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Looking for a way to save money on holiday gifts for friends and family? Have you ever considered making homemade gifts but aren’t sure how to get started?
Your local ECRL library has got you covered! We’ve got books that can help you learn to make handmade toys, gift baskets, greeting cards, gifts in a jar, home-baked goodies, and more. Whether you’re a beginner or a pro at being handy & crafty, we’ve got something for you.
Here’s a brief sample:
Your local ECRL library has got you covered! We’ve got books that can help you learn to make handmade toys, gift baskets, greeting cards, gifts in a jar, home-baked goodies, and more. Whether you’re a beginner or a pro at being handy & crafty, we’ve got something for you.
Here’s a brief sample:
Simply green giving: create beautiful gift wrapping, tags, and handmade materials from everyday materials
http://tinyurl.com/a8nlrlf
http://tinyurl.com/a8nlrlf
Simply handmade: 365 easy gifts & decorations you can make
http://tinyurl.com/bkuhdx2
http://tinyurl.com/bkuhdx2
Simply handmade: 365 easy projects for every occasion
http://tinyurl.com/abuzk22
http://tinyurl.com/abuzk22
Country gifts: handmade & homebaked
http://tinyurl.com/bcwy42v
Better Homes & Gardens handcrafted gifts & toys
The gift basket design book
http://tinyurl.com/a8bdm8l
http://tinyurl.com/a8bdm8l
The how to’s of gift baskets
http://tinyurl.com/azlasas
http://tinyurl.com/azlasas
Creating the happiest of holidays
Creating the happiest of holidays, book 2
http://tinyurl.com/a3rqu9k
http://tinyurl.com/a3rqu9k
Handmade gift cards: over 50 original designs for all occasions
Gifts to make: 365 beautifully easy ideas
Mary Engelbreit wrap it up!: gifts to make, wrap, and give
Pretty gifts that say I love you: over 35 projects with step-by-step instructions
Homemade gifts in a jar
Last-minute Christmas gifts: crafting quick & classy presents for everyone on your list
Martha’s homemade holidays (DVD)
Gooseberry Patch Christmas: book 12
To find more items on this same topic, try searching the ECRL catalog with the following subject terms (which will give you more targeted results than you’d get searching with keywords):
handicraft
handicraft
textile crafts
gifts
gift baskets
baskets
greeting cards
toy making
holiday decorations
Christmas decorations
Christmas decorations
holiday cookery
Christmas cookery
Christmas cooking
Christmas cookery
Christmas cooking
If you’re looking for children’s materials, try adding a second subject term, “juvenile literature,” to your search.
Don’t forget that each ECRL branch library also has current magazines that may be able to help you with project ideas (such as Martha Stewart Living, Crafts ‘n Things, Better Homes & Gardens, etc.).
Don’t forget that each ECRL branch library also has current magazines that may be able to help you with project ideas (such as Martha Stewart Living, Crafts ‘n Things, Better Homes & Gardens, etc.).
As always, your friendly local librarian is happy to help you with all your information needs. Give us a call or stop in today!
Robin Duple, Pine City Branch Librarian