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FieldsofThyme
Farmgirl Guide & Schoolmarm / Chapter Leader

4928 Posts

USA
4928 Posts

Posted - Dec 31 2011 : 07:44:03 AM

I am looking for fresh gifting ideas for 2012. So far I have:

-homemade vanilla extract in 1/2 pint jars
-truffle mold ornaments, and other new ones
-sets of thank you cards made with wallpaper scraps and boxes of envelopes
-another crochet lap blanket for one person
-homemade bath salts in a recycled, plastic, cheese bottle (still seeking a recipe to make this with my garden lavender)

I would love fresh ideas.

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

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Edited by - FieldsofThyme on Jan 04 2012 08:03:46 AM

GailMN
True Blue Farmgirl

471 Posts

Gail
Hutchinson Minnesota
USA
471 Posts

Posted - Jan 01 2012 : 09:08:15 AM

Great Idea! Will you share the recipe for the homemade vanilla extract, or is it on your blog?

Happy New Year!

Farmgirl Sister #506
Aim high; shoot for the moon and if you miss it, grab a star.

FieldsofThyme
Farmgirl Guide & Schoolmarm / Chapter Leader

4928 Posts

USA
4928 Posts

Posted - Jan 02 2012 : 05:10:54 AM

I found a recipe here:

http://www.sbcanning.com/2011/03/kelsey-nixon-is-cooking-in-jars.html

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

From my hands: http://pioneerpatchworkhomespun.blogspot.com/

From my Camera: http://www.flickr.com/photos/pioneerwomanatheart/

annielaurel
True Blue Farmgirl

912 Posts

nancy
fernandina beach florida
USA
912 Posts

Posted - Jan 02 2012 : 05:50:36 AM

Thank you for your ideas about the use of the Christmas cards. Love your blog.

Nancy

Laughing is good exercise. It is like jogging on the inside.

GailMN
True Blue Farmgirl

471 Posts

Gail
Hutchinson Minnesota
USA
471 Posts

Posted - Jan 02 2012 : 05:53:27 AM

Thanks Kristina!

Farmgirl Sister #506
Aim high; shoot for the moon and if you miss it, grab a star.

FieldsofThyme
Farmgirl Guide & Schoolmarm / Chapter Leader

4928 Posts

USA
4928 Posts

Posted - Jan 02 2012 : 09:36:39 AM

Mommy and me apron project (for young boys)

...sharing an idea
http://www.hobbylobby.com/project_inspiration/project_detail.cfm?projectId=825

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

http://scrapreusedandrecycledartprojects.blogspot.com/

From my hands: http://pioneerpatchworkhomespun.blogspot.com/

From my Camera: http://www.flickr.com/photos/pioneerwomanatheart/

Montrose Girl
Farmgirl Legend/Schoolmarm

1360 Posts

Laurie
Montrose CO
1360 Posts

Posted - Jan 04 2012 : 09:06:50 AM

Kristina, since you have lavender make lavender honey.

1/4-1/3 cup dried lavender buds
1 cup honey

Combine in a jar with tight fitting lid and let stand, turning the jar upside down once in a while. After a week, sieve the buds and it is ready to use.

Laurie

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FieldsofThyme
Farmgirl Guide & Schoolmarm / Chapter Leader

4928 Posts

USA
4928 Posts

Posted - Jan 04 2012 : 11:55:16 AM

Thanks Laurie,
That's a wonderful, and useful, gift idea.

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

http://scrapreusedandrecycledartprojects.blogspot.com/

From my hands: http://pioneerpatchworkhomespun.blogspot.com/

From my Camera: http://www.flickr.com/photos/pioneerwomanatheart/

knittinchick
True Blue Farmgirl

1854 Posts

Megan
Wisconsin
1854 Posts

Posted - Jan 04 2012 : 2:57:22 PM

Kristina, something I want to try this year is giving either homemade cookies, or a cookie in a bag gift where you put a recipe for cookies (or cake, or any pastry!) in a cute bag along with all the measured out ingredients. I heard that one a while back, just never tried it before!
God's and Farmgirl's Blessings,
Megan

At heart, I am both a sassy city girl and a down-home country gal.

The dictionary is the only place where success comes before work.

22angel
True Blue Farmgirl

498 Posts

Pam
Manitoba
Canada
498 Posts

Posted - Jan 04 2012 : 5:23:05 PM

I have found so much on Pinterest that I want to try to do! (And that is another reason to start right shortly! Like in February/March! Even though everyone thinks I'm crazy lol).

I'm not sure how to do links, so I'll just put what it is & then the link afterwards.

