Handmade Christmas Gifts

Making homemade Christmas gifts is fun and can save money! It is best to get started early in making handmade presents. To get started,look at your Christmas list and see who you think would enjoy something handmade, and who wouldn’t. Someone who likes to shop at the expensive department stores and pays attention to labels, may not be a good choice for a homemade gift. Decide which friends and family members would really appreciate a handmade gift, and then start listing ideas you think would match their interests and hobbies.

Some suggestions :

Crochet potholders
Crochet scarves, afghans, baby blamnkets
Knit sweaters, gloves, hats
Quilts


Frame special pictures you have taken of family members/friends
Scrapbooks showcasing special occasions and activities that were shared during the year
Collages on a board of favorite bands, artists, pets, etc… ( especially good for teens )
Handmade paintings and drawings

Handmade Christmas ornaments
Beaded jewelry
Stained glass items

Baked bread, cookies, cakes
Jams, jellies, salsa
Gift baskets with packaged baking and seasonings that are made in your kitchen

Mason Jar Recipes ( there is no limit to the creative ideas you can come up with here! )

Cookies: put all dry ingredients in layers ( works best if there is cocoa or other colored ingredients to add flare )
Seal up mason jar and decorate top with ribbons, lace, or whatever you choose.
Add a tag with recipe instructions.

Bean Soup: Use same idea as for cookies, just add dry ingredients for the soup instead.
Favorite Holiday beverage
Bath Salts
Crafts :Put all materials needed for special craft project
Puzzle: Put all pieces inside, add a picture of completed puzzle to the outside of the jar