DIY Pacifier Clip Tutorial

This is a quick and easy project, plus you can make several at a time to keep on hand.  These are fabulous to accessorize a baby shower gift instead of topping it with a useless bow.  Any new mommy will love you for it!

Star Pincushion Tutorial

This little gift is a great way to use up your leftover fabric scraps.  Pus, you can practice your quilting without having to take on an enormous project.  You can machine quilt them, or add hand embroidery.

Clothespin Recipe Card Holder {Tutorial}

This handy recipe card holder keeps your card easily visible while cooking and keeps it over the counter which will help avoid spills and stains.  This is a great thank you or hostess gift.

 Glamourous Union Jack Dresser Makeover

I am swooning over this fabulous dresser makeover.  Typically furniture like this isn’t a traditional gift, but how fun would this be for a housewarming, especially for a young couple with lots of empty rooms to fill?!  You can easily find a piece of furniture at a garage sale or flea market and do the whole project for under $50.

Rustic Branch Bird Necklace {Tutorial}

I love the natural feel of this fun necklace.  It’s fun to make handmade jewelry, which allows you to incorporate natural elements, such as a rock or tree branch.  Check out the full tutorial to see how to make your own rustic necklace.

A Year’s Worth of Teacher Gifts!

Check out this round-up for teacher appreciation inspiration.  A year’s worth of cute, easy and affordable teacher gifts!  After all, we shouldn’t have to wait for Teacher Appreciation to roll around before we let our teachers know how much we love them.

Crepe Paper Flowers for Mother’s Day {How-To}

This bouquet of crepe paper flowers would make a perfect Mother’s Day gift.  These soft color would be a lovely addition to any dining table, plus they last all year round.  These would also be fun as a housewarming gift or for baby/bridal shower decorations.

DIY Photograph Pillow

Just in time for Mother’s Day, you can make this personalized gift – no special sewing skills required!  This is a great tip for printing onto fabric using freezer paper.  You could easily use the same method for tote bags or other personalized gifts as well.

Teacher Survival Gift Idea

Holly sent in this fun teacher gift idea.  She said:  We’ve created several free printable tags for a cute teacher gift… one version for Christmas Break and one for the end of the school year. The idea is to attach our tag, “2 Things You Need to Survive the Last Week of School….. Caffiene + Chocolate!” to a cute re-usable cup. Give it to your favorite teacher filled with their favorite candy and bottle of desired soda

Military Style Coat {Free Pattern}

I know the weather is getting warmer, but this coat is too fabulous to not share.  You can download and print the pattern for free, plus there are a few pictured instructions to help you along.  Make sure to check out the “finished projects” tab on the post to see the different versions people have already made.  Fabulous!