Handmade gift

I swear I get so excited every time I find a knock off from Jen at The House of Wood. Why? Because they always knock …

If your momma is a lady who can never have enough bags, then this DIY gift idea is for you! Amy from Delineate Your Dwelling was loving the look of a striped, gold tipped tote from West Elm and recreated it with one of my favorite mediums – good ol’ paint! You can easily customize your bag with Mom’s favorite colors, and Amy says Hobby Lobby sells a variety of bag styles to meet any need. Mom will never guess it only cost $8 to make!

Mike of The Crafty Gentleman shares how to make a leather bound journal complete with a decorative inner lining that can be personalized for your …

Misty from Brit + Co shares a “fashionable way to roll up your cords” when you travel. Yep, that means no more pulling out a jumbled mess when you reach into your suitcase for your phone charger. Misty was inspired to create her own cord roll from a piece of faux leather by simply making some cuts with an X-acto knife and adding a snap. You can make a large one for Dad to pack in his suitcase on trip and even a smaller one for his briefcase.

Bev from Flamingo Toes can hardly resist the “siren call” of Anthropologie’s jewelry, and who can blame her??? They’ve got beautiful baubles galore! Fortunately, Bev shares how you can recreate the look with this pretty cuff bracelet that’s full of color and texture. Bev started out with a plain cuff and embellished it with ribbon, fabric, buttons, brooches, and the like. This is the perfect gift for a mom who loves a little bling!