Get CRAFTY: 28 homemade tutorials

Although I'm not super crafty, I know a lot of you are so because I love to make all y'all happy, I thought I'd share with you the 28 most popular homemade gift tutorials from the Tip Junkie Homemade gift site.

I know that sometimes the words “homemade gifts” or "do-it-yourself (DIY) projects" conjure visions of construction paper and cheerios, but that really doesn’t have to be the case! There's nothing more heart-felt and personal than a homemade gift. Whether it's for a special occasion or "just because," they are unique and surprising which makes them all that more fun to give and receive.

So here ya go. There are some wonderful craft projects in this list – and you don’t need to know how to sew or even consider yourself to be the “crafty type” to dive in and attempt one:

FABRIC FLOWER TUTORIALS:
1. Fabric Flower Pin {No-Sew}
2. Long Stemmed Fabric Flower Tutorial {diy}
3. How to Make a Fabric Flower Ring
4. How To Make a Pom Pom Bib Necklace {anthropology}
5. Mini Scripture Bag {Tutorial}
6. Fabric Flower Wall Hanging {Tutorial}
7. Fabric Flower Clock {Tutorial}
8. DIY Fabric Flower Bouquet
9. Fabric Flower Vase with Berries

HOMEMADE GIFTS UNDER $10:
23. Crochet Bangles {Jewelry}
24. Farmer’s Market Journal {Paper Craft}
25. How To Business Card Holder {Sewing}
26. DIY Pedestal Bowls
27. Game Night In A Bag {Free Printable}

28. Painted Rain Boots {Drab to Fab}

Thanks Tip Junkie for the great ideas!!

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