Turn a pair of worn out blue jeans into a slingshot that launches tennis balls. This is a very easy project and kids of all ages love it!  Find the tutorial at Blessings Overflowing. 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. ...

Here are a couple of easy recipes you can make in the kitchen to create your own bath salts and soaks with festive free printable labels. Find it at Mom Advice. 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. ...

The Craft Nest tells you how to make a finger puppet kit and you can download a template for making the gift box.  You could also make the puppets yourself and give them as gifts for younger children or ones who aren't crafty. 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 ...

This simple bird bath would make a nice gift for a family.  You could pair it with a bird guide and some bird seed wreaths. Find out how to make it at About.com Family Crafts. 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. ...

If you know a kid who loves the library, this pretend library set would make a fun gift.  Find all the details 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. ...