Tip #2 For Saving On Christmas: Make Homemade Gifts

Yesterday, I started my 12 Ways to Save on Christmas. If you missed it, you can read Tip #1: Planning a Holiday Budget. And now for my 2nd tip:

Tip #2: Make Homemade Gifts. I’ll admit I’m not the most crafty person, but even for those of us that aren’t as crafty, there are some gifts that are unique and personal, and come from the heart.

This Christmas frame could cost around $10-$15, but since it is homemade, I paid around $3 since I picked up the materials from Michael’s. Here’s how:

Wood Frame $1
Paint $.50
Wooden Tree & Star: $1 each

Put a special photo of a loved one in the frame, and it is a perfect holiday gift! Looking for other homemade Christmas gift ideas? How about some of these:

• Ornaments – Decorate inexpensive ornaments with paint, or little toys to help remember the past year.
• Baked goods – Do you have a favorite cookie or muffin recipe? Fresh baked goodies are always a welcome treat for the holidays
• Crochet, sew, or knit – If you know how, you can make a blanket, hat, mittens, or more.
• Create a recipe book – Put together some of your favorite family recipes into a book. It can have a holiday theme, or just be the top recipes that you have.
• Make homemade soap or candles – Add your own scents, and make as many as you need. How-to for these projects are in the Homemade Christmas Gift Guide

What other homemade gift ideas do you have?

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