Put this infused olive oil into attractive glass bottles, and it's sure to be a gift any cook would enjoy.  Find the instructions at The Twips. Click here to see all of the Homemade Christmas Gifts ...

This is a handmade treasure map encourages imagination in kids. It is made with canvas instead of paper for durability.  Get the instructions at Make the Best of Everything. Do you have a beautiful homemade Christmas gift idea? Submit it here and be featured on The Happy Housewife. Click here to see all of the Homemade Christmas Gifts for 2012. ...

Get your kids involved in making these fun candy coated pretzels.  Then package them in small bags and give them as gifts to neighbors, teachers, coaches, or anyone who enjoys a festive treat.  Find the tutorial  at The Gluten-Free Homemaker. Do you have a beautiful homemade Christmas gift idea? Submit it here and be featured on The Happy Housewife. Click here to see all of the Homemade ...

Jessica shares a tutorial to make photo art with "found" letters. She includes a gallery of all 26 letters of the alphabet so folks don't have to go out and find their letters. (Though it is a really fun thing to do.) Find the instructions at Life as Mom. Do you have a beautiful homemade Christmas gift idea? Submit it here and be featured on The Happy Housewife. Click here to see all of ...

Most people keep at least a few things by their bed.  Choose a fabric to fit the person and you could make this easy-sew beside organizer for everyone on your list. Get the instructions at Mommy Savers. Do you have a beautiful homemade Christmas gift idea? Submit it here and be featured on The Happy Housewife. Click here to see all of the Homemade Christmas Gifts for 2012. ...

This oatmeal cinnamon pancake mix is a great gift to give when you want to do a food-related gift but don't want to do the sweets or cookies everyone else is making.  The mix can be placed in a ziplock bag or container and then placed inside a decorated brown paper bag.  Tie the bag with raffia and attach the recipe for a gift nice gift. Get the recipe at Finding Joy in My ...