Homemade Christmas Gift

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Homemade Christmas Gift Giving

Finding the perfect Christmas gift can be difficult for even the most experienced gift giver.

By deciding to have a homemade Christmas you can cut down on costs, be friendly to the environment, spend family time while you are also putting a lot of love and care into the gift that you are going to be giving.

Think back to when you were little, and it seemed like nothing meant more to your dad than receiving a macaroni tie that you spent time making in school.

The same concept still applies with a little more refinement.

By hand making your Christmas gifts, the recipients will not be able to help feeling touched that you spent so much time and effort on them.

However, now you’ll be able to put in more care and skill to give them something truly unique and well made.

STICK TO YOUR CHRISTMAS BUDGET

By choosing to have a homemade Christmas you can actually make it a fun family activity that gets everyone involved while saving you some money. Homemade gifts are quite often less expensive than store bought gifts and more cherished.

Additionally, you could set each family member with a budget to purchase supplies, either individually, or go together to make a 'batch' for various family members and friends. This can be extremely economical and it could become a much anticipated family tradition for both the creators and the recipients.

FAMILY FUN

Making homemade Christmas gifts can simply be a fun activity to do together, something that seems harder and harder to make time for in this day and age.

Planning and creating is something that can be done throughout the year as well, with Christmas in mind. The stress alone that this can save is mind boggling if you are typically late with your Christmas gift shopping.

By having a family wide homemade Christmas you will be able to share something together that is truly unique and perhaps start a generation wide tradition that will bring your family together for years to come, especially if you start early.

MAKE IT GREEN

With handmade gift giving, you will also be able to reduce your carbon footprint.

Everyone is “going green” these days, and by making your own gift you will be able to control the materials that you use and how you make it. This reduces purchases from manufacturers who use heavy polluting factories and over packaging.

A CARING AND UNIQUE GIFT

The recipient of any homemade gift is bound to be surprised and touched at how much effort the gift giver has put into making their Christmas gift.

They will always be reminded that you cared about them enough to construct something with your own two hands. Every time that they look at your touching handmade gift, they’ll be reminded of you and how dear you are to each other.

By having your family create a homemade Christmas, you will be able to create a fun activity for you and your family while making a magical and unique Christmas Memory.

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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.Homemade Christmas Gift Giving

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Frequently Asked Questions

  1. QUESTION:
    What was/is the best homemade Christmas gift that you either made or received?
    I am trying to come up with a more personal and non-expensive way to celebrate Christmas this year, and I need some ideas on what kind of homemade gifts I can make for my family, friends and boyfriend! Any Suggestions?!?!

    • ANSWER:
      Well, I love origami, and for Christmas, I folded 1,000 little puffy stars and put them in a heart shaped jar and gave them to my boyfriend. The 1000 stars is supposed to be "a token of affection." The stars were different sized and different colors. Some every had little messages, such as "I <3 U" on them. He loved them. :) Of course, I baked cookies and made a card for him too.

  2. QUESTION:
    What are some homemade Christmas gift ideas?
    I'm a teenager, and every christmas I like to make homemade gifts for about 10 adults in my family. I can't find any good ideas on the internet... all of the presents are useless or something a kid would make. I've already made scarfs, pillows, and candles before, so I don't want to do those again. Thanks so much! :)

    • ANSWER:
      Mincemeat
      Pickled onions
      Fudge
      Pot pourri
      Individual Christmas cakes (use bean tins for size)
      Christmas sacks or stockings - hand made and embroidered or quilted.

  3. QUESTION:
    what are some great homemade christmas gift basket ideas that are very budget friendly?
    I want to make up gift baskets as family gifts for my mom and dad, sister and her husband, brother in law and his wife etc. because we are on a tight budget this year. I want to start soon too cause I am pregnant and due on Dec 17th. I have some ideas; framed photos, homemade christmas ornaments from the kids, chocolate, cookies, but need more to fill them. Please let me know your ideas.

    I am also wanting good ideas of what to put the goodies in besides baskets because baskets are fairly expensive.

    • ANSWER:
      I recommend doing a theme (every year)

      You could do a wine and cheese basket (with corkscrew and nice napkins)

      then another year do cookies and candy, (all home made or gourmet)
      then another year do a bath basket with personnalized embrodered robe and bath back brush and soap etc.

      just spread it out - good luck

  4. QUESTION:
    Homemade Christmas gift ideas for someone who loves 1950s fashion?
    My sister is really into vintage fashion at the moment (particularly 1950s). Does anyone have any ideas what I could make her as a homemade Christmas gift? I'd love to make her a dress, but not sure I have enough time left to make one.
    Thanks for reading!:)

    • ANSWER:
      I don't know if you mean you don't have enough time in your daily routine, or you don't have enough time until the big day. I certainly think you do, as long as you keep it simple. here are some simple patterns I spotted for you to try and help you out.

      http://www.simplicitynewlook.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=7_8_10&products_id=12372# the shirt style dress screams 50's a black one with white polka dots and paired with a red pair of flats or pumps, very vintage, very polished, and still perfect for every day wear

      http://www.simplicitynewlook.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=7_8_10&products_id=12379# This style just makes me think of Doris day, I could see her wearing it with a pair of short white gloves or a string of pearls

      I have to say the poodle skirt idea, that was a little stereotypical, and I'd stray away from that, go more modernized 50's. If you have painting skills you could paint her a picture of Munroe, or Hepburn. That would be the extent of my thoughts, good luck

  5. QUESTION:
    What can I do for a homemade christmas gift for my guy cousin?
    every year we do a homemade christmas gift, last yr. i baked but i dont want to do that this yr. He is a guy and i have no idea what to do. he lives in canada and really likes the USA i dont want anything corny either. I thought about a bean bag like a small chair or pillow but im not really sure how to do that and it might be expensive

    • ANSWER:
      go on martha stewart.com. her craft section for pillows. pull up buckwheat pillows and make one of those for him. It's a unique gift and one that lasts forever.