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Complete Idiot's Guide to Making Great Gifts

Complete Idiot's Guide to Making Great Gifts

          
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For anyone who enjoys making gifts and is on the lookout for new ideas, this guide has a wealth of information. You will find gift ideas for any occasion or holiday. The author includes projects in a variety of mediums, presents step-by-step illustrations and photos, and outlines how much time each project will take.

Table of Contents:
I. HOW TO BE A GIFTING GENIUS. 1. Getting to Know You. The Spy Who Loves You. Handmade vs. Store-Bought Gifts. What Should We Celebrate? The Right Time and Place. Inspiring Ideas. Why Give a Homemade Gift? 2. Gathering the Goods and Setting Up Shop. Establishing Gift-Making Central. Stocking Up on Supplies. Papers. Fabrics, Trims, and Sewing Aids. Glues. Markers, Paints, and Brushes. Decorative Items. Construction Materials. Cutting and Other Tools. Specific Supplies for Specialized Crafts. Mosaics. Candle Making. Soap Making. Buying Smart. Shop Until You Drop. Put That Little Mouse to Work. Trash to Treasure. Waste Not, Want Not. Making Your Gift List. 3. Wrapping It Up. Choosing the Perfect Container for a Homemade Gift. Bagged Gifts. Sponging It On. Under the Sea. Simple Stitchery. Box It Up. Recycled Boxes. Make Their Day with Papier-Mche. Wrapping Paper. Paper Pizzazz. Bodacious Bows. Hallmark, Here You Come! Card Creations. Recycled Gift Tags. II. THE ART OF MAKING THE PERFECT HOLIDAY GIFT. 4. Kwanzaa Kumba (Creativity). The Meaning of Kwanzaa. Seasonal Symbols. Woven Mats. Light Up Their Lives. Candle Magic. Give the Gift of a Kwanzaa Celebration. United We Stand. Kwanzaa Gifts with Kumba. Corn Jewelry. A Tisket a Tasket, a Lovely Kwanzaa Basket. Kwanzaa Lights. Homemade Spice of Life. Potent Potions. Family Calendar. Be a Poet! Gifts for the Kids on Your List. Box of Fun. Sponge Painting. 5. Making a List and Checking It Twice. Christmas Tree Treasures. Baked to Perfection. Holiday Messages. Etched Glass Ornaments. Popsicle Stick Nostalgia. Pinned on Pine. Crafty Christmas Gifts. Ornament Keepsake Box. A Touch of Country. Tugging at Their Heartstrings. Bathtime Baubles. Treats for the Tots. All Dolled Up ... Budding Artist. It's ShowTime! Gifts for the Young at Heart. Trivet Treasures. Wine Lover's Delight. Let It Snow! Knocking on Heaven's Door. 6. Hanukkah Happenings. Seasonal Symbols. Star Light, Star Bright. Festival of Lights. Candle Creations. Eight Days of Hanukkah Gifts. Stack 'Em Up and Spell It Out. Natural Hearth Warmers. Sensational Scents. A Perfect Frame of Mind. Table Accents. Mocha Java. Spa in a Basket. Living Gifts. Creative Gifts for Kids. The Ancient Art of Origami. Clay Play. Thanks for the Memories. 7. My Funny Valentine. Valentine's Day Greetings. Creative Gifts for Family and Friends. Picture Pot. Warm Welcome! You've Been Framed! Scent-Sational Sachets. Love Beads. Gifts for the Someone Special in Your Life. Love Story. For the Birds. She Loves Me! Heart and Soul Food. Sweet and Salty. Chocolate Fundue. Picnic in the Park. 8. Spring Has Sprung. Symbolic Easter Gifts. Eggceptional Tree. Blooming Art. Put on Your Easter Bonnet. Hop This Way. Hopping Down the Bunny Trail. Egg Dyeing Smock. Fuzzy Friends. Papier-Mche Easter Eggs. Confetti Conkers. Tempting Treats. Exquisite Eggs. Chocolate Bunnies. Edible Basket. Passover Symbols. Precious Plate. Awesome Afikomen. Kosher Treats. Passover Macaroons. Chocolate-Covered Matzo Crackers. Spring Fling. Birdhouse Wind Chime. Basket of Bulbs. Box of Tulips. 