Added on 12/23/08

* Dad’s Stocking: You could also use this technique to make a soap on a rope. Everyone needs a cheesy dad or grandpa gift on hand, right? * Mom’s Stocking: You can use this same method to make fancy-schmancy “hand milled” soap - just mold the soaps... See more

* Dad’s Stocking: You could also use this technique to make a soap on a rope. Everyone needs a cheesy dad or grandpa gift on hand, right? * Mom’s Stocking: You can use this same method to make fancy-schmancy “hand milled” soap - just mold the soaps in a pretty soap mold, candy mold, or other creative mold that you rig up. Add some finely ground oatmeal for a gentle exfoliant bar, or finely ground coffee for a great kitchen bar (the coffee grounds get tough odors off of your hands!) * Don’t for get, you can add some skin-safe fragrance oil (or essential oil - make sure it is GRAS*) to the soap mix for a nice soapy good-smelling treat! See less

Added on 10/29/07

A pair of socks for each month of the year, plus a 13th for her birthday. Hats and streamers for January, hearts for February, flowers for May, flags for July - this is bright, colorful footwear she'll look forward to wearing. Also available as a... See more

A pair of socks for each month of the year, plus a 13th for her birthday. Hats and streamers for January, hearts for February, flowers for May, flags for July - this is bright, colorful footwear she'll look forward to wearing. Also available as a holiday set of 6 pairs: January, February, July, October, December, Birthday. Comfy acrylic-blend socks fit sizes 9-11. USA. Click for larger image. See less

Highlights: $64.95 1

Added on 08/16/07

I'd forgotten about this IKEA Hack and thought I'd feature it now in case you wanted to steal the idea for a Mothers' Day present. I bought some Ribba frames years ago and broke the glass in one of them. Rather than throw the frame away (or put it... See more

I'd forgotten about this IKEA Hack and thought I'd feature it now in case you wanted to steal the idea for a Mothers' Day present. I bought some Ribba frames years ago and broke the glass in one of them. Rather than throw the frame away (or put it aside where it would sit forever while I got round to getting new glass cut for it) I did the following: * Removed the mat, leaving just the backing card in place. * Bought a packet of Home Brand wooden clothes pegs, and stained one with the wenge coloured stain I had on hand. * Waited for the peg to dry then glued it onto the backing card. *Clipped on a postcard I'd picked up at an exhibition I went to (originally I'd planned to change the card on a regular basis but Man Ray has been in there for a couple of years and seem to have no plans to move) The entire project cost under $2 (the cost of the pegs, with enough left over for 11 more frames!) Even if you bought a frame from the op shop and a test pot to paint the frame and peg with, it... See less

Added on 08/12/07

When Pulitzer Prize winner John Updike and Tony winner Edward Gorey team up for a Christmas book, look out. Suddenly everything about the season becomes deliciously creepy. Like O Tannenbaum (at night, you can hear it slurping water out of the... See more

When Pulitzer Prize winner John Updike and Tony winner Edward Gorey team up for a Christmas book, look out. Suddenly everything about the season becomes deliciously creepy. Like O Tannenbaum (at night, you can hear it slurping water out of the bucket), those tiny reindeer (with their sharp little hooves), and even Santa himself (who slides down chimneys when decent people are asleep). Long out of print, this beloved classic is a perfect stocking-stuffer. Hardcover, 32 pages. Click for larger image. See less

Highlights: $9.95 1

Added on 08/12/07

He stresses. He strains. He puts forth superhuman effort to support a stack of your favorite discs. Don't worry; he won't drop them. Wood and polyresin holder fits approx 12 CDs and/or CD-ROMs. A wry and witty addition to your home or office. 9¾"w x... See more

He stresses. He strains. He puts forth superhuman effort to support a stack of your favorite discs. Don't worry; he won't drop them. Wood and polyresin holder fits approx 12 CDs and/or CD-ROMs. A wry and witty addition to your home or office. 9¾"w x 8¼"h x 4¾"d. SPECIAL PRICE - Was $39.95 Now $29.95 Click for larger image. See less

Highlights: $39.95 $29.95 1

Added on 08/04/07

Let�s face it—a lot of us don�t cook every night. Or any night! Maybe the menus are in the cupboard, among dusty cans of minestrone soup. Maybe they�re in a drawer, or even a folder. But are they anything more than a jumbled pile, half of them... See more

Let�s face it—a lot of us don�t cook every night. Or any night! Maybe the menus are in the cupboard, among dusty cans of minestrone soup. Maybe they�re in a drawer, or even a folder. But are they anything more than a jumbled pile, half of them duplicates? Is the good Chinese place distinguishable from the one that forgets the rice? Menu chaos—everybody has it, nobody talks about it. Now there�s a solution. Join the menu revolution—take control of your takeout! Includes binder, accessories pouch, six section dividers, thirty clear sleeves for menu storage, one order-taking pad, one pad of ratings stickies, two ballpoint pens (one red, one black), two dry-erase pens for writing directly on clear sleeves (one red, one black), six interior pages with frequently called numbers, how-to, tips for takeout, and the essay on the Definitive History of Takeout, and a sheet of 38 cuisine tab labels. See less

Highlights: $3.89

Added on 08/04/07

Robot Candy makes the cutest handmade goods for your modern home! These adorable coasters are made from ceramic tiles, coated with a durable resin finish and have a non-slip foam backing. They are super cute, easy to clean and re-use. Your guests... See more

Robot Candy makes the cutest handmade goods for your modern home! These adorable coasters are made from ceramic tiles, coated with a durable resin finish and have a non-slip foam backing. They are super cute, easy to clean and re-use. Your guests will be complimenting your crafty home over some cool margaritas! Each sold separately for your mixing and matching needs. To find out more or view other items from this Partner in Craft, simply click on the links above! Measurements (lying flat): 4" x 4" See less

Highlights: Price: $6.00

Added on 08/04/07

Size Guide Delivery Info | * Flower tea light holders * Pack of 2 * Brightly coloured * Triple layer detail * These will look gorgeous spread around the garden on a summer evening

Size Guide Delivery Info | * Flower tea light holders * Pack of 2 * Brightly coloured * Triple layer detail * These will look gorgeous spread around the garden on a summer evening See less

Highlights: $6.44

Added on 08/04/07

Who says great gifts have to cost you an arm and a leg? Cathie Filian and Steve Piacenza show you how to make fun, personalized presents for under...

Highlights: The Under-$5 Gift - Episode DCRJ-105L