My Top Ten Handmade Gift Ideas - Tried and True! Great for Beginners!

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Жыл бұрын

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Thank you so much for tuning in to see my top ten, tried and true, handmade gift ideas! I have made and given these as gifts many times over many years, and the recipients have LOVED them! They are practical, useful gifts, and are great for everyday use! I'll be showing you a lip balm cozy, bowl cozies, coffee cozies, drawstring gift bag, infinity scarf, car trash can, Wash Me/Wear Me bag, reading pillow, crocheted washcloth, and an Aeroplane Bag!
Leave your tried and true handmade gift ideas in the comments, so, we can all get inspiration!
As always, thank you so much for taking time out of your day to watch my video and supporting me and my channel! I truly appreciate each and every one of you!
I hope you have a blessed week!
XO,
Andra

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@AndraMakes 7 ай бұрын

Unkind comments will be deleted and reported. 💚❤️

@AuntBecsCreations Жыл бұрын

YEAH! So glad you are doing a video for this fun challenge. I enjoy your projects in Quilts & More.

@AndraMakes Жыл бұрын

That is so sweet of you to say! Thank you so much, Becky! ❤️💚

@LostMyThread Жыл бұрын

I love how you pair so many of them with a bit more to create a full gift experience. Last year, I made a cotton popcorn bag for a friend and added a DVD and some popcorn seasoning to complete the gift. 💗

@AndraMakes Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much, Theresa! What a fun popcorn gift! Love it! 🍿📀💚❤️

@normacooper6377 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing your ideas. My go-to gift is the machine embroidery type, usually an in the hoop zipper bag. There are tons of designs. I’ve given earbud 4x4 hoop size ones with kid themed or monogramed embroidery. There are tons of hand sanitizer designs & I have made several sizes of those as gifts. The 5x7 hoop sized zipper bags are great for dropping into a purse, tote, or backpack, & can be personalized or sports/hobby themed. I’ve made & given decorative shaped in the hoop zipper bags (dolls, animals, flowers, houses, etc.). I have made so many free standing lace ornaments for gifts. Lots of designs available for those at most ME sites. Also have made & given the hanging designs to be displayed on walls or wire tabletop stands of various types & sizes. Recently became enamored with battery tea light covers from Embroidery Garden. So cute!

@AndraMakes Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much, Norma! Those sound amazing! I’m sure all the recipients love them and get a lot of use out of them! I love practical gifts! Thank you so much for sharing! 💚❤️

@janieceprieur7068 Жыл бұрын

Hi Andra - thanks for sharing so many great ideas. I especially like the gift bag idea. How wonderful to see your pattern in a magazine. You are so accomplished! Take Care!

@AndraMakes Жыл бұрын

You are too sweet, Janiece! Thank you so much! 💚❤️

@lovintutorials Жыл бұрын

I’ll be making the reading pillow for an elderly lady with severe dementia. She does not remember her family members but still experiences the love of reading a child’s storybook! I think this will be the perfect gift. Thank you for so many great ideas.

@AndraMakes Жыл бұрын

Oh my goodness, Lynn! What a precious, thoughtful gift you are giving! She will love it! God bless you! 💚❤️

@thebeehivebuzz9884 Жыл бұрын

Great ideas! I love the reading pillow, car trash bag, and travel bag. One thing that is always a hit when I give them are knitted dishcloths and mug rugs.

@AndraMakes Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much! I love mug rugs! I love giving and receiving practical gifts that will actually be used! ❤️💚

@clayettamullins2395 Жыл бұрын

So many pretty gift ideas!! Love ALL of them! Love you!!

@AndraMakes Жыл бұрын

Thank you, Mom! Love you! ❤️💚

@MichelleSewsAgain Жыл бұрын

Great gift ideas Andra - I especially love the minky neck warmer! I can also see me making the bowl cozy and the car trash bag. I love your gift bag. I had made some last year, but I like the way you added the channel on the outside - really cute!

