Looking for a way to save money on holiday gifts for friends and family? Have you ever considered making homemade gifts but aren’t sure how to get started?
Your local ECRL library has got you covered! We’ve got books that can help you learn to make handmade toys, gift baskets, greeting cards, gifts in a jar, home-baked goodies, and more. Whether you’re a beginner or a pro at being handy & crafty, we’ve got something for you.
Here’s a brief sample:
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http://tinyurl.com/bkuhdx2
http://tinyurl.com/abuzk22
Country gifts: handmade & homebaked
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http://tinyurl.com/a8bdm8l
http://tinyurl.com/azlasas
http://tinyurl.com/a3rqu9k
To find more items on this same topic, try searching the ECRL catalog with the following subject terms (which will give you more targeted results than you’d get searching with keywords):
handicraft
Christmas decorations
Christmas cookery
Christmas cooking
Don’t forget that each ECRL branch library also has current magazines that may be able to help you with project ideas (such as Martha Stewart Living, Crafts ‘n Things, Better Homes & Gardens, etc.).
As always, your friendly local librarian is happy to help you with all your information needs. Give us a call or stop in today!
Robin Duple, Pine City Branch Librarian