Do you love making handmade gifts? In our book, there’s nothing better than blessing somebody with craft you’ve created with your own two hands. What’s more, every time you choose to shop with an independent crafter such as those featured on Craftbay, you’re not only contributing to the local economy and paying somebody’s income, you’re helping them follow their creative passions.
Check some of our favourite handmade craft we’ve seen in 2014…
Instagram coasters
The popularity of Instagram has rocketed in 2014 and there are all sorts of cool things you can do now with the pictures you’ve taken. Simply take an awesome image (with a funky filter, of course) print it out, stick on a coaster and gloss over the top. It’s a great way of bringing still pictures to life and making somebody smile.
Custom necklaces
These beautiful statement pieces that drape around your neck just ooze sophistication. Whether you want to create a personalised charm that speaks to you or a cool combination, there’s an array of different designs you can go for that are really easy to make.
Wall art
Brighten up your surroundings by using your favourite quote or song lyric to turn any room into a creative masterpiece. It’s really simple to accomplish and is a brilliantly fun way to decorate. Besides, wallpaper is so 2013.
iPhone holder
Instead of losing your precious mobile down the back of the furniture every 5 minutes, keep it safe and protected by creating a stand for it. Spectacularly pointless but amazing nonetheless.
Neck pillow
We can all suffer from a dodgy neck or pain in your shoulders from time to time, and while standard pillows are okay, they’re not half as affective as a customised one. After you know how to make one of these, you can kiss goodbye to all those previous aches and pains.
Rustic picture frame
By joining together pieces of real rustic looking wood, you can create a stunning photo frame that will enhance any picture you put inside. Chic and shabby is the name of the game, with a distressed finish to create that vintage look.
Sharpie mug
Sharpie mugs are all over Pinterest right now and you can understand why. Every time we see them, we think, “We should totally try that!” They are so easy to do, literally all you need is a few different coloured sharpies, one mug and a creative imagination to come up with a cool design.
Sock monkeys
We all know receiving socks are a rubbish gift, but getting sock monkeys on the other hand; hello! This classic, goofy present has been keeping kids (and some adults admittedly) entertained for years and with a little hard work and determination, these friendly critters are what great crafting is all about.
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