Just adding my appreciation to those below for the super gift ideas, Ruann! They are the most unique ideas I've seen so far. Thank you for doing the work. I think several people in my life will be getting travel gifts this year. My favorite are the packing cubes. I use them every single time I travel but I need more. The cubes are also wonderful for storing fabric. I use large ones to put all my themed fabrics in such as Christmas or fancy sparkly or brocade fabrics. Using mesh on top makes it easy to see what's inside and this way these, less used, fabrics don't take up room on my shelves. Thanks for keeping me company in my sewing room!
Lots of great ideas here. I think I will use the make-up brush holder pattern and whip us a paintbrush wrap, a crochet hook wrap, a fork/spoon/knife wrap for picnics....
The washcloth travel pouch might be something to make if you're providing presents for your local food bank / community kitchen. I remember my mum crying in the supermarket when she had to choose between buying loo roll and toothpaste, and getting something like this would have been such a wonderful gift.
It is always good to tell folks low on money that baking soda in a box is around one dollar US and it works great as toothpaste, lasts for months. When my kids were teens I had to spend almost all my money to keep them fed so extras were hard to buy so I learned alternatives that had more than one use. I've even had to wash clothes with a bit of dish soap and baking soda (I have to say it made the clothes really white and throwing a few clean tennis balls in the dryer with the clothes softened them up without softner).... I also used flannel that I cut into toilet paper wide straps, ran them on the surgery making 8 inch long rectangles, then just roll them on tp paper tubes and we used those for the on non-poo wiping... just dropped them into a diaper pail with soapy water, when it was. Full I throw them into the wash with a bit of bleach with washing powder. Saves a bunch on toilet paper which we only use for poo wiping... Just saying
Love these ideas. I use packing cubes that I’ve bought myself but never thought of making my own. Using a shower curtain is genius. Thanks for the suggestions x
Thank you for sharing your wonderful ideas with us!! I love how this challenge not only shares great gift ideas but it introduces me to new vloggers!!!❤
Repeating what others have said but, thank you for sharing the best gift ideas I have seen so far. Other videos I have watched for gift ideas all seem to have the same things on their lists. Love watching your videos so, thank you again x
So nice to have found your channel... I'm from Connecticut in the USA... And I was very surprised to see the "closet safe" as it was call on the RUclips channel that I found it on and I made it for a gift for a friend's daughter who was going away for a week with some of her friends and I made it for her and she thought it was a pretty cool idea... Because, as teenagers, you don't really know how the other kids are in the group... So it's cool to put this in the closet with a dress over it or a coat over it and no one knows the difference---or hiding something away from your children at home... If they happen to be the kleptomaniac type... Or they take things without asking or just saving things for a rainy day... It's a very good idea... I plan on making a few more...❤️❤️
Lots of great gift ideas. Definitely will have a go at some of them. It’s lovely that you take the time to do the research but share with us. Thank you 😊. Your friend Diane ❤
Like all of your ideas, the cat made me chuckle. Really enjoyed your video! Love your sense of humor, your voice is a perfect pitch for me, and being from the US, love your accent.....that you don't even know you have.
This is the first time I’ve heard of this and am excited. I make several gifts each year and these are some good ones. I can’t wait to join in the fun!! Thank you so much for this video and all the info!!😊
Some great ideas there! Thanks for sharing. I crochet flannels, book markers, floral appliques for greeting cards artwork as quick gifts for friends and family 😃
These were great ideas! Thank you! My daughter is travelling overseas for the first time in January and I think the makeup pouch would be great, and the face washer roll for her teeth items. I might try to incorporate a zip pocket for her retainer. She’s always worried she will loose it. Thanks again!
Hi from Houston, Texas! Fabulous bunch of ideas, thank you for putting them all together. I am eyeballing the cat warming pillows and the travel pillow. Oh! And the makeup bag and rollup little bag. So fun to have found your channel😄, which I found because I was watching Cara at SoSewMad🥳
Brilliant vlog, I was given the coat hanger a few years ago in beautiful satin and lace. I keep all my tights in it. Also received the makeup bag with my initial on the the flap. Just love it. Thank you for the other ideas
There! I happened upon this video as I'm sitting here sewing for my sister's November birthday. I'm thinking I'm gonna have to add in one of those closet safes… What a great idea! Subscribed.
