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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
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