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10 home made gift ideas

November 28, 2012

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Are you a home made gift giver?

I was trying to come up with a few sentimental, but not too expensive ideas to give this year and found some great inspiration in my own archives.

Here is my list of 10 thrifty yet meaningful home made gift ideas.

1. silhouette canvases – for your pet loving friends, or I think this would be a great way to commemorate a first Christmas, with a baby silhouette.

home made gift ideas

2. number canvas – maybe list the grand kid’s birth dates for the grandparents, or use the special dates between you and your honey.
home made gift ideas

3. pallet art – pick a quote from a favorite movie or a phrase that means something special to you and a friend.
word-art

4. coasters – simple yet thoughtful idea for a hostess gift, neighbor or co-worker.
do it yourself coasters

5. painted trays – customize a simple wooden serving tray and pair it with a nice cheese knife or set of napkins … or maybe even some home made coasters. 🙂
annie sloan chalk paint

6. driftwood tree – these can be used as jewelry hangers all year round.
christmas tree

7. beer bottle chandy – for the redneck in your life … or that crazy uncle with the fun sense of humor … need a fun gift for that elephant exchange?

8. book page covered frames – customize the printable and let someone you love know exactly how you feel about them.

9. word art – I wrote down a bunch of memories my husband and I have made together and wrote them all out to spell the word LIFE. My super creative BBF used that idea and made this awesome piece for her husband for their anniversary. You could make your family name, or use words you think of at the holidays to write the word JOY or PEACE.
home made gift ideas

10. dry erase wall calendar – for the organizer in your life … sometimes practical gifts are as sentimental as they come says the organizer in our life. 🙂
wall calendar

Now, who’s in the giving mood? Have any home made gift ideas up your sleeve?

Check out many other projects that can be customized for gifts here.

I just might share this at Tip Junkie, BNOTP, DIY Show Off, Positively Splendid, Home Stories A to Z, House of Hepworths, Shabby Creek Cottage, The 36th Avenue and Savvy Southern Style.
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Comments

  1. savedbylovecreations says

    November 28, 2012 at

    Great gift ideas, Karah. Thanks for sharing. I especially love the coasters.

  2. szinteriors says

    November 28, 2012 at

    Oh my, I haven’t gotten this far. Well, we kind of did earlier in the month, but those gifts weren’t handmade by us. They were locally made by artisans in our area, but as for this DIY ‘artisan’, um, not so much! I do have a few ideas, but thinking vs,doing actually requires movement! Funny how that works. And time won’t stand still for me either. I better get cracking… or come up with plan B!

  3. Dana @ Cooking at Cafe D says

    November 28, 2012 at

    Hi Karah,
    Ooh, I just love that word art.
    And, the special dates – I’ve been meaning to do that one.
    Thanks for the reminder!!

    ~ Dana

  4. Linda @ it all started with paint says

    November 28, 2012 at

    Awesome inspiration, Karah! I just adore your driftwood tree — it’s the first time I ever “met” your blog!

    🙂

    Linda

  5. cassie says

    November 28, 2012 at

    great ideas! i love getting and giving handmade!

    • Karah says

      November 29, 2012 at

      Me too!!

  6. Thistle says

    November 28, 2012 at

    What great ideas, Karah! The canvas art would be perfect for anyone at Christmas!

    Have a great day!
    karianne

  7. Ashley@AttemptsAtDomestication says

    November 28, 2012 at

    These are all such wonderful gift ideas! I love all of these projects! 🙂

  8. Barbara says

    November 29, 2012 at

    Wonderful round up!! Thanks for sharing, I stumbled it!
    Barbara at Chase the Star

    • Karah says

      November 29, 2012 at

      Thank you so much, Barbara!!

  9. Heidi @ Decor & More says

    November 29, 2012 at

    I adore that word art!! What great ideas, Karah — wish I could just craft my way through the holidays!
    xo Heidi

  10. Karen @ Folk Haven says

    November 29, 2012 at

    So many great ideas… So little time! how does Christmas always sneak up like this each year! Somebody buy Christmas a really loud cow bell please, so I can hear it when it’s still just August!

    • Karah says

      November 29, 2012 at

      GREAT idea!!

  11. Kelly @ Eclectically Vintage says

    November 29, 2012 at

    And all I usually get is a bottle of wine (not that I’m complaining)! I’ll take one of those drift wood trees – but I’m sure you’d get many strange looks (and may never be invited back) if you gave that bottle chandelier!!!
    Kelly

  12. malia says

    November 30, 2012 at

    All meaningful and special ideas Karah! Thank you!

  13. Anne says

    November 30, 2012 at

    Great ideas Karah! I am thinking of making biscotti and sending that as a gift along with a pretty vintage plate.And we are going to make some tote bags.Those are always handy and you can never have enough!
    xx
    Anne

  14. shirley@housepitalitydesigns says

    November 30, 2012 at

    So many wonderful gift ideas…my favorite has to be the dog silhouette…I am sure you are busy making so many wonderful gifts!!…

  15. Elizabeth says

    December 1, 2012 at

    I absolutely LOVE these ideas!!!!!! Thank you so much for sharing.

    • Karah says

      December 1, 2012 at

      I’m so glad you like them, Elizabeth!!

  16. maryanncaballero says

    December 1, 2012 at

    Lots of great gift ideas! I’m featuring them in the PoPP Spotlight this weekend. Thanks for linking up.

    • Karah says

      December 1, 2012 at

      Woo Hoo!!! Thank you so much Maryann! I appreciate the feature!

  17. Anne@DesignDreams (@ddreamsbyanne) says

    December 1, 2012 at

    LOVE IT! I’m with Shirley, love the silhouette the best! oh, and the tree!!! Happy Saturday!

  18. Holly Lefevre says

    December 3, 2012 at

    Great round up. The dog canvas is still one of my favorites ever!

    • Karah says

      December 3, 2012 at

      I will have to say “me too”. 🙂

    • Elizabeth1005 says

      December 3, 2012 at

      Oh, I also wanted to mention that I absolutely love the painted trays. Oh heck, I love it all!

  19. Kim Sand&Sisal (@SandandSisal) says

    December 3, 2012 at

    I love all these crafty ideas! Home made gifts are so much more special too.

    • Karah says

      December 3, 2012 at

      Thank you so much, Kim!!

  20. Beth Cantor says

    December 8, 2012 at

    Have I told you lately how incredibly impressed I am with your talent? Because I am. And you are. Merry Christmas, my friend! I still miss you!

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