Holiday Time - Guy Gift Giving Idea's

Happy Holidays!!

I know that many of you have been out and about shopping for those great deals!! What I found this year is that I didn't need anything. Strange to thinking that there was nothing that I felt the need to rush out and buy. Yes there were some great deals to be had and Yes I did go shopping, just doesn't feel the like the holidays if I don't go. However I went to basically be a part of it. I go with my sister-in-law and we have a plan of attack! It was great however it got me thinking of what am giving as gifts this year?

I love giving gifts and I like giving gifts where the person knows that I was thinking of them and I try to make them special. So I thought I would share some homemade gift for that hard to shop for person or the person that has everything.

Great Guy Gift Ideas

~Most guys I know love their car/truck so I like to give a car wash gift pack.
        1. Car wash gift certificate
        2. Car freshener
        3. Car wash
        4. Car wax
        5. Sponge
          Put everything in a bucket and your all set. They can go and get their car washed in the winter and then have the supplies they need for washing it when the weather gets warmer.

~ New Driver Gift
        1. Gas Card
        2. Jumper cables (if they don't already have them)
        3. Car emergency Kit
        4. CD with your favorite tunes on it
        5. Flashlight
        6. Car cell phone charger
         Wrap these in a blanket that can be kept in the car so if they do have car trouble they will stay warm.

Now there are guys who aren't into the whole car thing so use your imagination!

~Smoker's Kit
       1. Pack of smokers brand
       2. Lighters
       3. Small bottle of FeBreze (hey we have to smell them )
       4. Gum (fresh breath can't be beat)
I like to put these in a cigar box, makes it easy wrap and also provides them with a place to keep their things.

~ Hunter
      1. Hand warmers
      2. Gift card to Gander Mountian (or place they buy hunting supplies from)
      3. Lighted hat
      4. Flash Light for tracking blood
      5. Trail Mix
      6. Hunting Magazine
If you can find a camo lunch box or back pack they will love it!!!

~Gamer
     1. Gift card for the system they are on
     2. Blanket to wrap up in for the long gaming sessions
     3. Headphones so you don't have to hear them
   
So this blog didn't have any jewelry tips or anything in it but stay tuned! I will be adding idea's for the girls in you life as well.

Enjoy the Holiday season :)
         
   

Finding my Inspiration

Well its been a long year with lots of things happening personally and I have found that I haven't been creative. Can't even think about anything cool to make so I haven't been making any new pieces, that is until about a month ago.
This got me thinking, what can I do to get my mojo back?

Well the first thing I did was look at what I have already made and sold or given to people. I asked for feedback on the items that people have, what do they like and what don't they like. That helped me decide what materials to keep working with and things I should stop using.

I then went and started looking around on the web for what other people are making and what I see in magazines and what would I like to buy. Let me tell you there is a ton out there and very many talented people, so if you like pieces that aren't like what everyone is wearing then always go with items that are hand made.

So that helped get those creative juices start flowing!!  Then it was what do I have on hand to make the cool things I'm thinking of, well like everyone I always seem to be missing something to I would have to be inventive.

However what I also found is just because I love jewelry and I really do love making it! I found that I also like making other things as well. So I've been making a blanket and dish clothes as well. I love being able to give people items they will use for a gift.


I encourage you to go and get your Craft on

Kelly