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100 Homemade Gift Ideas

Great Gifts to Make and Give

By , About.com Guide

Check out these 100 easy homemade gift ideas for Christmas, a birthday, or any occasion. Using these ideas, you can give everyone you know a homemade gift this year. You should also take a few moments to check out my article listing gifts for him, her, teachers, kids, and more. If you want to be one of the first to know when more gifts ideas and other craft projects are posted, take a few moments to sign up for the Family Crafts Newsletter.

1. Air Freshener Craft

Air Freshener Craft
Follow these directions shared by Sassy Gal and learn how you can craft a special air freshener to give as a gift.

2. Decoupaged Fabric Clock

Decoupaged Fabric Clock
Find out how to create a personalized clock using strips of Fabric.

3. Bath Salt Recipe

Bath Salt Recipe
Sheryl explains how to make colored bath salts. A fun gift idea.

4. CD Photo Ornament Craft

CD Photo Ornament Craft
Use these free directions and pattern to create a photo ornament using an old CD.

5. Candy Wreath Craft

Candy Wreath Craft
Make a wreath using hard, wrapped candies, ribbon, and a hanger! A fun decoration that you can eat.

6. Cookies in a Jar

Cookies in a Jar
These cookie mixes in mason jars will be a big hit with everyone!

7. Beaded Pen and Pencil Wraps

Beaded Pen and Pencil Wraps
Follow these simple directions and decorate a pencil using wire and beads. Make them in your favorite colors, your school colors, and many other designs!

8. Decoupage Paperweight

Decoupage Paperweight
Find out how easy it is to transform an ordinary rock into a treasured paperweight. This colorful paperweight is not only easy to make, it also would make a great gift.

9. Decoupaged Plate

Decoupaged Plate
Follow these instructions, shared by Diane, for making a stunning plate using decoupage techniques.

10. Blooming Flower Pens

Blooming Flower Pens
Follow these simple directions and make a pen that looks like a flower!

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