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Handmade Living: Handmade Christmas Gifts

November 30, 2010 By Spoonful of Sugar - 22 Comments

Today Sarah and I are thrilled to be a stop on the Handmade Living Book Launch Blog Tour. We warmly welcome Rosalind Grace of Grace Designs, one of the contributors to the book, with this guest post on Christmas Giving the Handmade Living way.

There is something very special about receiving a handmade gift don’t you think? Handmade gifts speak volumes of creativity, care and thoughtfulness.

Handmade items are usually stamped with a unique, limited edition appeal; knowing you are one of a small group of people to own your gift is quite a buzz.  Mass-produced is almost a dirty word these days.  I am also very happy to know ‘small hands in poor conditions’ haven’t made the gift I am giving or receiving! 

Christmas is just around the corner and there are some enticing, simple projects in Handmade Living that I would classify as ‘achievable’ in the countdown to the 25th.  Personally, I love to make gifts that are not only pleasing to the eye but useful and yummy…literally.  A few of my favourite projects in Handmade Living that I can recommend are:

* The lovely Ipod cover by A Little Red Ribbon using gorgeous re-purposed fabric and linen 



* My lovely multi-purpose flower hair piece (I could be a little biased with this one 😉





* Gorgeous Macarons from The Curious Chocolatier


I hope you are as eager as I am to get creative this Christmas.  If things don’t work out to plan you can still shop ‘handmade’ and support local artists by doing so.

Thanks for having me Lisa and Sarah.

Happy Creating!
Rosalind 🙂

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http://www.gracedesigns.net.au
http://www.RosalindGraceDesigns.etsy.com
http://www.madeit.com.au/GraceDesigns

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  1. Tania McCartney says

    November 30, 2010 at 4:06 pm

    The post looks beautiful, gals!! Thank you so much for having handmade living visit. xx

    Reply
  2. Margaret says

    November 30, 2010 at 4:10 pm

    A handmade gift , made with love and sometimes frustation is always acceptable

    Reply
  3. Stephanie says

    November 30, 2010 at 4:22 pm

    Handmade is best. Pretty gifts.

    Reply
  4. Little Ted Canvas says

    November 30, 2010 at 4:30 pm

    Oh boy, there is a whole lot of gorgeous there! I don’t think I could bring myself to buy anyhing other than handmade now, between markets, clever friends & handmade online stores, there are just so many beautiful things to find..

    Reply
  5. Market Girl says

    November 30, 2010 at 4:45 pm

    Just divine, how beautiful it all is. Well done Ladies x

    Reply
  6. colleen says

    November 30, 2010 at 4:53 pm

    i love the word ‘re-purposed’ so much nicer and more elegant sounding. Keep up the great work ladies and gents…

    Reply
  7. Bec Clarke says

    November 30, 2010 at 4:58 pm

    Oh I didn’t realise it hadn’t come out yet, I have to get one of those books, thank you for reminding me.

    Reply
  8. Bela says

    November 30, 2010 at 5:24 pm

    Lisa and Sarah, the post is so lovely! I really appreciate Rosalind’s words! So well written and full of joy!
    I wish many more projects come!
    Love!! Bela.

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  9. Ally Johnston says

    November 30, 2010 at 5:56 pm

    Everyone lloves handmade, I just wish I could spend all my time making things for others.

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  10. gret says

    November 30, 2010 at 5:59 pm

    Hooray for handmade! Thanks for including me girls!

    Reply
  11. suzitee says

    November 30, 2010 at 6:17 pm

    Nothing beats a handmade gift!

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  12. Sew Useful Designs says

    November 30, 2010 at 6:21 pm

    Hi Lisa! 🙂

    I’m absolutely with you when it comes to hand made gifts – I was thinking the exact same thing last night when I posted!! There really is nothing that tops it, when I receive hand made gifts I can’t stop holding them! Unless they’re edible of course! ha!!

    This book looks beautiful – and you absolutely should be biased with your project – it’s delightful! 🙂

    Christmas hugs!! Vikki 🙂 xx

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  13. Rosalind says

    November 30, 2010 at 6:47 pm

    Thanks ladies 🙂 I would like to eat one of those macarons right about now too!

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  14. Dogwood says

    November 30, 2010 at 7:33 pm

    I love giving and receiving hand-made gifts. Anytime someone spends time making something for me, I get a big smile and feel happy in my heart.

    Reply
  15. Lillabilly says

    November 30, 2010 at 7:45 pm

    I totally agree about trying hard to buy handmade if you can’t handmake items yourself. I always think it’s a beautiful bonus that the handmade items I’ve bought from others online have always had that extra special touch of beautiful wrapping or a hand written thank you that just makes the whole experience perfect. A mass produced something shoved into a plastic bag by a shop assistant who doesn’t care, just doesn’t compare.

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  16. Terriaw says

    November 30, 2010 at 7:59 pm

    Pretty projects! What a thrill to be included in this tour. I have always wanted to try a macaroon and those look quite delish. Have fun with the creative Christmas season!

    Reply
  17. Posie Patchwork says

    November 30, 2010 at 10:38 pm

    Handmade just rocks, look at how happy it makes everyone?? I mean, the love & care, fun & passion, beautiful to give, what else could you hope for this Christmas?? The book is pure joy, so many inspirational ideas, from cocktail recipes to sewing projects, bursting for it to be released!! Love Posie

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  18. Little Angel Little Devil says

    December 1, 2010 at 12:47 pm

    I have already earmarked 3 projects for my Christmas gifts – now I need to find the time to make them!!!!

    Happy creating everyone!

    Reply
  19. JG says

    December 1, 2010 at 3:19 pm

    Handmade gifts are always special! Those are great gifts.

    My knitting needles are now K2, P2. 🙂
    ~JG

    Reply
  20. em's scrapbag says

    December 1, 2010 at 3:37 pm

    I think your hair bow is lovely also. Handmade is best!

    Reply
  21. Jodie says

    December 1, 2010 at 3:57 pm

    I have someone in mind that I could make each of these projects for – maybe even myself!! They are just lovely.

    Reply
  22. Tine says

    December 2, 2010 at 6:12 am

    Those are some great projects! I am trying to find some time to make some gifts, these are wonderful ideas 😉

    Reply

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