Simple Handmade Gifts – Part Eight

A charming collection of simple handmade gifts, featuring a delightful collage of items such as pencils, jars, and a bunny.

I just love doing this kind of post! It is so fun to just get lost in the pursuit of simple handmade gifts. Just when I think I can’t possibly find anything new….I find dozens of ideas and then spend hours trying to decide which ones to use!

This happens to be my eighth installment of this post. I started with Parts One, Two, Three, and Four back in 2011 then added Parts Five, Six, and Seven in 2012. This is the first one I’ve been able to get to this year….so I packed it chock full of ideas!

I hope you enjoy….and more importantly are inspired in your handmade gift-giving this year. I know I’m going to try my hand at several on this list!

Infinity Scarf

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Monogram Soap Dispenser

simple handmade gifts

Colorful Chalkboards {from Dollar Store platters}

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Lavender Coconut Oil Salt Scrub

DIY Glitter Tote

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CLICK HERE to view a complete list of my “Simple Handmade Gifts” series!

Wipe Off Weekly Menu Board

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Fabric Headband

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Homemade Mint Hot Chocolate Mix

Chalkboard Serving Tray

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Mini Pallet Coasters

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Honey Butter Ambrosia

DIY Laundry Soap & Painted Glass Container

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Snowman Making Kit

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OLLIBLOCKS: Monsters & Superheroes

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Gardener’s Hand Scrub

Glitter Pencils

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Hand Warmers

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Vintage Votives

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DIY “Polaroid” Photo Coasters

Stamped Tea Towels

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DIY Rope Vase

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Zipper Book Clutch 

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Headache (and other aches) Pillows

DIY Frame Key Holder

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DIY Topped Jars

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Fabric Covered Circle Bulletin Board

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Homemade Soap In A Crockpot

Popsicle Stick Snowflake

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DIY Bulletin Board

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English Muffin Toasting Bread

That’s a whole lotta gift-giving inspiration right there!  I hope something got you at least thinking about things you can make without having to go to the mall. :-)

CLICK HERE to view a complete list of my “Simple Handmade Gifts” series!

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Jill Nystul is an accomplished writer and author who founded the blog One Good Thing by Jillee in 2011. With over 30 years of experience in homemaking, she has become a trusted resource for contemporary homemakers by offering practical solutions to everyday household challenges.I share creative homemaking and lifestyle solutions that make your life easier and more enjoyable!

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  7. I love to give homemade cookies and candies. I have also made beaded necklaces and earrings for people.

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  8. My son made me a framed picture. I love it! Thanks for the giveaway!

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  9. I like the popsicle stick wreath but I’ll probably use tongue depressors.

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  10. yummy choco chip banana bread from a dear friend. :)

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  11. “Repin 3”?! I repinned more than that, including some of my favs (the SOS and the body butter) – no more searching through “the archives” – ya gotta love Pinterest! ;)

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    • Oh, and last year for Christmas, my daughter, niece and I made gift sets with several of your “recipes” to give out. They were very received (and I’ve had several requests for “refills”) and the girls and I had a blast!

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  12. My friend gave me some cute hot pads, dish cloths and mug cozy that she crocheted!

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  13. Love these ideas! I want to try the homemade clutch, tea towels (great hostess gift!) and the hand warmers! Thanks for the ideas!

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  14. My absolute favorite homemade item is a my reusable rice bag. Pretty material filled with uncooked rice. 30 seconds in the microwave and off to the sofa I go. Feels so wonderful on the neck tension areas after a long day at work.

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  15. A cool necklace or homemade soaps. Both of those items were the best homemade gifts I received.

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  16. I think the best is handmade jewelry. Hemp bracelets, beaded anything, earrings.

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  17. Oh, I answered the question wrong! The best handmade gift I’ve been given … an ornament my daughter made for me. I hang it on the tree every year, and smile.

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  18. I give at least one handmade gift at Christmas. This year, I’m giving rag quilts for my daughter’s AG doll. I’m sewing doll clothes for several little girls too (mine and others). I love making things to give!

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  19. Love drawing/painting on vans slip ons!! I love the personalize them for my friends.

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  20. I beautiful handmade afghan that a very good friend made for me :-)

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  21. My best friend in high school gave me a wonderful sketch of the two of us based on one of my favorite pictures. It’s been 25 years and sadly, we’ve lost touch, but I still treasure it.

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