We decided to combine our experience and knowledge of
homemade gifts for this post.
We both really really really enjoy crafting and making gifts
for people. It’s not always easy to figure out a homemade gift for people, but
here are some ideas. Not everything is homemade, but pieces are.
BBQ Kit – BBQ Spice Rub (Nick made this), Store Bought BBQ
Sauce, Homemade Candied Pecans, Jiffy Cornbread Mix
Handmade Ornaments – Courtney made some really cute pinecone
ornaments and fabric covered ball ornaments.
Basket or Tin of Goodies – These are great for coworkers.
Just find a cute tin or Christmas plate and fill with yummies and wrap up cute. Like these: Baking Gifts
Cookie in a Jar – These are great during the holidays
because so many people receive a lot of sweets, so with a cookie in a jar, they
can wait to make the cookies when they are ready for something sweet
again. These Cowgirl cookies are
great; I(Courtney) tried them a few
years ago.
Mason Jar Décor – I did this when I was bored over a year
ago and I currently use it for straws and it sits on my kitchen counter. It can
be used for make-up brushes, as a vase, as a decoration with sticks, or a pen
holder to name a few.
Photo Album – Create a photo album on Mixbook.com (my
favorite) or blurb.com
Scarves (Corynne’s Domain) – My mother-in-law got me in to
knitting and then I started crocheting and I love it. It’s a great and fun
hobby! And it makes for great gifts. I’ve made tons of different things and
sold baby sets, beanies and headband ear warmers. I have tons of my stuff on my
old blog and pinterest. Here’s a link for an east winter beanie: East Winter Beanie Link
And here’s a link to the baby sweater’s I’ve made: Baby Sweater Link
Also, check out Corynne's previous blog about the teddy bear she made: Teddy Bear
Candles (Corynne’s Domain) – My friend Esther got me in to
making candles and it’s also a great hobby. I don’t have a set recipe to give
you, but I highly recommend you trying to make candles. This and crocheting are
two of my favorite things to make and give as gifts. I bought supplies from my
friend and she taught me how to do everything and I’ve made at least 12 candles
already. Personally, I’m obsessed with candles and they can be expensive, but
making your own is much cheaper and you get to choose what color you want and what
scent.
If you wrap a small piece of twine around the candle it looks really cute, but just be sure to remove the twine before the flame reaches it. Last weekend at our mom's house the twine caught on fire and luckily we found it before the whole coffee table went into flames. Eek—safety first!
We will have some more ideas after Christmas (we cannot
share now, because family will know their gifts—eek!)
Hope you enjoy these ideas.
- Courtney and Corynne -
