Hope you are all feeling fa-la-la-y. Christmastime is here. Which means – gift-giving. And, I know many of you are like me and like to give homemade gifts when possible. Which brings us to … some homemade gift ideas.
I know this is a hard one for many of us. Sharing gifts before Christmas is just an invitation for our friends and family members to find out what they are getting for Christmas from the blog. But, I hope you were able to blog about a gift this year.
First up – my incredibly simple go-to DIY gift this year. It’s seasonal subway art and calling it DIY is really a stretch. I did get the prints printed and put them in a frame. Voila!
I made one of these for myself, using the fabulous printables from Eighteen25.
Everyone seemed to love them, so I thought they’d also make a fabulous gift for all-year artwork. I printed artwork for Christmas, Valentine’s Day, St. Patrick’s Day, Easter, Birthdays, Independence Day, Back to School, Halloween, Thanksgiving, Birthday and a general filler. (All are available on Eighteen25 for download, except the “home” filler.)
These can simply be printed from a home printer or through a photo printer, which will alter your cost. I’ve done it both way, and think that the frame hides any imperfections from a home printer. I think I’d go with simple home printing in the future. After printing, I placed them all in the frame for a simple switcheroo each holiday.
I think this would work really well for a family gift, a housewarming gift, a hostess gift… the sky is the limit.
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Gift Ideas: a camera, sports equipment, puzzles (if your budget is low), an expensive perfume,
a leather belt, sexy lingerie. I am not advocating here about unit
linked pension plan. So what should you get for your man
this Valentines Day that will really make his day and show him you care.
Keri says
I know its way too late… but I finally posted one of my homemade gifts!
http://keriandbrian.blogspot.com/2011/12/sister-gifts.html
Kristen @ Miss Prissy Paige says
What a great idea – I might take this for housewarming gifts. I love that it includes decor for all the seasons!
vanessa says
I love these signs, so cute! Thanks for sharing.
yeoldesandwichshoppeva says
Thanks for the link to the subway art! I really like how fun and colorful they are! Cheap, homemade art is the best! Looks great, Kim!
Emily says
This is a super cute idea- love it!!
*claire* says
those are so cute!! smart too to just stick them all in there and rotate!
Amanda @ Serenity Now says
Awesome gift idea!!! I want to do that for myself…is that awful? ๐
PS. I got an iPhone this weekend…and I totally thought of you!!! ๐
Kelly @ Corner of Main says
I like those printables…I may have to check them out! Thanks again for hosting this party =)
Keri says
I am totally going to copy you and use that subway art to decorate my kitchen for Christmas!
I wish you could come over and help me figure out what to do with the shelves above my windows in my kitchen!
Brandy@homesweethere says
Another awesome idea! You just can’t go wrong with cute printables! Thanks again for hosting!
Lucky Girl says
So sweet! I’m going to make one to take to my work “Present Swap” I think that everyone would be a fan!
Shannon says
See I’m afraid you think I’m kidding when I request my own version of every freakin adorable thing you’ve ever made. So please, once again, add this to my pile. The pile that’s waiting for me to pick up.
these are adorbs btw and srsly, what an amazingly cute and freakin easy idea.
DecorandtheDog says
Cute idea…slacker. ๐
Erin @ Domestic Adventure says
As always, you are so clever! It would never have occurred to me to take advantage of all of the free printables out there. Love this (and I kind of want to make a set for myself!).
Brittany says
Your framed subway art is sooo cute! Bright and fun and cheery…will make great gifts!