@AndraMakes Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much, Michelle! Everyone loves these gifts and actually uses them! I’ve been making and giving them for years! Practical and fun! ❤️💚

@dizzyquiltsandsews Жыл бұрын

Such a great list of gifts Andra!! I made the Aeroplane bag for myself quite a few years ago now and I still use it whenever I go away for a weekend. It definitely stretched my skills back then but I think I would be able to get through it much quicker now. The car trash can is such an amazing idea - I think I’m going to use that one for my kids who have small children! Have a good weekend. ❤

@AndraMakes Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much, Izzy! Love the Aeroplane bag! Those car trash cans are FAB! Everyone loves them! It’s one of those things you didn’t know you needed until you have one! So practical! Can’t wait to see yours! 💚❤️

@marygeorge9688 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for sharing these!

@AndraMakes Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for watching, Mary! 💚❤️

@sew_So_beautiful Жыл бұрын

You have lots of lovely ideas. I'm definitely going to use some of them for friends and family.

@AndraMakes Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much, Linda! Yay! Can’t wait to see! Be sure to tag me! 💚❤️

@sew_So_beautiful Жыл бұрын

@@AndraMakes I will. 😊

@AndraMakes Жыл бұрын

@@sew_So_beautiful ❤️💚

@sewciology22 Жыл бұрын

Fantastic ideas for gifts!

@AndraMakes Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much! Let me know if you make any! 💚❤️

@katielove9932 Жыл бұрын

I had to smile when I saw how you attached your coffee cozy with an elastic loop from Dollar Tree. I bought a very nice jacket that was fairly expensive and didn't realize until I got it home that it didn't have a loop to hang it up. So, I used a black elastic loop like yours from Dollar Tree and sewed it to the back of the upper jacket and now, I can hang it up!

@AndraMakes Жыл бұрын

Genius, Katie! Dollar Tree hacks are so fun! 🎄❤️💚

@lynnshepard7485 Жыл бұрын

Love your ideas, Andra. 💗 I had already started on your gift bags; they’re so cute! I think I need to make some car trash cans/toy bags and lip balm holders and reading pillows. Goodness, I think you’ll be keeping me busy! Thanks!

@AndraMakes Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much, Lynn! I am thrilled to hear that! I love practical gifts! Can’t wait to see what you make! Be sure to tag me so I can see! ❤️💚

@nancyhilborn885 Жыл бұрын

Congrats on the magazine! Beautiful bag. I loved your Vlogmas last time and it was a good reminder

@AndraMakes Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much, Nancy! A great indicator that these gifts stand the test of time! I still make and recommend these today! 💚❤️

@valeriesuttonpayne7413 9 ай бұрын

That red gift bag is so cute! Can’t wait to see more.

@AndraMakes 9 ай бұрын

Thank you so much, Valerie! ❤️💚

@creativeplanetjanet Жыл бұрын

Great ideas and this year's hair style and color is a winner.

@AndraMakes Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much, Janet! I’m always mixing it up with my hair! I was in the growing-it-out-some phase last year! 💚❤️

@lindahutchings5394 Жыл бұрын

Congrats on the magazine article! Great ideas for gift giving.

@AndraMakes Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much, Linda! Let me know if you make some of these! 💚❤️

@francesmcmillan7596 Жыл бұрын

You're the only other person I know who thought of framing that photo of Lucy for the sewing room!

@AndraMakes Жыл бұрын

Great minds think alike, Frances! 👯‍♀️ The look on her face cracks me up, and is definitely one I can relate to! 😂💚❤️

@elizabethsawyer5906 Жыл бұрын

Loved them all Andra💕

@AndraMakes Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much, Liz! ❤️💚

@danysewcrafty Жыл бұрын

Great ideas! Definitely going to make a few of these!

@AndraMakes Жыл бұрын

Yay! Thank you so much, Dany! Can’t wait to see! The recipients will love them! 💚❤️

@margiepetersen Жыл бұрын

So many cute ideas!! Thank you!! 😊❤

@AndraMakes Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much, Margie! What are some of your fave handmade gifts to give? You and your sweet mom are so talented! I would love to hear your ideas! 💚❤️

@margiepetersen Жыл бұрын

Aww, you’re too sweet! ❤ Our go to handmade gifts are bowl cozies and wristlets. I want to make some car trash cans, everyone can use those 😊

@AndraMakes Жыл бұрын

@@margiepetersen They are fab! Let me know if you make some! ❤️💚

@debbiehs390 11 ай бұрын

Yes, awesome gifts for gift giving!

