Looking for Christmas gift ideas that you can DIY? Then you should check out 100 Little Christmas Gifts to Make. Released in September 2016, this is bound to have the perfect Christmas DIY gift in it.
Synopsis from Goodreads
The book is excellent value, containing 100 projects from some of Search Press’s best-selling authors. The projects cover a wide variety of crafts from including papercraft, sewing, knitting, crochet, sugarcraft, felt decorations, jewelry making, cross stitch, mosaic making, decoupage, polymer clay decorations and needlepoint. All projects are simple enough for experienced beginners and will also appeal to seasoned crafters.
The tools and materials are inexpensive and widely available, and these charming Christmas items make fabulous gifts for family and friends. Contributors include Sue Stratford, Frances McNaughton, Val Pierce, Alistair Macdonald, Georgie Godbold, Monica Russel, Corinne Lapierre, Carolyn Forster, Myra Hutton, Diane Boden, Sara Naumann, Anna Nikipirowicz, Jan Ollis, Michael Powell, Aimee Harman, and May Corfield.
Positives
- Pictures of finished items with each project.
- How-to tips at the start of each chapter.
- Accessible tools and materials.
- Variety of projects.
Negatives
- Some projects expect you to know how to perform the basic steps of the craft (ie, how to cast on and off while knitting).
My Opinions
I love looking for DIY gifts. Because who doesn’t love getting something handmade as a gift? So I decided to take a look at 100 Little Christmas Gifts from Search Press Studio.
The 100 gift ideas are spread out over seven craft styles. Each chapter starts with at least two pages of know-how needed for the craft style. These know-how pages include tips and tricks, suggested tools and materials, and some basic steps for projects. Each project includes photos of the finished projects. There are also suggestions for several projects to change them up for your gift recipient.
The craft styles and a sample of projects included in this book are:
- Stitching
- Felt Winter Owl
- Cross Stitch Heart
- Jelly Roll Bag
- Feltie Mouse
- Papercraft
- Christmas Tree Papercut
- Decoupage Candles
- Quilled Flying Pigs
- Knitting
- Knitted Pears
- Penguin Book Cuffs
- Stripes Tea Cozy
- Berry Booties
- Jewellery
- Sea Bride Bracelet
- Daisy Button Bangle
- Steampunk Butterfly Ring
- Bubble Gum Charm
- Crochet
- Glittery Beanie
- Teddy Bear
- Tate Purse
- Heart String
- Sugarcraft
- Pretty Poodle
- Winter Fairy
- Lovebirds
- Cordelia Cat
- Polymer Clay
- Christmas Charms
- Owl Buttons
- Pizza Necklace
- Polar Bear
Overall, this book is designed for crafters who enjoy a variety of crafts and have some basic knowledge and skills in them. If you are a novice with these craft styles, you may want to give this book a pass. Some projects are easy and can be made by beginners, but many more require a certain level of skill.
Are you interested in more crafty and creative ideas? Then check out my Creative Corner.
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