Whether we are talking about a birthday, an anniversary, or a holiday, the biggest thing on everyone’s mind is: What in the world am I going to give for presents this year? Usually we first think of how much money we have and what will the money buy when trying to figure out what to buy for gifts. Not many of us see all the possibilities of what we can make to give our recipients that is sure to be loved and cherished more than something bought in a store.
People who do needle work such as sewing, embroidery, or other such things, may decide on making something small, such as napkins or potholders or something like a key chain. Depending on what the occasion is, they might choose to do something more, like a handbag or a bathrobe. These are great holiday gift ideas!
Crafters who knit or crochet may go for holiday gift ideas that are quick and inexpensive. They might decide to make things like winter hats, gloves, scarves, or mittens. Something a little more intimate could be a gift such as a poncho or slippers. In any case, for those who have the time and want to give a larger gift, afghans are awesome! There are so many different ways to incorporate color, texture, and designs into afghans, this holiday gift is sure to be cherished for years.
For those people into crafts a little less feminine, there are holiday gift ideas that involve woodworking. Some examples are small picture frames, a small statue of something the family member or friend is very fond of such as fish, birds, or maybe even a caricature of them. Larger projects for holiday gift ideas may be something like a headboard for a young child’s bed, or maybe a jewelry box for the wife or partner, or even a spice rack for someone really into cooking.
Similar to woodworking, crafts using wood-burning or basket weaving could create items that would make great holiday gifts. Wood burning might seem like an unlikely candidate, but realize how a gift that has your name or favorite saying on it, such a sign that you can display, would be greatly appreciated. As for basket weaving, we all know how gift baskets are a crowd favorite when it comes to holiday gifts. How many people can actually say that a basket was made specifically just for them?
A final crafting idea as a holiday gift idea: Painting arts. Things such as oil and water-based canvas paintings are superb gifts. They are sure to be passed down in the family, and the painting will be worth much more than any price tag due to the love that was put into it. Airbrushing could be another gift idea. A really popular gift idea is an airbrushed T-shirt. When a T-shirt is created by someone you know, it is just a little better when you wear it.
All of these options have a point: Taking the time to make a gift for someone else will always be better than something that is simply purchased at the store. At first it may not appear that way,but over time, gifts making the longest lasting impression are those made for us by those who loved us enough to do their very best making a holiday gift just for us.