Every year, Kayo and I usually make several of the presents we give away for Christmas. Some of my favorites that we've given away in the past were framed artworks and cotton shirts with our own designs printed on them. They're fun to make and very special because they were made with one specific person in mind. They're always much appreciated. This year, we're doing the same thing and making some of our presents. The last two weeks, I've been busy handcrafting my gifts to some of my girlfriends. I made blank card sets with my own rubber stamp designs on them. These were really fun to Read More
No 5: Craft For Christmas: Five Cheap & Easy Gift Wrapping Ideas
Have you finished your Christmas shopping yet? Whether or not you have, I'm sure you'll be busy wrapping presents the next few days, just like me! This year, I've decided not to buy any gift wrapping paper and just make my own by decorating various plain colored paper. I've come up with five easy gift wrapping ideas that are pretty but also cheap. All you need is a little time and some imagination! 1. Sponge-painted Wrapping Paper For this you'll need manila paper, dishwashing sponge, paint (poster paint or acrylic will do) and a shallow dish to put paint in. Make shapes out of Read More