Christmas Homemade Gifts

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Christmas Homemade Gifts

Make it Yourself Christmas Gift Ideas

Christmas is a season of gifts and sharing, and every family will have their own traditions and ideas, such as hanging decorations together, having a big family feast, and exchanging presents.

Although we sometimes hate to admit it, choosing presents can be a headache, especially if you have a large family and a tight budget.

MAKE YOUR OWN UNIQUE AND INEXPENSIVE HOMEMADE GIFTS THIS CHRISTMAS

If you are good in needlework, you can sew, knit or crochet small projects as Christmas gifts.

You can sew cute animal plush toys for children. They can double up as fridge magnets or pin cushions. Cute animals like a tortoise or food with faces are always hits with the kids and even adults.

Handmade throw pillows or knitted fleece blankets are excellent as gifts too. You can also knit scarves, mittens, and hats for everyone. They make practical gifts.

You can have the blankets or pillowcases embroidered with the recipients’ names to make them personalized. You can also let the children to pick their favorite cartoon fabrics as their pillow or cushion case.

PAPER CRAFTS

If you love paper crafts, you can make mini scrapbooks or altered journals. Mini scrapbooks are excellent as memory keepsakes. There are many samples available online that you can follow. Just make them according to the recipient’s favorite theme, add photos and sentiments on the pages, and that is it. This will be a very special gift and the recipient will surely appreciate your effort.

You can also compile poems and quotes for those who love collecting them. Altered journals are great for this purpose. Just print the poems and quotes, cut them nicely and stick them onto the journal pages. You can write your own messages too.

Another paper craft that you can make is personalized stationery. Print the stationery sets; add a nice writing pen and you have yourself a gift ready.

CONTAINERS MADE TO ORDER

Household items such as jars, bottles, tins and baskets can be made into beautiful Christmas gifts too. They can be altered, decorated with ribbons and other types of embellishments, and filled up with various items. Fill a nice tin can with homemade potpourri, while a jar can be decorated with ribbons and filled with goodies.

Be creative with the goodies, they can be anything from crafting materials such as buttons, brads, and ribbons, to delicious edibles such as candies. All these ideas can be personalized according to the recipients’ preferences.

You can fill baskets with goodies too, and they can be anything from food to perhaps sewing or other crafting materials. Make these gifts more personalized with photos and sayings.

MAKE A SPLASH WITH HANDMADE SKIN CARE AND BATH

For something adventurous, unique and wildly appreciated, you can make your own handmade skincare and bath items.

You can make bar soaps, shower gel, bath bombs, lotions, shampoos, conditioners, and even homemade cream masks. These items can be scented or non-scented. Use essential oils for the extra benefits.

While you are at it, why not make some scented candles, these are a natural with handmade bath items for a spa experience extra-ordinaire.

The ingredients used to make scented candles are similar to those used to make soaps. You can make a range of items with the same scent, pack them up nicely in reusable plastic jars and bottles, wrap them together in a basket, and you have got yourself a nice Christmas gift.

HOMEMADE CAN BE INEXPENSIVE, EASY AND MORE FUN THAN THE MALL

Homemade gifts are not difficult to make and they usually don‘t cost much. All you need is your imagination and lots of effort.

Save some money this Christmas and make beautiful, thoughtful gifts for everyone.

You will be amazed how much your homemade gifts are appreciated.

About the author: Jan Ferrante is the author of Make It Special – a DIY Christmas Gift Giving Collection. Includes homemade skin care items, packaging and lots of of fun, economical and easy ideas for gift giving and the Christmas season.Make Your Own Christmas Gifts Ideas.

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Frequently Asked Questions

  1. QUESTION:
    Do you know any Christmas homemade gifts craft ideas?
    I want to make Christmas homemade gifts. But I am not sure what?
    Any ideas? OR websites that might help me. I only have time till Wednesday! Please help me! Enough ideas for 6 members of the family. help me please.

    • ANSWER:
      well you could get these tiny tiny canvases and easles and paint them all little pictures. they're really cure for bedside tables and stuff.

      You can always make ornaments or christmas cards.

      youtube can show you some cool crafts-- good luck! :)

      Merry Christmas <3

  2. QUESTION:
    What are some good,cute homemade christmas gifts?
    I want to make some cute little homemade gifts for my family without them knowing, I want it to be a surprise so if you know of any homemade gifts Please tell me :)

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      ANSWER:
      not sure what skills you have, good drawing? perhaps you can make greeting cards. how about something with Croatia or Knitting? how about some handcraft stuff, perhaps make them some baskets and then fill them with sweets. lol i dont know what else can you create on your own but if you are looking for buying some gift, here are some good gift ideas that may be helpful: http://www.toptenservices.net/2010/11/06/best-christmas-gift-ideas/

  3. QUESTION:
    I nead ideas for homemade gifts for christmas but I cant think of any, have any suggestions?
    we are doing are christmas gifts homemade this year and I can't think of anything to make. I nead a little help.

    • ANSWER:
      How about a cookie mix jar?

  4. QUESTION:
    Anyone know of good homemade Christmas gifts?
    I want to give my parents something special for Christmas but I have like no money. -_- I can't find a over the holiday job that hasn't been taken already so my last resort is homemade stuff. I have a few good talents like painting, drawing, sewing, and possibly wood carving, but I'm not sure what I could make using my abilities. So I need some ideas. Any help would be great.

    And no cooking related gift ideas please. lol xD
    Thanks y'all!

