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Homemade Christmas Gifts 2013

by Toni Herrbach

Banner Homemade Christmas Ebook

It’s that time of year again! There are 100 days until Christmas, and so it’s time to get started making all those wonderful homemade gifts for your friends and family! This series has been so popular the past two years, that I’ve decided to do it again! Be sure check out the great ideas from 2012 and 2011.

Homemade Christmas gifts are a great way to save money on Christmas. Not only can you save money, if you start now you’ll probably save time, avoiding those long lines at the registers in December. We’ll be featuring the most clever, easiest, and inexpensive homemade gift ideas again this year, every day until Christmas, 100 gifts in all!

Homemade Christmas Gifts | The Happy Housewife

gifts-for-kids

Kid's Pillow BedKid’s Pillow Bed
Necktie RattlesnakeNecktie Rattlesnake
Memory GameMemory Game
Story Time VideoStory Time Video
Tacklebox Treasure ChestTacklebox Treasure Chest
Fashion Design KitFashion Design Kit
Butterfly Hooded TowelButterfly Hooded Towel
Gingerbread Play DoughGingerbread Play Dough
Gingerbread People Paper DollsGingerbread People Paper Dolls
Play CubesPlay Cubes
Paper & Pencil Game BookPaper & Pencil Game Book
Child's ApronChild’s Apron
Playdough KitPlaydough Kit
Felt Family Mail KitFelt Family Mail Kit
Felt Marker Roll & Sketch PadFelt Marker Roll & Sketch Pad
Tile TrivetTile Trivet
Mr. Potato Head Play Mat
Feather PenFeather Pen
Play Teacher KitPlay Teacher Kit
Baby Leg Warmers: Homemade Christmas GiftsBaby Leg Warmers
Felt Hot Cocoa KitFelt Hot Cocoa Kit
Scrap Fabric Tutu

gifts-for-her

Peppermint Foot ScrubPeppermint Foot Scrub
Scripture Promise Box
Memories to Share Personalized eBookMemories to Share Personalized eBook
Pin Cushion Jars
T-shirt NecklaceT-shirt Necklace
Photo Blocks
Jersey Knit BraceletsJersey Knit Bracelets
Lavender Milk BathLavender Milk Bath
Burlap & Lace PaperweightBurlap & Lace Paperweight
Wine Cork Key Chain
Peppermint Sugar Scrub
Tablet CaseTablet Case
Eucalyptus Bath SaltsEucalyptus Bath Salts
Lavender Hand Scrub
Knit Fingerless GlovesKnit Fingerless Gloves
Felt Clutch
Homemade Sewing KitSewing Kit
Travel Cord RollTravel Cord Roll
DIY ChapstickDIY Chapstick
Etched Trifle Bowl
Snowflake Soap
Bath BombsBath Bombs
Hair TiesHair Ties
Lap DeskLap Desk
Name PlaqueName Plaque

gifts-for-him

Hot Sauce BarHot Sauce Bar
Chalkboard MugsChalkboard Mugs
Wine Cork Key Chain
Tablet CaseTablet Case
Tool BenchTool Bench
Travel Cord RollTravel Cord Roll
Saturday Morning in a Box
Laptop SleeveLaptop Sleeve
Man ThrowMan Throw
Rosemary Mint Shaving CreamRosemary Mint Shaving Cream
Name PlaqueName Plaque

gifts-for-the-home

DIY Microwavable heating padDIY Microwavable Heating Pad ~ Easy Sew!
Simple Damask Ornament
Candy Wrapper Picture Frame
Cinnamon Applesauce Ornaments
Crochet Gingerbread House TagCrochet Gingerbread House Tag
Photo Coasters
Felt CookiesFelt Cookies
Christmas Card Ornaments
Accordion Mini Photo Book or Card
Beeswax CandlesBeeswax Candles
Canvas Word ArtCanvas Word Art
Microwaveable Heat Packs“Best Of” Shadow Box
Glass MagnetsGlass Magnets
T-shirt Scrap Pillow
Wine Cork Napkin Rings
Crochet PillowCrochet Pillow
Felt Christmas TreeFelt Christmas Tree
Reindeer Thumbprint OrnamentsReindeer Thumbprint Ornaments
Transparency Photo Ornament
Personalized Pocket CalendarsPersonalized Pocket Calendars
Artwork Pillow
Hymnal AngelHymnal Angel
Photo CubesPhoto Cubes
Wool Dryer Balls
snowflake sachetsSnowflake Sachets
DIY Microwavable Heating Pad | The Happy HousewifeMicrowaveable Heat Packs
Sweater PillowSweater Pillow
Orange Spice PotpourriOrange Spice Potpourri
Photo Place MatsPhoto Place Mats

gifts-for-the-kitchen

Hugs & Kisses Gift JarsHugs & Kisses Gift Jars
Hot Chocolate JarsHot Chocolate Jars
Peppermint Hot Chocolate StirrersPeppermint Hot Chocolate Stirrers
White Chocolate Cranberry BiscottiWhite Chocolate Cranberry Biscotti
Cookie Dough Gift SetCookie Dough Gift Set
Hot Cocoa on a StickHot Cocoa on a Stick
Spiced Roasted AlmondsSpiced Roasted Almonds
Sugar Cookies in a JarSugar Cookies in a Jar
Peppermint MilkPeppermint Milk
Make a Cookie KitMake a Cookie Kit
Printable Jar Lid InsertsPrintable Jar Lid Inserts
Build Your Own Snowman KitBuild Your Own Snowman Kit
Apple ButterApple Butter
Homemade Vanilla ExtractVanilla Extract
Family Recipe BinderFamily Recipe Binder
Framed-RecipesFramed Recipe

If you have a great homemade Christmas gift idea or tutorial, I’d love to feature it in this series. Submit your gift idea here.

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  1. Paul says

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    Loving the homemade gifts especially since it is becoming even more important to save those pennies (in my house at least).

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  2. Jennifer says

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    I am so very excited about this series!!

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  3. Amie Lout says

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    I have 2 go to’s when I do Christmas, one is exactly this. I don’t live close to family so I spend a lot of time making gifts to send. This year along with those to all my nieces and nephews I am putting in 2 books, The Reindeer Keeper and The Snowman Maker. They are by Barbara Ward, barbarabriggsward.com. They are going to be a great addition to my homemade things. This is the way to go for sure, whenever you can save a buck and get gifts done it’s worth it!

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  4. Maddie Davis says

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    I told everyone, last year at Christmas, this year was going to be Homemade. Wow didn’t know how important that would be. I’ve gotten some things already done, live canning the applebutter for everyone and the crocheting the girls gifts. I need ideas for the guys in my life.

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  5. Diane says

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    I love the 100 days of Christmas. My aunt loves home made items, it touches her heart. I try to do very nice things, not junk or crafts kids do. This year I made metal necklaces out of washers. I picked up hand soap $.89-1.00 and took the labels off and will be decorated with let it snow and tied a bow around the top.

    I also decorate for Christmas and have lots of creative ideas from pinterest. Things I don’t think of but fall in love with them. Maybe 3 of them didn’t turn out well, but all the rest did.

    Thank you for sharing with us that have emails.

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