Homemade Holiday Gifts Blog

Homemade Romantic Gift Ideas

Mon, 18 Jan 2010 20:59:43 GMT

14 fantastic (and frugal) homemade romantic gift ideas for you to do for this Valentine's Day!

Romantic Meal Ideas

Mon, 18 Jan 2010 20:49:20 GMT

Looking for some romantic meal ideas? Here's a simple and easy meal plan that you can make for your next date-in!

Homemade Valentine Gifts

Wed, 13 Jan 2010 02:43:41 GMT

Homemade Valentine gifts to make for the ones you love!

Delicious Felt Food Treats!

Fri, 08 Jan 2010 03:40:06 GMT

Need a good, homemade valentine gift to make? Here's a tutorial for delightful felt food - felt donuts, cupcakes and cakes that look almost good enough to eat!

Simple Needle Book Pattern

Tue, 05 Jan 2010 20:05:34 GMT

Feeling crafty and want to make something easy for Valentine's Day or Mother's Day? Here's a simple needle book pattern that you can whip up in thirty minutes!

Recycled Wool Sweater Blanket

Tue, 05 Jan 2010 03:36:38 GMT

Chilly from turning the furnace down, but want to stay green AND warm? Make your own recycled wool sweater blanket to snuggle under! It's eco-friendly and really warm too!

Car Care Gift Basket

Tue, 08 Dec 2009 15:39:17 GMT

I used a galvanized bucket and put in items that are for detailing your car such as: - Large sponge for washing your car -Squeegie -Car air freshener

Quiet Book

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 22:28:35 GMT

A quiet book is a perfect gift to make for any child. Here's a simple how-to with lots of inspiration so that you can go ahead and make one of your own!

Homemade Holiday Gifts E-Patterns

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 16:33:33 GMT

Homemade Holiday Gift's E-Patterns all in one place!

Flavoured Sugars

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 14:30:56 GMT

When serving a nice cup of coffee at Christmas I sometimes dip the rim of the cup in liquor, and then in flavoured sugar. To make the sugars, grate

Handmade Baby Book

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 19:25:59 GMT

An easy tutorial on how to make an irresistably soft and snuggly handmade baby book that is perfect for little hands.

Make Your Own Christmas Cards

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 20:20:03 GMT

Looking to make your own christmas cards this year? Here are some fantastic and inexpensive ideas for christmas card making that the kids can join in on too!

Homemade Holiday Gifts Newsletter

Wed, 28 Oct 2009 19:16:35 GMT

Tea Cozy Pattern

Wed, 28 Oct 2009 03:40:32 GMT

A super cute tea cozy pattern that uses no-sew appliques to add a lovely touch!

Funky Coffee Cozy

Sat, 24 Oct 2009 02:37:38 GMT

An easy tutorial for a funky coffee cozy made from the cuff of an old wool sweater.

Chocolate Chocolate Chip Cookies

Thu, 22 Oct 2009 03:58:03 GMT

The best recipe for decadent chocolate chocolate chip cookies...perfect as a gift-in-a-jar.

Upcycled Wool Sweater: Felted Slippers

Mon, 19 Oct 2009 20:33:59 GMT

A simple and fun pattern for felted slippers made from old, wool sweaters - no knitting required!

Briar Rose Tea and Cup: Great Holiday Food Gift

Fri, 16 Oct 2009 15:36:37 GMT

Who doesn't love a cup of tea? Buying a ready made package of gourmet tea or making your own, like my Briar Rose blend, can easily be put together in

Simple Homemade Christmas Ornaments

Thu, 15 Oct 2009 19:11:55 GMT

Using items found in your kitchen, you can transform your apples and oranges into stunning, yet simple homemade Christmas ornaments!

Pretty Chocolate Bars

Thu, 15 Oct 2009 15:26:51 GMT

Remove the outer paper wrapping on a chocolate bar. Measure it, and cut a new, same size wrapper from decorative paper. Fasten wrapper around bar

The Homemade Holiday Gifts Community is Growing!

Thu, 15 Oct 2009 03:10:55 GMT

I'm pleased as punch to announce that you can now add your own holiday gift ideas to the content on this site.

I've learned that crafters love to share their talents and wisdom with others, so I thought this would be a great place to allow you all to spread your creativity. After all, having a homemade holiday takes a lot of planning AND support!

Just click on the tabs on the left hand side of the page, scroll on down and you'll find the content forms that you can fill out and add your ideas!

Cheers!

Vanessa

Eco-Friendly Starter Kit

Wed, 14 Oct 2009 03:07:43 GMT

We all know someone who is ready to go green. Now you can get them started off with their very own eco-friendly starter kit!

