Gift crafts

Pretty much played Santa's workshop this year and made my friends and family hand crafted presents. It's been a while since I wasn't coming back from somewhere far away to celebrate Christmas with my family so finally had enough time (and the added bonus of not transporting gifts in my carry-on!) to sit down and make something nice for them. 

A friend and I got this idea that we would sew something and then personalise it by decorating. While she made lovely canvas bags, I went for decorative pillows. Had loads of fun making them even with the slightly tricksy sewing machine that would not turn off on demand... It took time to make them, but it was worth it.

I didn't make enough pillows for everyone so my gift idea number 2 was to make my friends earrings, which also turned out quite nice. This made me finally consider trying to make more and selling them at fairs next year. Who knows, might actually go through with it and make use of all the ideas for creative craft stall displays I've gathered on pinterest over the last few years (the strange things that get me all excited...).

Couple more wire wrapped gifts I made in the past