Birthday Bash

I celebrated my birthday this past weekend with a dinner Friday night, house warming/birthday party Saturday, and spent Sunday recovering and watching Space Jam.

Here’s a round-up of some of the top-notch gifts I received this year.

detroit decanter and glass set
Detroit Decanter and Glass set from City Bird

wes anderson poster
Wes Anderson poster

log carrier
Mary handmade me this log carrier. I can’t wait to go camping this summer.

pillow
Pine-scented Pillow

Trevor

Gift Guide: For Foodies

Today’s gift guide is all about food and food related products. In other words, it’s my own personal wishlist.

salami
Salami of the month club from Olympic Provisions

the smitten kitchen cookbook
The Smitten Kitchen Cookbook from Powell’s

finishing salts
Finishing salts collection from Williams-Sonoma

cutting board
Maple cutting board from Grey Works

Mary

Gift Guide: Geekery

I have been getting more and more excited about the premier of The Hobbit on Friday. I decided to let my inner geek shine with today’s gift guide.

LOTR Sweatshirt
LOTR Sweatshirt from SoEffingCute

Bill Nye Magnet
Bill Nye Magnet from Jodi Lynn’s Emporium of Doodles

Worf Narwhal
Worf Narwhal Print from Hayley Cassatt

Star Wars Pint Glasses
Star Wars Pint Glasses from desolationallie

Gift Guide: Holiday Ornaments

There are so many fun and interesting holiday ornaments that I decided to post a few here as part of our gift guide. Enjoy!

paper mittens
Papercut Mittens from Sarah Louise Matthews

holiday kittens
Christmas Cats from Old World Primitive

wooden animals
Woodland Ornaments from Pipo Doll

victorian ornaments
Victorian Tintype Ornaments from Fine Vintage Goods

glass ornament
Antique Glass Ornament from Put Family First

Trevor

Gift Guide: Manly Stocking Stuffers

Now that we’re into December, it’s time for gift guides and I’m following up Mary’s guide for children’s gifts with a list of some great and manly stocking stuffers. There’re about a million great ones, but here’s just a few of our favorites.


Heritage Leather Hammer & Hatchet Holder from West Elm


Browning Custom Maple Wood Banjo Inlay Pocketknife from Drop Point LLC


Field Rule from Best Made


Laser Engraved Wood Coaster Set from Sean Woolsey

Trevor

Gift Guide: Les Filles Bleu

I’m starting out my gift guides for this year with gifts for kids. I have three nephews, but I have to admit I prefer shopping for girls. Fortunately, Trevor has a niece, so I get the best of both worlds.

Here my blue themed gift guide for girls.

monday market play set
Monday Market Play Set from alexandalexa

blue jumper
Anouk Dot Kimberley Jumper from Olive Juice

plush rabbit
Plush Rabbit from MizzleKids

children's cape
Blue Cape from Chrononaut Mercantile

Mary

Gift Guide: Michigan Made… & A Giveaway!

This is our final gift guide of the year, so it seams appropriate to make it a Michigan made guide. Here are some of our favorites from etsy sellers in the mitten.

plaid michigan pillow
Show Them Where Your Heart Is Pillow from Marsh Home

ypsi buttons
Ypsi Buttons from amepix

great lakes t-shirt
Great Lakes T-shirt from City Bird

ferndale pendant
Ferndale Pendant from CKLCreative

100th Post Giveaway

We are nearing our 100th post on whatgoodcrafts.com! We want to share our excitement with our readers by giving away a Christmas prize pack consisting of our Mustache Ornaments and Christmas Card. All you have to do is “Like” What good have I done today? on Facebook by Monday, December 19th to be entered in a drawing to win!

Mary

Gift Guide: For Furry Friends

It’s going to give away what crazy cat people we are, but I think it’s perfectly acceptable to buy a few small gifts for your feline (or canine) friends.

seed bombs
Cat & Dog Friendly Seed Bombs from VisuaLingual

suitcase cat bed
Upcycled Suitcase Pet Bed from Love Nostalgic Whimsy

organic catnip
Organic Catnip from sojos
cat cabin
Canadian Cat Cabin from Loyal Luxe

Mary

Gift Guide: Stocking Stuffers

Winter is not even officially here, but as I’m writing this I’m wearing gloves inside my house because my hands are icicles. Today’s gift guide focuses on one of my favorite parts of gift giving: stockings. I love the idea of a fair isle stocking filled with old-fashioned sundries.

wooden tops
Wooden Tops from CB2

badminton stamp set
Yellow Owl Stamp Set from The Curiosity Shoppe

peppermint soap
Peppermint Stick Soap from Blossom Soap & Sundries

wooden bird call
Wooden Bird Call from Canoe

Mary