@AndraMakes 11 ай бұрын

Thank you so much, Debbie! I love practical gifts! ❤️💚

@robynlaszlo6128 Жыл бұрын

Great ideas have made the bowl cosies and a small draw string bags from a quilting shape th as thanks for the video

@AndraMakes Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much, Robyn! Those bowl cozies are so fun and useful! 💚❤️

@sewagnes6706 Жыл бұрын

Lovely gift ideas. Thanks for sharing 😻

@AndraMakes Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much, Agnes! I love practical gifts! 💚❤️

@victoriahannah1633 Жыл бұрын

Great ideas. I have made the bowl cozies and they are big hit with my family.

@AndraMakes Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much, Victoria! I agree! Everyone loves them! I think people love receiving practical gifts! 💚❤️

@theresacraviotto588 Жыл бұрын

You’ve convinced me, Andra! I’m subscribing. 😊I’m a quilter by love, and a gift maker by heart. Thanks for wonderful, usable gifts.

@AndraMakes Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much, Theresa! If you’re on IG, tag me if you make any of these! I would love to see it and share it! 🤩 I love making gifts, also! It’s actually the reason I wanted to learn to sew! Thank you for subscribing! I’m looking forward to getting to know you better! 💚❤️

@TheFrenchSeams_vlog Жыл бұрын

Great ideas Andra! And lovely to see your vlogmas again 🥰

@AndraMakes Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much, Rachael! Hard to believe how fast the year has gone by! 💚❤️

@loves2spin2 5 ай бұрын

I always make the hanging kitchen towels for the women in my life. I buy the kitchen towel bundles at Costo, cut them in half and I have a template for the fabric flap. I used to try to "gather" the towel to insert in the flap, but the last two years I've pleated them and that is much better and easier to do. I put a big button and a buttonhole so that it can hang on the stove handle or wherever they like. They love them, and the nice thing is, that new ones are always welcome! Actually, for this last Christmas, the buttonholer on my machine was malfunctioning, so I put a large button on them for the appearance but sewed on large metal snaps instead of actually using the button. I got positive feedback on this as well.

@AndraMakes 5 ай бұрын

That sounds amazing, Yolanda! I love practical/useful gifts! Thank you so much for sharing how you make yours! I will have to give this a try! 💗

@georgycolson9671 Жыл бұрын

I saw that bag! That's so pretty! Thank you for sharing.

@AndraMakes Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much, Georgy! The drawstring gift bag? So fun to make! Let me know if you make one! 💚❤️

@vanessaknight7129 Жыл бұрын

Wonderful Ideas, thanks for sharing

@AndraMakes Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much, Vanessa! Let me know if you make any! 💚❤️

@christinewhitacre 9 ай бұрын

I LOVE YOUR HAIR IN THE FIRST PART OF YOUR VIDEO! IT MAKES YOU LOOK 10 YEARS YOUNGER! LOVE THE GIFT IDEAS, AS WELL!

@AndraMakes 9 ай бұрын

Thank you so much, Christine! I love having short hair! Let me know if you make any of the gifts I recommend! 💗

@ruthscott8228 Жыл бұрын

great ideas Andra!

@AndraMakes Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much, Ruth! I love making these! 💚❤️

@AdamSews Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much for sharing Andra! Congrats again on the published pattern. Some excellent ideas! I need to have a go at bowl cosies x

@AndraMakes Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much, Adam! Those are so fab and practical! Everyone loves them! Thanks for helping host such a fun challenge! ❤️💚

@lindathompson389 Жыл бұрын

I really enjoyed your projects. Thanks

@AndraMakes Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much, Linda! Let me know if you make some! 💚❤️🎄

@suekuhn4090 Жыл бұрын

I have in the past made most of the items you showed in this video. My latest gifts for family and friends this year are "un-sponges" and make-up remover squares. easy peasy to make and they are great to re-use.