    • ANSWER:
      Well I wouldn't just get them one thing each. I would try multiple gifts... like a sort of gift bag. You said that you are good at drawing/painting, so I would make them each a different pic. Something that shows how much you luv and care for them. Then make them a pillow, clothes, etc. Each or somethin'. Then... A HUG!!!!!

  5. QUESTION:
    Good ideas for lovely homemade Christmas gifts for my mom?
    Hey!
    It's still November but I guess I should already start thinking about what kind of Christmas present can I make for my mom. She's soo sentimental about everything! I'm a musician, by the way, and she's always saying she loves my music. What else... She likes homemade gifts. She says they come from heart. Last year I gave her a photo album full of family pictures and she nearly cried from happiness. Now I don't have any ideas what to do. Help?? :D :D
    What present would you make for such person?

    • ANSWER:
      Make a laminated bookmark: find pictures or photos that she would like - animals, flowers, hearts, pictures of you and her, or the family - it can be a few small pics or just one, glue it to construction paper, then take it to Staples and get them laminated, then cut it. Make sure you know how wide you want it to be before you start with the glue. After hole-punch the top and put a ribbon or twine of some kind through the hole.

      Make a 'love jar' and fill it with origami hearts, flowers and slips of paper with notes of appreciation written on them or 'I love you' written in different languages (on the back write which language it is).

      http://www.ehow.com/how_2061320_fold-origami-heart.html
      http://www.bloom4ever.com/HowToFold.php
      Say I love you in different languages
      http://www.links2love.com/i_love_you_languages.htm

      Decorate empty jars to use as pen/pencil holders or decorate empty soup cans - take the label off and wrap them in fabric or colored paper and decorate them.

      Or make cookies:

      Fudge

      2 Cups Sugar
      2 1/2 Tablespoons dry Hershey's Cocoa
      2 Tablespoons of butter or margarine
      1/3 coup white Karo Syrup (corn syrup)
      1/2 cup condensed milk
      1 cup walnuts (shelled and chopped)
      1 teaspoon Vanilla

      Combine all ingredients except nuts and vanilla. Stir together well. Bring to a vigorous boil and boil for 5 minutes.

      Remove from flame. Allow to cool for 10 minutes. Beat vigorously to make it creamy. Add walnuts and vanilla. Stir and pout out onto waxed paper lined square pan.

      NOTE: Do not attempt to make cooked candies (this fudge recipe) when the weather is rainy, very cloudy or wet fog.

      Quick Banana Chocolate Chip Bars

      1 Medium Ripe Banana, peeled
      1 Cup Whole Wheat Flour
      ¾ Cup Brown Sugar, packed
      1 Teaspoon Baking Powder
      ½ Teaspoon Ground Cinnamon
      ¼ Teaspoon Salt
      1/3 Cup Olive or Vegetable Oil
      2 Tablespoons Milk
      1 Teaspoon Vanilla Extract
      1 Egg
      ¼ Cup Chopped Nuts
      ½ Cup Chocolate Chips (or what feels good)

      Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Spray small rectangular or 9x9 square baking pan with non-stick spray.

      Chop or mash banana. Combine with flour, brown sugar, baking powder, cinnamon, salt, oil, milk, vanilla and egg in large bowl. Stir in nuts and chocolate chips to this mixture OR save them to add as topping, sprinkling on top of mixture after poured into the pan. Bake for 25-30 minutes.

      Isabellas (Oatmeal Cookies)

      1 cup butter
      1/2 cup sugar
      1 tsp vanilla
      1 1/4 cups flour
      1 1/2 cups oats
      Dash salt, optional
      Powdered Sugar

      Cream butter and sugar until light. Mix in vanilla, then flour, oats and salt. Chill thoroughly, about ½ hour in the refrigerator. Shape into small balls and place 2 inches apart on an ungreased baking sheet. Flatten with a fork, crisscrossing. Bake at 350 degrees for 12-18 minutes (depending on your oven). Sprinkle with Powdered Sugar

      Jumbles

      3 large bananas, mashed
      2 cups rolled oats
      1 cup chopped dates
      1/3 cup oil
      Dash of salt
      1 tsp vanilla extract

      Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Combine all ingredients, let set 15 minutes. Drop by teaspoonfuls onto an ungreased baking sheet and bake for 20 minutes or until golden brown.

      Spicy Oatmeal Crisps
      Pepper may sound like an odd ingredient for a cookie, but it complements the other spices well (although you can omit it if you prefer).
      3/4 cup all-purpose flour
      1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
      ½ teaspoon baking soda
      ½ teaspoon ground allspice
      ½ teaspoon grated whole nutmeg
      ¼ teaspoon salt
      ¼ teaspoon ground cloves
      ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper (optional)
      1 cup packed brown sugar
      5 tablespoons butter or stick margarine, softened
      1 teaspoon vanilla extract
      1 large egg
      ½ cup regular oats
      Cooking spray

      Preheat oven to 350°. Lightly spoon flour into dry measuring cups; level with a knife. Combine flour and next 7 ingredients (flour through pepper) in a medium bowl. Beat sugar, butter, and vanilla in a large bowl with a mixer at medium speed until light and fluffy. Add egg; beat well. Stir in flour mixture and oats.

      Drop by level tablespoons 2 inches apart onto baking sheets coated with cooking spray. Bake at 350° for 12 minutes or until crisp. Cool on pan 2 to 3 minutes or until firm. Remove cookies from pan; cool on wire racks.

Thoughtful Christmas Gift Ideas