wrap it up : handmade

hello hello! did you have a great weekend? it was a good one for me... i was able to spend some quality time with my mom and sister, which was much needed. i also was able to finish some projects that i have been working on. hurray!

so...are you ready for Christmas? since this is the last Monday before Christmas i thought i'd do a variation of wrap it up. there are a lot of great tutorials around so i thought i'd share a few i've come across in case you are feeling crafty and want to gift something personal and handmade.

for your best friend : pretty gemstone frames @ ruffles and stuff

for your sister : ruffle necklace @ creature comforts

for your niece : bon-bon necklace @ a pocket full of posies

for the typography loving person on your list : print and frame the initials found @ daily drop cap

for your parents : 2010 photo calendar @ shutter sisters

for the new baby on your list : baby posters @ ohbrooke

i'm sorry to say i couldn't find much for the boys but maybe it's best we leave the crafty presents for those who tend to appreciate them the most, the ladies. if you make or do any of these projects, i'd love to hear about it! i'm loving that ruffle necklace and plan to make it sometime soon when things aren't so crazy around my house. have a lovely Christmas week!