Store bought gifts, in this economy?! Instead check out this list of books for homemade gifts and cards. Included in this list is papercraft, knit, crochet, food, body and bath products that can be made for anyone on your list this season!
Creative Cut Cards
Lark Crafts
A beautiful handmade card makes any note feel like a gift! Using only specialty papers and a craft knife, crafters can easily create 35 elegant and quirky cards for every occasion. Ranging from adorable apples for a teacher s gift to a row of candles
Read More View in CatalogSweet Christmas
Sharon Bowers
Sweet Christmas puts the holidays back into the family kitchen with 100 recipes and projects for holiday treats for parents and children to make together. The recipes are easy to make, don’t require special equipment, and are accompanied by lush co
Read More View in CatalogKawaii Crochet
Melissa Bradley
Create adorable characters from food and other everyday items, which make gorgeous gifts and perfect play sets. Plus, learn all the stitches and techniques you need to make the cutest crochet ever!
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Sabrina Somers
20 lovable little amigurumi monsters to crochet and collect, from sprout-like sidekicks and spiky wolf companions, to leaf foxes and fiery cats!
View in CatalogMemories in Miniature
Pamela Frye Hauer
Creating small photo gifts and keepsakes that make BIG impressions The old adage is true - great things do come in small packages! Inside Memories in Miniature, you'll discover ways to incorporate photos and mementos into meaningful keepsakes, g
Read More View in CatalogBeautiful Paper Cutting
Lark Crafts
A collection of top-selected Etsy paper crafts features contributions by such names as Cynthia Shaffer, Ellen Deakin and Cecelia Louie and includes projects ranging from garlands to matryoshka dolls.
View in Catalog101 Weekend Cross Stitch Gifts
Lesley Teare
101 cross-stitch gift ideas include those for babies and children, wedding celebrations and anniversaries, special days to remember, celebrations throughout the calender,and Christmas. Each themed spread features photographs of the gift ideas using a
Read More View in CatalogHow to Doodle Everywhere
Kamo
Anyone can doodle—and this book proves it! Your intrepid doodling guide Kamo is the author of many bestselling drawing guides, and in this one she shows you how to create simple doodles anywhere using just a ballpoint pen. You'll learn to use
Read More View in CatalogSimply Stitched Gifts
Cynthia Shaffer
Rev up the sewing machine, because these 20 fresh and modern projects make perfect personalized gifts. Ranging from wall art to tote bags to baby accessories, they feature free-motion stitching, as well as a variety of mixed-media techniques—includ
Read More View in CatalogEdible DIY
Lucy Baker
Edible DIY may not be the first book for crafty cooks and burgeoning urban homesteaders, but it is the easiest. Based on the popular Serious Eats column by the same name, Edible DIY includes 75 recipes divided into five chapters: Crunchy, Boozy, Swee
Read More View in CatalogWrap It Up!
Mary Engelbreit
Presents a variety of ideas for handmade gifts, including picture frames, vases, ribbon bags, aprons, napkins and rings, garden hats, drum boxes, and gourd nut bowls, and suggests imaginative ways to wrap them!
View in CatalogLast-Minute Knitted Gifts
Joelle Hoverson
Today's knitters are chic, smart-and busy. Although they love to knit and enjoy making gifts for family and friends, they're constantly faced with the challenge of finding enough time to actually finish what they've started. Last-Minut
Read More View in CatalogSew With Me
Brandy Nelson
Stitch in Style with Adorable, Easy Projects Make every day a crafting bonanza with this inspiring and helpful guidebook packed with 60 projects. These accessories, toys and decorations are as easy to create as they are fun to wear and display! Grab
Read More View in CatalogZakka from the Heart
Minki Kim
Add peace to your busy life with a cozy afternoon of zakka sewing. Stitching in her signature style, Minki Kim is back with sixteen whimsical crafts for your must-sew list. With a number of techniques, from quilting and wool appliqué to embroidery,
Read More View in CatalogSimple Gifts
Worick
Heartfelt + handmade = the perfect gift. In Simple Gifts, Jennifer Worick offers step-by-step instructions for creating easy and inspired handmade gifts that won’t break the bank. Learn how to stitch a wine bag for your favorite foodie, sew pa
Read More View in CatalogQuick and Easy Knits
Search Press STUDIO
The book covers a wide variety of themes from Christmas knits, baby bootees, phone covers, mug hugs, headbands and scarves, so there is something for everyone to enjoy. Knitting continues to be a very popular craft, and this book has a very wide appe
Read More View in CatalogGifted
Mags Kandis
There's nothing quite like receiving a handmade gift, and your family and friends will love being on the receiving end of these handmade designs. Designer Mags Kandis inspires with this delightful collection of beautiful and colorful little proj
Read More View in CatalogFood Gift Love
Maggie Battista
A gorgeous and engaging cookbook by a rising star of the blog world, with more than 100 recipes for simple, special food gifts with unique wrapping ideas for each.
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Rachel Hazell
An accessible collection of creative bookbinding projects using different techniques for cutting and folding as well as stitches such as ladder, string of pearls and chain. Projects include The Slit Book, A Concertina with Pockets and Multi-Section S
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