Some brilliant ideas! I am still at a loss as to what to make this year 😂. I love using the travel pillow in the car. Not sure why i haven’t ever thought of this before 😅
Thank you so much I really really enjoyed watching you tell us all, I really love ❤❤❤❤ those 10-items that you’ve shared with us all. I’ve subscribed and given you a thumbs up too, because I really like your style too
Thank you for such brilliant ideas. I shall be making a lot of these for Christmas presents for my grandchildren . I have 8 from 3 years to 14 years, 6 girls and 2 boys and like to make their presents so they are personal to them. 👍
Hi Ruan, some great quick ideas. I’ve made the closet safe before they are great. I also make the seat belt travel cover with chemo patients in mind as many have port lines where the belt rubs. X
Hi Ruann, sewing beginner and fellow Yorkshire gal here! Just finished making the roll up make-up carry case, but adapted it a bit for my niece and nephew and put some stationary, chocolate and toys for Christmas. I hope they like them. Thank you so much for the channel and pattern recommendations. Learning so much ❤
Brilliant ideas. Thanks. I'm going to use the make-up brush roll up thingie (technical term) and adapt it for my daughter-in-law who paints. She can use it for some of her brushes. Take care.
@theyorkshiresewgirl I quite like the idea of the makeup bag, but she wouldn't go for that. Might make myself one and those cubes for suitcases for next time I go away in March next year.
Interesting ideas and different from most I’ve seen. I especially love the commenter who suggested making the travel pouches for food banks. I volunteer with an organisation that does a lot of outreach in the underhoused community and wonder if these might be worthwhile making up!
My oldest grandson is an artist. I'm thinking about making him one of the roll up bag for his birthday next year for his charcoal pencils and paint brushes. Thank you for the ideas. I know if three projects I'm going to make.
As always Ryan fab-u-los! 🎉 I have to make things for a sale at my Mum’s residential home and always get great ideas for quick makes from you 🤩 I think I will try the makeup drawstring bags as I looked at those last year but made wine bags instead! Thanks again xx
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Just adding my appreciation to those below for the super gift ideas, Ruann! They are the most unique ideas I've seen so far. Thank you for doing the work. I think several people in my life will be getting travel gifts this year. My favorite are the packing cubes. I use them every single time I travel but I need more. The cubes are also wonderful for storing fabric. I use large ones to put all my themed fabrics in such as Christmas or fancy sparkly or brocade fabrics. Using mesh on top makes it easy to see what's inside and this way these, less used, fabrics don't take up room on my shelves. Thanks for keeping me company in my sewing room!
Ooh that’s such a good idea for the packing cubes!
You could also use clear plastic tablecloth to make the top- then it’ll be see through and dust free
Lots of great ideas here. I think I will use the make-up brush holder pattern and whip us a paintbrush wrap, a crochet hook wrap, a fork/spoon/knife wrap for picnics....
Sounds great!
The washcloth travel pouch might be something to make if you're providing presents for your local food bank / community kitchen. I remember my mum crying in the supermarket when she had to choose between buying loo roll and toothpaste, and getting something like this would have been such a wonderful gift.
Oh that’s such a fab idea. Sometimes we don’t know how lucky we are x
It is always good to tell folks low on money that baking soda in a box is around one dollar US and it works great as toothpaste, lasts for months. When my kids were teens I had to spend almost all my money to keep them fed so extras were hard to buy so I learned alternatives that had more than one use. I've even had to wash clothes with a bit of dish soap and baking soda (I have to say it made the clothes really white and throwing a few clean tennis balls in the dryer with the clothes softened them up without softner).... I also used flannel that I cut into toilet paper wide straps, ran them on the surgery making 8 inch long rectangles, then just roll them on tp paper tubes and we used those for the on non-poo wiping... just dropped them into a diaper pail with soapy water, when it was. Full I throw them into the wash with a bit of bleach with washing powder. Saves a bunch on toilet paper which we only use for poo wiping... Just saying
I am going to try making them for our pantry and the blessing bags for the homeless.
Thanks!
Oh thank you so much 🥰
I started yesterday. My gifts are helping me work on my stash!!! I’m a slow sewer. I like to take my time. I enjoy the process.
