
I want to know who is responsible for time going so fast!! I just looked at the calendar and realized Thanksgiving is two weeks from today! How the heck did that happen? I realize Thanksgiving is earlier than usual this year….but still! I cannot believe how fast this year has (almost) gone by! yikes.
Well, I had planned on doing several of installments of “Simple Handmade Gifts” before Christmas rolled around…but at this rate I’ll be lucky to get one more in! I’ll do my best though.
So let’s get right to it! Here is the latest installment of my favorite handmade gift ideas curated from across the world wide web.
(Disclaimer: Similar to parts 1 – 5, not all of the gift ideas listed have tutorials attached, and some even link to Etsy shops or other places where you can purchase the item. But I included them if I thought they were simple enough to easily replicate. Also, some are not 100% “handmade”, but again, if they were SIMPLE ideas and had some personalization to them, they were included.)
Christmas In A Jar by Dandee-Designs

Chocolate Dipped Spoons by Alpha Mom

Soy Candle Teacups by Go Make Me

Pretty Drawstring Pouch by A Spoonful Of Sugar Designs

Homemade Hot Fudge Sauce by My Baking Addiction

Shrink Plastic Pendants by How About Orange

Homemade Limeade Mix by My Weddings

There is no link to a recipe. The closest thing I could find was a recipe for Strawberry Lemonade Mix. Maybe swap out the strawberry Kool Aid for lime?
Mix together:
- 3 cups of powdered lemonade mix
- 1 package of strawberry Kool Aid
To prepare: mix according to the package directions for the lemonade mix.
Sweater Socks by Pearls and Scissors

Fabric Magnet Board by Etsy.com

Infused Sugar by Sugar and Charm Blog

Homemade Flavored Salt by Yum Sugar

Hankie Sachet by Country Living

Decoupage Mason Jar Solar Lights by Etsy

Quilted Floor Cushion by dobleufa

Dress Shirt Pillow Sham by Releve Designs

DIY Washi Tape Magnets by Specu-laas

No-Sew Teacup Pincushion by Punk Projects

Stacked Can Storage by I Heart Organizing

Criss-Cross Headband by Fine and Feathered

Stenciled Mugs by Country Living

Backpack Gift Boxes by Basic Grey

Necktie Wristlet by Etsy

Doily Stenciled Teacups by Etsy

Homemade Jams by Country Living

Quick Jar Covers by One Good Thing

Trimmed Kitchen Towels by Sew 4 Home

DIY Parchment Loaf Basket by Sew Take A Hike

Ric-Rac Coasters by Flickr

Cast Iron Skillet Memo Board by At The Picket Fence

Hopefully you’ll find some inspiration SOMEWHERE in this list. I know *I* have! :-)





























Jillee…thanks so much for this post and the others before…we found out last week that my husband will be losing his job. So cheap and home-made are going to be the themes for this Christmas.
Please log in or create a free account to comment.I’m so sorry Misty. Rotten timing to be sure. I’m glad some of these ideas are helpful. Best of luck!
Please log in or create a free account to comment.Hi Jilliee, I’m interested in the “Christmas in a Jar” but when I click on it it takes me to the criss-cross headband. Can you fix the link? Thanks!
Please log in or create a free account to comment.fixed! :-) Thx for the heads up!
Please log in or create a free account to comment.Hi Jillee! Just love all your posts and wonderful ideas. I would really like to make that limeade recipe above. Do you happen to have one? The link just brings you to a picture of the mason jars with the mix in it. Thanks either way!
Please log in or create a free account to comment.Blessings to you!
Michele…the closest thing I could find was a Strawberry Lemonade Mix that I have added to the post above. I’m thinking you could just swap out the strawberry with lime. Hope this helps!
Please log in or create a free account to comment.Why not use the Lemon/Lime flavored Kool-Aid? I was surprised by the photo only too. So then I thought why not figure my own ratios. So I got right to it. It’s not bad and would make a nice punch base.
Into 4 oz canning jar layer (for 2 qts):
5 TB Country Time Pre-sweetened Mix
3 TB Kool –Aid Lemon/Lime Sweetened Mix (Mix 1 C sugar w/ Kool-Aid unsweetened pckt)
To make: Dissolve mix into 2 C heated water.
Add ice (20 cubes) and enough water to make 2 qts.
Stir & allow some ice to melt . Stir again & serve
Add a drop or two of food coloring to Kool Aid Mix for a light lime color.
Yes! It does help. Thank you! And thank you, CTY for taking the proactive approach and figuring it out. :)