Homemade Gift Books & Resources

 If you are stuck for ideas, then picking up a book full of inspirational images and how to guides is a great way to start feeling creative. But with such a vast quantity of resources out there, where do you start? Here is our definitive guide to the best homemade gift books...

  - Kate Handley's 'Simple Elegance' is a beautiful homemade gift bible, full of ideas for indulgent baked goodies, infusing oils, sewing little trinkets and ways to wrap your gift stylishly.

 As a mother of 3 girls herself, she has learnt the shortcuts to creating elegant gifts on a budget - as well as having tutorials that are simple enough for the children to help create too. A little flair and uniqueness is all you need.

  - The author of the beautiful blog 'Orangette' brings to you this beautiful compendium of delicious recipes - a great gift in itself, but also a fantastic resource full of delicious recipes and ideas for baked goods to create for friends and family.

You'll love her writing style, her photography and her passion for Paris. Take a tour through her favorite recipes and be inspired to create something unusual.

 - This is a great starter book for someone who wants ideas on things they could create, rather than in depth tutorials.

It is a simple compedium of how tos and it's divided into seasons too - providing you with inspiration all year round, from Easter to Christmas. Learn to restore a garden table, make a patchwork wall, cook up pumpkin soup, as well as figure out the basics of knitting, crocheting and sewing.

 - 'Meet Me at Mike's' is a well thought out and helpful craft book, contaning 26 crafts from Australia's best creatives, suitable for both beginners and more experienced crafters.

From screenprinting to paper flowers to baby shoes, these cute and useable crafts make excellent gifts for any special occasion.

 - Crafting doesn't get easier or cooler than this. This eclectic book is a testament to the rising trend in homemade gifts and crafts - and is packed full of ideas for both the novice and seasoned crafter.

 A mixture of traditional, old-fashioned and new techniques combine to bring you incredible ideas for embroidery, felting, crochet, applique, papercraft. Create beautiful gifts out of recycle goods.

 - Vintage style gifts are perfect for any person or occasion, as they've stood the test of time, and are still useful, beautiful things to have around the home.

 Learn to customise, reuse and renew previously loved goods that you've picked up at an antiques market. Easy to follow photographs and step-by-step instructions to ensure a classy looking gift!

 - A beautiful encyclopedia of creative crafts for children - from silk flowers to space-travel themed banners, from waterproof picnic rugs to balsa wood planes.

Sania Pell's second book has some very unique and clever ideas, which will inspire you to think outside the box.