Handmade Gifts 101

So, if you are anything like me, you like to give gifts to your children's teachers and day care educators. And this year I have tried to be a bit more organised than last year where I cheated and purchased handmade from other creators. This year I have opted to make my own and I thought I would share some fantastic tutorials I have discovered over on my beloved Pinterest (sigh). I have wasted far too much time searching and finally took the plunge last night so here goes.

1. Journal covers.
There are loads of tutorials on how to make your own journal covers. They are a fab way to personalise a journal or diary for a teacher. I was shared this tutorial by one of my lovely friends and I have tested it. http://bloomandblossom.blogspot.com.au/2009/02/journal-cover-tutorial.html
It probably wasn't my wisest move to start making it around 9pm last night but I can confirm that they were a simple but gorgeous make and pretty fast. And I know to read the instructions better in the future.  Here are some pictures of ones I made last night. I have a few more planned for the
weekend.

Fabric: Golden Garden by Alexander Henry

Fabrics: Linen from Spotlight and Golden Garden from Alexander Henry

The second image is missing the diary in the middle, but you get the general idea.

2. Body scrub

While surfing Pinterest the other night, I discovered this fabulous body scrub and as I had an 

abundance of lemons it seemed like a great idea. I am happy to report this is a great recipe, smells beautiful and works a treat. The girls even helped me to make so a great activity they can help with and as it is for their teachers and carers, it gives them something to boast about.  I used this tutorial and they even give you files to print. I cheated and got some labels from Spotlight as I wanted a Christmas 

theme. I will take pictures of our final ones once they are all packaged. 

http://www.iheartnaptime.net/lemon-sugar-scrub/

3. Sweet treats.

Yes, I know we can go overboard in eating at Christmas time, so I decided to go with 2 of my fav sweet treats from my favourite blog, Natural New Age Mum. The first recipe is for a Choc Hazel Bliss Balls Choc Hazel Bliss Balls and White Christmas Healthy White Christmas.

Enjoy your Christmas everyone. I plan to be a bit more regular in my posting in the new year. Chat again soon. 

Xxx