@AndraMakes Жыл бұрын

What a fab idea, Sue! I am going to look into those! Thank you so much! 💚❤️

@migoseamwork1481 Жыл бұрын

My gift ideas are my Crochet Ginge cup cozy, (video is live)Lol😊 that gift bag is gorgeous!! Awesome gift ideas!! Ty so much for this!😊

@AndraMakes Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much, Migo! I love cozies! ❤️💚

@jessicahelms887 Жыл бұрын

Oh my how I miss you Andra!!!!!!! You never cease to amaze me! ❤

@AndraMakes Жыл бұрын

Love and miss you! JJHFL! ✌🏼💜

@deniseharris9363 Жыл бұрын

Great video sweet friend!! I cannot believe I have never made the CG wear me wash me bag before!! After all of these years making her things! I’m going to have to go see if I own it and if not I’m going to buy it while it’s on sale. Love you ♥️

@AndraMakes Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much, sweet friend! That bag is so fab and useful! I love mine, and everyone I’ve made one for loves theirs! Can’t wait to see yours! Love you! 💚❤️

@thebradoctor1858 Жыл бұрын

Scrolling for gift ideas I came across your video!! I prefer making gifts. Typically for my Networking group I bake several edibles because I figure we all have enough stuff!! So for YEARS, I have been giving edible gift with a decorated plate or mug! This year we will exchange differently so we are to bring just ONE gift!! I don't want to bake three batches of edibles for just one person! So, i so appreciate your list!! The reading pillow is PERFECT!! Popped over to the tutorial and it is right up my alley!!! I am so happy i watched your video I am sending you a Hug from Spotsylvania, Virginia, USA!!! Hugs, hugs, and God bless you with more ideas and videos!!!

@AndraMakes Жыл бұрын

Your baked goodies sound amazing! I’m sure they are fab! It makes me so happy to hear you found this video helpful! Thank you so much for taking time to comment and letting me know! That means so much to me! If you’re on IG, tag me when you make the reading pillow! I would love to see it! May God bless you and yours, as well! Merry Christmas! 💚❤️

@MonaDidWhat Жыл бұрын

Congratulations

@AndraMakes Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much, Mona! 💚❤️

@ronnieskinner3953 Жыл бұрын

Love those ideas Andra!. I actually made the Aeroplane Bag. Sew Sweetness' name is Sara Lawson. I see a few things I'll be making.

@AndraMakes Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much, Ronnie! The Aeroplane bag is so fab! Love Sara! I have an interview with her on my channel, if you’d like to check it out! Miss you! 💚❤️

@Mimi-pm4vp Жыл бұрын

Awesome ideas Andra. I will try to make wash me and wear me bag, lip balm holder and a gift bag. Thank you so much for sharing and inspiring me.

@AndraMakes Жыл бұрын

Yay! Thank you so much, Mimi! Can’t wait to see! Tell Vanessa I sent you! ❤️💚

@Mimi-pm4vp Жыл бұрын

I will.

@AndraMakes Жыл бұрын

@@Mimi-pm4vp Yay! ❤️💚

@ernieewalkerwalker7599 Жыл бұрын

Tried and true is peanut butter with pickles and the trash bag thingy!!

@AndraMakes Жыл бұрын

😂❤️💚😘

@dawnlunn2405 Жыл бұрын

Peanut butter and sweet pickles on whole wheat bread! Fabulous! I just shared that recipe with a gentlemen I met at the grocery store when I reached for jar of sweet pickles and he asked if I ate them whole or chopped in egg salad?? Told him our favorite share with sweet pickles is peanut butter! Yummy!

@AndraMakes Жыл бұрын

So fun, Dawn! Enjoy! 💚❤️

@TheMzTR Жыл бұрын

Tks for sharing this project with us! Btw, ur eyebrows are beautifully designed

@AndraMakes Жыл бұрын

That is so kind of you to say. Thank you so much. 💚❤️

@janellroehr4142 Жыл бұрын

I make hoodedtowels for my grandkids

@AndraMakes Жыл бұрын

What wonderful gifts, Janell! I’m sure they love them! Thank you so much for sharing! 💚❤️

@socarole66 Жыл бұрын

What fantastic makes Andra and some great ideas for gifts. Thank you so much for all that inspiration. 🎁🎁

@AndraMakes Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much, Carole! I love practical gifts! ❤️💚

@Lizthomas-wb1jn 6 ай бұрын

I sewed that nativity set 30 years ago &have never seen one anywhere else. I bought the panels in JohnLewis, Edinburgh 😊🎄

@AndraMakes 6 ай бұрын

That is amazing, Liz! Thank you so much for letting me know! We’re twins! 👯‍♀️ ❤️💚

@Lizthomas-wb1jn 6 ай бұрын

😊⛄@@AndraMakes

@orscrub3161 Жыл бұрын

great ideas……SOLD! just subscribed!

