Comments on: Homemade holiday gifts are IN, what are you making?

By: Carla

Carla — Fri, 21 Nov 2008 18:09:12 +0000

I knit every now and then so I like to make scarves. I choose thicker yard and needles so that the projects are relatively fast. Its also something I can do just about anywhere beause I'm not confined to a sewing machine for instance, and knitting is quiet. Carlas last blog post..Holiday Gift Ideas | Not Buying it

By: Hyphen Mama

Hyphen Mama — Fri, 21 Nov 2008 04:38:54 +0000

This year we're doing all hand-made. Unfortunately, I'm required to allow my kids to "help". It's been a disaster... and Nana is getting some seriously ugly tree ornaments. I also give the kids' hand prints to each set of grandparents every year. It's so great to look at last year's prints and compare to this year's. This year I made little felt mittens as ornaments and each of them has a sparkly hand print of Mack or Wynnie. Super cheap and cute. I intend to spend less than $30 on gifts for the entire family and save the rest for my kids' gifts. Hyphen Mamas last blog post..How to waste hours of your day and come out looking like a tranny

By: Karen

Karen — Fri, 21 Nov 2008 04:30:17 +0000

last year I sent everyone home made trail mix, that had pumpkin seed, dried cranberries, dried pineapple, pecans, sunflower seeds, and white chocolate chips. I made a home made gluten free cookbook for my gluten free daughter, a hand knotted and strung pearl necklace for my granddaughter, and hand made quilts for my grandsons. Dont know yet about this year.

By: Ree

Ree — Fri, 21 Nov 2008 03:18:50 +0000

My favorite has always been Christmas ornaments. If you cross stitch, there are tons to choose from - from easy to very intricate... I used to make dozens every year and hand them out to friends at work. Rees last blog post..Steelhead Red

By: teeni

teeni — Fri, 21 Nov 2008 01:41:15 +0000

I am working on some homemade things right now. Here’s another idea for you – those little holiday poppers that are popular in England. You can just put tiny, gumball machine prizes in them, wrap them pretty and everyone gets something fun and inexpensive. I was going to make my own this year but the stuff I bought was way too big to fit in a popper. I don’t think I can make them as big as I need. LOL.

By: Donna B.

Donna B. — Thu, 20 Nov 2008 22:40:27 +0000

I used to sew a lot and made aprons, chef's hats, and potholders in his/her sets for my married children (and my father and stepmother). One year I made boxer shorts for everybody out of the wildest fabric I could find. Nobody has asked for a repeat of that. Odd, wouldn't you say? After making costumes for ballet and formals and such for years, I found I had a lot of scraps of fancy fabric. I made stuffed candy cane and wreath ornaments with those, decorating with scraps of trim or lace. The biggest mess was the year I made homemade peppermint marshmallows, round ones to fit the mugs I bought and included a jar of my special hot chocolate mix. Everything tasted great, but the marshmallows were ugly and I had pink marshmallow splatters all OVER my cabinets and counters. I really like the t-shirt quilt and will definitely make one someday. Donna B.s last blog post..Recycling Makes A Difference

By: Memarie Lane

Memarie Lane — Thu, 20 Nov 2008 16:45:53 +0000

great ideas talina, i especially like the rug thing. if i see "snowman poop" suggested one more time i'm going to vomit. Memarie Lanes last blog post..The Frugal Mindset II

By: witchypoo

witchypoo — Thu, 20 Nov 2008 13:53:03 +0000

Also? I'm surprised you haven't suggested a crafty homemade gift exchange. witchypoos last blog post..Meat Juice it’s the new red

By: witchypoo

witchypoo — Thu, 20 Nov 2008 13:15:27 +0000

Darlin, I guess I've always been in, because I make English Toffee. Yum. witchypoos last blog post..Recycled Toilet Story