Christmas Gifts to Make
If you are looking for gifts kids can make, please have a look at the collection at Activity Village.
We have many other homemade Christmas gift ideas below:
Easy Christmas gifts in a jar
These little votive candle holders are very pretty and can be co-ordinated to suit the recipients décor or taste http://www.bhg.com/bhg/story.jhtml?storyid=/templatedata/bhg/story/data/13774.xml&catref=SC1397
Really cute little dolls to make for special children http://www.marthastewart.com/page.jhtml?type=content&id=channel5190027&contentGroup=KIDS&site=kids
This is such a simple idea – but so effective. You can vary these scented envelopes with all kinds of paper, including hand-made, and many different designs http://www.marthastewart.com/page.jhtml?type=content&id=channel5120053&contentGroup=MSL&site=living
Bath salts are always appreciated, especially if you tailor them to suit the recipient http://www.marthastewart.com/page.jhtml?type=content&id=channel5120040&contentGroup=MSL&site=living
This is a super photo holder which is small enough to carry in your purse or wallet.
http://www.crafts-beautiful.com/projects/makes/xmas/17.php
These felt snowmen are simple to make and would make great gifts, or smaller ones could be used as Christmas tree decorations.
http://www.craftideas.info/html/felt_snowmen.html
Try this simple idea for creating fleece pillows which involves no sewing.
http://jas.familyfun.go.com/crafts?page=CraftDisplay&craftid=11350
Make this special tie, a perfect gift for gardeners or those who need to keep cool.
http://organizedchristmas.com/article76.html
Embellish a ready-made purse or evening bag with beads to make a personalised gift.
http://www.hobbycraft.co.uk/ideas_library/idea_565.html
These tie tacks are made from polymer clay – try the ladybird as shown or create your own design.
http://jas.familyfun.go.com/arts-and-crafts?page=CraftDisplay&craftid=10821
This delightful accordion fold book is covered in velvet which is decorated by ironing special rubber stamps, gives a special embossed look.
http://www.hgtv.com/hgtv/cr_occasions/article/0,1789,HGTV_3268_1382231,00.html
This sweet snowman pin is guaranteed to bring smiles to faces.
http://www.rd.com/images/content/111104/CWC_p87_frosty_pins.pdf
These handbag charms are simple to make from beads, smaller ones would make fun mobile phone charms.
http://www.hobbycraft.co.uk/ideas_library/idea_560.html
This snowboarder hat is sure to please the children in your life.
http://jas.familyfun.go.com/crafts?page=CraftDisplay&craftid=11290
Little trees – a super idea for a gardening friend http://www.bhg.com/bhg/story.jhtml?storyid=/templatedata/bhg/story/data/LittleTrees_09062001.xml&catref=cat5130002
A fantastic selection of “gifts in a jar” http://www.allfreecrafts.com/giftinajar/index.shtml
Very easy candles using beeswax sheets and cookie cutters. Perhaps you could make a pile and present them in a special box or basket? http://www.bhg.com/bhg/story.jhtml?storyid=/templatedata/bhg/story/data/13820.xml&catref=cat5130002
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