Homemade, Handmade, Heartmade Gift Ideas

Do you love a homemade Christmas? I do! Everything just seems like it means a bit more when you've put your time, effort, and care into it. Homemade, handmade, heartmade, thrifty, money saving gifts can be a blessing to the giver and the receiver. It doesn't happen overnight though. Okay, I admit it. I've been the crazy mom sewing on Christmas Eve and trying to finish wrapping. I don't want to do that anymore!

Now is the perfect time to start brainstorming what you want your Christmas to be like this year. If that is to include homemade gifts, it's never too early to start. Here are some ideas to get you going. It's easy to find tutorials on YouTube or Pinterest. I've added a few links to get you started. 

Homemade Gift Ideas

Paper Craft

~ decorated recipe cards (could add recipes and ingredients)

~ homemade greeting cards

~ scrapbook

~ family recipe book (This was a big project and a big hit with my adult kids last year.)

From the Needles

~ tribbles I love these little cotton dish scrubbies.

~ dishcloths 

~ aprons 

~ hotpads

~ mittens

~ doll clothes

~ skirt

~ tablet stand

~ camera bean bag

~ key chain

~ Christmas stockings

~ hair baubles

~ casserole hot pad

~ drawstring bags

~ kitchen curtains

~ tote bag

~ pillow cases

~ ornaments

~ crocheted chains for hair ribbons

~ tea towels

~ doilies

~ pacifier clip

~ feminine necessity bag

~ earbud pouch

~ baby bib

~ tea wallet

~ pin cushion

~ shawl

~ slippers

~ socks

~ cape

~ camera strap

~ Bible cover

~ mug rug

~ tissue holder

Crafted

~ ornaments

~ magnets

~ candles

~ soap

~ coasters

From the Kitchen

~ cookies

~ homemade vanilla

~ recipe scrapbook with photos or on large cards

~ bread

~ quick breads

~ candy

~ homemade mixes

Acts of Service

~ all clothes ironed

~ clean out car

~ babysitting

Be creative! Your imagination and ingenuity can make a thrifty budget stretch far! 

Happy Making, 

and

Happy Christmasing!

Laura