@AndraMakes Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much! Let me know if you make any of these! 💚❤️

@cherylcarnes4207 Жыл бұрын

You remind me of a young Shirley MacLain.

@AndraMakes Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much, Cheryl! 💚❤️

@desereetouchet9294 Жыл бұрын

On the wash me, wear me pouch, if someone were feeling frisky on the inside you could make some pockets for pads/tampons, maybe even for meds and freshen up wipes.

@AndraMakes Жыл бұрын

Fab idea, Deseree! Thank you so much! 💚❤️

@rebeccaledford8202 8 ай бұрын

Bowl cozies: I crochetedon out of acrylic yarn a couple years ago, use it almost everyday, no fire so far. Been in there up to five minutes on full power. I expected to holes to be a problem, but no, works fabulously. Hasn't melted at all either.

@AndraMakes 8 ай бұрын

How fun, Rebecca! I’ll bet the crocheted ones are gorgeous! 💚❤️

@rebeccaledford8202 8 ай бұрын

@@AndraMakes they are nice. I'm not a careful stitcher, don't use patterns or anything, just aim for a shape and go for it. My grandmother used to use the fine crochet thread and make three dimensional tea set centerpieces. Those were gorgeous.

@AndraMakes 8 ай бұрын

@@rebeccaledford8202 That sounds amazing! 💗

@sharonlalli1414 7 ай бұрын

When you hold the item close to the camera it becomes hard to see. I think you need more light.

@rebeccaledford8202 7 ай бұрын

@@sharonlalli1414 ? Was this intended to be a general reply?

@marisolreyes6502 Жыл бұрын

Andra, wouldn’t you know it😢😢I always make it a point to purchase the Winter Gifts and More issue. But not last year. I will make a trip to my local quilt shop. Which I haven’t visited in months. Sometimes they carry old issues of these magazines. Wonderful gifts you made

@AndraMakes Жыл бұрын

Yay! Thank you so much, Marisol! You may be able to find one online, also! 💗

@mitzicleveland7735 Жыл бұрын

So many great ideas! I love the car trash bag and the travel bags. The gift bag you made for the magazine is great!

@AndraMakes Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much, Mitzi! Let me know if you make any of these! So practical and fun! 💚❤️

@katiestover8954 Жыл бұрын

❤️

@AndraMakes Жыл бұрын

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@Kate98755 Жыл бұрын

if you put this in the car, be sure only soft toys because the velcro will not hold during a car accident…the bag and/or the contents will fly around the car….I’m a former child passenger safety tech, that goes for putting DVD players in your car, do not rely on velcro

@AndraMakes Жыл бұрын

Great tip, Kate! Thank you so much! 💚❤️

@sharonmaue6812 7 ай бұрын

Hi. Do you have the instructions for your crocheted scarf?

@AndraMakes 7 ай бұрын

Hi, Sharon! I can’t remember the exact one I used, but, there are several fab tutorials on KZfaq! Search for easy/beginner crochet infinity scarf. 💚❤️

@sharonmaue6812 7 ай бұрын

@@AndraMakes thank you Andra! Will do. ❤️💚

@AndraMakes 7 ай бұрын

@sharonmaue6812 Keep me posted! 💚❤️

@AuntBecsCreations Жыл бұрын

One thing that was an all time favorite with the nieces and nephews were my Santa Sacks... you can fill them with more handmade goodness like crocheted or knitted hats, traveling tic tac toe games, Etc) - my video for the Santa Sacks -- kzfaq.info/get/bejne/sNapgr2S3KfYioU.html

@AndraMakes Жыл бұрын

Fab idea, Becky! Those are so cute! Thank you so much! ❤️💚

@peggywhisenhunt8476 Жыл бұрын

What do you sell it for

@AndraMakes Жыл бұрын

Hi, Peggy! I’m sorry, I’m not sure what you’re asking. I’ve given these as gifts. If you’re wanting to sell them, there is probably lots of info online about how to price handmade items. 💚❤️