Easy to Make Christmas Gifts
From LoveToKnow Christmas
Celebrate the season by creating easy-to-make Christmas gifts for everyone on your holiday shopping list!
The Benefits of Easy-to-Make Christmas Gifts
Do you agree with one or more of these statements?
- You're short on money this Christmas and find yourself looking for a way to have a more frugal holiday celebration.
- You enjoy giving and receiving one-of-a-kind gifts.
- You hate the crowds at the mall.
If so, easy-to-make Christmas gifts may be the solution to your holiday woes. There are plenty of creative, affordable, and unique presents you can make for everyone on your holiday gift list. Making gifts is so much fun, you may even find yourself starting a new Christmas tradition!
Ideas for Handmade Christmas Gifts
Some of the more popular choices for easy to make Christmas gift ideas include the following handmade items:
- No-sew fleece blanket: Choose fabric in the recipient's favorite color or with a design that reflects a hobby or special interest.
- No-sew scarf: Scarves are pretty and practical gifts.
- Bath salts: Make this gift festive with a Christmas scent and a pretty container.
- Handmade soap: Soap in seasonal shapes such as snowflakes or snowman is sure to be a hit.
- Package of blank handmade note cards: Tie a stack of cards with a ribbon bow and add a pretty pen for a simple gift.
- Scrapbook of family photos: A personalized scrapbook is sure to be cherished for generations to come.
- Personalized calendar: A calendar with birthdays, anniversaries, and other important dates already marked is sure to be appreciated by a forgetful relative.
- Gel candle: Gel candles made in unusual containers with Christmas-themed embeds make for beautiful Christmas gifts.
- Christmas tree ornament: Handmade Christmas tree ornaments make great gifts for neighbors, teachers, and other special people in your life.
- Plate of cookies: Assuming the recipient isn't diabetic or on a diet, a plate of Christmas treats is sure to be appreciated. Look for unique plates with interesting seasonal designs at your local thrift store.
- CD of holiday music: Burn a CD of your favorite public domain Christmas music and add a customized label for simple yet inexpensive Christmas gift.
When creating easy to make Christmas gifts, remember that proper planning is key. Look for any applicable sales and buy items in bulk if possible to help keep your costs down.
Gag Gifts
If you're looking for something simple and fun, try your hand at homemade Christmas gag gifts. Here are a few ideas to consider:
- Short on Dough: Tie a ribbon around a package of cookie dough or cookie dough mix, then add a note that says "I hope this comes in handy since everyone's a little short on dough this Christmas."
- Gift Not Included: Wrap up a small package of batteries in a box with a pretty ribbon, then add a tag that says, "Gift not included."
- From One Nut: Add a tag to a can of mixed nuts that says "From one nut to another."
- Melted Snowman: Fill a small glass jar with water, black buttons, and a carrot. Add a label that says "Melted Snowman."
- Snowman Poop: Add a clip art image of a snowman and a tag that says "Snowman Poop" to a bag of mini marshmallows for a gift that's sure to be a hit with young children.
For more great gag gift ideas, LoveToKnow Christmas recommends the following helpful Web sites:
- Budget 101 has a list of several fun gag gifts you can make for a variety of occasions. Printable gift tags are available for many of the projects.
- Family Crafts has a great idea for a "12 Days of Christmas" gag gift.
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