Handmade Gift Archives - Alanna George

Handmade Holiday | Peas in a Pod Ornament

By Alanna George, on December 16th, 2013

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This peas in a pod ornament is a fun afternoon craft. This project is just right for the younger set and perfect to gift to an Aunt or Uncle. It’s simple and doesn’t take many supplies, plus it is cute enough to hang on the tree. I often see necklaces that feature peas in . . . → Read More: Handmade Holiday | Peas in a Pod Ornament

Handmade Holidays | Plastic Wine Glass Ornament

By Alanna George, on December 11th, 2013

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Handmade Holiday Gift Idea

Do you ever have a craft idea and when it all comes together you are just giddy? Well, this plastic cloche ornament was one of those moments for me. I was searching and searching to find some tiny glass bell jars or cloches to make ornaments. Of course I am . . . → Read More: Handmade Holidays | Plastic Wine Glass Ornament

Handmade Holidays | Foam for the Holidays Burlap Wine Gift Bag

By Alanna George, on December 6th, 2013

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(This is a sponsored post. Yup, I am trying to earn some money over the holiday season. See my disclosure policy here.)

It’s Foam for the Holidays Friday again! This project doesn’t actually use foam… but, do you love giving wine as a house warming gift or to the hostess of a holiday party? . . . → Read More: Handmade Holidays | Foam for the Holidays Burlap Wine Gift Bag

Handmade Holidays | Stamped Spice Bags with Candy

By Alanna George, on December 3rd, 2013

Preschool Craft, Kid Craft, Advent Activity, Handmade Gift, Christmas Craft, Kid Christmas Craft, DIY Christmas

Are you in the holiday spirit yet? We had a great time decorating the tree over the weekend. Everyone is old enough now that they can help hang the ornaments. It’s a special and magical year for us and I love that all of my kids are so into the Christmas spirit. This week . . . → Read More: Handmade Holidays | Stamped Spice Bags with Candy

Handmade Holidays | Painted Drinking Glasses

By Alanna George, on November 26th, 2013

My 7 year old son made these drinking glasses to give as gifts to his siblings for Christmas. This is a really great kid craft! This year we are working on a new tradition. I am helping each child make a handmade gift for everyone in our family. Making special gifts makes my kids . . . → Read More: Handmade Holidays | Painted Drinking Glasses

Handmade Holidays | Felt Bird Ornament Pattern

By Alanna George, on November 21st, 2013

It’s the second week of Handmade Holidays on The Craft Nest. Today I have a free pattern for you! You can create this lovely hand-sewn bird ornament to give as a gift or to keep for your own tree. This is also a very easy craft for a beginning sewer or child sewer to . . . → Read More: Handmade Holidays | Felt Bird Ornament Pattern

How To | Mother’s Day Recycled Windowsill Mini-Planter

By Alanna George, on April 30th, 2013

Mother’s Day is just around the corner and I am sure you are searching for a perfect handmade gift for mom. Am I right? What about a small gift for Grandma? These tiny little windowsill planters made using recycled lids or a domed vending machine container are just the perfect project for Mother’s Day. . . . → Read More: How To | Mother’s Day Recycled Windowsill Mini-Planter

Handmade Holidays | Washi Tape Cards

By Alanna George, on December 4th, 2012

Have you ever thought about how many thank you cards a teacher has to send home with students at Christmas? What if all of her Thank You cards were already handmade for her? I decided to make handmade Thank You cards for my son’s teacher. Do you think she will be delighted? You can . . . → Read More: Handmade Holidays | Washi Tape Cards

Handmade Holidays | Doll Dinosaur Tail

By Alanna George, on November 20th, 2012

Can you believe that November is passing so quickly? I can’t! Thanksgiving is already this week. For my Handmade Holiday Gift Idea this week I wanted to show you how to make a dinosaur or dragon tail for a standard 18″ doll or a Bamboletta. It is a super easy thing to sew and . . . → Read More: Handmade Holidays | Doll Dinosaur Tail

Just Getting Warmed Up!

By Alanna George, on October 29th, 2012

It is super cold here today, just like winter actually. The weather is giving me a little push to get the holiday plans laid out for my blog. So, I wanted to let all of you know that I have a lot of exciting things planned for my blog for this upcoming holiday season! . . . → Read More: Just Getting Warmed Up!