Hi Crafters! Welcome to our series of CRAFT Holiday Gift Guides for 2009! Until mid-December, we'll round up the best crafts to make or handmade goods you can buy for each special person on your holiday list.
More Gift-Giving Ideas and Lists »
Every year we, the editors and authors here on Craftzine, scour the interwebs for cool gift ideas, all with a crafty bent. Certain themes almost always make the gift guide schedule -- sewing, crafts for kids, eco-crafting -- but... Read More
Holiday Gift Guide 2009: Last-Minute Gifts »
While you can still get things shipped in time for Christmas on Amazon as late as December 23rd, most independent sellers are closing up shop after the weekend, if not sooner. Here are a few last-minute gift ideas, for crafters of all types! Read More
Holiday Gift Guide 2009: Beekeeper Gift Guide »
I opened my beekeeping store in downtown San Francisco in June, and I've found that everyone loves beekeepers or bees, and that beekeepers are serious makers. Read More
Holiday Gift Guide 2009: Knitting & Crochet »
Each winter especially around the holidays, I can't seem to get enough of knitting and crochet projects. I've always got one, (ok at least 3 or 4 projects) going on. To keep your knitter or crocheter happy this holiday,... Read More
Gift Guide: For Boys and Girls »
We've scoured the web, craft shops, and toy stores for ideas. Here are some of the best crafty gifts I've come across, mostly lightweight kits geared toward maximum fun with a little bit of accomplishment-based confidence building thrown in. I tried my best to keep these fairly gender neutral, but since I have two boys and no girls it may be slightly weighted on the guy side. Read More
Felting Gift Guide »
Felt is a soft, warm, and beautiful material that is easy to make and use. Natural wool, simple tools, and a rewarding process have brought feltmaking into the repertoire of many artists Read More
Holiday Gift Guide 2009: Gifts for the Outdoor Enthusiast »
Got folks on your gift list who would much rather be outside exploring the great outdoors than pretty much anything else? Here's a little gift guide to get your idea juices flowing. There are so many stripes of outdoor... Read More
Creativity Tools Gift Guide on MAKE »
Marc de Vinck over @ MAKE has a nice gift guide up full of things to inspire creativity in the recipient. I'm adding a few of the books he recommends to my list right now!... Read More
Holiday Gift Guide 2009: Gifts for Gardeners »
While I love what I call "indoor crafts," sometimes there's nothing like digging in the dirt to soothe my soul, and growing things--whether it's a bonsai, an orchid, or a tomato plant--really is a craft. Most of us gardeners spend the winter months dreaming of summer and plotting for spring, so reward the green thumb in your life with one of these garden gifts. Read More
Holiday Gift Guide 2009: Craft Kits »
Craft kits are a perfect gift for crafting newbies or crafting veterans. Having all the supplies you need to complete a project in one handy gift is priceless, and when you give the gift of a kit you give... Read More
Holiday Gift Guide 2009: Getting Started in Wearable Tech »
Sew a circuit, knit a sensor, electrify your wardrobe, it's CRAFT's Getting Started in Wearable Technology Gift Guide! Read More
CRAFT Holiday Gift Guide 2009: DIY Gift Ideas for Guys »
CRAFT Holiday Gift Guide 2009: DIY Gift Ideas for Guys. Read More
CRAFT Holiday Gift Guide 2009: Green Gifts »
With your eco-crafter in mind, you could either shop for sustainable craft supplies to provide them with ammunition for their projects or you could buy gifts that are made sustainably. Here I will offer just a sampling, just the tip of the iceberg (thank goodness it hasn't all melted yet), to get your eco-gift-giving wheels turning! Read More
CRAFT Holiday Gift Guide 2009: Gifts Under $20 »
A roundup of gifts you can buy for under $20! Read More
CRAFT Holiday Gift Guide 2009 : Sewing & Wardrobe Refresh »
I'm an avid sewer and I always have my sewing machine on craft table so that it's always on hand for a project or quick fix. Plus, just the sight of my sewing machine makes me happy. I've collected... Read More
More Yummy Gifts to Make »
Skip to My Lou sent us a terrific sounding recipe for homemade Irish Cream Liqueur that I wanted to share. And this reminded me that we'd also run a really easy, impressive, and most appreciated Vanilla Syrup recipe. Read More
CRAFT Holiday Gift Guide 2009: Gifts You Can Make »
Whether you spend ages on one person, or you create an assembly line and make dozens of presents for everyone at once, crafty gifts from your own hand are sure to make the recipient happy. And crafting is what makes you happy, right? Read More
CRAFT Holiday Gift Guide 2009: Crafty Tools »
Since I dabble in so many different crafty activities, I've become a real gear junkie. I've come to believe that having good tools is the way to really enjoy the practice of creating, and in many cases can produce a more satisfying final output. Here are some tools that would be perfect for gifts! Read More
CRAFT Holiday Gift Guide 2009: For The Hand Embroiderer »
Here are gift ideas for the hand embroiderer in your life. Whether they are just starting out, or are experts, there is something for every stitcher on your list. It's also a handy list to share with the gift... Read More
CRAFT Holiday Gift Guide 2009: For the Foodie »
I'm a big fan of homemade food gifts, which in my mind include alcoholic items, condiments, spices, etc. In fact, my mom recently told me that one of her favorite gifts in years past was a jar of Bronzed... Read More
CRAFT Holiday Gift Guide 2009: CRAFT Gifts from the Maker Shed »
Hi Crafters! We are kicking off our series of CRAFT Holiday Gift Guides for 2009! From now until mid-December, we'll round up the best crafts to make or handmade goods you can buy for each special person on your... Read More
