Category: Handmade Gifts

For any blokes that like fishing and beer, this handmade gift would be a winner! Start saving those bottle caps now…

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Anyone remember doilies? You know, the decorative pieces of lace grandma used to have under every lamp and on every side table? If you have any of these stashed away, these lace mason jar candle holders are a great way to repurpose them and create a vintage look in your home. You could also use these jars as pretty storage vessels.

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This is a thoughtful gift for parents or grandparents who like to garden. Accompany them with this poem and you’re guaranteed to have them in tears!

The poem reads: “See these gloves daddy? They don’t fit me just yet, my handprints are on them so you never forget. I’m only small for a little while, So remember my hands and remember my smile. I love you daddy, with all my heart. No matter how much I grow, we will never grow apart.”

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This is a thoughtful gift for animal lovers, which can be completely customised with the name of their pet.

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I’m a huge fan of giving plants as gifts, here’s why:
1. There’s something special about being entrusted with a living gift.
2. They’re inexpensive – you can pick up a small plant at a nursery for under $5
3. You can gift them in a beautiful pot – there are plenty of cute options on the market…or you can make your own!

Here are a few ideas to get you started..

1. Shell pot

If you or the kids have collected lots of shells from walks on the beach, this is how to put them to good use! Shells in their natural form give pots a beach-house vibe (especially when teamed with terracotta pots), but you could also paint them (metallic colours are pretty) for a different look.

2. Spot pots

If you want to paint a pot, it doesn’t get much easier than spots. You can customise you colours to suit your recipient, but black and white, as well as tonal greys are contemporary and would suit most décor.

3. Button pots

Ditto to the shells, if you have a stash of buttons this is an excellent way to showcase them, rather than keeping them hidden away in your button jar.

4. Twig pot

This is probably one of the most cost effective ideas for pot decoration as twigs can be foraged for free! Attach them with a hot glue gun for speed/ease, and finish off with natural twine or hessian ribbon for an organic look.

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We are completely in love with this wooden bike stand the whole family can use. We especially love the addition of the potted plants on top, which completely soften this look:-) What a fun way to up-cycling a pallet!

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Indulge your children’s love of cute critters with this gorgeous handmade board game. You can of course, pick any critters you like and paint the pebbles and colours that your gift recipient loves.