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FieldsofThyme
Farmgirl Guide & Schoolmarm / Chapter Leader

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USA
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Posted - Sep 15 2011 :  06:24:57 AM  Show Profile
I need more fresh ideas on what to make for homemade Christmas presents (useful ones). Any ideas?

Farmgirl #800
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Edited by - FieldsofThyme on Sep 26 2011 05:17:24 AM

grammytammy
True Blue Farmgirl

585 Posts

Tamara
Binghamton ny
USA
585 Posts

Posted - Sep 15 2011 :  06:29:35 AM  Show Profile
Martha Stewart has some fun things on her site, maybe you could find some things there.

FarmGirl 2495
God loved us so much He gave His only son to die in our stead.
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grammytammy
True Blue Farmgirl

585 Posts

Tamara
Binghamton ny
USA
585 Posts

Posted - Sep 15 2011 :  06:34:42 AM  Show Profile
Also look on www.allfreesewing.com


FarmGirl 2495
God loved us so much He gave His only son to die in our stead.
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22angel
True Blue Farmgirl

498 Posts

Pam
Manitoba
Canada
498 Posts

Posted - Sep 15 2011 :  4:40:50 PM  Show Profile
I've made bath salts before that are super simple, I just put them in jars (unfortunately I had to buy pretty canning jars) & decorated them nicely. I can't really think of anything else off the top of my head lol. Sorry.

Life isn't about finding yourself. It's about creating yourself.

"When I grow up, I want to be dirt." seen on a box through construction in Wyoming 2010
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Annie S
True Blue Farmgirl

756 Posts

Annie
Custer S.D.
USA
756 Posts

Posted - Sep 18 2011 :  11:21:57 AM  Show Profile
Try TipNut.com - they have EVERYTHING for making gifts from sewing, knitting, crafts, crocheting, bath and body, home, food, kitchen, homemade, etc. It's the greatest site I've found. Good luck.
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njaw09
True Blue Farmgirl

397 Posts

Annie
NJ
USA
397 Posts

Posted - Sep 19 2011 :  6:08:41 PM  Show Profile
Kristina-
How about placemats, trivets, needlebook, coasters, clothing or accessories.

blog: http://nj-nyc-3inna.blogspot.com/
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FieldsofThyme
Farmgirl Guide & Schoolmarm / Chapter Leader

4928 Posts



USA
4928 Posts

Posted - Sep 20 2011 :  04:12:57 AM  Show Profile
Thanks. I came up with tatted, turtle earrings for dd 9 yo, and also a crocheted or knitted cowl or similar. I have the pattern for the earrings, now I just need the time to get them done.

Farmgirl #800
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peapicker
True Blue Farmgirl

716 Posts


texas
USA
716 Posts

Posted - Sep 20 2011 :  04:21:24 AM  Show Profile
I just found this site and it has lots of interesting ideas.
http://pinterest.com/

Enjoy the little things, for one day you may look back and realize they were the big things.
Robert Brault
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peapicker
True Blue Farmgirl

716 Posts


texas
USA
716 Posts

Posted - Sep 20 2011 :  04:25:20 AM  Show Profile
This is one of my first favorites on the pinterest site.
http://pinterest.com/traceyctt/craftymonkey/

Enjoy the little things, for one day you may look back and realize they were the big things.
Robert Brault
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RaspberryBee
True Blue Farmgirl

291 Posts

Karen
Montrose Michigan
USA
291 Posts

Posted - Sep 20 2011 :  05:42:40 AM  Show Profile
At Pinterest you will find MORE than enough ideas to help you with christmas/gift ideas. You can search for just about anything and the more you 'play' around the more you will find. I tell people it is the most horrible/wonderful site ever! :-) I will sit down at the computer for a quick look and then all of a sudden I am missing an hour that I was sure was right there with me!! Good luck!!

Farmgirl Sister #918

I would rather sit on a pumpkin and have it all to myself, than be crowded on a velvet cushion.
-Henry David Thoreau-
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peapicker
True Blue Farmgirl

716 Posts


texas
USA
716 Posts

Posted - Sep 20 2011 :  07:28:39 AM  Show Profile
I so agree with you RaspberryBee! It's like chasing rabbits and finding all kinds of treasures. I have seen so many ideas that I have to write them down because I can't remember them all.

Enjoy the little things, for one day you may look back and realize they were the big things.
Robert Brault
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yarnmamma
True Blue Farmgirl

4247 Posts

Linda
Clarks Summit PA
USA
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Posted - Sep 20 2011 :  07:44:33 AM  Show Profile  Send yarnmamma a Yahoo! Message
Also search on youtube for crafts or handmade...videos show how to make things. Also look under recycle.

Linda in Scranton, PA
Farmgirl #71
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traildancer
True Blue Farmgirl

485 Posts

Loyce
Glide OR
USA
485 Posts

Posted - Sep 20 2011 :  09:18:39 AM  Show Profile
I want to make the grapevine wreaths shown in the last MJF magazine. I have it easy--all my friends like different colors so I can make the same thing and change the fabric!

