Sentimental crafts

Homemade shrinky dink ornament I made using no. 5 plastic and sharpie markers. Painted the back white after to make it stand out better.

A mini handmade scrapbook <3 dm to order🧸

DIY gifts are a great way to show thoughtfulness and creativity. Here are some ideas across different skill levels and interests:

Martina Calvi on Instagram: "🎀 DIY XMAS IDEAS 🎀 and things to make for your loved ones 🎀 Been chatting about DIY gifting on my broadcast channel/crafty club this week and we came up with this big list of things to inspire you to get creating this year. Gifts are a nice excuse to get creative without the self pressure. I love a homemade gift, even if it’s just a lil card."

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Creating a DIY gift can be a wonderful way to show someone you care. It adds a personal touch and often holds more sentimental value than something bought from a store. Here are a few ideas: Handmade Cards: Sometimes a heartfelt message on a handmade card can mean more than any expensive gift. Get creative with art supplies, collage materials, or even just pens and markers. Photo Album or Scrapbook: Collect memories in a photo album or scrapbook. You can include photos, ticket stubs,

I recently came across a set of vintage Old Maid cards that were my grandmother's. What fond memories I have of playing this game with her. I wanted to do somet…

I know him ~ February's Thrush, And loud at eve he valentines... On sprays that paw the naked bush Where soon will sprout the thorns and bines. ~George Meredith, "The Thrush in February," c.1885 ~ Good Morning Friends & Folk ~ we have made it to another February first! February is that month of limbo...cold, dark & seemingly dreary. But, it holds so much promise! in 28 short days, we are that much closer to Spring ~ a most glorious season indeed. This month will find me: Planning gardens…

A list of ways to add meaning to your walls inexpensively with family artifacts, heirlooms, and special memories, plus ways to DIY them.

I've been working on creating some new handmade hearts using several different techniques. The first thing I knew is I wanted it to have that organic look that I love while also being romantic. So I created pieces to resemble pieces of broken china to be the focal point of...

Do you collect the keys to all of the previous places you’ve lived? I do, and apparently so do Sherry and John of Young House Love. The difference between us? Mine are stashed in a shoebox in the back of the closet. Theirs are lovingly and stylishly displayed in their home:We love this idea:“I picked up an affordable little shadow box from Target and simply adhered each key with a few dots of Liquid Nails and scribbled the location and date of each key underneath.

Sentimental gifts don't have to be sappy! Here are over 25 meaningful gifts that are also useful that your friends and family will love. These DIY gifts are also easy and frugal to make. Learn how to preserve family recipes, make keepsakes that don't collect dust, and turn old shirts into memory gifts. #FromScratch #CraftIdeas #Homesteading #DIY #HandmadeGifts