Homemade Gift Ideas
There's absolutely no reason to go broke buying gifts throughout
the year for friends, family and co-workers. Nothing means quite
as much as a gift that is made with love and care. Planning
ahead and making all your gifts will save you a ton of money and
a lot of headaches. Here are some terrific homemade gift ideas
that are easy and fun to make:
Dollar Store Gift Baskets: Your everyday dollar store is a gift
giving haven. You can make really inexpensive gift baskets using
dollar store items. For instance, you can divide sets of
fingernail polishes, candles, soaps, etc. or separate multi-pack
food items like hot cocoa or crackers to make multiple baskets.
Most dollar stores also have a great selection of plastic totes
and storage containers that can be used in place of the
traditional basket holder.
Bath Salts in a Bottle: Nothing is easier to make than scented
bath salts. Just use equal parts of Epsom salt, baking soda and
sea salt. Add some scents and pour into craft bottles that have
been decorated with ribbons or other embellishments. Make sure
to include instructions on how to use. No one should soak in
bath salts for more than 20 minutes! It can be very drying
otherwise.
Body Mists: Body mists are cooling, refreshing and very popular
among the ladies. To make your own, pick up some spray bottles
at your local pharmacy, beauty supply or craft store. Sterilize
and fill each of them with distilled water. Add your choice of
essential oils and you're ready to give a lavish gift!
Hand Painted Golf Tees: Sometimes coming up with homemade gifts
to give the guys can be a challenge. Here's an easy and great
gift to make them. Buy some ordinary golf tees and give them all
a custom paint job. Choose neutral or wild colors. Or monogram
them with the recipient's initials.
Decorated Bird Feeders & Houses: You can usually find unpainted and inexpensive bird feeders or bird
houses at your local craft store, and in various shops
online. Hand paint and decorate any way you choose for a
thoughtful gift. You can even package them up with bags of bird
seed.
Pen Holders: Ordinary cans make the best pen holders in the
world! To make, simply wash and dry empty vegetable or soup
cans. Drill small holes on either side near the tops of cans (to
tie on handles on later!). Paint them any way you want. When
dry, use heavy gauge floral wire to make handles. Decorate with
glitter, fabrics, ribbons, craft jewels etc. Tie a raffia bow to
the handles and you're done...practical pen holders, awesome
gifts.