The trail is the thing.... Louis L'Amour
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henlady35904
True Blue Farmgirl

295 Posts

Kim
Gadsden Alabama
USA
295 Posts

Posted - Sep 20 2011 :  12:14:59 PM  Show Profile
I have a recipe that all my friends and family expect every Christmas.
Reindeer Bark
1 package white almond bark
1 package white chocolate morsels
1 1/2 cups dried cranberries
1 1/2 cup pistachios, chopped

Melt bark, chocolate in micro, 30 sec intervals until smooth. Stir in cranberies, nuts. Pour onto was paper pretty thin layer. Let cool, break into bite size pieces. Place in mason jars, tie raffia around neck of jar. Will be a hit! Enjoy

Farmgirl Sister #2667
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Sabrena Orr
True Blue Farmgirl

198 Posts

Sabrena
Olympia WA
USA
198 Posts

Posted - Sep 20 2011 :  4:01:28 PM  Show Profile
Pinterest is a wonderful site! I just visited there and book-marked it for when I more time to browse! Thanks for sharing it.

Sabrena, Olympia
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RaspberryBee
True Blue Farmgirl

291 Posts

Karen
Montrose Michigan
USA
291 Posts

Posted - Sep 20 2011 :  4:34:57 PM  Show Profile
I have 100's of images pinned and I have been on it maybe 2 months. I love being able to see other's ideas and 'borrow' the ones I like without having to save a website or write anything down. I work at our local library and I am doing a crafts program there once a week. I know I could come up with any number of things on my own/web/books but on pinterest if I see a craft I like I can pin it to my library crafts board and refer back to it whenever I want to - even show people at work what I am thinking of. You have to request an invite to set up a name and password and that takes a couple of days but then the sky's the limit :-)

Farmgirl Sister #918

I would rather sit on a pumpkin and have it all to myself, than be crowded on a velvet cushion.
-Henry David Thoreau-
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FieldsofThyme
Farmgirl Guide & Schoolmarm / Chapter Leader

4928 Posts



USA
4928 Posts

Posted - Sep 26 2011 :  05:20:04 AM  Show Profile
Does Pinterest use a lot of time? I don't really want another reason to sit on my rear at the computer. Ha ha ha! I may just order books from the library also.

Kim, that recipes looks wonderful. Thanks.

I am also looking for patterns for placemat sets to crochet - thanks for that idea too Annie

Farmgirl #800
http://pioneerwomanatheart.blogspot.com/

http://scrapreusedandrecycledartprojects.blogspot.com/
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dutchy
True Blue Farmgirl

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Posted - Sep 26 2011 :  1:47:03 PM  Show Profile
Gotta love Pinterest :)


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ljg
Farmgirl at Heart

8 Posts

laura
verona mo
USA
8 Posts

Posted - Oct 03 2011 :  5:27:59 PM  Show Profile
how about crochet ed or knitted warm scarf or hat made with all the new fun yarns ! a prayer shawl for that special one .
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ljg
Farmgirl at Heart

8 Posts

laura
verona mo
USA
8 Posts

Posted - Oct 03 2011 :  5:32:27 PM  Show Profile
lion brand and re heart have wonderful free patterns to download ! farmgirl #1772
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Starbright
Farmgirl in Training

17 Posts

Marie
Van Buren AR
USA
17 Posts

Posted - Oct 30 2011 :  3:13:01 PM  Show Profile
Thanks for the great web sites, gals! Now if I can just find the time....!

Starbright
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FieldsofThyme
Farmgirl Guide & Schoolmarm / Chapter Leader

4928 Posts



USA
4928 Posts

Posted - Nov 01 2011 :  08:24:05 AM  Show Profile
I'm going to make a batch of honey butter, and if I like it, I may make that this year for each family, teacher, and bus driver.

Farmgirl #800
http://pioneerwomanatheart.blogspot.com/

http://scrapreusedandrecycledartprojects.blogspot.com/
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ClaireSky
True Blue Farmgirl

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Julie
Arcadia WI
USA
1792 Posts

Posted - Nov 01 2011 :  6:25:21 PM  Show Profile  Send ClaireSky an AOL message  Send ClaireSky a Yahoo! Message
I plan on making the 20 Minute Pillowcase (Easy "Tube" Method) in flannel fabrics for Christmas.http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MrYWCma9wgM I hope you enjoy this tutorial by Missouri Star Quilt Company.

I will be making sets of pillowcases to give as gifts.

Julie
Farmgirl Sister #399
West-Central WI Farmgirls

"Success is not the key to happiness. Happiness is the key to success. If you love what you are doing, you will be successful." Herman Cain

Edited by - ClaireSky on Nov 02 2011 9:57:56 PM
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