Ideas for handmade presents?????

[seapass]

Hi Ladies,

I am in need of some new and crafty ideas for making Christmas presents. I am out of ideas and know that you gals can help! I would like some ideas that are really unique, pretty or cute, and good for anyone. Thanks so much in advance for all of your help with this project!!

Thanks,
Cynthia

[canben]

I like the post-it note holders or chapstick cards Where in NC are you?

[mtgchic]

If you haven't already, check the "Anything but a Card" gallery:

Boxes, Baskets, Bags and Bows by marilynmac at Splitcoaststampers

There are so many good ideas that I can't decide!

[ceramics]

I like the name frames - if you have not made them yet - they are cute and fun to do. I also like to make card sets (depending on who I am giving them to) and package them in those clear boxes or homemade boxes/bags.

There is a thread on here - regarding Christmas gift ideas. Check it out - there are quite a few (tons) ideas.

[karcher70]

Quote:

Originally Posted by ceramics

I like the name frames - if you have not made them yet - they are cute and fun to do.

I made name frames for my 2 nieces and my nephew last year and they absolutely LOVED them. They were 10, 7, and 5 at the time.

[creatingisfun]

cute ideas. i like the set of cards. maybe i can do that, and save myself a lot of $$ ;)

[ceramics]

I try to think of things I might like receiving. A gift card from a book store with a few homemade bookmarks is a nice gift.
The entire gift does not have to be homemade. You could add on to something you might purchase (at a discount/on sale). That could save you some money too.
But I do understand making a gift from scratch will save you the most $.

If you have kids that like crafts that you are looking for gifts for - how about a gift box with stamps, ink, and paper in it! You could make it like a Kit-To-Go. Have some stamping directions and project sheets in there too.

[monizcel]

Test tube holders (fill the test tube with candy) is a nice idea.

Here is link to the idea by Lisa Somerville

http://www.lisasomerville.com/2008/0...e-holders

[coffeeaddictsam]

Last year on here there was a thread about home made gifts for children, someone had made some great TIcTictoe games with stamps.

[krisis]

I like the idea of cookie ingredients in a jar. All the recipient have to do is mix it all up together. Plus you get to decorate the jar as you wish and print directions somewhere.

[seapass]

Thank all of you ladies for your suggestions! There are so many...now I have to decide what each person would like most!! Thanks again.

Cynthia