Delicious Homemade Pumpkin Pie

Tue, 13 Oct 2009 18:25:42 GMT

The best homemade pumpkin pie recipe around!

Delicious homemade spiced nuts!

Mon, 12 Oct 2009 02:43:24 GMT

Three fantastic recipes for spiced nuts that are a cinch to whip up for this holiday!

Unique Homemade Gift Basket Ideas

Fri, 02 Oct 2009 03:54:33 GMT

Unique homemade gift basket ideas that show you care in an extra special way.

Tote Bag Pattern

Wed, 30 Sep 2009 21:02:38 GMT

Looking for a great free tote bag pattern? You can sew up this cute bag in an evening to give away or use the next day!

Noah's Ark Pillow Pattern

Sat, 26 Sep 2009 17:33:27 GMT

An adorable Noah's Ark Pillow Pattern that includes three soft and loveable animal stuffies.

Delicious Coffee Cake Muffin

Tue, 08 Sep 2009 18:14:21 GMT

This coffee cake muffin recipe is a perfect gift in a jar and divine with a hot cuppa java or tea.

Oatmeal Cookie Recipe

Mon, 07 Sep 2009 16:56:45 GMT

Here's a tasty old-fashioned oatmeal cookie recipe that makes wonderfully chewy cookies that aren't too sweet.

Chocolate Cupcake Recipe for your Gift in a Jar

Sat, 05 Sep 2009 01:07:13 GMT

Here's a great chocolate cupcake recipe that is perfect for your next gift in a jar.

Best Brownie Recipe

Wed, 02 Sep 2009 21:03:37 GMT

Looking for a fantastic gift in a jar? Well, try this - the best brownie recipe ever made for a mason jar!

Gingersnap Cookies in a Jar

Tue, 25 Aug 2009 17:59:56 GMT

Need a great recipe for gingersnap cookies? Well, look no further!

A Very Tasty Snickerdoodle Cookie Recipe

Mon, 24 Aug 2009 23:46:17 GMT

A very tasty snickerdoodle cookie recipe that has been in my family for generations.

Best Chocolate Chip Cookie Recipe

Sat, 22 Aug 2009 02:32:33 GMT

Mmmm - so good! This is the best chocolate chip cookie recipe ever and it works perfectly as a gift in a jar!

Mulled Apple Juice

Fri, 21 Aug 2009 02:03:40 GMT

Put the dry ingredients in a pretty jar so that the recepient can enjoy some delicious mulled apple juice all season long!

Homemade Hot Chocolate Mix

Thu, 20 Aug 2009 18:29:48 GMT

This decadent homemade hot chocolate mix makes a terrific gift-in-a-jar!

Homemade Gifts in a Jar

Tue, 18 Aug 2009 16:55:15 GMT

Fabulous recipes and ideas for homemade gifts in a jar!

Swiss Mocha Mix

Tue, 18 Aug 2009 16:45:59 GMT

A delicious Swiss Mocha drink recipe...perfect to give as a gift-in-a-jar!

Last Minute Christmas Gifts

Fri, 14 Aug 2009 19:43:47 GMT

Here are some great last minute Christmas gifts that you can put together when you're running short on time.

Homemade Holiday Gifts Site Map

Mon, 10 Aug 2009 15:43:56 GMT

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Eco-Friendly Gifts

Wed, 05 Aug 2009 18:06:04 GMT

Great eco-friendly gifts that make others and the earth smile.

Printable Gift Certificates

Tue, 04 Aug 2009 18:52:35 GMT

Free printable gift certificates that you can fill out for some fabulous last-minute holiday gifts!

Homemade Laundry Soap

Thu, 30 Jul 2009 17:51:30 GMT

Need a great eco-friendly homemade laundry soap recipe? Well, look no further! Why not give the dry ingredients away for a great gift?

About Homemade Holiday Gifts

Sat, 25 Jul 2009 02:18:00 GMT

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Drawstring Bag Pattern

Fri, 24 Jul 2009 04:39:36 GMT

A simple and fun drawstring bag pattern that you can use as budget-friendly and eco-friendly gift wrap!

Homemade Playdough

Wed, 22 Jul 2009 16:13:24 GMT

Two fabulous homemade playdough recipes that you can make at home. Keep them for yourself, or give them away to a wee one for a great gift!

Free Apron Pattern

Wed, 22 Jul 2009 04:48:22 GMT

A free apron pattern that you can make for mom this holiday!

Almond Bark Recipe

Wed, 15 Jul 2009 13:30:11 GMT

The easiest Almond Bark recipe around.