Sunday, December 9, 2012

Library Resources for Making Homemade Gifts

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Looking for a way to save money on holiday gifts for friends and family? Have you ever considered making homemade gifts but aren't sure how to get started?

Your local ECRL library has got you covered! We've got books that can help you learn to make handmade toys, gift baskets, greeting cards, gifts in a jar, home-baked goodies, and more. Whether you're a beginner or a pro at being handy & crafty, we've got something for you.

Here's a brief sample:

Simply green giving: create beautiful gift wrapping, tags, and handmade materials from everyday materials
http://tinyurl.com/a8nlrlf


Simply handmade: 365 easy gifts & decorations you can make
http://tinyurl.com/bkuhdx2


Simply handmade: 365 easy projects for every occasion
http://tinyurl.com/abuzk22

Country gifts: handmade & homebaked
http://tinyurl.com/bcwy42v



Better Homes & Gardens handcrafted gifts & toys


The gift basket design book
http://tinyurl.com/a8bdm8l


The how to's of gift baskets
http://tinyurl.com/azlasas


Creating the happiest of holidays


Creating the happiest of holidays, book 2
http://tinyurl.com/a3rqu9k


Handmade gift cards: over 50 original designs for all occasions


Gifts to make: 365 beautifully easy ideas


Mary Engelbreit wrap it up!: gifts to make, wrap, and give


Pretty gifts that say I love you: over 35 projects with step-by-step instructions


Homemade gifts in a jar


Last-minute Christmas gifts: crafting quick & classy presents for everyone on your list


Martha's homemade holidays (DVD)


Gooseberry Patch Christmas: book 12


Gifts for the family



To find more items on this same topic, try searching the ECRL catalog with the following subject terms (which will give you more targeted results than you'd get searching with keywords):

handicraft
textile crafts
gifts
gift baskets
baskets
greeting cards
toy making
holiday decorations
Christmas decorations
holiday cookery
Christmas cookery
Christmas cooking


If you're looking for children's materials, try adding a second subject term, “juvenile literature,” to your search.

Don't forget that each ECRL branch library also has current magazines that may be able to help you with project ideas (such as Martha Stewart Living, Crafts 'n Things, Better Homes & Gardens, etc.). 

As always, your friendly local librarian is happy to help you with all your information needs. Give us a call or stop in today!

Robin Duple, Pine City Branch Librarian

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