Gifts Archives – Just Measuring Up https://www.justmeasuringup.com/category/crafty-endeavors/gifts/ Inspiration for the Everyday DIYer Wed, 26 Nov 2025 02:02:32 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9 https://www.justmeasuringup.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/favicon.png Gifts Archives – Just Measuring Up https://www.justmeasuringup.com/category/crafty-endeavors/gifts/ 32 32 22+ AWESOME DIY CHRISTMAS ORNAMENTS TO MAKE AND SELL https://www.justmeasuringup.com/christmas-ornaments-make-and-sell/ https://www.justmeasuringup.com/christmas-ornaments-make-and-sell/#respond Fri, 28 Oct 2022 22:58:22 +0000 https://www.justmeasuringup.com/?p=10245 Christmas is coming, and with it, the season of DIY and gifting. The pressure to find (or make) the perfect present is on! Stores are getting more and more crowded. Personalized gifts are more sought-after than ever. That makes Christmas the perfect time to make and sell online some homemade ornaments.  Far more valuable than...

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]]> https://www.justmeasuringup.com/diy-gift-basket-ideas/feed/ 0 30+ Easy DIY Valentine’s Day Crafts for Adults & Kids https://www.justmeasuringup.com/30-easy-diy-valentines-day-crafts/ https://www.justmeasuringup.com/30-easy-diy-valentines-day-crafts/#respond Tue, 25 Jan 2022 18:02:15 +0000 https://www.justmeasuringup.com/?p=9757 Valentine’s Day is around the corner, and with it comes the opportunity to get crafty! DIY-ing opens up a host of possibilities. Not only do you save on purchases, but you also get to try your hand at making something personalized and special for your special someone. That’s why we’ve put together the best ever list of Valentine’s Day crafts and decorations.

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]]> https://www.justmeasuringup.com/30-easy-diy-valentines-day-crafts/feed/ 0 20 Creative Things to Put in Easter Eggs https://www.justmeasuringup.com/20-creative-things-to-put-in-easter-eggs/ https://www.justmeasuringup.com/20-creative-things-to-put-in-easter-eggs/#respond Sun, 05 Apr 2020 15:58:14 +0000 https://www.justmeasuringup.com/?p=8109 There’s something so fun about finding Easter eggs. Whether it’s the joy of the hunt or the excitement received from collecting so many eggs, or the little treasures inside, Easter egg hunts are always such a special part of childhood. This year things look a little different, and that’s okay! We just have to be...

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]]> https://www.justmeasuringup.com/20-creative-things-to-put-in-easter-eggs/feed/ 0 50+ Amazing Gift Ideas for Creative Kids (That Parents Will Love) https://www.justmeasuringup.com/creative-gift-guide/ https://www.justmeasuringup.com/creative-gift-guide/#respond Thu, 21 Nov 2019 00:53:04 +0000 https://www.justmeasuringup.com/?p=7941 I love looking at gift guides to help me think of creative ideas for birthdays and the holidays. A few days ago, my son and I were looking at some toys on Amazon, and were loving all of the creative kits and toy options! It led us to creating our own gift guide for creative...

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]]> https://www.justmeasuringup.com/creative-gift-guide/feed/ 0 How to Make a Themed DIY Gift Basket https://www.justmeasuringup.com/themed-gift-baskets/ https://www.justmeasuringup.com/themed-gift-baskets/#respond Wed, 17 Apr 2019 11:00:20 +0000 https://www.justmeasuringup.com/?p=6889 Homemade gift baskets are always such a hit. Whether it's a bridal shower, a housewarming, or a gift for your significant other, people love receiving gift baskets. They are so fun to make - especially when you choose a theme. Today, I'm sharing...

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]]> https://www.justmeasuringup.com/themed-gift-baskets/feed/ 0 35 Beautiful Homemade Gifts You Will Be Proud to Make https://www.justmeasuringup.com/35-diy-gifts/ https://www.justmeasuringup.com/35-diy-gifts/#comments Fri, 30 Nov 2018 02:58:17 +0000 https://www.justmeasuringup.com/?p=6450 My favorite part of gift-giving is when you have found the perfect gift for someone, and you are so excited to see them open it. The joyous look on their face is everything. However, year after year, it’s hard to always find the perfect gifts. Sometimes, it’s tough to even think of ideas. So, I’ve...

