesus are something worth remembering. With simple shatterproof ornaments and a paint pen you can create a set that will remind us of the reason for the season.

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Tile Coasters

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Tile, Ink, and a Stamp makes a gift you can personalize for everyone on your list. These pieces of tile are transformed into coasters and trivets in a matter of minutes!

Download Tile Coaster Instructions

Hymnal Angel

This hymnal will make you sing for joy! By simply folding pages of a hymnal, adding some accessories you have an angel that will turn heads!

Download Instructions for Hymnal Angel

Barbed Wire Cross

Look at what 6' of barbed wire and 6' of copper wire can make. You can usually find used barbed wire for free and strip some left over electrical wire for the copper.

Clay Pigeon Candles

Take a close look at the picture, can you tell what they are made of? The base of the candles are Clay Pigeons. If you are not familiar with 'Clay Pigeons' they are also known 'Clay Targets'. They are round disc that are launched for flying targets for shooting (target practice). I have also known them to be called Skeet Shooting. These targets are sold in sporting good departments such as Wal-Mart and KMart. They are roughly $10 for 90 targets.