colleenebeans Posted December 24, 2010 Share Posted December 24, 2010 I am making home-made gifts for presents and I was curious what anyone else is making. I made hard lotion today and am about to start cookies that will go into Christmas tins. I was thinking about one more easy thing...LOL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pippen Posted December 24, 2010 Share Posted December 24, 2010 I'm just about to start a batch of Caramel Spice Pear Butter. http://www.food.com/recipe/caramel-spice-pear-butter-256372 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dcjlkplus3 Posted December 24, 2010 Share Posted December 24, 2010 I made doll clothes and pajamma pants fro my kids. I think they'll like them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Farrar Posted December 24, 2010 Share Posted December 24, 2010 Among other things, I made handwarmers, reusable baggies, appliqued shirts and hoodies, DS cases out of Duck Tape, and carved a couple of lino blocks to print napkins and also a matching table runner in one case. The post on my blog today has pictures of a few of my handmade things. In fact, I feel like I've read a bunch of really awesome blog posts recently about everyone else's handmadies for Christmas. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dangermom Posted December 24, 2010 Share Posted December 24, 2010 (edited) I made a couple of things from this Frugal Gifts page--some of them are very quick. Altogether I've made: 2 little purses a card 'concentration' game and a box for it to go in a Peter Rabbit theater (had the book sitting around) a little MP3 player holder embroidered hankies with monograms (!) a satin jacket, red, which I hope won't be too flashy but if it is it's reversible and a whole lot of candy ETA: I forgot the bookbag and coupon holder for my mom and the library totebags for nieces and nephews. My mom's bag has HER BOOK on it that she published this year! I've made just about everything from stuff I had sitting around or printed off the computer. Except the candy--my mom gave me the chocolate. I wasn't going to do it this year but she bought the chocolate for me. Edited December 24, 2010 by dangermom Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
colleenebeans Posted December 24, 2010 Author Share Posted December 24, 2010 Yay...Im not alone...LOL. Does anyone know is shortening goes bad? I just found some in the back of my pantry...its probably been open for atleast a year. However, it is pure white and doesnt smell bad...do you think its safe to use? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Farrar Posted December 24, 2010 Share Posted December 24, 2010 I once got food poisoning from shortening... but it was way out of date and I hadn't checked it. I don't think being opened makes a difference. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
colleenebeans Posted December 24, 2010 Author Share Posted December 24, 2010 Oh crud. Its expired as well. Urg....it looks so perfect though...LOL. Do you know anything else that would work in its place? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeanne in MN Posted December 24, 2010 Share Posted December 24, 2010 When shortning has gone bad here, it turns to a more opaque color-not that solid white anymore. You can easily tell the difference by looking at it. Depending on how out of date it was, I'd still use it myself. That's just me. Yay...Im not alone...LOL. Does anyone know is shortening goes bad? I just found some in the back of my pantry...its probably been open for atleast a year. However, it is pure white and doesnt smell bad...do you think its safe to use? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeanne in MN Posted December 24, 2010 Share Posted December 24, 2010 Just finished painting stilts that my hubby made for our nieces and nephews who we drew names for. Made green pepper jelly and roasted cinnamon almonds for the Godparents. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rosie_0801 Posted December 24, 2010 Share Posted December 24, 2010 I've almost finished this doll's hair, then I can finish off the other one, then two simple outfits and they'll finally be done! Rosie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
misidawnrn Posted December 24, 2010 Share Posted December 24, 2010 I crocheted a blanket for my sister using Lion Brand Homespun yarn that I LOVE! I also made a little lap desk with the beanbag bottom, a small purse/tote, and crayon roll for each DD to take to church. For my secret Santa exchange at work I made scrub hats in Halloween, Xmas, V'day, Easter and St. Patty's day material. She LOVED them! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sue G in PA Posted December 24, 2010 Share Posted December 24, 2010 Cookies (of course) to give to friends, neighbors and family. Simply candy made by pouring melted caramel and chocolate over almonds, walnuts, cashews (or whatever nut you like!). The kids did some neat winter tree watercolor drawings that I am going to reduce in size and print on cardstock to make notecard sets for relatives. Didn't make anything for the kiddos. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WiseOwlKnits Posted December 24, 2010 Share Posted December 24, 2010 I made almost all of the Christmas presents we gave this year. I made dance bags for DD's friends, superhero capes for DS's friends, potholders and fleece blankets for our extended family. Check the link in my siggy if you want to see pics. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
