Handmade Gift Projects

Growing up, I always looked forward to the night my siblings and I would crowd around the dinner table to write out Valentine’s to give to our classmates. Though we begged our mom to let us choose cards with our latest favorite...

When the chill sets in, there’s nothing better than curling up with the ultimate comfort essentials. Introducing the Brrr Basket — your go-to for turning frosty days into cozy moments. Whether you’re gifting a loved one or...

One of my favorite feelings in the world is curling up on my sofa in the early morning and sipping a hot cup of coffee while I have several candles burning. The scent of coffee combined with the candles’ glow makes me feel cozier than...

Who doesn’t love a great mug? I love giving them as much as I love receiving them, and that’s why they’re one of my go-to gifts. They’re great to give as they are, but you can also tuck some surprises inside to make things feel a...

I don’t know about you, but after the harsh winter months my skin is extra dry. After running out of lotion following endless applications, I looked online to see if there was anything I could make at home to help moisturize my skin. I found...

I love putting together soldered slide images! A simple sentiment and some patterned paper transform these glass slides into tiny pieces of art. Mothers will love the personalized touch to these simple framed works of art. Inspired by Mom Soldered...

        Shopping Christmas holiday closeouts can be rewarding! That’s when I saw the clear plastic ornaments and a “Happy New Year” coaster pack. A cardboard Christmas tree flipped upside down is the perfect cone for...

With Mother’s Day quickly approaching, I’ve been thinking about all my mother has done for me. And not just giving me life or taking care of me for years, but things that she has done recently that need appreciation. She’s been helping...

I’ve been seeing DIY weddings pop up more and more on Pinterest as summer brides are getting ready for the big day. These Mason jar mugs are an adorable way to create a personalized gift for the country chic bride. They are also lovely gifts for...

Teacups have always been some of my favorite things. I save them even when they are chipped and well-loved, hoping to find another use. I absolutely love shabby chic décor and these teacups have been calling to me to make them into something...

No matter where I am, I always have a tube of homemade lip balm in my purse. However, it always seems to have disappeared when I go to use it. I’m convinced they enter some sort of magical universe the second I put them inside — like a Narnia...

Sometimes a “just because” gift is all you need to brighten someone’s day. These bundled flowers are a quick and easy way to let someone know that you are thinking of them. Create an artfully bundles bouquet of flowers for that special...

In order to be a little greener and save some trees, I made each of my sisters a coffee cup cozy last year for Christmas. It was an instant hit. They got compliments every time they went to Starbucks and they kept their cozies in their purses so that...

Inspired by Niki Meiners’ woodburned spoons from the cover of Somerset Home Autumn 2016, this project is a fun and simple way to create a heartfelt housewarming gift, or to add a fun accent to your kitchen. The unfinished spoons are perfect for...

These darling bud vases can be hung in a window to catch the light and to decorate your home with a spare blossom or bloom. Blossoms and Bud Vases Project Directions: Attach a strip of decorative paper to the top of the test tube with gel medium or a...

These darling milk bottles are perfect for any country chic home. Whether you put a few flowers in them or use them to display your craft buttons, these bottles are a great storage solution with vintage flair. Milk Bottle Bath Salts Caddy Directions:...

This week, we’re celebrating Teacher Appreciation Week with this stamped and stenciled tote bag. My mother is a teacher and carries her supplies to and from work in tote bags, so this seemed like the perfect gift to thank teachers for all the hard...

Pink paired with Kraft is the perfect palette to mix together an assortment of products from our Bath and Body Kits and Collection to create this artfully arranged box for Mother’s Day. This package has everything you need to gift mom a day of...

Give mom the gift of relaxation this Mother’s Day with this DIY Citrus and Lavender Milk Bath, or choose from any of our other DIY Bath and Body Kits. Bath Soak Kits are the perfect gift idea for Mother’s Day. With just a few basic supplies,...

Create this necklace, and one-of-a-kind custom gift tag to let mom know just how much you love her this Mother’s Day. We’d love to see what you are making. Share your artwork on Instagram using #StampingtonMade for a chance to be a featured...

Much like a blank canvas, approaching PaperWhimsy’s Amazing Alterables can be intimidating at first sight, but they are unique, fun to work with, and more than worth the extra creative effort. Usually it only takes the first brush of gesso or...

With summer just around the corner, these ombré dyed bags are perfect for going seashell hunting at the beach, to use as a party favor bag, or to package and gift homemade soaps. Down by the Seashore Ombré Muslin Bags Project Instructions:...

With spring just around the corner, this fresh-smelling soap is sure to get you in the mood for warmer weather and blossoming flowers. Not only are they simple to make, they also make great gift ideas. Adding details such as a sand dollar and starfish or...

These decorative envelopes are the perfect vessel for gifts, ephemera packs, and more. Put a birthday greeting or sentiment on the outside, then stuff with your favorite photos of the recipient, or fill with bits of paper and ephemera for a girls’...

This simple necklace is convertible. It can be worn long or short to suit every neckline. Just adjust the way it’s clasped for a whole new look every time you put it on. Our brand-new Vintaj Natural Brass Co. Flying Arrow charms add the perfect...

These cards began with a neutral color scheme, and were pretty, but uninspired. I mixed these simple cards with Color Burst watercolors and they came to life. No longer drab, these cards were bursting with color and were still elegant and textured...

Pucker up for a sweet treat with our Mint Truffle Lip Balm recipe! Create your own homemade lip balm to treat yourself, or give to friends as a Valentine's Day gift that everyone is sure to love. Don't forget to print-out our free downloadable tags/label...

Inspired by a couple of packaging ideas that were featured in the Winter 2016 issue of Willow and Sage, I decided to try to make my own spin on them. The result is a feminine and flirty set of bath and body products that are perfect for pampering your...

Everywhere you look these days, people are talking about all the benefits of essential oils — certain oils can provide relaxation, while others can help clear up a stuffy nose. One of the most common ways of using essential oils is to create a...

For a couple of years now I’ve had a lot of fun creating with test tubes and glass vials. They’re the perfect vessel for just about anything. In the past I’ve packaged hot cocoa, bath salts, and letters for friends inside of them. When...