Great job! 👏
I love it each year when this challenge comes out. I get such cute ideas.
Yay! Thank you!
Love these ideas. I use packing cubes that I’ve bought myself but never thought of making my own. Using a shower curtain is genius. Thanks for the suggestions x
You’re more than welcome lovely 🥰
Brilliant ideas - things I’ve not seen before - really like the hanger safe! Diana
Glad you liked it x
Amazing ideas - it must be a challenge to come up with new ideas in year three - thanks for the great new ideas, too!
You are so welcome!
Awesome suggestions Ruan I’ll definitely be making some of these❤
😊
Great ideas! Love the packing cubes. I use them all the time don’t know why I’ve never thought of making some! Awesome 💕
Glad you like them!
Thank you for sharing your wonderful ideas with us!! I love how this challenge not only shares great gift ideas but it introduces me to new vloggers!!!❤
You are so welcome! 🤗
Closet safe is going to be a winner in our motorhome. Thanks Ruan.
Ooh yes!
Great ideas Ruan, particularly love the cat pad & make-up pouch will have a look at those. Many thanks 😊
No problem 👍
Great ideas Ruan, thank you.
Glad you like them!
Thank you for taking the time to vlog, I will be making some of these ideas and sharing via email, such a good idea for those of us not on instagram x
You are so welcome!
Fab ideas! Tfs, Laura ❤
Thanks so much! 😊
Fabulous ideas Ruan. Thank you.
No problem 😌
Hi Ruan...
Thank you for sharing these great gift ideas! You are the best!! 😊
Glad you like them! Xx
Repeating what others have said but, thank you for sharing the best gift ideas I have seen so far. Other videos I have watched for gift ideas all seem to have the same things on their lists. Love watching your videos so, thank you again x
You are so welcome! Thank you ☺️
I’ve just made two of the closet safe patterns from this designer. Great pattern and easy to follow ❤
Wonderful!
So nice to have found your channel... I'm from Connecticut in the USA...
And I was very surprised to see the "closet safe" as it was call on the RUclips channel that I found it on and I made it for a gift for a friend's daughter who was going away for a week with some of her friends and I made it for her and she thought it was a pretty cool idea... Because, as teenagers, you don't really know how the other kids are in the group... So it's cool to put this in the closet with a dress over it or a coat over it and no one knows the difference---or hiding something away from your children at home... If they happen to be the kleptomaniac type... Or they take things without asking or just saving things for a rainy day... It's a very good idea... I plan on making a few more...❤️❤️
Hey 👋🏼. Lovely to have you with me xx
Love all of these. Thank you so much ❤
Glad you like them!
Lots of great gift ideas. Definitely will have a go at some of them. It’s lovely that you take the time to do the research but share with us. Thank you 😊. Your friend Diane ❤
You are so welcome! 🤗
Fantastic ideas RUAN will be making a few of them, thankyou
Glad you like them!
Love the cat heating pad!
It’s so cute isn’t it!
I'm so glad you popped up on my feed. I look forward to your other videos
Thank you for joining me 🤩
The kitty wrap and the hangar are my faves! Really enjoyed - thank you!
Glad you enjoyed it ☺️
Great ideas, Ruan. I will be making the cat pad for my daughter 😊
Go for it!
Well done Ruan. Some fantastic original ideas. Thanks for your hard work. ❤
My pleasure!
Brilliant ideas Ruan. Thank you for the video. Xx
You’re welcome 😊
wow.. Good ones Ruan.. I will certainly be making some of them.. Thank you so very much..
Have fun!
Love these ideas, Ruan! Great idea to make something travel related. I'll have a look at those packing cubes for sure.
Aren’t they great!
Great ideas Ruan. Will definitely be making some of those.
Have fun!
Just found your channel......GREAT video.....thank you so much for sharing!!!!
You are so welcome! Thank you for watching ☺️
Fantastic ideas! I definitely want to make the coat hanger safe & the packing cubes.
Go for it! They’re fab aren’t they!
Fantastic ideas Ryan, many that I haven’t seen or heard of before. Especially love the travel ones
Glad you enjoyed it 😊
Thank you for the fabulous ideas. I also make luggage tags (yet another travel gift).