~Ribbon bookmarks (for hardcover books and/or special books) http://knucklesalad.com/super-simple-ribbon-bookmark/
~Felt Heart Corner bookmarks http://simple-serendipities.blogspot.com/2011/12/felt-heart-bookmarks.html
~paper clip ribbon bookmarks http://alteredtoperfection.blogspot.com/search?updated-max=2009-03-03T21%3A48%3A00-08%3A00&max-results=7
~Snowflakes & crocheted kids hat-lovely! http://www.snowcatcher.net/2011/10/snowflake-monday_31.html
~Felt Owls - adorable! http://factorydirectcraft.com/factorydirectcraft_blog/hoot-felt-owls-styrofoam-balls/
~Fabric Shower Curtain http://www.allfreesewing.com/Home-Dec-Sewing/Anthropologie-Smoldering-Hues-Shower-Curtain/ct/1#
~kitchen scrubbies http://sewtakeahike.typepad.com/sewtakeahike/2007/08/kitchen-scrubby.html
~pot holder/hot pad http://www.lionbrand.com/patterns/ckc-pot.html?r=1
~star dishcloths http://missabigailshopechest.blogspot.com/2011/12/christmas-star-dishcloths.html
~waterless snowglobes http://tidymom.net/2011/waterless-snow-globes-tutorial/

Some of my ideas already in place are making a tablecloth & placemats & napkins for my Mom's table, crocheting a care bear, some amigurumi animals, curtains for my cousin's living room, some homemade hot chocolate mix. Not sure what else I'll think up (or see on Pinterest!) to make for next Christmas.

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

FieldsofThyme
Farmgirl Guide & Schoolmarm / Chapter Leader

4928 Posts

USA
4928 Posts

Posted - Jan 06 2012 : 05:39:07 AM

Pam, I just took a look at the ribbon bookmarks....so easy and beautiful.

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

http://scrapreusedandrecycledartprojects.blogspot.com/

From my hands: http://pioneerpatchworkhomespun.blogspot.com/

From my Camera: http://www.flickr.com/photos/pioneerwomanatheart/

GayleLorraine
Farmgirl at Heart

3 Posts

Gayle
Sayre Pennsylvania
USA
3 Posts

Posted - Jan 10 2012 : 09:00:13 AM

I would like to make some outdoor ornaments for birds using bird
seed, peanut butter, etc. Anyone have any ideas as to what all to use, types of ornaments, etc.

Thanks kindly.

FieldsofThyme
Farmgirl Guide & Schoolmarm / Chapter Leader

4928 Posts

USA
4928 Posts

Posted - Jan 10 2012 : 10:21:43 AM

Gosh....we made those when my girls were in Brownies. I can't remember what we did. I think we used pine cones to make ours. It will be interesting as to what other farmgirls have to share.

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

http://scrapreusedandrecycledartprojects.blogspot.com/

From my hands: http://pioneerpatchworkhomespun.blogspot.com/

From my Camera: http://www.flickr.com/photos/pioneerwomanatheart/

MagnoliaWhisper
True Blue Farmgirl

2817 Posts

Heather
Haysville Kansas
USA
2817 Posts

Posted - Jan 10 2012 : 4:14:05 PM

On pintrest they have been showing ones made with just cookie cutters, or molds-like soap/candy molds, bird seed and knox geletin. Do a google and you will probably find a lot of those. For us we are going to smear pine cones with peanut butter and roll in bird seed! lol

http://www.heathersprairie.blogspot.com

FieldsofThyme
Farmgirl Guide & Schoolmarm / Chapter Leader

4928 Posts

USA
4928 Posts

Posted - Jan 12 2012 : 05:24:15 AM

You know....we have have only used peanut butter and seeds too. Not sure.

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

http://scrapreusedandrecycledartprojects.blogspot.com/

From my hands: http://pioneerpatchworkhomespun.blogspot.com/

From my Camera: http://www.flickr.com/photos/pioneerwomanatheart/

FieldsofThyme
Farmgirl Guide & Schoolmarm / Chapter Leader

4928 Posts

USA
4928 Posts

Posted - Jan 24 2012 : 10:09:39 AM

well...I know my "unfinished" list is long this year, but I'm adding handmade jewelry to my gifting list for Christmas. I used to make all kinds of stuff years ago, so I'll be back at it now.

