How many times has your husband asked you where his charger is? If you don’t know, then one of you is digging through a drawer of cords hoping to find an extra one that fits his phone. It’s frustrating and eats up valuable time that you don’t have. Save time and energy by storing your chargers in a DIY leather charging cord organizer. The adjustable leather cord holds your charging cords and wall adapters to keep everything organized in one place. It makes traveling easier because you can grab it and go, confident that you have what you need. Additionally, it is so easy to make that it is a perfect DIY gift!

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Materials

Scrap Leather
Leather Cord
Hole Punch
Brad
Scissors
Needle and Thread

Step 1

Trim a piece of scrap leather into a rectangle. It can be any size you like but I recommend no smaller than 12 inches by 5 inches.

Tip:

You can be a precise as you would like but don’t feel like you have to be. Having some irregularities adds a more rustic touch to your organizer.

Step 2

Punch a hole in the center edge of the right side of your rectangle.

Note:

A traditional paper punch may not be strong enough to do this. I used my Crop-A-Dile Big Bite and had no problem. A leather punch would also work well.

Step 3

Fold your leather in half lengthwise and cut notches every two inches with your scissors. Make sure that you have an odd number of notches that are large enough to thread your leather cording through.

Step 4

Unfold your leather and thread your cording through. Start by threading the cord through your punched hole and next continue weaving back and forth through the notches.

Tip:

Only leave enough of the leather cording through the punched hole to secure it to your organizer. The excess cording should be at the opposite end.

Step 5

Push your brad through the punched hole with the prongs coming through the inside of your organizer. Fold out the prongs over the cording to secure them.

Step 6

Place a few stitches through your organizer and cording end at the brad to secure the cording thoroughly. You don’t want it pulling out when you tighten the cord around your chargers.

Step 7

Cut a small square of leather out of a piece that you trimmed off in step 1.

Step 8

Center the leather square over the cording and brad on the inside of your organizer.

Step 9

Secure the leather square into place by sewing a whipstitch around the edges.

Tip:

For a cleaner look, do not stitch all of the way through your organizer. Instead thread about halfway into your organizer leather and pull back up through your leather square. This is so that your stitches are not visible on the outside of your organizer.

Step 10

Lastly, add your charging cords and adapters and tighten your cording.

Step 11

Roll up your DIY leather charging cord organizer and wrap the excess cording around the outside to secure.

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This is such an easy and inexpensive way to organize all of your chargers in one place. You can change the look to fit your style by using a different color of leather for your organizer or cording. A DIY leather charging cord organizer is also a perfect DIY gift for the guys in your life. It is handsome and practical to delight even the most difficult men to shop for. If you want to make one for everyone on your gift list, opt for buying a yard of leather instead of using a scrap piece. Then you can cut all of your organizers at once and have enough to make them in bulk! I’d love to hear who you would make yours for. Let me know in the comments!

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As you read in Unique DIY Advent Mailboxes, I love to weave activities into our Advent gifts. I also love to create beautiful packages to delight the kiddos no matter what’s inside. This is easier than you might think. Get awesome ideas to create memories with your Advent gifts or feel free to steal our exacting gifting schedule this season!

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Advent Packages Materials

Christmas 12×12 Paper Pack
Stocking Stuffer Assortment
Hershey’s Miniatures
Double-Sided Tape
Green Curling Ribbon
Scissors
Hole Punch
Bronze Sharpie Marker

Step 1

Organize your gifts from the stocking stuffer pack by type. This will allow you to determine how many of each item you have and decide which ones you want to use as gifts.

Step 2

Write it down. Number a sheet of paper from 1-24 and determine what gifts and activities will be given on specific dates.

Tip:

Be sure when choosing gifts to check that they fit in your Advent mailboxes.

Step 3

Create pouches for the gifts using your scrapbook paper. To do this, measure the gifts on the paper. Cut a strip that is an inch wider than the gift.

Step 4

Next, fold the strip of paper in half.

Step 5

Unfold the paper and add double-sided tape to the edges of your pouch.

Step 6

Fold your paper back up and press on the taped edges to seal.

Step 7

Once your pouch is sealed, fold your top down and punch 2 holes in the top center of your pouch. See picture for reference.

Step 8

Next add your gift to the pouch and fold the flap back down.

Step 9

Cut a length of curling ribbon and thread it through the punched holes.

Step 10

Lastly, tie the ribbon in a bow to secure.

Step 11

Before putting your gift in a basket to store, number it with the appropriate date with your bronze Sharpie.

Step 12

Continue steps 3-11 until all of your gifts are wrapped and labeled.

Advent Activities

For these gifts I simply write the activity on a strip of paper and attach a piece of candy with a piece of double-sided tape. The exception to this is the “Minivan Express” which is our family’s favorite Christmas tradition. You can read more about it at the link above and also get free printable tickets there. She provides you with multiple ideas for your Minivan express night. Our family goes to look at Christmas lights in our area each year. I also choose to make our tickets because it is something I enjoy. You do not have to take the time to do this. However, if you would like to make your own this year I’ve made it super easy:

Step 1

Cut a red piece of 12×12 paper from your Christmas pack into 3 even strips.

Note:

This will make 3 tickets. If you have more children, you will need to cut an additional sheet.

Step 2

Fold each strip of paper in half and place double-sided tape on the white sides (or use a glue runner). Press firmly to secure.

Step 3

Color the edges of your tickets with your bronze Sharpie.

