Vancouver-born actresses Amanda Crew (Whistler, Sex Drive) and Amber Borycki (Psych, Kyle XY) have always had a penchant for cooking and crafting. At the end of October (after the friends realized two bloggers were better than one), their gorgeous DIY site, Granny Girls, was born. Girlie? Yes. Granny Why?
Amandas idea of a perfect Friday night is listening to old records at home in sweats and a flour-coated apron, and Ambers list of hobbies reads like your grandmothers Girl Guide handbook. We asked them to suggest five gifts for the Granny Girl in your life; if thats you, start photographising and mixifying along with them at GrannyGirls.com.
1. Custom rubber stamp
$39.95 | Paper-Source.com
One of our favourite reasons to craft is to create thoughtful, handmade gifts. This custom stamp is perfect for creating personalized gift tags and we love that the recipient can choose their own style to suit their crafting needs.
2. Magazine subscription to Martha Stewart Living
One year for $24 | MarthaStewart.com
Crafting begins with finding inspiration and what better place to do so than with the ultimate crafting genius, Martha Stewart. We love receiving this magazine every month and discovering great ideas for new creations. This is a gift that gives all year!
3. Janome sewing machine
$249 + free shipping | Amazon.com
If youre looking to splurge a little, this is the ULTIMATE crafters gift. A sewing machine can be used to create anything from clothes to pillows to tote bags. We both have the Janome Magnolia 7318 and love it.
4. Bakers twine
$15 & up | WhiskerGraphics.com
Bakers Twine is one of our most used craft supplies. We use it for gift wrap, to tie on tags, to adorn jars for everything! You can buy this stuff everywhere but Divine Twine by Whisker Graphics is the Rolls Royce of bakers twine.If we received this gift set wed be in heaven.
5. Knitting class gift certificate
Prices vary | UrbanYarns.com or ThreeBagsFull.ca
Learning to knit was one of our favourite crafting adventures. Both of these shops, located in Vancouver, offer a range of great classes as well as customized gift certificates (just call to purchase). Who wouldnt want to learn to knit a scarf?
If all else fails, any crafter would love to receive a gift card to their favourite craft supply store. Our top choices are Michaelsand Etsy. Happy crafty holidays!