Love that idea 🥰
What great ideas❤️
Glad you like them!
These are super clever, very fresh ideas Ruan. Thank you very much. I don't think I had ever seen any of these before. xx Karen
Glad you like them! X
Love so many of these ideas! Most folks are getting quilts for christmas but I'm now thinking of doing some smaller things. Thanks so much!!
You’re more than welcome 🤗
Just found you… new to sewing and these are right up my alley!
Oh I’m so glad! Welcome 🤗
Some great ideas, thanks Ruan. Cat heat pad is my favourite. 😊
Mine too!
Thank you!!! I am going to make the drawstring make up bag for all my girls! 🎉❤
Have fun! 🤩
Great video, Ruan. I love your gift ideas.❤
Thank you! 🤗
Another great vlog. Thank you so much!
Glad you enjoyed it!
Thank you, some great ideas. ❤
You are so welcome!
I find the teabag wallets useful, you can put in a selection of teabags, handy to keep in your workbag
Ooh I saw that! It nearly got on my list but my video would have been too long 🤣
Good idea😊
Oh wow! Love your video and great to meet you 😊! Excellent gift ideas and can’t wait to get started 😁
Yay! Thank you!
Great ideas. I would love to do some of them.
Go for it!
Like all of your ideas, the cat made me chuckle. Really enjoyed your video! Love your sense of humor, your voice is a perfect pitch for me, and being from the US, love your accent.....that you don't even know you have.
Thank you so much! ☺️
Fantastic list, great
job!!! 🧵🧵🧵 💗💗💗
Thank you!! 😁
Clever hanger safe!!!
Its great isn’t it!
This is the first time I’ve heard of this and am excited. I make several gifts each year and these are some good ones. I can’t wait to join in the fun!! Thank you so much for this video and all the info!!😊
You are so welcome! Glad you’ll be joining in 😊
Some great ideas there! Thanks for sharing.
I crochet flannels, book markers, floral appliques for greeting cards artwork as quick gifts for friends and family 😃
How lovely x
You crack me up! I am chuckling now. Seriously, some nice ideas here and thank you for doing this vlog.
Glad you enjoyed it!
Thanks Ruan, great ideas, I especially love the packing cubes and gift card holders. ❤❤
You are so welcome!
These were great ideas! Thank you! My daughter is travelling overseas for the first time in January and I think the makeup pouch would be great, and the face washer roll for her teeth items. I might try to incorporate a zip pocket for her retainer. She’s always worried she will loose it.
Thanks again!
That's a great idea! 🥰
That is genius!
Thank you x
Lovely ideas Ruan.
Thanks lovely 🥰
Hi from Houston, Texas! Fabulous bunch of ideas, thank you for putting them all together. I am eyeballing the cat warming pillows and the travel pillow. Oh! And the makeup bag and rollup little bag. So fun to have found your channel😄, which I found because I was watching Cara at SoSewMad🥳
So glad to have you join us 🥰
I loved all the suggestions. Thank you so much for your video. Love, Margaret from Mississippi USA
You are so welcome! 🤗
Thank you for all the “different “ ideas!
You are so welcome!
Brilliant vlog, I was given the coat hanger a few years ago in beautiful satin and lace. I keep all my tights in it. Also received the makeup bag with my initial on the the flap. Just love it. Thank you for the other ideas
Oh how lovely 🥰
New subbie here, love your easy, chatty video. Look forward to binge watching more of your videos
Welcome!! So lovely to have you join us 😊
There! I happened upon this video as I'm sitting here sewing for my sister's November birthday. I'm thinking I'm gonna have to add in one of those closet safes… What a great idea! Subscribed.
So glad it was helpful. Welcome onboard 🤗
Thank you for the ideas much appreciated 😊
You are so welcome!
I plan to make a pair of hand warmers. It sounds like a great idea.
Oh fab! Enjoy x
Came for the sewing ideas, stayed for the inclusivity ❤❤❤
So glad you stayed 🥰
Some brilliant ideas! I am still at a loss as to what to make this year 😂. I love using the travel pillow in the car. Not sure why i haven’t ever thought of this before 😅
Great sewing ideas 👍🏽💕 LOL about the one red painted fingernail 😂 You’re a gal after my own heart!
He he!
