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Make your own wreath!

Now that Christmas is over lots of holiday decoration prices are marked WAY down. Get everything you need to build a wreath for next year. Here's the tutorial on how to make your own.

Turning Photos Into Canvas Art

There's something about a canvas wall painting or hanging. There's a beauty in canvas that you just don't find other places. I found  and thought how cool would it be to take a piece of your children's artwork, scan it and have it placed on canvas. What a cool gift that would be!!

Great price on Art Supplies and idea book!

I was shopping around for some craft supplies and I came across these items. WOW, the acrylics are a pretty good deal! The paint is a student grade, but I do like the Liquitex brand. I also always LOVE gifts from the kitchen. Home cooking is always a welcome surprise.

Build a Snowman That Will Only Melt In Your Mouth!

Ever want to build a snowman that will only melt in your mouth? Here's your chance to do just that. These guys make such a cute little gift that tastes delicious! He won't last long.

For directions on how to make snowman cookies for the holidays or just for some winter fun, click HERE

Christmas Ornament Ideas

I am looking for some Christmas ornament ideas. Anyone willing to share one they have made in the past or are making for this year?

Christmas cutout cookies

I'm going to make some Christmas cookies today. The dough recipe is absolutely the BEST I have tasted!! Here's the recipe.

YUMMY!!!

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Pumpkin Floral Centerpiece

Make your Thanksgiving table "pop" with this beautiful pumpkin Thanksgiving centerpiece.  Step by step instruction can be found right HERE!




Here's a few other Thanksgiving things I thought were interesting and thought I would share!

Williams-Sonoma Entertaining: Thanksgiving Entertaining


Joanna's Flower Power - Floral Design and Flower Arranging instructions


Thanksgiving 101: Celebrate America's Favorite Holiday with America's Thanksgiving Expert

New Glazed Sweet Potato Recipe

I just published a new Honey Glazed Sweet Potato recipe at The Best Homemade Gift Ideas website. Who thought Thanksgiving could be healthy?

New October Newsletter HOT OFF THE PRESS!

The newest Best Homemade Gift Ideas newsletter is out! Come take a look. There's a super talented artist who uses Legos to create beautiful deteriorating houses. You may ask what's so beautiful about a deteriorating house? You've gotta check it out to see for yourself!



Seasons Deluxe Classic Carving Kit (See all Party Decorations)

Extreme Pumpkins: Diabolical Do-It-Yourself Designs to Amuse Your Friends andScare Your Neighbors (See all Gift Decorating Craft Books)

Watermelon Shark Fruit Salad

Here's a new tutorial that will make you the star of any potluck! I took this watermelon shark to a party a few weeks ago and it was an absolute hit!! It really is a lot easier to make than it looks. Let me know what you thnk of the tutorial!

Here's some other links you might enjoy.
Carving Watermelon Sculptures
You Too Can Create Stunning Watermelon Carvings
Roland Tropical Fruit Salad, 15-Ounce Can (Pack of 12)

Mothers Day Ideas

Mother's Day is approaching quickly!! I don't want a good Mother's Day Gift, I want the BEST Mothers Day gift. I need to make it affordable as well. Mother's day baskets are fun because you can fill them with all the great things your Mom loves. Check out my website for more fun Mothers Day Gifts and Ideas
You can spend as much as or little as you like abd still come up with a fantastic gift!


Mother's Day Massage Gift Basket: Basic Massage DVD, Professional Massage DVD, Oil, Relaxation Music (2 DVD/1 Oil/1 CD)

Art of Appreciation Gift Baskets Garden Lovers Gift Tote of Tools and Snack Treats

Every Day Is Mother's Day

Satin Ribbon Eggs!

These Satin Ribbon Eggs are so neat! I just love how they look in a basket or bowl. What a great centerpiece for your Easter brunch table or a hostess gift for whom ever is in charge of Easter this year.

  

Check out The Best Homemade Gift Ideas April Newsletter

Looking for an Easter Brunch recipe? Ever want to learn how Ukranian Eggs are made? Well you've come to the right place! Check out The Best Homemade Gift Ideas April 2011 Newsletter Today!

More Easter Fun!
Easter Party Music

It's the Easter Beagle, Charlie Brown

 Wonder Pets Help the Easter Bunny!/Save the Visitor's Birthday Party!

