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Quirk Books D.I.Y. Gift Guide
This ebook offers 18 DIY gifts for the bookworm, foodie, animal lover, significant other, kid or geek in your life.
93 pages, Kindle Edition
First published November 27, 2012
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October 17, 2013
I just love graft time with family and friends! This book has things I haven't done but, wanted to try. It's all very simple and I had more craft ideas come in mind while reading it alone! I definitely suggest this to people who like creating things,including food items! Besides, it's free to look through
April 25, 2013
I enjoyed the book, but I wish it was more focused. Some of the gifts sound cute, but I can't imagine giving those items to someone, or getting some of these as gifts. The DIYs:
Tiny Books
(cute books, great directions)
Cat Book Covers
(needle felted cats to felt)
Lightning Tshirt
(stenciling on a shirt using freezer method)
Flower Sticks
(paper flower cutouts on sticks)
Vanilla-Bean Meringue Kisses
(if this tastes good, a great gift)
Pink Champagne Cake
(if it tastes good, a great gift)
Mallow Cones
(if it tastes good, a great kids party recipe)
Whale Onesie
(stenciling on a onesie using freezer method)
Temporary Tattoos
(inkjet printer & adhesive, sounds fun)
Cat Portraits
(needle felting with your cat's hair)
Animal Cookies
(regular sugar cookies shaped as animals)
Dog Gadget Sleeve
(felt ipod sleeve)
Candy Charms
(polymer clay made into candy, good directions)
Inside-Out Cookie Dough Truffles
(basically cake pops)
Homemade Vanilla Extract & Vanilla Sugar
(um?)
Solar System Mobile
(balls of wool yarn on strings)
Mini Homemade Pop Tarts
(recipe)
Bottled Potions
(this isn't much of a gift unless you like fairies, glitter in tiny water-filled bottles)
Overall, I was disappointed by the variety, usually thats good, but this ebook needed some focus. I don't needle felt so those are 2 wasted ideas for me; freezer paper stenciling should only be listed once maybe plus an alternative; recipes should be in their own gift giving book. I wish this had been separate books with focus per medium, instead of all together. Plus these are not original ideas to the author, they are compiled from other books, while all cited correctly, I found that to be a disappointment. Much of this can be found online for free (stencils, polymer clay, etc).
Tiny Books
(cute books, great directions)
Cat Book Covers
(needle felted cats to felt)
Lightning Tshirt
(stenciling on a shirt using freezer method)
Flower Sticks
(paper flower cutouts on sticks)
Vanilla-Bean Meringue Kisses
(if this tastes good, a great gift)
Pink Champagne Cake
(if it tastes good, a great gift)
Mallow Cones
(if it tastes good, a great kids party recipe)
Whale Onesie
(stenciling on a onesie using freezer method)
Temporary Tattoos
(inkjet printer & adhesive, sounds fun)
Cat Portraits
(needle felting with your cat's hair)
Animal Cookies
(regular sugar cookies shaped as animals)
Dog Gadget Sleeve
(felt ipod sleeve)
Candy Charms
(polymer clay made into candy, good directions)
Inside-Out Cookie Dough Truffles
(basically cake pops)
Homemade Vanilla Extract & Vanilla Sugar
(um?)
Solar System Mobile
(balls of wool yarn on strings)
Mini Homemade Pop Tarts
(recipe)
Bottled Potions
(this isn't much of a gift unless you like fairies, glitter in tiny water-filled bottles)
Overall, I was disappointed by the variety, usually thats good, but this ebook needed some focus. I don't needle felt so those are 2 wasted ideas for me; freezer paper stenciling should only be listed once maybe plus an alternative; recipes should be in their own gift giving book. I wish this had been separate books with focus per medium, instead of all together. Plus these are not original ideas to the author, they are compiled from other books, while all cited correctly, I found that to be a disappointment. Much of this can be found online for free (stencils, polymer clay, etc).
May 30, 2014
Easy read with simple projects
I enjoyed this book & feel it has several projects to choose from, they are fairly simple & includes something for everyone. I would recommend this book.
I enjoyed this book & feel it has several projects to choose from, they are fairly simple & includes something for everyone. I would recommend this book.
January 11, 2014
Great tips
this book tells you great diy tips a really liked the one with the dog pocket for a iphone or iPod or even phones things like that.
this book tells you great diy tips a really liked the one with the dog pocket for a iphone or iPod or even phones things like that.
March 5, 2014
Cute and sassy
Love the idea of using this stuff for a variety of reasons. Getting attention and being a great party gift and party prizes.
Love the idea of using this stuff for a variety of reasons. Getting attention and being a great party gift and party prizes.
February 17, 2016
Okay book
This is good for adults, but when 12 year old Daria started reading this she got to the champagne cake and didn't know what to think.
This is good for adults, but when 12 year old Daria started reading this she got to the champagne cake and didn't know what to think.
May 17, 2020
Lots of scented and edible, craft ideas
Loved the recipes and ideas in this book. Be a lot of fun to make and eat. Something great for a col day.!
Loved the recipes and ideas in this book. Be a lot of fun to make and eat. Something great for a col day.!
June 27, 2025
I was excited to dive into the Quirk Books D.I.Y. Gift Guide for some fresh gift-making ideas, but it fell a bit flat. The projects are organized by recipient, which is a nice touch, but many felt too simple or unoriginal—like stuff I’ve seen on Pinterest or Instructables. The instructions could use more detail, and some ideas (like cat hair crafts!) were just odd. It’s free, so no harm in checking it out, but don’t expect groundbreaking DIY inspiration.
