Great Holiday Gift Tutorials Round-up 2021

[MistressJennie (Moderator - Jennie - she/her)]

Hello Friends! I know lots of Lettuce Crafters plan to make homemade holiday gifts already, but if you’re stumped about just what to make for someone, here’s a bit of inspiration for you! All of the projects in this roundup include tutorials or patterns from some of your favorite crafty crushes. If there’s a Christmas or winter holiday-friendly gift tutorial you think I missed, please post a link below, and I’ll be happy to add it.

Artwork & Altered Art
Altered Altoid Tin Tutorial by @racky
Bird in the Rain Watercolors by @jemimah

Batch Gifts - Misc. Crafts
Easy Upcycled Soy Wax Candles by @MistressJennie (Uses recycled jars)
Assemblage Canvas Magnets by @Annchen
Easy DIY Play Dough Tutorial by @sweets4ever

Embroidered Crafts
Basic Stumpwork Embroidery Tutorial by @sheepBlue
Embroidered Inchies by @MightyMitochondria

Yarnie Crafts
Little Sloth Plant Hangers by @bethntim (Crocheted)
Use the Good Stuff Nested Crochet Baskets by @MistressJennie
Tulle Dish Scrubbies by @craftADDchick
Rainbow Reading Wrap by @MistressJennie
Decorative Ball Crochet Pattern by @madebyBeaG

Sewn Crafts
Scrappy Fabric Bookmarks by @jemimah
Leaf Potholders by @jemimah
Scrappy Pocket Book/Organizer by @Reinikka

Jewelry
Clothesline Necklaces by @Abbeeroad (sewn/fiber craft)
Easy Beaded Bracelet Tutorial by @MistressJennie (Uses beading wire)

Stuffies & Toys
Monsters from Felted Sweaters by @Magpie
Bangers & Mash Superdogs (Crochet) Stuffies by @storerboughtcreation
Crochet Snails by @Smeddley
Crochet Stuffed Balls by @madebyBeaG

For Pets:
Stacked Felt Circle Cat Toys by @TheMistressT
Diaper Cake-Inspired Poop Bag Cake - Cute, Not Gross by @TheMistressT

Gifts from the Kitchen
Christmas Crack by @MistressJennie
Easy Shortbread Recipe by @kittykill
Stroopkoeken! by @HeroicHatchling
Blackberry Peach BBQ Sauce by @MissingWillow
Bananas Foster Butter by @MistressJennie
Blackberry Vodka, Fudge Sauce & Jelly by @saintcady
Coffee Infused Banana Bread by @MistressJennie
Chili Con Carne Seasoning Mix by @Immaculata
Cajun Seasoning Blend by @MistressJennie (scroll to bottom of post)
Citrus Olive Oil Cake by @MistressJennie
Spiced Candied Pecans by @endymion
Bathtub Gin by @TheMistressT

Holiday Decorations
Stupid Ugly Christmas Sweater Ornaments by @storerboughtcreation
Wooden Christmas Tree from Scrap Wood by @Riechan
Sugarplum Pig Ornament by @RagingSloth

Gift Wrapping Ideas
Reversible Fabric Gift Bag Tutorial by @Magpie
Basketweave Crochet Baskets by @Annchen
Wine Tote from Old Jeans Tutorial by @marionberries

[storerboughtcreation (Jamie Storer - Nerd Games Captain)]

Thanks for sharing these inspiring projects!

[MistressJennie (Moderator - Jennie - she/her)]

Goodness! I completely forgot to add gifts from the kitchen! Serves me right for searching the site for ‘tutorial’, but neglecting ‘recipe’. The list has now been updated with some lovely treats from the kitchen.

[MistressJennie (Moderator - Jennie - she/her)]

And for anyone who hasn’t heard, @Abbeeroad will be teaching a class on how to make her Clothesline Necklaces here on LC via Zoom, in December! If you sign up for the class (cost $5), you can also order a kit with all the supplies you’ll need from Abbee for just $5 more.

Abbeeroad’s Clothesline Necklace - An LC Community Class

[necklaces] Abbeeroad’s Clothesline Necklace - An LC Community Class I’m so excited to share this class, which @Abbeeroad will be teaching for December! This month’s class is learning how to make Clothesline Necklaces, a great holiday gift for someone you love or just for you! Signup Dates: November 19-November 29, 2021 Class Date: Saturday, December 11, 2021 @ 2:00pm, EST How Will the Class be Held: Zoom, with @kittykill …

[loves2experiment]

What an awesome roundup of tutorials to get us inspired. Thanks so much for posting this!

[TheMistressT (Tara - she/her)]

What a cool collection of awesome projects!

[MissingWillow]

Thanks so much for this great collection!

[Abbeeroad (Abbie - she/her)]

What an amazing group of projects all in one spot! Thank you for compiling, Jennie. And for giving my class a shout out!

[bethntim (Beth)]

Great roundup!

[Reinikka]

What a great list! So many crafty inspiring projects

[jemimah (Kirsten)]

This is a fantastic round up of fabulous ideas - thanks @MistressJennie!!

[sheepBlue]

This is such a fantastic list, thank you for including one of my projects!