Saving money on gifts throughout the entire year can help you maintain a healthy budget. We've done most of the work for you; thinking up tons of great gift ideas! You may also enjoy our Homemade Crafts Index for more gift ideas that are less holiday related.
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Homemade Gifts Index
Most of our gift ideas can be made for ANY occasion, however, for your convenience, we have sorted them below into general holiday categories to help you quickly find the perfect gift to make!
Christmas Gifts
63 Gift Ideas Under $10
Gifts in a Jar: Chocolate Cookie Popcorn Bark
Hot Cocoa Mix
Secrets to Selecting the Perfect Gift
Simple Tasty Gifts that Anyone Can Make
Also see our Homemade Christmas Ornaments, they make wonderful gifts and many of them can be made in large quantity for your entire gift list.
Valentine's Day
A Box of Love for Valentine's Day
DIY Easy Photo Magnets
Hershey's Kiss Roses
Homemade Hearts for Valentine's Day
Rose Color Meanings
Mother's Day
Frugal Mother's Day Gift Ideas (Includes Readers' Gift Ideas)
18 Great Gift Ideas for Mother's Day
Hand Painted Decorative Tray
How to Make Homemade Aromatherapy or Scented Bath Salts
How to Make Scented Bath Milk
Painted Inspirational Quote Tiles
Sugar Bowl Vintage Pin Cushions
Teacup Candles
Tote Bag Decorator Pillow
Father's Day
Frugal Father's Day Gift Ideas (Includes Readers' Gift Ideas)
Simple Creative Father's Day Gifts for Children to Make
Teacher Appreciation
Gifts to Make for Teachers (Includes Readers' Gift Ideas)
Flower Pens
Potpourri Jars for End-of-Year Teacher Gifts
Teacher Appreciation Gift Ideas
Graduation Gifts
Frugal and Meaningful Gifts for Graduates (Includes Readers' Gift Ideas)
Journal Jars
More Gift Ideas
11 Ideas for Giving Gifts Without Breaking the Bank
Button Bracelet
Create a Personalized Framed Picture
(continue reading for more photo and frame ideas)
Decorated Wooden Jewelry Hanger
Denim Baby Bibs
Easy Elegant Sand Candle Holders
Fancy Can Cozy
Flavored Oils and Vinegars
Floral Gift Box of Chocolates
Flower Power Jewelry Box
Gift Giving Tips from a Black Belt Shopper
Gifts in a Jar: Irish Soda Bread
Gift Bags
Gift Boxes
Gift Cans
Gift Tubes
Heritage Shadowbox
Homemade Gifts to Make with Your Computer
"My Little Keepsakes" Treasure Box
Painted Trays
Photo Frames - Nostalgic
Photo Frames - Personalized
Photo Frames - Puzzle Pieces
Photo Magnets
Photo Pots
Puzzle Piece Jewelry
Sweet Bouquet of "Chocolate" Flowers
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