February 22, 2022
This looks great!
I have just read through this book which was free. I really like so many of the projects here. Can't wait to try these out...I have a long hair black cat and brush her daily... I will be saving her hair to try out some if the projects. I also am very interested in the recipes, especially the ones using champagne! 😄
I have just read through this book which was free. I really like so many of the projects here. Can't wait to try these out...I have a long hair black cat and brush her daily... I will be saving her hair to try out some if the projects. I also am very interested in the recipes, especially the ones using champagne! 😄
May 2, 2022
A very interesting book
Very interesting book Different to other books I have looked at. Would refer this to others Well planned out very good on subjects that you are interested in. I really enjoyed this book thank you to the author of this book . Hopefully there are others like this one . It's a very interesting book to.
Very interesting book Different to other books I have looked at. Would refer this to others Well planned out very good on subjects that you are interested in. I really enjoyed this book thank you to the author of this book . Hopefully there are others like this one . It's a very interesting book to.
October 20, 2018
Some good gift ideas for adults and kids alike. I have a Harry Potter fan, so those crafty ideas such as the t-shirt and potion bottles will go down a treat.
The food gift ideas are more up my street. Homemade vanilla essence is a must try and looks the biz.
The food gift ideas are more up my street. Homemade vanilla essence is a must try and looks the biz.
June 20, 2017
Interesting
This book offers different crafting ideas from different books. Love e d the variety offered and the clear directions. GreAt price too
This book offers different crafting ideas from different books. Love e d the variety offered and the clear directions. GreAt price too
July 6, 2017
DIY Gifts
There were some cute ideas in this book and a couple of recipes that I would like to try. Got this one for free, would have been disappointed if I had paid for it.
There were some cute ideas in this book and a couple of recipes that I would like to try. Got this one for free, would have been disappointed if I had paid for it.
November 10, 2017
Awesome
There is some really cute crafts. I think a art teacher would really benefit from this book. Also teachers for class projects
There is some really cute crafts. I think a art teacher would really benefit from this book. Also teachers for class projects
January 14, 2018
Good craft ideas
Loved the little bottles of potions u cud make very sweet and the chocolate necklaces and rings and other yummy ideas
Loved the little bottles of potions u cud make very sweet and the chocolate necklaces and rings and other yummy ideas
January 16, 2018
Dumb
Everything here was child's play and looked liked it too. What a bore. Waste of time. No, I wouldn't recommend this to anyone. Sorry.
Everything here was child's play and looked liked it too. What a bore. Waste of time. No, I wouldn't recommend this to anyone. Sorry.
January 27, 2018
50/59
Easy to understand.
The baking items were costly. Not budget minded.
The pattern 's for the fabric items were also simple uncomplicated
Easy to understand.
The baking items were costly. Not budget minded.
The pattern 's for the fabric items were also simple uncomplicated
February 15, 2018
Definitely different.
Easy directions, good detailed pictures. Will have to look up linked web sites . Interested in other publications by group.
Easy directions, good detailed pictures. Will have to look up linked web sites . Interested in other publications by group.
June 19, 2018
Was an interesting read, but wasn't quite what my ideas looked like.
August 20, 2018
Really cool
I wrote this review because I am a geek at heart, and I wanted to some of my hobbies with my friends. This is a really good book for handcrafted gift ideas.
I wrote this review because I am a geek at heart, and I wanted to some of my hobbies with my friends. This is a really good book for handcrafted gift ideas.
October 20, 2018
Great Sampler
I saw enough different things in this booklet to know I want all the full sized books represented! Fun projects and ideas. Great idea to put out!
I saw enough different things in this booklet to know I want all the full sized books represented! Fun projects and ideas. Great idea to put out!
October 29, 2018
Not what I was looking for …
This is good for kids but not adult gifts that I was looking for. I was a little disappointed in the content.
This is good for kids but not adult gifts that I was looking for. I was a little disappointed in the content.
September 22, 2019
Great gift ideas
I loved the ideas in this book. They were actually easy and pretty enough to give away. I would recommend this book for crafters and bakers of all levels.
I loved the ideas in this book. They were actually easy and pretty enough to give away. I would recommend this book for crafters and bakers of all levels.
January 7, 2020
Saw 2-3 cute ideas that I might try.
May 28, 2020
Projects were cute and fun but ultimately not anything we haven't already seen.
June 1, 2020
Loved!
Will definitely make the book covers and the “potions”
Totally loved the ideas!
Will have to also try the mini pop tarts lol....
Will definitely make the book covers and the “potions”
Totally loved the ideas!
Will have to also try the mini pop tarts lol....
October 28, 2020
Some really good ideas
The book is full of simple ideas that you can adapt in any way you please. Everything is tiny and cute.
The book is full of simple ideas that you can adapt in any way you please. Everything is tiny and cute.
December 26, 2020
Crafts for kids and parents
This is a great book for DIYers. You can make presents, treats, and school projects. You will have lots of fun.
This is a great book for DIYers. You can make presents, treats, and school projects. You will have lots of fun.
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June 27, 2021Love it cute amazing good amazing good
I love it amazing cool sweet amazing
And I love the goodies
Love it so much to good of me
I love it amazing cool sweet amazing
And I love the goodies
Love it so much to good of me
August 18, 2021
Fun
A little bit of this & that, everything from cookies to jewelry. Instructions are easy to follow even for a beginner crafter. Enjoy !!! 😸😸❤
A little bit of this & that, everything from cookies to jewelry. Instructions are easy to follow even for a beginner crafter. Enjoy !!! 😸😸❤
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