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Forget the days of colorful construction paper, safety scissors, and Elmer's glue sticks — we have five amazing do-it-yourself holiday gift ideas for you this season. Not only are they fun to make, and even more fun to give, but these DIY gifts are also stylish, on-trend, and will leave your friends beyond impressed. That said, we've put on our creative caps, stocked up on affordable supplies, Read more
I'm all about the holiday season, and I love giving gifts that my friends can actually use. With that in mind, I've decided to replicate my homemade neck wrap, and give the gift of easy relaxation to all my friends. Making your own at home is super easy and inexpensive —plus your friends will love using the wrap to unwind. All you need is a sock (preferably a longer, knee sock, but most will Read more
Everyone loves getting gifts, especially when they're homemade. A flair of DIY shows the recipient that you put a little extra thought and care into their gift — not to mention a little elbow grease. Ready to get crafty? We've rounded up handful of healthy gifts for the holidays. Flickr User thepinkpeppercorn Read more
We love a sparkly collar, most recently seen on the Spring runways including Philosophy di Alberta Ferretti, and on celebs like Hailee Steinfeld and Diane Kruger, so we decided to re-create this look. It's an easy way to update a top you already own, and it's an affordable way to try out the trend. All you need is a cotton top with a collar, sequin trim (have fun with color!), Aleene's Jewel-It Read more
Stephania and Colleen from Thursdays are back with a great holiday post to help you DIY your way to gift-giving success. Take it away, ladies! If you still have some people left to get gifts for, but can't bear the thought of going shopping in the insanity right now, we are here to help! These handmade gift ideas pack tons of charm without taking up tons of time or money. Besides, who doesn't Read more
Sparkly shoes are one of our favorite trends right now — we've spotted the Miu Miu versions on Camilla Belle, Chloe Moretz, Alexa Chung, and Diane Kruger, but a pair of those Miu Miu shoes will cost you about $900. So today, we're going to show you how to transform a pair of shoes in your closet into these magical glitter heels! Also, make sure to check out our DIY Glitter Shoes Read more
Here's a post from CasaSugar Community member inglenookdecor from the Lovely Little Vignettes group: Sometimes the easiest and simplest DIY's are your best option when designing or decorating an event. So when my friend Carmela asked me to decorate her soiree for Austin In Style Weddings and Inspiration a day before the event {and only a few days afte my three week Holiday vacation}, I happily Read more
It's hard to give someone a gift card sometimes because it can feel a little impersonal. Here's an idea: encase the gift card in pretty glitter globe for a clever, thoughtful gift. This DIY project is really simple to make and requires minimal effort. Make sure you tell the recipient to take out the gift card in a few days because although the card will still be usable, it's better to play it Read more
The best way to save money on Christmas shopping is to give your loved ones homemade gifts. The presents you make don't have to be the traditional cookies or knitted scarves; there are plenty of ways to be creative and thoughtful on a budget. One of my favorite gifts this season is the terrarium, which is basically a plant arrangement set in a glass or plastic container. It's a simple yet Read more
I'm excited to present a post from one of my favorite sites, Stylelist Home. The idea of a homemade gift might cause you to scream à la Macaulay Culkin in Home Alone, but we're hoping to change that stigma. Sure, homemade gifts can be a miss, but it's all about finding a great idea, which is where we come in. When done right, a handmade gift should be personalized for the giftee, making it more Read more
