my family all the standards over the years - quilts, pillows, pot holders, Christmas ornaments, doll clothes, stuffed toys, cat nip toys, saddled pads. Any inovation new ideas?
2006-12-02 06:00:32 · 4 answers · asked by jane7 4 in Games & Recreation ➔ Hobbies & Crafts
I'm not actually looking to sell - I'm looking to make Christmas presents for my family.
2006-12-02 08:58:43 · update #1
Quilted tote bags and reusable grocery bags...especially if you make them large enough and sturdy enough to carry canned goods. Hardback and paperback book covers with carry handles. Patchwork,quilted vests or jackets? For new moms, a quilted car seat cover. Jewelry organizers,the kind that can roll up and are tied with an attached ribbon for packing in a suitcase. Don't forget that someone may need a new Christmas tree shirt or would like an advent calendar. Placemats with matching napkins. Laundry basket liners. Toilet paper roll holders...the kind that hang on the wall and hold 3-4 rolls. A short version of a quilted robe that can be worn as a bed jacket or while watching TV to keep warm...with matching slippers.
2006-12-02 09:37:28 · answer #1 · answered by jidwg 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I can relate. I've done the same by crocheting doilies but I don't think they are appreciated anymore when I give them as gifts. I started making bead embellished evening bags for the ladies, which were well received. I made them from felt and added freeform crochet and beads top stitched on. The guys are always a problem, but if they are like most men I know, a remote control holder. Shower wraps and hackeysacks seem to go over well. I also started making rice bags to heat in the microwave to soothe aching muscles. Another thing that was well liked was a memory book or scrapbook, cloth covered and decorated.
Spice Hot Pads
4 cinnamon sticks
2 tablespoons cloves
1 cup raw rice
Crush the cinnamon sticks and cloves. Mix with the uncooked rice. Place in a cloth bag, about 7“ x 7”. Sew up the open end. Use as a hot pad, the scent will come out when a hot dish is placed on the mat. You can substitute herbs (herbal tea works well) for the spices. If you want to be more fancy, carefully sew seams across the pad, so you end up with a criss-cross or chessboard pattern. This will make the pad less floppy and easier to use.
Notes:You can also use feed corn or lentils instead of rice, for an even more frugal gift. Cut back on the spices, and these make excellent heating pads.
You can heat them up in the microwave and put them in your bed in the winter.
2006-12-02 06:23:57 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
There are strategies for sales. It doesn't do any good to make up a bunch of stuff and then not have anyone interested in it.
What did your family do to get sales? You have to figure on who you're trying to reach in your selling. What the needs and desires are for the group you want to reach.
It wouldn't be right to tell you what to sell. You could look at what's being sold either on-line or at fairs. I'm not sure where you want to sell. On-line or at fairs or what?
I've haven't been good at selling lately. I was doing good, selling crocheted baskets filled with baby's breath. LOL . When I was selling the baskets, I had someone else be the salesperson for me. She would take them to consignment shops.
I tried to sell crocheted hats and couldn't even get 2 bucks for them
I've sold on Amazon. I've bought from craft people on Etsy.
If you make for things for holidays then you may not sell them at other times.
I looked up some sites for you to check out.
2006-12-02 06:56:52 · answer #3 · answered by Jeannette B 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
try to sell your stuff on eBay sounds like alot of that would make great Christmas presents
2006-12-02 06:08:21 · answer #4 · answered by parrotsarenoisy 5 · 0⤊ 2⤋