Giving Extra This Christmas: Handmade with Love

Those of you who know my site, know that I put a while value on homemade gifts. “Make it”, makes it special and in my eyes is  giving extra to your loved ones. This Christmas, why not get inspired by some of these DIYs shared today. Here is a sample of gifts to make for her, gifts to make for him and gifts to make for the kids!

Homemade Gifts For Her:

  

Tea cup candles are all the rage at craft markets. They look pretty and are one those great “useful gifts”… burn the candle, then reuse the cup!

How about some clever upcycling and making a Scottie Doorstop? If the that is too adventurous, there is the super easy (and delightful) Chicken Doorstop too!

Or what about this adorable Bird Nest Necklace? Isn’t it lovely (would look great as a brooch too) and is certain to wow people!

Homemade Gifts For Him:

 

   

Sew Your own PJs – How about making him some PJs? Sew 4 Home made some for ALL the family to enjoy! You really should go and take a peak, they are fabulous!

Super Hero Coasters – Mmmmh, I think I rather like these coasters for myself… but if you have a “for him” gift to make, why not make a batch of these? All you need is to rustle up some lovely old comics! Shared by the Mod Podge Rocks Blog (and yes, Mod Podge really does rock!)

Wine Bottle to Drinking Glass – I ADORE this upcycled craft ideas from over at Scissors and Steam – fabulous way to upcycle old wine bottles and would look really great. I would LOVE LOVE LOVE to make some of these. I need TOOLS.

Homemade Gifts For the Kids

  

Ladybird Beanie hat – such a cute little hat to keep the kids in your life snug and cozy.

Or what about a Hobby Horse? Have the galloping around the garden, pretending to be knights in shining armour or at the latest pony club.

Or how about making one of these adorable dolls (you can turn the same pattern into a teddy for boys!). We used the kids old clothes to make them into real keepsakes!

Happy Making!