10.Dec.2009 2009 Further Ado Gift Guide: The Glue Gun Edition
Ahh, the festive season – is there any worse time to be absolutely skint? When my funds are low, Christmas drives me into an absolute panic. How on earth I am going to afford to get something special for my loved ones?
The solution? Do it yourself!
If you want to get crafty, the internet is the perfect place to find out how. There’s a how to for just about everything!
Not exactly competant with a glue gun? That’s okay. Choose something reasonably simple, and if you haven’t made anything similar before, don’t go crazy and improvise too much. The key to any DIY project is a tidy workspace, and some good music to get you in the crafty mood. If you have cats, it might be a good idea to make sure they’re in another room – they have a great ability to find whatever you’re working on and either sit on it, or play with it! And finally, don’t drink too much coffee – jittery hands and scissors are not a good combination!
Looking for inspiration? Here’s my round up of some of the best crafty presents.
The Glamourai’s bib (or ‘candied crumb catcher’, as she calls it!) is a super-impressive statement piece, sure to complete any outfit.
If you know how to sew a straight line on a sewing machine, you can make a tote bag. Just find some awesome fabric, and get sewing! You could try your hand at this Market Tote from Design*Sponge.
Or how about this wine bottle light? I’m in a nesting mood at the moment, so this project from Wit & Whistle is pretty darn appealing to me.
Need something small to give to workmates? How about these cute marbled glass ornaments? They look complicated, but they’re not that difficult to make at all – promise!
Really, there are so many possibilities when it comes to handmade presents. You could make a terrarium, or some toffee, bunting or bookmarks. And then there’s the old favourite – a homemade photo album complete with photos of you and your loved one. Go on, give it a try!