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]]> https://www.justmeasuringup.com/35-diy-gifts/feed/ 2 How to Make a DIY Wooden Clock https://www.justmeasuringup.com/wooden-clock/ https://www.justmeasuringup.com/wooden-clock/#comments Sun, 25 Nov 2018 22:58:39 +0000 https://www.justmeasuringup.com/?p=6312 I totally have a thing for clocks. I can’t walk into a Hobby Lobby or a Bed, Bath and Beyond without hemming and hawing over a wall clock. Yet, wall clocks in the store can get quite expensive. I always wanted to make my own but I never got around to it. As part of...

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]]> https://www.justmeasuringup.com/popsicle-stick-ornaments/feed/ 0 The Unique DIY Gift Basket that Will Make Every Girl Swoon https://www.justmeasuringup.com/year-of-dates/ https://www.justmeasuringup.com/year-of-dates/#comments Sat, 26 May 2018 03:48:16 +0000 https://www.justmeasuringup.com/?p=5595 I always watched The Bachelor with my sisters. I mean, we watched it at exactly the same time in three different houses on three different TVs and sent tons of group texts back and forth. In fact, there were always so many group texts that we would have to pause to catch up on them,...

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]]> https://www.justmeasuringup.com/year-of-dates/feed/ 37 How to Make an Oversized Wooden Jigsaw Puzzle https://www.justmeasuringup.com/giant-jigsaw/ https://www.justmeasuringup.com/giant-jigsaw/#comments Sun, 21 Jan 2018 23:06:17 +0000 http://www.justmeasuringup.com/?p=4530 Looking for a fun DIY project to work on? If you have some wooden boards lying around and a saw, here’s a one-hour project that’s sure to be a puzzling hit with the kids.   For our little one’s recent birthday, Eileen and I decided to throw a puzzle theme party.  We had the idea...

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]]> https://www.justmeasuringup.com/giant-jigsaw/feed/ 42 How to Make a String Art Nativity Scene https://www.justmeasuringup.com/string-art-nativity/ https://www.justmeasuringup.com/string-art-nativity/#comments Sun, 03 Dec 2017 02:00:50 +0000 https://www.justmeasuringup.com/?p=6452 This Christmas I haven’t done any projects with the nativity scene, which is what Christmas is all about. So of course, I wanted to incorporate a nativity scene into my projects before Christmas comes! Earlier this season, I wanted to create a giant nativity scene for the yard, but my hubby insisted on a simple reindeer...

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]]> https://www.justmeasuringup.com/string-art-nativity/feed/ 23 8 DIY Gifts that You Can Easily Make https://www.justmeasuringup.com/diy-gifts/ https://www.justmeasuringup.com/diy-gifts/#comments Thu, 30 Nov 2017 21:01:49 +0000 http://www.justmeasuringup.com/?p=5006 Hands down, the holidays are my favorite time of year. Growing up, my sisters and I loved making creative DIY Christmas gifts for our family members. I remember painting small scrap wood blocks to make buildings for my dad’s hobby train setup. I drew signs on each of the buildings and stores, naming them after...

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]]> https://www.justmeasuringup.com/kids-wall-art/feed/ 120 200+ Easter Basket Ideas that Aren’t Junk Food https://www.justmeasuringup.com/candy-free-gifts/ https://www.justmeasuringup.com/candy-free-gifts/#comments Thu, 23 Mar 2017 12:00:00 +0000 http://jmu.azurewebsites.net/blog/200-ideas-for-easter-baskets-that-are-not-candy/ Rather than fill Easter baskets and eggs with candy, have a junk-food free holiday with these creative ideas for egg hunting and basket giving. From summer baskets to craft baskets, over 200 ideas are waiting for you!

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