9. Fall Fun. School Daze. Crayon Creations. School Supplies. College Survival Kit. Halloween Hauntings. Trick or Treat Bag. Come In for a Bite. Halloween Messages. Spooky Spider Costume. Halloween Hanging. Cute Creepy Crawler. We Give Thee Thanks. Sharing the Bounty. It's All in a Nutshell. Toss the Turkey. Papier-Mche Gourds and Pumpkins. Hand Towel Ring. Door De cor. Fall Shadowbox. III. SPECIAL GIFTS FOR SPECIAL PEOPLE. 10. Birthday Bash. Preschool Presents. Handy Puppets. Coloring Book Cover. School-Age Surprises. His or Hers Aprons. King or Queen for a Day. Step on It. Terrific Teens. Scrunchies. Sports Equipment Crate. Captured Memories. Young Adults. Birthstone Baubles. Scented Lights. Spool Hanging. Middle Adults. Simmering Sleep. Stained Glass Votive. Terrific T's. 11. New Kid on the Block. Showered with Baby Gifts. Angels from Heaven. Baby Bear. Light Up Their Lives. Waiting in Luxury. Life's Necessities. There's a New Kid in Town. Noah's Ark. Quilted Quickie. Rub a Dub Dub, Some Fun in the Tub. A Teddy Bear Hug. Love Bear. Storytime. God Bless This Baby. Lacey Keepsake Boxes. Baby Bands. Christening Day Memorabilia. 12. Spanning the Years from Paper to Gold. Years One Through Five of Marital Bliss. Paper Presents. Cotton Covers. Memories Preserved in Leather. Flower Power for Year Four. Wood 'n' You. The Way to Their Hearts Is Through Their Stomachs. Fudge Fantasy. Cookie Cutter Creation. Lovely Linens. Pottery Coffee Break. Tin for Ten. Marking the Milestone Years. Crystal Clear. Simply Silver. Golden Accents. IV. SHOWING YOU CARE. 13. Parent-Approved, Kid-Tested Gifts. Gifts from Nature. Earthly Delights. Sand Candles. Gifts of Hobbies. Coin Collecting. Pen Pals. It's Fun to Read. Bring Out the Artist. Dough Cactus. Paper Sculptures. Fortune-Teller. Wallpaper Art. 14. Appreciation with a Capital A. Talented Teachers. Teachers Rule! A+ Teacher. Book Lovers Gift Bag. #1 Associate. Desk Waterworks. #1 Boss Sign. Hired Help. Baby-Sitter's Bag of Tricks. Loving Nanny. Special Delivery. 15. For Those Who Have Everything. Greatest Grandparents. Perfect Present for Pops. Sweet Sachets. Happy Handprints. Awesome Aunts and Uncles. Seashell Candleholder. Bay Leaf Hanging. Fish Tales. Super Senior Citizens. Country Garden Sign. Gardener's Delight. Practically Whimsical. Clever Chefs. 16. On the Mend. Gifts That Stimulate the Senses. Merry Mobile. Tranquil Sleep. A Stitch in Time. Gifts That Heal the Heart. The Missing Piece. Spiritual Bouquet. Gifts That Heal the Body. Chicken Soup: The Best Medicine. A Fruitful Basket. Feel-Good Fishy. Gifts That Heal the Soul. Basket of Blooms. Keep in Touch. Dream Box. APPENDIXES. Appendix A. Resources and Supplies. Appendix B. Glossary. Appendix C. Holiday Calendar. Index.


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Product Details
  • ISBN-13: 9780028640013
  • Publisher: Dorling Kindersley Ltd
  • Publisher Imprint: Alpha
  • Language: English
  • Spine Width: 22 mm
  • Width: 230 mm
  • ISBN-10: 0028640012
  • Publisher Date: 19 Apr 2001
  • Binding: Paperback
  • No of Pages: 360
  • Weight: 702 gr


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