Homemade Gift Ideas

The Christmas season is in full-swing.

 

Have you started making any of your gifts yet?

 

 

I haven't!

 

But I sure have spent a good deal of time on Pinterest finding great gifts to make.  If I actually got off of Pinterest and started making some of these amazing gifts, I might be in good shape.

 

 

Every year, Imani and I try to make at least a couple of homemade gifts.  One year it was Christmas ornaments, one year it was cookie mix in Ball jars, and one year we knitted gifts.

 

I also try to make something for Imani each year.  I've knitted her fingerless gloves and even made a quilt once (I'm NOT a seamstress . . . AT ALL).

 

Making homemade gifts shows the person to whom you're giving  that you actually took the time to create something for them.  Anyone can slap down a little cash or a credit card at Target and check someone off their list.

Another reason I love homemade gift giving is because it's quality time spent with my child.  We enjoy the time making something for someone else . . . and it teaches generosity far more than purchasing something in the store.

The problem is, we're all pressed for time . . . so of course I buy gifts in the store just like everyone else, but I do make a point to make at least a few gifts each year. 

 

Here are some of my favs from the wonderful world of Pinterest.

 

Hopefully, I'll get a chance to make at least a couple.



Photo Coasters

People love getting gifts of photos -- whether the photos are of memories you shared together, your kids, their kids, their dog, or an artistic photo, this is sure to be a winner.

 

Source: homemade.tipjunkie.com via Stephenie on Pinterest

Cinnamon Honey Butter

Seriously? Who wouldn't want this?  I little jar of goodness.  Yum.


 

Source: tidymom.net via Stephenie on Pinterest

 

 

DIY Photo Canvas

 

Photo canvases are all the rage. You can find companies all over the Internet with various sizes of photo canvas options.  I love the idea of trying to make one myself.

 

 

                                                                              Source: theshabbycreekcottage.com via Stephenie on Pinterest

Photo Board

If the photo canvas isn't your thing and you'd like something a bit more rustic, try this photo board, using just an inexpensive board from your local hardware store and Modge Podge!

Source: mommymodelsblog.com via Stephenie on Pinterest

 

Cute Chalk Board

This one is a dollar store tray turned chalk board embellished with a ribbon.  I LOVE it.  I would like it even more if the tray were a vintage tray, but I love it nonetheless.  It would make a great hostess gift. 


 

                                                                                            Source: pin2fun28.blogspot.com via Stephenie on Pinterest



Recipes in a Jar

 

I  had to include this one because it's one of my favorite gifts to receive and to give.  Let's face it, everyone is busy.  I love having a little jar of yummy where all I have to do is add oil, water and eggs and I have my recipe done.    There are so many "food in a jar" variations.

 Quickbread
 

Source: the36thavenue.com via Stephenie on Pinterest

 

Homemade Hot Cocoa

Source: heygorg.com via Stephenie on Pinterest

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Granola

Source: annapolisandcompany.com via Stephenie on Pinterest

 
Photo Pillows


Can you tell I like to give photo gifts?

 

Source: pocketfulwhimsy.blogspot.com via Stephenie on Pinterest

Recipe Tea Towels


Transfer a family recipe to a tea towel.

Nostalgic. 

Easy.

Practical.

LOVE.

Source: blog.spoonflower.com via Stephenie on Pinterest

Ice Cream Sundae Kit

I once got a gift like this when I was a teacher and I thought it was the cutest idea.  I love ice cream . . . and I like to make my ice cream fancy with LOTS of toppings but I hate spending money on all of those toppings.  So this gift is right up my alley.

Source: mixingbowlkids.typepad.com via Stephenie on Pinterest

There are so many wonderful ideas for homemade gifts on Pinterest.


What are your favorite gifts to make?  What are you making this year?

 If you see a homemade gift idea that you think is extra special, post it to Decorating Addiction's Facebook page wall, email it to me or put the link in the comments below.   I'd love to see it!