Elegant Homemade Gifts Blog

Mar 27, Decorative File Folders

Fri, 27 Mar 2009 14:15:02 GMT

These decorative file folders are very simple to make. They look so pretty, that I love to use them, which helps keep me more organized.

Mar 10, Cricut Machine 50 Off + $30 Gift Card! Hurry! Supplies won't last!

Tue, 10 Mar 2009 19:46:12 GMT

A Cherry On Top, Scrapbooking Shoppe is running a fabulous sale on cricut machines. Apparently they got too many in and for a limited time they are on sale for 50 off, plus they are throwing in a $30 gift card towards your next purchase! Hurry, this won't last long! Use coupon code CRICUTFREEGC30.

Mar 6, Pringles Can Gift Box: Part 2

Fri, 06 Mar 2009 04:35:25 GMT

Make a Pringles can gift box; a unique recyled crafts project that is quick and easy to make.

Mar 6, Pringles Can Gift Box

Fri, 06 Mar 2009 04:34:48 GMT

What do chocolate-dipped pretzel rods, a USB stick, and gift certificates have in common? They can all be wrapped in a Pringles can gift box!

Mar 3, Wood Crafts

Tue, 03 Mar 2009 18:44:02 GMT

No power tools required for these easy wood crafts! Make elegant diy projects to decorate your home or give as homemade gifts.

Mar 2, Elegant Homemade Sewing Crafts

Mon, 02 Mar 2009 15:41:31 GMT

Create elegant sewing crafts and projects you will be proud of with our step-by-step instructions.

Mar 1, Rubber Stamp Crafts

Sun, 01 Mar 2009 13:08:16 GMT

Rubber stamp crafts are hot! There are many elegant homemade gifts you can make with rubber stamps. You get a lot of bang for your buck with stamps.

Feb 24, Altered Art Magnet

Tue, 24 Feb 2009 00:09:40 GMT

Turn an old refrigerator calander magnet into a work of art...altered art that is! No more ugly magnets. Makes a great homemade gift.

Feb 24, Recycled Crafts

Tue, 24 Feb 2009 00:06:34 GMT

Recycled crafts are not just for kids anymore. Make elegant homemade gifts with our recycled craft projects.

Feb 23, Interview with June Houck from Simply Elegant Paper Crafts

Mon, 23 Feb 2009 21:23:35 GMT

In our interview with Jane Houck of Simply Elegant Paper Crafts, Jane shares her love of card making and other paper crafts.

Feb 18, Crackle Painting a Wooden Bowl

Wed, 18 Feb 2009 14:09:30 GMT

Crackle Painting is easy, and one of the most fun faux painting techniques. Paint the insides of a wooden bowl for a beautiful effect.

Feb 18, Crackle Painting Tips

Wed, 18 Feb 2009 14:01:53 GMT

Before starting, check out these crackle painting tips and techniques.

Feb 13, Design a daily planner binder: Part 3

Fri, 13 Feb 2009 19:54:28 GMT

Save money and make your own daily planner binder using scrapbook paper, and some embellishments...beautiful and frugal!

Feb 13, Design your own planner cover: Part 2

Fri, 13 Feb 2009 13:24:14 GMT

Using scrapbook paper and some simple supplies you can make a beautiful, custom planner cover.

Feb 13, Design your own planner binder

Fri, 13 Feb 2009 00:00:45 GMT

Make a planner binder with a ring binder, scrapbook paper, sticker letters, and optional embellishments. Prettier than store bought...and frugal too!

Feb 11, Tumbled Tile Stone Coasters

Wed, 11 Feb 2009 16:05:22 GMT

Make your own naturally absorbant, tumbled tile stone coasters. They make wonderful hostess gifts and cost far less than store bought stone coasters.

Jan 28, Craft Beads Jars

Wed, 28 Jan 2009 18:09:09 GMT

Make these pretty little glass jars to display your craft beads. These bead projects make beautiful homemade gifts to give your crafty friends too!

Jan 27, Bead Crafts

Tue, 27 Jan 2009 03:50:30 GMT

There are all kind of gorgeous bead crafts besides jewelry. You will find elegant, simple bead projects with lots of pictures and instructions.

Jan 26, How to Make Jewelry

Mon, 26 Jan 2009 19:20:44 GMT

Learn how to make jewelry. Making beaded jewelry is easy with our step by step instructions and pictures.

Jan 25, Painted Wood File Box

Sun, 25 Jan 2009 02:36:09 GMT

Paint and decorate this elegant wood file box. Keeping your papers organized will actually become a pleasure!

Jan 25, Painted Wooden File Box pg.3

Sun, 25 Jan 2009 02:32:49 GMT

Turn an ordinary wood box into an elegant wooden file box. A great idea for a mens gift or for your own home office.

Jan 25, Paper Crafts

Sun, 25 Jan 2009 02:11:05 GMT

Scrapbook paper - it's not just for scrapbooking anymore! Create elegant paper crafts and homemade gifts with all the gorgeous papers available.

Jan 25, Make Elegant Fabric Coasters

Sun, 25 Jan 2009 00:29:06 GMT

Make these beautiful fabric coasters from scraps. They only look expensive!

Jan 10, Ribbon Wrapped Decorative Candles

Sat, 10 Jan 2009 21:22:32 GMT

Make decorative candles by dressing up plain pillar candles with ribbons and charms. I've made these for homemade gifts and received rave reviews.

Jan 10, How to Make Earrings - Simple Drop Style

Sat, 10 Jan 2009 21:09:28 GMT

Learn how to make earrings. Step by step instructions, with pictures, show you how easy it is to make our simple drop earrings.