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Gift Tag Ornaments

December 7, 2011 By Anna Leave a Comment

While brainstorming about what delightful Christmas goodies I could pack away in my little Christmas Cheer Packets, I hit upon this idea: personalized handmade Christmas ornaments. Flat ones, of course, so that they could be sent in the mail. Custom hang tags from My Own Labels made up half of this gorgeous and easy little project. After ordering and receiving the tags, one only has to find a decorative paper to hang behind the tag and look beautiful. The paper I found at a local craft store to … [read more...]

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Holiday Bazaar

December 2, 2011 By Sarah 1 Comment

It's that time a year again, and a lot of folks are busy with their crafts. Every year my mother-in-law Judy and her friends, dig through their totes of made and almost done craft projects, gather up all of their wares and head to the holiday bazaars. If you've ever been to one, you'll know how much fun they are! A lot of time and work go into these fairs, and it's all worth while when an item that they've made sells to a happy costumer. Judy spends most of the year knitting and crocheting hats, … [read more...]

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Christmas Cheer

November 21, 2011 By Anna Leave a Comment

Welcome our newest contributor, Anna Lorton! Anna was born in Idaho and raised in Oregon. She has traveled the world and lived and studied in far away and exotic places like Illinos, Florida, and Hamburg, Germany. Portland, however, is her favorite place to be. She works for My Own Labels as a data wrangler. In her spare time she likes to write letters, craft, folk dance and read. I love snail mail. I usually send it more than I receive it, but that has never dampened my enthusiasm to send … [read more...]

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DIY Candy Filled Pumpkin Favors

October 7, 2011 By Rachel 3 Comments

These candy-filled pumpkins are so cute and fun to make. I originally got the idea from Martha Stewart's Cherry Bomb Wedding Favor How-To. But instead of a cherry, I decided to make pumpkins for Halloween favors. I even added my own favor tags to make them more special and unique! Martha's how-to says these are "a cinch to make" but it took a little practice for me to get the hang of it. After making 4 duds, I came up with these beauties! Tools & Supplies: • Orange tissue paper • Scissors • … [read more...]

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Biscotti & DIY Gift Bag

June 30, 2011 By Jeanne 3 Comments

Biscotti means ‘twice baked’. They are a very old type of baked goods; probably among the oldest, because the way they are made make them excellent for keeping for long periods of time. Originally made without sweetening, they were crackers or hardtack, designed for long journeys. With sugar added, they become a crunchy sweet treat, and with other good things added like nuts and cocoa, they become a very special creation worthy of gift-giving. Use these biscotti for hostess gifts or anytime gifts, … [read more...]

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Father’s Day Beer and Crochet Cozy Pattern!

June 8, 2011 By Lindsay Leave a Comment

With Father's Day right around the corner, I want to give my dad a gift I know he'll love - his favorite beer. And while I know the beer will be well appreciated on its own, I want to make my gift to him extra special, so I've decided to dress his favorite brand of brew with personalized beer labels. To top it off, I've made my father a couple simple crocheted beer cozies to accompany the rest of his gift. I wasn't able to find a pattern for this project on the internet, so I created my own. This … [read more...]

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Furoshiki Wraps

June 1, 2011 By Jeanne Leave a Comment

Furoshiki is the Japanese art of using cloth to carry objects. It has been used for hundreds of years to carry lunches, vegetables, books, market purchases, gifts, small pets, and anything that needs to be carried from here to there. The basic furoshiki is a large piece of cloth that has been folded and knotted into a bag - see this video. Another use is for the wrapping of gifts. We have made simple little favors of breath mints, wrapped in silk scraps from a worn and torn child's robe. The robe … [read more...]

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May Day Basket

April 22, 2011 By Rachel 4 Comments

Every year I look forward to the month of May. May means that spring is in full bloom and the season of farmer's markets and outdoor art walks begin. Living in Portland, Oregon, I love seeing people out and about, enjoying the first days a sunny weather. You can find people out taking a stroll, working in their gardens or even enjoying a happy hour on a patio of their favorite local restaurant. After a long, cold winter, I am ready to celebrate warmer weather! One tradition that has been mostly … [read more...]

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Easter Basket Favors

April 13, 2011 By Rachel 2 Comments

In my opinion, holidays are the best excuse to get crafty. I love making little gifts or favors for each and every holiday. With Easter just a few weeks away, I thought I'd share with you this fun idea: Easter Basket Favors. I'm making mine for friends and coworkers, but this is a gift anyone will enjoy and a great project to do with kids! Supplies Needed: • Small party cups or dixie cups (I found mine at the Dollar Store) • Your favorite Easter candy (I chose mini robin's eggs) • Green … [read more...]

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Favor Cones

March 7, 2011 By Jeanne 1 Comment

These are so simple to make, and they create a beautiful way to offer your guests flower petals or confetti for tossing, or to enclose light favors like caramel corn or cotton candy. If you plan to fill them with heavier items like little cookies, candies or rice crackers, choose a heavier paper and make a single test first, with your items in the cone to see how it works. Use the template provided and trace onto your choice of patterned or printed paper. Fold, glue, and tie off with a favor … [read more...]

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