Useful extras

September 15, 2008

Gift creatively

By Kashi Read more daily challenge, giving, and new ideas
Challenge Yourself for: 24 Hours

Next time you want to show a loved one you care with a gift, try making something yourself. Not only will you likely reuse materials already in circulation, but the recipient will appreciate the effort. Some ideas: • Make a scrapbook or photo album • Knit a scarf, hat, or bag • Paint a photo frame • Hand-decorate clothing • Assemble jewelry Challenge yourself to learn a new skill or recycle well-loved items for gifting.

Track Your Progress

My Progress: Join this challenge and start watching your progress grow!

Community Progress: 90% success

Community Stats

42 participants 30 entries logged

Have something to add? Share it here.

  1. 48_great_falls

    I couldn’t find the right gift for my brother’s birthday, so I’ll make him a scarf to wear to school! And maybe some mittens! Ya, he’ll love that.

  2. User_48
    3215kim commented on this. over 3 years ago

    I made my trainer a home cooked dinner. The whole gym was jealous!

  3. 48_sta70508
    ladyblades commented on this. over 3 years ago

    I started planning a baby shower for a friend. It’s a garden party tea. Flowers, linens and lace. She’s so excited!

  4. User_48
    enchantedhazelnut commented on this. over 3 years ago

    A wonderful website for yarn crafts is www.lionbrand.com. They have free patterns and show you how to knit & crochet.

  5. 48_jill
    enchanted428 commented on this. over 3 years ago

    i plan on finishing that scrapbook i started months ago!

  6. 48_12
    urbanbutterfli commented on this. over 3 years ago

    I made a diaper cake for my sis in law everything can be broken down and re used and when she is done with the items she can pass them on to another baby

  7. User_48
    tidemomof4 commented on this. over 3 years ago

    My girls and I like to paint picture frames made of popsicle sticks for family.

  8. User_48
    TinBrews commented on this. over 3 years ago

    I like crocheting and making dream catchers. I have given cross stitch gifts away before. I would love to learn to quilt. I think that the quilts would make awesome birthday and Christmas gifts.

  9. User_48
    stitcherdragon commented on this. over 3 years ago

    I started a new gift today – a granny square afghan for a friend. :)

  10. 48_100_7427
    draggunladee commented on this. over 3 years ago

    I have given embroidered towels and pillow cases as gifts. So far…no complaints. I would love to make a quilt one day.

  11. User_48
    jen2380 commented on this. over 3 years ago

    i have been working on a blanket now for over a year. still need to finish it…

  12. User_48
    stitcherdragon commented on this. over 3 years ago

    I do Cross Stitch Baby gifts and Christmas cards. I also crochet blankets.

  13. User_48
    cheri24iv commented on this. over 3 years ago

    I love to make jewelry! It has actually become a side-line business! All of my friends know that for birthdays and Christmas they can expect a creation!