2012 Tea Towel Calendar DIY Embroidery Kit by Curious Doodles

This year has been rough for a lot of us and let’s face it, a new flat screen and diamond earrings just might not be in the budget. But, just because a gift isn’t expensive doesn’t mean it can’t be great. So, here are some of my favorite DIY projects from this year.

BTW: This is just the first of a few gift guides I plan on doing for the holidays. I thought I’d start with this one so you’ll have more time to work on them! Aren’t I thoughtful?? :) Enjoy! And if you do end up making any of them, I want to see!

Leather Bow Cuff by maikitten

Braided Bead Necklace by ecab online

Boo-Boo Buddy by Down with Clutter

DIY NEON NECKLACE by A Pair and a Spare She has a TON of really great DIYs right here

Hand Painted Mug by Wit & Whistle

Doily Covered Soaps by kootoyoo

Sailor’s Knot Bracelet by More Design Please

Leather Envelope Clutch by Melissa Esplin

Postcard Set by Eight Hour Day

I know Christmas cards are all over the place right now, but I couldn’t resist rounding up some of my favorites. Enjoy!

Bon Noel Letterpress Holiday Card by Anemone Letterpress

Winter Wonders Cards by DC Studio

Holiday Cards by Hammerpress

Christmas Card Boxed Set of Castles, Trains, Gift Tree and Candy Canes by Banquet Atlier & Workshop

Letterpress Card by The Office of Nature

Modern Holiday Cards – Florescent Orange by Agnes P Designs

Merry & Bright by Butterfly Paperie  //  Sweet Tooth Card by Butterfly Paperie

Warm Wishes Holiday Card by Sass and Peril

Holly Jolly Postcards by Maida Vale

Holiday Cards by Hammerpress

Various Holiday Cards by In Haus Press

Sloth Monster Card by Counter Couture Design

Seasons Greetings Holiday Card by Shout Out

Retro Station Wagon with Christmas Tree – Letterpress Holiday Card by Echo Letterpress

Holiday Cards by Hammerpress

Wreath Holiday Card by Yellow Chair Design

Pinecone Collection Letterpress Holiday Cards by Echo Letterpress

Christmas Card Boxed Set by Banquet Atelier & Workshop

Christmas Card Set by The Black Apple

All I Want for Christmas Card by Sycamore Press  //  Joyeux Noel Photo Card by Hello Lucky

Purrrfect Holiday Card by Goose Down Press

Feliz Navidad Holiday Card Set by Humunuku

3D Happy Holidays Cards by Wit and Whistle

Winter Photography Set by Eye Poetry Photography

Holiday Card Telegram Set by Flakes Paperie

Personalized Tattooed Man Holiday Cards by Crank Bunny

Noël Card in Gold by Shanna Murray

Tis The Season Turkey Card by Sea Born Press

Hedgehog Christmas Card by Nicolas Firth

Holiday Pine Cone Greeting Card by Darlin Press

Warmest Wishes Eco-Friendly Holiday Card by Jack And Della Paper

Forest Bears Gift Card by Anna Ruby King

Snow Falling On Maple Six Card Set by Lucy Snowe Photography

Winter White Holiday Card by Raceytay

Orange Blossom Thanksgiving Wreath by Seasonal Bounty

I love wreaths. Especially during the holiday season. One of these would make a really great hostess gift for Thanksgiving!

Antler Wreath by Oly Studio

Scented CANDY CANE-Winter White Christmas Berry Wreath by Wild Ridge Design

Succulent Wreath by Fairyscape

Leaves Paper Wreath by Sadile

The Maine Wreath by holidandy

Really cool jewelry at Elaine Ho Studio. The caged quartz necklace is genius.

Paintings by Lulie Wallace.

Some of my favorite pieces from the Autumn/Winter Collection by Karen Walker, via Miss Moss. I want to be this girl.

Paintings by Marise Maas. Via The Design Files.

Paintings by Sophia Arnold.

Prints by The Ghostly Store.

December Vogue editorial shot in Mongolia. Via iiiinspired. P.S. I really love that panther print by Riccardo Tisci.