VeggieTales: 'Twas the Night Before Easter

Veggietales: An Easter Carol

Ya gotta have goals!!

Trying to get to 50 followers for my blog before the end of March, but I need your help!! Get the word out there and help me reach my goal. If you've seen the movie Julie and Julia you know how word of mouth can be a great thing! Let's see if we can blow this blog up and really get it moving!!

Hot Fruited Cereal For Spring?

Hot fruited ceral for spring? But it's March 23rd...

So it's the second day of spring and we get a blizzard? What the heck?? I mean really, we should be hearing the birds sing, taking a walk or flying a kite. Not today! Today is about shoveling snow and then shoveling more snow. Which gives me a great excuse to pull this winter recipe our of my box and make it for breakast tomorrow morning!

It's v very healthy cereal recipe that you can make right in the slow cooker. I love it!!

The Hidden Health Benefits of a homemade Coconut Body Scrub

Coconut isn't just for dessert anymore! It's absolutely delicious don't get me wrong, there are many health benefits that coconut posesses that people do not know. For a very long time doctors and other health professionals have shunned coconut, but after a second look and more research coconut has been found to have hyperlipidemic balancing qualities as well and antimicrobial properties. Read more about it and follow my Homemade Coconut Body Scrub Recipe. Your skin will love you for it!

Something To Make You Smile!!

Have you laughed today? You know they say it's the best medicine!

I had my wonderful sister in law send me this hilarious  link. I laughed out loud! I thought it would be great to share with all of you!


Hope you added creativity to you day today!

Brenda

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March 2011 News letter is hot off the press

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Attention Artists and Crafters Needed!

I'm looking for artists/crafters of the month for up coming editions. Are you and artist or crafter who wants to get recognized for what you create? I would love to talk to you!

Looking To Get Published?

I am also looking for creative projects that people would like to published. I not only publish your project and instructions, but I also use your idea in the project of the month section of the news letter. Scroll to the bottom of the page and follow the simple directions. All e mails are kept confidential and are never sold or shared. So what are you waiting for? Get out here and get known!

Lazy Day Gifts

It's Saturday and I have to say, I really am feeling lazy. That's really not the norm for me because I usually have places to go and people to see. But today... there's really no place I have to be. So I knocked out the normal cleaning and got a couple loads of laundry done. But I think I may go out and buy a magazine or book just because. I'm not sure exactly what I am looking for yet. I am sure the crafty type magazines will draw my attention first, but then I'll brows the books. Look at the best sellers, and whatever else catches my eye.

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I think my favorite kind of book are the books for Dummies though. When they first started with this series, I have to admit I thought," Well, that's kind of insulting... Books made for people who are considered dummies because they don't think people are smart enough to figure out where to find the information on their own." But after I picked up one, actually the internet / website book for Dummies when I started developing my Homemade Gift Ideas website I thought, man, these people are really onto something. Breaking information down into easy oieces to understand! Wow, what a concept right? I do this everyday with my kids at school. One of those,"Why didn't I think of that?" moments.

So here's a question for you, if you could write a book "___________________ (fill in the blank) For Dummies" What would you write about? Or, if you were looking for a book to learn how to do something, what Dummies book would it be?

A simple survey for you to take.

Why do you make homamde gifts?

a) Because you love how people react when they receive something you made yourself.

b) You find that you really do save money by making homemade gifts.

c) You make a lot of stuff and just need a way to get rid of it all.

Stress relief

With all that is happening in my home state of Wisconsin, I felt it only fitting to start some stress relief homemade gift ideas. So I wrote an article about aromatherapy bath products and also added a lavender bath salts recipe. Stress relief is so important to keep us healthy in mind and body.

New Year's Law of Abundance

I heard about this the other day on the radio and thought,"What do I have to lose other than a paper check?"



You are to take a blank check. Date it with the current date. Make the check out to you - using your full legal name. Leave the amount box & the amount line blank.

On the memo line write, "paid in full." Sign the check, "Law of Abundance."

Accomplish this task before the first new moon in a new year. (This year it's January 19th) Then, keep the check in your purse of wallet at all times. This check will then bring you prosperity.

Good luck and here's to prosperity!!