ID Badge Holders

Okay, so after working in a large company where we had to wear our ID badges at all times to get in and out of places throughout the building, I know first hand how annoying they are. And what makes them worse is the plain strap that you wear around your neck to display the ID badge. Well we finally have an answer to that...Beaded ID badge holders! They look just like a necklace, but they have a clip at the end to attach your ID badge. For those in the medical field, we have magnetic clasps, so if you have an agitated patient who grabs at your ID, it will come right off your neck, avoiding any possible injury to you (or your beautiful badge holder!). You can buy one to match your personality, or multiples to go with your wardrobe or holidays. They are all made with the same high quality that you all expect out of us, using funky beads, crystals, semi-precious gemstones, etc. So check them out, and tell a friend!

Homemade Gift Ideas

So, with Valentines Day right around the corner, and with our country in a definite recession, I was thinking of ideas for everyone to make their own gifts this year. Yes, I know it takes money out of my pocket, but hey I feel giving today. Plus, maybe if I save you some money on Valentines Day, you'll buy an even larger basket for something else later on. Who knows! :) Anyways, here is a list of 50 ideas for homemade gifts for all ages that I found online. These are all really simple to do, and you can buy all the supplies needed at any local craft store (like Micheal's Arts and Crafts store) as well as the instructions are all over the web. Hope this helps and you enjoy!

1) Personalized photo frame
2) Cookie mix in a jar
3) Dog biscuits
4) Pasta Dinner in a basket
5) Potpourri
6) Paperbag scrapbook
7) Bottle dried herbs in olive oil
8) Chocolate lollipops
9) Garden stepping stone
10) Fleece blanket
11) Personalized towels
12) Crafty lunch box
13) Gel candles
14) No sew sachet
15) Friendship bracelets
16) Folk rag doll
17) Butterfly or bird house
18) Kite
19) Sock monkey
20) Beanbag teddy bear
21) Broomstick skirt
22) Pillowcase dress
23) Totebag
24) Quilt
25) Cardboard box dollhouse
26) Kitchen apron
27) Advent calendar
29) Beaded candles
30) Sea salts in a jar
31) Personalized T-shirts
32) Bookmarks
33) Cell phone case
34) Dish towel angel
35) Beaded napkin rings
36) Beaded Fan pulls
37) Personalized switch plate covers
38) Country style personalized wooden sign
39) Etched glass candle holders
40) Photo letter frames
41) Mosaic tile hotplates
42) Marshmallow gun
43) Date night gift basket (filled with lotions, oils, etc)
44) Tile picture
45) Book clock
46) Trinket box
47) Photo serving tray
48) Personal coupons
49) Memory box
50) Love jar

Scrapbook Explosion Boxes

Explosion boxes are a scrapbook contained in a handcrafted paper box, usually with a theme in mind. When the lid is removed, three levels unfold to reveal spaces for up to 25 photos. These spaces generally are framed with different papers that all fit into the same theme. When closed these boxes are approximately 4" x 4" and the lids are embellished with a variety of items such as quills, vellum quotes, rhinestones, paper flowers, ribbon, beaded fringe, etc. They make wonderful gifts for a loved one or yourself, and themes like holiday boxes make wonderful collectors items. For example, you can have a new Christmas box each year, and place photos from that year's festivities inside so that it can be displayed for visitors to see how your family and friends grow and celebrate throughout time.