Universal gift bag

I made this for a necklace for Christmas. :)

How to & "template":

Sooooo. 
Length: 9,9 cm 
Width: 28 cm(open!, in the end the width will be 14 cm) 
The grey parts help you to glue the bag together. 
Fold the paper in the middle to the right side as pictured, 
then fold the right and lower grey parts in and glue them on the paper. 
Leave the upper grey part like it is. 

Now you should have something that looks like this.

Additionally, you could decorate it now and stuff. I left mine plain.

Christmas Special Part 3: Christmas present DIYs

Welcome to part 3 of my Christmas special: Christmas present ideas.
Speaking about myself, making my own stuff is not only refreshening my soul but also a great opportunity to show beloved ones they're worth the time I put in crafting. I already planned on some stuff which, unfortunately, I can't show you in case some guys are spying. :P

I like this idea, especially for creative people. It's cheap, though I wouldn't think the idea is cheap.

You don't need to be a genius to make those slipper. Craftynest.com shows you how. You just need time.

One-of-a-kind woolen gifts by Marthasteward.com are very smart.

Can you crochet? I tried and failed because of lacking patience :/ But these owl coasters are just adorable! If you can make them, would you mind sending one to me? Oh come ooon.. please!

Maybe something for your mom. I assume they're easy to make! Check out http://media-cache-ec2.pinterest.com/upload/230879918366517358_lOjCidoY_c.jpg

Wanted to make one all the time. Maybe now? This is from http://media-cache-lt0.pinterest.com/upload/253820128968453567_dEMOIVrY_c.jpg

Need gift boxes? Nothing easier than that. I can't remember how many patterns I found on that. Here's one of them: http://www.designsbymeganturnidge.com/blog/?p=935

The diy bride had a great idea of envelope liners to make your envelope more personal. Nobody will throw that away...

More coasters! This one was posted on my favourite craft website, cutoutandkeep.net! I really thought about making some. Follow the link for a How-to.

Owl gift card

I love this idea of a bow. But I don't know the source...

Sooo witty! I love this idea! - http://shealynnbenner.com/2012/05/tutorial-7-spray-painted-doily-canvas/

I hope you can use somet of these or maybe at least one. I would make them all. If I had time.

How to: Fruity coasters (Yay!)

Put your glass down on grapefruits, oranges, lemons or limes! :)

I made these for my aunt for Christmas.

Here's how I made them:

1. Start with the base for the coaster, it's made of thick felt (mine is white) and the diameter is 8,5 cm.

2. Then you cut out another circle with the same measurements, in the colour of the wanted fruit (orange for orange, yellow for lemon, etc. ...).

3. Cut out another circle (diameter: ~7cm) out of white felt (!). Then handsew it onto the (e.g.) orange one from step 2. Right in the middle.

4. Now cut out triangles (mine were 2,5cm from peak to 'bottom'), seven pieces in the colour of the felt from step 2.

5. Sew the triangles on the base from step 2+3:

6. Now take the whole top and handsew it on the very base from step 1! On the white back, it should look like this now:

7. Now put some glue between the gap of (e.g.) orange and thick white felt on the edges.

Maybe I could inspire you with this. I just love the idea.

Christmas Special Part 2: DIY Link Gallery

Christmas is coming. Whether that stresses you out or you're looking forward to it, my DIY Christmas gallery is worth a glimpse.

Christmas DIY links

Good housekeeping.com shows you several ideas for christmas decoration. I like the first one - styropor balls wrapped in fabric, so easy but cute!

These clay feathers aren't technically christmassy but would make great gift tags!

Making snow globes is actually super easy. Get a jar, glue an item (in this case, a snowy fir or other tree) on the inner side of the lid, pour water into the jar (+fake snowflakes), screw the lid on the jar.

Got some old Christmas bulbs left? Eddie Ross shows you what to do with them.

Love to bake? Here are some Christmas cookies ideas:

I was impressed by those cutting techniques for paper snowflakes:

Hope you liked it!

Christmas Special Part 1: Christmas & Winter Inspirations

This is part 1 of my Christmas Special. I divided this huuuge post into parts because it was... like really huge. (Guess what)
There are two more parts to come: Christmas DIY links in which I will show you some holiday DIYs from other websites and an important part - DIY ideas for Christmas presents. Don't miss them, maybe you could use them! ;)

Are you feeling christmassy yet? I do! Especially when looking at these pictures. I've collected them for you over the past few weeks and be sure, they're the prettiest I could find to get you in the mood. Enjoy! <3