How to Make a Quick Cookie Plate Cover
1 commentDelicious homemade cookies are the perfect gift for neighbors, friends, and hostesses for the holidays. Make your cookie plate stand out with this adorable plate cover!
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Experimental Recycled Sleeve Dyeing with Food Dyes
8 commentsHoliday gift countdown: 10 days. Use the sleeve of a recycled wool sweater to dye some experimental yarn with Kool-Aid or food coloring. A perfect gift for your knitting loved one!
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How to Make a Nephew-Approved Stenciled Sleepaway Pillowcase
I made this simple embellished pillowcase for my nephew, who's seven and just starting to head out to sleepovers with his buddies! Adapt this easy technique to personalize a gift for a guy of any age.
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How to Make Bottle-Cap Buttons for Knit Slippers
5 commentsHoliday gift countdown: 1-1/2 weeks. Download a free pattern for simple Mary Jane-style knit booties, then make personalized buttons from bottle caps for your beer- or soda-loving recipient!
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How to Keep Your Guy Warm in His Baseball Cap at a Football Game
11 commentsHere is a headband ear warmer that's designed to keep your favorite guy's ears warm when he's wearing a baseball cap...perfect for winter spectator sports or errands!
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How to Make a Rugged Leather Journal Cover
4 commentsHere’s the perfect gift for the guy on your list who still enjoys putting pen to paper. It has the patina of an old valise that’s been on many a journey with the likes of Lewis and Clark or Indiana Jones, holding accounts of adventures real or imagined.
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How to Make a Semiphotorealistic Three-Shade Print
5 commentsHoliday gift countdown: 2 weeks. Print your guy's favorite icon, toy, or gear onto his gift with this crazy three-shade freezer-paper stencil technique!
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How to Make a Manly Catchall
3 commentsThis holiday, give the man in your life the present of always knowing where his keys are. This super-easy catchall makes the perfect place to stow his daily necessities.
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How to Make a Men's Fleece Hoodie
11 commentsMaking clothes for guys doesn't have to be so intimidating. All you have to do is keep it simple!
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How to Make a Sweater Coffee-Mug Cozy for a Guy
A great, simple gift for that coffee guy in your life!
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Sew a Pair of Shoe Submarines
5 commentsTorpedo stinky shoes with this great little shoe stuffer.
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How to Custom-Embellish a Shirt
4 commentsHoliday gift countdown: three weeks. Take a boring shirt and spice it up with printing, topstitching, and some new buttons for a great custom gift!
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How to Make an Ensemble of Accessories to Please Every Chef on Your List
1 commentThis no-frills denim apron with matching oven and pot-handle mitt is perfect for the weekend griller or the daily meal maker.
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How to Make a Cable-Knit Scarf in a Weekend
16 commentsHere is the perfect knitting project (for every skill level) to curl up with for a few days. Cast on Friday night and by Sunday evening you’ll have a gorgeous gift to cross off of your list.
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Dare to Make It Knit-Along: An Easy Little Cardi, Part Two
2 commentsJump in and join the fun knitting a quick little sweater that is guaranteed to flatter all figures.
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How to Monogram a Sweater
3 commentsA simple chain-stitched letter turns a store-bought sweater into a great personal statement for the little fashionista in your life!
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How to Make Yarn and Felt Folks
3 commentsOld-fashioned yarn dolls get a whole new life with this fun project. Dress them up any way you like using our downloadable sheet of clothing patterns!
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How to Make a Basic Sweater Something Special
13 commentsBoutique sweaters are great but so expensive! Here's a way to make a bargain-store sweater shine using two simple stitches.
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How to Make Crafty Photo Ornaments
2 commentsWhat a lovely way to showcase a treasured photograph! These felt-framed ornaments are simple to make, and there are so many design possibilities.
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How to Make a Collaged Table with a Built-in Game
11 commentsHoliday gift countdown: six weeks. If you have a game-loving friend or family member in need of some crafty furnishing, this collaged coffee table will be the perfect gift!
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