Thank you so much I really really enjoyed watching you tell us all, I really love ❤❤❤❤ those 10-items that you’ve shared with us all. I’ve subscribed and given you a thumbs up too, because I really like your style too
Thank you so much! Lovely to have you join me 🥰
Omg fabulous ideas Ruan. Thank you so much x
You are so welcome! Thanks for having me ☺️
Thank you for such brilliant ideas. I shall be making a lot of these for Christmas presents for my grandchildren . I have 8 from 3 years to 14 years, 6 girls and 2 boys and like to make their presents so they are personal to them. 👍
Oh how lovely 🥰
New subscriber to your channel, these are wonderful ideas, thank you so much
Thank you for joining me 🤗
Fantastic video, I made the hand warmers last year for a Christmas fair and they sold amazingly
Fantastic! 😊
Hi Ruan, some great quick ideas. I’ve made the closet safe before they are great. I also make the seat belt travel cover with chemo patients in mind as many have port lines where the belt rubs. X
Oh that’s so thoughtful ❤️
Great suggestions.
Glad you like them!
Only just found your channel , i have subbed, i loved this video ,i will be making some of the items for sure !
Thanks for subbing! So glad you enjoyed it 🤩
Everyone is getting a cat heat pad this year 😂 lovely ideas.
Thanks for another fun video ❤
Thanks for watching!
I love these Ryan. Cat warmer pillows, how flippin’ cute are they! 😍😍
They’re fab aren’t they Julie!
Really good ideas. Thanks Ryan x
You're so welcome!
Hi Ruann, sewing beginner and fellow Yorkshire gal here! Just finished making the roll up make-up carry case, but adapted it a bit for my niece and nephew and put some stationary, chocolate and toys for Christmas. I hope they like them. Thank you so much for the channel and pattern recommendations. Learning so much ❤
Oh that’s such a lovely idea!!! ❤️
The llama heating pad is so cute!
Isn’t it 🥰
Brilliant ideas. Thanks. I'm going to use the make-up brush roll up thingie (technical term) and adapt it for my daughter-in-law who paints. She can use it for some of her brushes. Take care.
What a lovely idea 😊
@theyorkshiresewgirl I quite like the idea of the makeup bag, but she wouldn't go for that. Might make myself one and those cubes for suitcases for next time I go away in March next year.
Fantastic ideas. Im now wondering if I could make the packing cubes and makeup bag as gifts to myself before I go away🤔
Ha ha. I felt the same 🤪
I made little pouches of tarnish cloth to keep silver jewelry pieces shiny and bright between wearings.
That's a great idea!
Make up brushes bag would be great for my wood chisels for my wood carving. Thanks for the great idea.
Oh what a fab idea!
Thanks for some great ideas
Glad you like them!
Great ideas! Thank you so very much!! :+)
Glad you like them!
I wish I had seen this at the beginning of the month oh well. OH I WANTED TO SAY THAT I AM LOVING YOUR HAIR COLOR
Thank you so much ☺️
I’ve done the hand warmers: the can also be used as a cold pack. Pop some in a ziplock/plastic bag and into the freezer. 😊
Ooh love that!
Thank you! 🌞
You are so welcome 🤗
Interesting ideas and different from most I’ve seen. I especially love the commenter who suggested making the travel pouches for food banks. I volunteer with an organisation that does a lot of outreach in the underhoused community and wonder if these might be worthwhile making up!
How lovely would that be ❤️
My oldest grandson is an artist. I'm thinking about making him one of the roll up bag for his birthday next year for his charcoal pencils and paint brushes. Thank you for the ideas. I know if three projects I'm going to make.
That is awesome! 🤩
Thanks for sharing Ruan 🧶🌈🍓💙
My pleasure 😊
As always Ryan fab-u-los! 🎉
I have to make things for a sale at my Mum’s residential home and always get great ideas for quick makes from you 🤩 I think I will try the makeup drawstring bags as I looked at those last year but made wine bags instead!
Thanks again xx
Love that!
Love your ideas Ruan I’m off down a rabbit hole now🥰🎁🌲🎅🤶
Have fun!
Thank you!
You're welcome!
New subscriber here, love your ideas!! Planning to use several for gifts this Christmas! Thanks so much!❤
Welcome!!🤗