colleenebeans Posted December 24, 2010 Author Share Posted December 24, 2010 AHHHH...I totally screwed up the cookies! I followed the recipe exactly and they came out flat! Tomorrow around noon is when we are doing the gift exchange at my parents...LOL. Now, with no cookies, I have alot to do until then. Heres to waiting till the last minute...:cheers2:. Thank you for all the ideas...I will be checking out everyone of them. LOL. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heather in OK Posted December 24, 2010 Share Posted December 24, 2010 A few this year. I always have grand plans to do more but time moves so quickly when Christmas is approaching that I don't get it all done! I made: -A granny mandala for my MIL's living room -A hot pad for my Mom to wrap with the new cookie sheet she wanted. I did it in blue and white to match the dishes she has. -A pillow for my Mom's bed....still working on this one actually. It's blocking right now. -A scarf for my Mom...still working on this one too. Thankfully we don't see her until next week so I have plenty of time. My 10yo dd made: - 4 doilies for my MIL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sparkle Posted December 24, 2010 Share Posted December 24, 2010 Lots this year. I've crocheted 3 scarves and a bunch of dishcloths and washcloths. I also made a couple dozen cinnamon stick ornaments, several dozen chocolate dipped pretzels, and I'm going to make a bunch of gift jars with cookie mix tomorrow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tree House Academy Posted December 24, 2010 Share Posted December 24, 2010 You can use stick butter instead of shortening. For cookies or icing, I much prefer butter over shortening any day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
catalinakel Posted December 24, 2010 Share Posted December 24, 2010 Knitted my first ever pair of socks, then knitted two more pair! May even whip out another pair tomorrow...big needles and chunky yarn makes for a quick knit and I am very much on a roll! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jane in NC Posted December 24, 2010 Share Posted December 24, 2010 (edited) Among other things, I made handwarmers, reusable baggies, appliqued shirts and hoodies, DS cases out of Duck Tape, and carved a couple of lino blocks to print napkins and also a matching table runner in one case. The post on my blog today has pictures of a few of my handmade things. In fact, I feel like I've read a bunch of really awesome blog posts recently about everyone else's handmadies for Christmas. Lino block printed napkins are something that I have been meaning to make for years. Thank you for posting yours on your blog for inspiration. Nice work! Jane ETA: And here is even more inspiration! Sew Mama Sew recently featured these darling gift bags decorated with lino block designs. Edited December 24, 2010 by Jane in NC Added link Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hunter's Moon Posted December 24, 2010 Share Posted December 24, 2010 I followed a straight needle baby bootie pattern for my niece. I still need to make the hat to go along with them though. Then i made a basket of assorted floating candles for my mother. I made some bath salts for my sister. That's about it. Id love to make more next year since everything else i bought was from the dollars store. Thought that counts i suppose. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jenn- Posted December 24, 2010 Share Posted December 24, 2010 I made rice hot/cold packs (both long ones and some shaped as eye masks). I also did some knock off Ugly dolls for the 3 boys and DH. I used some extra material and rice and made DH some rice bags (think small bean bag size). Those were the hardest thing. With as much as I have been sewing, I feel like I am missing something. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sagira Posted December 24, 2010 Share Posted December 24, 2010 Besides foodstuffs, I shouldn't be making anything for anyone for Christmas unless I were trying to insult them :lol: I made a card for five-year-old ds once, and my visiting friend thought he made it. My dh doesn't let me wrap presents for anyone else outside the family for fear of embarrassment. :tongue_smilie: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cinder Posted December 24, 2010 Share Posted December 24, 2010 I knit 2 pairs of socks and a pair of fingerless mitts. I also knit 3 stockings which were just oversized socks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pippen Posted December 24, 2010 Share Posted December 24, 2010 My dh doesn't let me wrap presents for anyone else outside the family for fear of embarrassment. :tongue_smilie: I wish I would have thought of that.:lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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