Tip:

Get crisp, even lines by folding a scrap piece of paper over the ticket leaving only the edge you want to color exposed.

Step 4

Next, write, “Minivan Express: Good for 1 Round-Trip” in the center of each ticket also with your bronze Sharpie.

Step 5 (Optional)

Because of the surprise element of the Minivan Express (we hide the tickets under the pillows for them to find at bedtime on the pre-determined night), the Advent gift for this day is the kaleidoscopes. Christmas lights look really cool when you look at them through the kaleidoscopes so this gift will be fun when your kids open it and then extra fun on the Minivan Express.

As promised, before you go, here is our exact Advent schedule this year. Feel free to steal ideas from it for your own family.

Coloring Set
Christmas Family Game Night
Bracelets
Candy
Make Ornaments
Card Games
Punch Balloon
Festival of Lights
Kick Sack
Candy
Mazes
Make Gingerbread Houses
Rubber Ducks
Puzzles
Christmas Movie Night
Candy
Kaleidoscopes (Minivan Express)
Candy
Yo-yo’s
Christmas Campout
Coloring Books
Christmas Photo Booth Night
Candy
Read The Night Before Christmas

Now that you are ready to create memories with your Advent gifts I want to hear from you. What is your favorite Advent activity? Let me hear about your traditions in the comments and don’t forget to check out Oriental Trading for all of your Christmas needs this year!

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Choosing gifts for a do-it-yourself friend or family member can be a challenge. She makes everything from her own home décor to thoughtful thank-you cards. Luckily, Uncommon Goods and I are here to help you navigate these difficult gifts. There is no better company to gift your DIY friend from than a company with a great respect for the integrity of the creative individual. That is exactly what is at the core of Uncommon Goods. From the perfect tools to fun DIY kits, they’ve got unique gifts for the DIY-er in your life.

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Tools

Eyeglass Holder Necklace

Keeping your glasses handy while you work on all of those DIY projects is essential. This eyeglass holder necklace is gorgeous and keeps your glasses at your fingertips the whole time.

Space Saving Bottle Hanger

Any scrapbooker will tell you that table space is coveted at a crop. Help her make the most of it with this awesome table space saving bottle hanger.

Customized Address Stamps

When you take the time to create beautiful hand-made cards you don’t want to just put them in any old envelope. Make it easy for envelopes to reflect the love inside with these custom address stamps.

Smartphone Charging Tote (It’s Reversable!)

A DIY-er’s life is busy. Make it easy to charge devices on the go with this stylish smartphone charging reversible tote.

Coffee Grinder

Doing it yourself requires lots of energy. A mason jar coffee grinder lets you grind the freshest beans to fuel your day. There are plenty of options to choose, check out The Full Moon Cafe site and read the full list here!

Sewing Station

Sewing boxes are great for everyday storage but when you’re in the middle of a project you need your tools readily available. Keep everything in place with this gorgeous sewing station.

Yarn Bowl

Keep your yarn in place and prevent tangles during your crochet project with a gorgeous Birdie Yarn Bowl. This bowl is so pretty the recipient will want to leave it on the table even when it’s not in use.

Hand-carved Cookbook Stand

Do you know a DIY mom who spends all of her time in the kitchen? Give her a gift that is practical and dresses up her “office” with this wooden cookbook stand.

Family Cookbook

Speaking of cookbooks, give My Family Cookbook to let her record her family’s favorite recipes. Up the gift-giving level to pro by including one of your favorite recipes to help her get started.

Seed Keeper

Give your favorite gardener the gift of organization with this seed keeper. It will keep all of her favorite seeds easily accessible throughout the seasons.

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DIY Kits

Nantucket Throw Kit

A throw that you make yourself is magically warmer than one you buy pre-made. This kit has everything you need to do just that.

Lip Balm Kit

Try your hand at making your own beauty products with this DIY lip balm kit.

DIY Truffles Kit

Chocolate makes all things better. This kit makes a great gift idea on its own but you can also make the truffles yourself and give them as hostess gifts this season.

Hedgehog Felting Kit

Not only is this kit the perfect way to dip your toe into needle felting but the hedgehogs that it makes are crazy adorable! After you’ve made them you can dress up your craft space with them. This is a DIY gift two-in-one.

Wine-Making Kit (Merlot)

One of the best ways to unwind after a busy day full of projects is with a good book and a glass of wine. Let your favorite DIY-er try her hand at making her own delicious merlot to relax with.

Blendable Perfume Collection

Part of living a do-it-yourself life is loving the uniqueness that comes along with it. Surprise that unique spirit with a perfume collection that allows her to wear her own unique scent daily.

With your gift problem solved now you can get onto the fun stuff like gift wrap. Uncommon Goods is providing you with beautiful free gift tags to adorn your packages with this year. Get yours by clicking on the photos below and then definitely check out their blog, like the Uncommon Knowledge section, for all kinds of fun and unique articles (like “Where does the growler get its strange name?” Do you know?). Now that your holiday gifts are in the bag, what other Christmas traditions are you looking to taking time to celebrate this year?

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We all lead very busy lives and its not always possible to put in the time and effort to gifts we might like too. I have a friend recently who was looking to make a gift for her mother because she appreciated her support during a difficult time in her life but because she was so busy with her job she couldn’t put in the time she wanted to into the gift. Thankfully GiftTree had her covered. GiftTree helped her make ideal gift basket, it was so quick and easy and her mother appreciated it so much.