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

http://scrapreusedandrecycledartprojects.blogspot.com/

From my hands: http://pioneerpatchworkhomespun.blogspot.com/

From my Camera: http://www.flickr.com/photos/pioneerwomanatheart/

GirlwithHook
True Blue Farmgirl

922 Posts

Alyce
Madison WI
USA
922 Posts

Posted - Jan 26 2012 : 1:09:58 PM

I think that if I start now, I might actually finish the snowflake ornaments I tried to make for this past year! I can hope at any rate....

A hook, a book, and a good cup of coffee....

ddmashayekhi
True Blue Farmgirl

4759 Posts

Dawn
Naperville Illinois
USA
4759 Posts

Posted - Jan 26 2012 : 1:37:59 PM

I love the waterless snow-globes. My little boy and I could have a lot of fun making those! Thanks for sharing all the great ideas & links!

Dawn in IL

GirlwithHook
True Blue Farmgirl

922 Posts

Alyce
Madison WI
USA
922 Posts

Posted - Jan 28 2012 : 08:25:23 AM

OH yeah, here's the link I meant to include.

http://www.snowcatcher.net/

She posts a new snowflake pattern every Monday, and I want to make...um, almost all of them!

A hook, a book, and a good cup of coffee....

smiley
True Blue Farmgirl

650 Posts

lea
pea ridge arkansas
USA
650 Posts

Posted - Feb 01 2012 : 05:40:41 AM

Kristina one of my favorite mothers days gifts was from my son when he was about 4. At church they bought the cheap tool belt size muslin looking aprons. They used blue paint and his little hand prints were all over it.

FieldsofThyme
Farmgirl Guide & Schoolmarm / Chapter Leader

4928 Posts

USA
4928 Posts

Posted - Feb 01 2012 : 12:32:37 PM

Alyce, quilled snowflakes make a very nice ornament too.

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

http://scrapreusedandrecycledartprojects.blogspot.com/

From my hands: http://pioneerpatchworkhomespun.blogspot.com/

From my Camera: http://www.flickr.com/photos/pioneerwomanatheart/

FieldsofThyme
Farmgirl Guide & Schoolmarm / Chapter Leader

4928 Posts

USA
4928 Posts

Posted - Feb 02 2012 : 05:09:00 AM

I am crocheting starfish dishcloths now for my Mom. I may gift them in fall for her birthday or hold them over for Christmas. I am getting ready to start the next dishcloth. They are so cute too.

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

http://scrapreusedandrecycledartprojects.blogspot.com/

From my hands: http://pioneerpatchworkhomespun.blogspot.com/

From my Camera: http://www.flickr.com/photos/pioneerwomanatheart/

DeborahLee
True Blue Farmgirl

85 Posts

Deborah
Starkville Mississippi
USA
85 Posts

Posted - Feb 02 2012 : 11:49:53 AM

I saw this idea for bird treats on P. Allen Smith's show and thought they would be an easy gift for the bird lovers on my Christmas list! I'm working on my craft list for the year as well.

http://www.pallensmith.com/articles/bird-seed-cakes

Deborah
Farmgirl #2970

Professor, librarian, writer and farmgirl!

smiley
True Blue Farmgirl

650 Posts

lea
pea ridge arkansas
USA
650 Posts

Posted - Feb 03 2012 : 05:14:20 AM

Knitted house shoes are a great way I use up left over yarn. They dont take long and are a great beginner project

GirlwithHook
True Blue Farmgirl

922 Posts

Alyce
Madison WI
USA
922 Posts

Posted - Feb 04 2012 : 7:46:46 PM

Kristina, you do such beautiful quilling work. It's something I've always wanted to learn; do you have any suggestions where to start?

A hook, a book, and a good cup of coffee....

FieldsofThyme
Farmgirl Guide & Schoolmarm / Chapter Leader

4928 Posts

USA
4928 Posts

Posted - Feb 06 2012 : 07:54:01 AM

Alyce,
There are books at the library with several patterns for small, beginner projects. You will need a quilling tool and paper. There are kits in craft stores or on-line as well.

You can also cut your own paper, but will still need the tool (and glue). My daughter got a kit from Amazon for Christmas. It's got everything, including a tool to measure circle sizes.

Here is the kit:http://www.amazon.com/Quilled-Creations-Quilling-Kit-Beginner/dp/B000Y8Z9RC

Here is a site to help with shapes etc.
http://theartofquilling.com/lets-start-quilling-tools-of-the-trade

and

http://www.handmade-craft-ideas.com/paper-quilling-instructions.html

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

http://scrapreusedandrecycledartprojects.blogspot.com/

From my hands: http://pioneerpatchworkhomespun.blogspot.com/

From my Camera: http://www.flickr.com/photos/pioneerwomanatheart/

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