#gift idea diy

[julieandstitch]

Cross stitch. My bookmarks are ready ☺

[littlealienproducts]

Felt and Dandy Sardine Needle Felting Kit by FeltandDandy

[hometoursandotherstuff]

From my archives. Love this one.

[violet-hearth]

Solid Perfumes and Balms Recipe

One of my favourite spell forms is something I can physically wear like a perfume, balm or body butter. Whilst this is not a recipe I favour (I prefer spray on perfumes and liquid oils), its one that has served me well in the past for glamours, anti-anxiety, and a little luck before job interviews.

Apply to your wrists and neck for a perfume, or use to create a creme makeup product such as a blush or bronzer.

Generic Recipe Base:

Always be mindful of irritants like cinnamon when creating balms!

1 tablespoon of oil (jojoaba or any other neutral oil)

1 tablespoon beeswax or emulsifier wax

OR 1 tablespoon of coconut oil or shea butter and 1/2 tablespoon of wax

10-20 drops of essential oils for a perfume (or add until desired scent is achieved), for more subtle scents 3-5 drops

1/2 -1 tablespoon of mica powder or mineral powder to colour

Melt together the wax and oil or simply melt down a dense, solid oil or fat like coconut oil, adding in vitamin E oil and mix well

Stir in essential oil (or oil you have infused with your herbs), add in your mica powder if you wish to colour it

Allow to cool slightly and pour into a slightly heated, wide rimed jar and let sit to solidify completely before sealing it - old lip balm tins, tiny jam jars and balm jars work well to store this

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Prosperity and Luck for Job Interviews:

Melt down your liquid oil and wax, and mix well

Stir in 9 drops of prosperity oil (ylang-ylang, lemon, basil and mint) - I like to add things in threes, so three lots of three

Allow to cool and add to a small tin or jar and allow to cool at air temperature

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Glamour Creme/Cream Blush

Met together shea butter and wax - more wax will make a thicker, longer lasting blush whilst more aloe will make a smoother, more subtle one

Add in aloe vera and a glamour or love/attraction oil (rose, apple blossom, lavender and jasmine - as this is blush only add 3 drops!) and whisk until smooth, taking it off the heat

Slowly add in mica powders and cocoa powder a tiny pinch at a time until the desired colour is reached

add to a tine or jar and let cool at air temperature

Adapt the recipes as needed for what you have and to your own practice <3

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(I will be sharing some of my generic grimoire recipes each Wednesday (hopefully) with the intent on letting people adapt the recipes to suit their needs ... )

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[syp89]

Finally!

It is ALIVE!!

A very nice wedding gift hoop, and while it only took around 5 whole weeks of rethinking my life choices, working with a burned thumb, and hiding needles from the chidren who wanted to help, it turned out very lovely!

Which is good since it's going to a very lovely person.

Lessons were learned and (hopefully) next time (if I ever find the will to) shall be easyer!

[knithacker]

Crochet a Gayle the Gecko Amigurumi Designed By Charlyn Smith: 👉 https://buff.ly/3smbG55

[lightineventide]

Look. Look how perfectly his features fit in the granny square's holes. Just look. 😃

[emilyscastlevania]

Vampire moth by The Magical Bat

[merakisphere]

Betcha didn't know these trinkets once were treasures. A once popular toy enjoyed by those born in the 1900's, survived the test of time as a toy for fidgeting, ornamental piece, and fashion accessory.

It's difficult to find 100% handmade versions of these quirky multi-functional toys in 2023. Luckily, I've spent the last half decade crafting these to keep this traditional handmade piece alive.

Please consider browsing my Etsy shop. I offer these in 100's of colours (including custom requests), and my reviews showcase how customers have discovered uses for this in their own personal way.

My Etsy bestseller listing below:

PS: As highly requested, international customers can now enjoy lower shipping costs, making Meraki Sphere more affordable than ever, overseas. :)

[rebirthgarments]

Do you want to buy presents but help families in Gahhzahh instead of sending your money to a terrible corporation? You’re in so much luck! go to queercripslovepal.substack.com to check out our guide! This week on our Substack we’re offering many different items to purchase and raffles to enter that will send direct aid to our friends in Pal-eh-stein. Go buy yourself or someone else something cute, knowing that you’re giving back at the same time! We include great items including : Pins and prints by @k8deciccio Jewelry by @cambio_co Art prints by @christinebydesign Bracelets from @pieces_for_palestine and @elenafromaustin Stickers form @disabilityarchiveslab Hand sewn pins by @daniknightdraws Zines from @how.jude.rolls Garments , zines and stickers from @rebirthgarments And rahffles from @iwantgolde and @maggsdao ! They are all supporting different families! Image description: A light gray background with beige stars and green pine and holly leaves around the corners. A white square in the center holds a QR code and the text “Queercrips Love Pal Holiday Gift Guide | Support families in Gahhzahh this season! | queercripslovepal.substack.com “ Love from @rebbiest and @rebirthgarments !

[julieandstitch]

I love the watercolor style patterns ♥

[littlealienproducts]

Crochet Downloadable Patterns by crochemily

[porcelainheartsbleed]

chainmail earrings by meeeee on sale for $10! check out my depop @porcelainaweetheart and maybe find a christmas gift for someone

[fantasyfawnart]

These guys are inexpensive, simple, and make lovely gifts so here’s a tutorial on how to make them!

1. Make a pattern piece - any relatively simple shape will do, I modeled mine after beanie baby frogs. Just draw the shape onto a piece of cardboard and cut it out!

2. Cut two pattern pieces from 100% cotton - old tshirts, hoodies or jeans are perfect. I like to make the top and bottom different colors :)

3. With the good sides of the fabric together, use a sewing machine or needle and thread to stitch along the outer edge of your critter. Make sure to leave a small gap so you can turn it right side out - it’s easiest if this is along a flat edge.

4. Turn your critter right side out and add eyes if desired - I use safety eyes, but you can also paint, draw, or embroider them on, along with any other decorations you’d like!

5. Add your filling - I use feed corn, but dry rice or beans will work too. For the frogs, I massage the corn into the legs and then use a line of stitching to keep all the filling from migrating into the center of the body.

6. Add the rest of your filling and hand-stitch the gap closed with needle and thread.

7. Done! Microwave your critter for 30 seconds at a time until perfectly cozy.

[knithacker]

Knit or Crochet An Amazing Asteroid Ball … a Dandy Dodecahedron Like This Makes a Great Gift! 👉 https://buff.ly/3jMJsdI