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45 Girlie DIY Gifts

From Upcycled T-Shirt Dresses to Fancy Home Manicure Kits

— November 9, 2010 — Eco
If the recent recession still has you gripping your wallet, I suggest one of these girlie DIY gifts for your favorite lady friend.

Here we have something for everyone, from your girlfriend to your grandmother. With DIY lampshades and endless arts and crafts apparel ideas for the frugal fashionista, here are a list of DIY gifts to inspire and possibly save you.

Implications - Arts and crafts is a popular past time for both grownups and children. The ability to create something with your own hands is a tradition that remains and it has transitioned to the web for people to download templates for DIY projects. With people looking to customize their own belongings, DIY products are becoming more popular with brands providing people the option of owning a product that reflects their personality.
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Organic Quilting Cotton
Organic Quilting Cotton
Cloud9 Fabrics Responds to a Gap in the Eco-Friendly Market
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Glamorous DIY Globes
Glamorous DIY Globes
Davesbit Combines Beach Ball, Table Pieces, and Supreme Geekiness
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Stitched Together Seating
Stitched Together Seating
The Android System Chair is Buildable Seating at Its Best
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DIY Kiddie Lacing
DIY Kiddie Lacing
Mini-Eco's Printable Sewing Cards for Tailors-in-Training
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Catty Manicure Stickers
Catty Manicure Stickers
'Hello Kitty Nail Decals and Polish' are Cute
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Kiddie Elf Accessories
Kiddie Elf Accessories
Mini-Eco's Knitted Ankle Bells are Colorful and Cute
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Eco Modeling Clay
Eco Modeling Clay
Natural Dye for Homemade Playdough is a Safe DIY Project
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DIY Dress-Painting
DIY Dress-Painting
Be Your Own Pattern-Maker with the Pseudomorph by Anouk Wipprecht
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DIY Wedding Receptions
DIY Wedding Receptions
Julia Davis and Andy McLeod Ensure an Eco-Friendly Wedding Day
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DIY Virtual Knitwear
DIY Virtual Knitwear
The Trendy Workshop Lets Users Design Clothes and Sell Them Online
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DIY Drink Bags
DIY Drink Bags
Halligan's Denim Cut-Offs Wine Bag puts Old Jeans to Good Use
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DIY Needle Point Lighting
DIY Needle Point Lighting
The Stitch Lamp Capitalizes on Feminine Hobbies
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DIY Window Furnishings
DIY Window Furnishings
Turn Old Used Billboard Fabrics into Flashy Billboard Curtains
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DIY Matryoshka Dolls
DIY Matryoshka Dolls
These Painted Treasures Make for the Ultimate Customizable Gift
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DIY 'King of Pop' Shoes
DIY 'King of Pop' Shoes
The Billie Jean LED Shoes Will Make You Dance Like Michael Jackson
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Convertible Crimson Dresses
Convertible Crimson Dresses
Raghouse International Specializes in Steamy, Versatile Fashion
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Embroidered Stationery
Embroidered Stationery
Vintage Writing Paper by DearDesire Adds Texture to Lined Paper
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DIY Wool Bling
DIY Wool Bling
MollaSpace Offers an Easy Way to Create Wool Diamonds
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DIY Dog Booties
DIY Dog Booties
These Crafty Canine Kicks Will Keep Paws Warm
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Recycled Straw Jewelry
Recycled Straw Jewelry
The Linda Schailon Flow Rings are Perfect for Quirky Fashionistas
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DIY Table Kits
DIY Table Kits
Crutch by Nicola Enrico Staeubli Helps you Reuse
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Fierce Frugal Apparel
Fierce Frugal Apparel
The DIY Nixxi Floaty Wrap is Easy on the Eyes and the Wallet
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DIY Couture Stilettos
DIY Couture Stilettos
Upper Street Boutique Lets You Design Your Own Luxury Shoes
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DIY Tee Upcycling
DIY Tee Upcycling
Megan Nicolay Transforms Tees into the Next Best Thing
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DIY Bottled Gardens
DIY Bottled Gardens
Turn Your Old Glass Bottles into a Pop Bottle Greenhouse
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Decorative Book Antiques
Decorative Book Antiques
The Restoration Hardware Antique Coverless Book Bundles
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Incredible DIY Couture
Incredible DIY Couture
Maison Martin Margiela Artisanal Collection 2010 is a Fashionista's Dream
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DIY Massive Chocolate Bars
DIY Massive Chocolate Bars
Simple Instructions on How to Make a Giant Kit-Kat
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DIY Sewing Cafes
DIY Sewing Cafes
The Sweat Shop in Paris Features Per Hour Sewing Stations
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DIY Engagement Rings
DIY Engagement Rings
These Pipe Cleaner Flower Rings are a Cute Way to Say "I Do"
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DIY Wacky Manicures
DIY Wacky Manicures
Nail Rock's Nail Wraps Save You Money From the Salon
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Mini-Me Morsels
Mini-Me Morsels
DIY 'Cupcake' Cupcake Toppers are Trippy Dessert Doppelgangers
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DIY Heart Blouses
DIY Heart Blouses
Hannaliis Ruuven's Self-Made Rose-Colored Top is Lovely
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DIY Fitness Facilities
DIY Fitness Facilities
This Homemade Home Gym is the Ultimate Cost-Cutter
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DIY Eco Hipster Scarves
DIY Eco Hipster Scarves
Method Home Teaches Us How to Be Stylish on a Low Budget
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Minimalist DIY Lamps
Minimalist DIY Lamps
The Guk Lamp is Shaped like a Dog and Assembles in a Cinch
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Planter Pumps
Planter Pumps
Cactus Shoes Will be Welcomed by Green Thumbs and Green Toes
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DIY Victory Garden
DIY Victory Garden
'Eleanor's Garden' is the Ultimate Locavore Growing Kit
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Arts & Crafts Fashion
Arts & Crafts Fashion
The Fashion156 Juxtaposed Issue is a Bricolage of DIY-Looking Clothes
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DIY iPhone Cases
DIY iPhone Cases
Casemate Design Tool Encourages Artist-Customer Collaboration
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DIY Victorian Cottages
DIY Victorian Cottages
Sandra Foster Transforms an Old Home into Something Romantic
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DIY Dungeon Boots
DIY Dungeon Boots
Blogger Recreates Charles Anastase's Spiked, Sky-High Platforms
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Cozy Winter Decor
Cozy Winter Decor
These DIY Holiday Decorations are Both Fun and Unique
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DIY Fashion Accessories
DIY Fashion Accessories
These Origami Earrings by Cynthia Devening are a Great Way to Recycle
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DIY Marbled Nails
DIY Marbled Nails
The Marble Manicure is Stylishly Unique
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