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
Monogram Soap Dispenser
Colorful Chalkboards {from Dollar Store platters}
Lavender Coconut Oil Salt Scrub
DIY Glitter Tote
Wipe Off Weekly Menu Board
Fabric Headband
Homemade Mint Hot Chocolate Mix
Chalkboard Serving Tray
Mini Pallet Coasters
Honey Butter Ambrosia
DIY Laundry Soap & Painted Glass Container
Snowman Making Kit
OLLIBLOCKS: Monsters & Superheroes
Gardener’s Hand Scrub
Glitter Pencils
Hand Warmers
Vintage Votives
DIY “Polaroid” Photo Coasters
Stamped Tea Towels
DIY Rope Vase
Zipper Book Clutch
Headache (and other aches) Pillows
DIY Frame Key Holder
DIY Topped Jars
Fabric Covered Circle Bulletin Board
Homemade Soap In A Crockpot
Popsicle Stick Snowflake
DIY Bulletin Board
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. :-)
I don’t know that it’s “simple” but it’s definitely my favorite. My grandma made me her homemade divinity when I was a kid. Now she makes it every year for Christmas because she knows how much I love it. I have the best grandma in the world!
Please log in or create a free account to comment.I really nice scarf
Please log in or create a free account to comment.I have received homemade rice pads for aches and pains, homemade Christmas ornaments, scarves, baby burp cloths and they have been great gifts!
Please log in or create a free account to comment.I haven’t received it yet (hoping I will at Christmas) but my husband’s Grandma (Grandma-in-law?) is making us a wedding quilt!! She made us several strands of bunting for our wedding and so she’s re-using that fabric + fabric we used for our ceremony backdrop to make the quilt. I will treasure it forever!! :D
Please log in or create a free account to comment.Homemade toffee!
Please log in or create a free account to comment.One of my favorite handmade gifts was an essential oil lavender room spray a student’s mother gave me. I spray it in my daughter’s room before naps and at bed time to help soothe her to sleep. It was a great gift!
Please log in or create a free account to comment.Wow, so many great finds! Love all the inspiration! Thanks for sharing!
Please log in or create a free account to comment.Oh, and the best handmade gift I’ve ever received… well, I’m a bit crafty and my sweet hubby felt like he couldn’t buy a card, so he’s gotten in the habit of making cards, complete with hand-drawn images, cute wording, etc. It makes me tear up every time!
Please log in or create a free account to comment.I love getting ideas like you have, especially the #2 spray!
Please log in or create a free account to comment.My grandma’s cookies
Please log in or create a free account to comment.I made basil pesto for Christmas this year! And I’ve made mini pound cakes last year
Please log in or create a free account to comment.Handmade soap….was wonderful..
Please log in or create a free account to comment.Spicy Crackers with the recipe and a jug to mix them in. They were delicious!
Please log in or create a free account to comment.I love handmade photo gifts. Esp. calendars
Please log in or create a free account to comment.An ornament of my dog’s paw print :)
Please log in or create a free account to comment.GREAT IDEAS!!
Please log in or create a free account to comment.the best handmade gift I’ve received as a gift was a knit scarf my friend made me :)
Please log in or create a free account to comment.I have made cookie mix jars but that’s about it. I’d like to do more homemade gifts and these idea are really going to help out! Thanks!
Please log in or create a free account to comment.A beautiful throw! Thank you fir all you do! Have a blessed day!
Please log in or create a free account to comment.I really enjoy getting homemade jewelry or food.
Please log in or create a free account to comment.My mom made me a raggedy ann doll. It was perfect!
Please log in or create a free account to comment.Home knit slippers, mittens, toques and scarfs from my Mom!
Please log in or create a free account to comment.One year I was given a set of beautiful handmade quilted placemats.
Please log in or create a free account to comment.i have a red sweater that my mom made for me, it is even more special now as she has passed away, it brings back many memories everytime i wear it
Please log in or create a free account to comment.A recipe card holder!
Please log in or create a free account to comment.Bath salts
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