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Thursday, November 1, 2012 
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A couple of years ago before I was laid off, I first had my hours cut by half. I went from full time, to part-time to no time within a year. My family has always been very generous when it comes to Christmas. I felt like dirt because it just wasn't in my budget to buy everyone nice gifts even though no one was expecting it.
That year I decided that I was going to DIY it. Perhaps they weren't as nice as the presents I had given in years past, but they were made with a lot of thought, effort and love.
I convinced my family to do a homemade Christmas two years and it was a riot. Mimmie decided to do whatever the heck she wanted because she always does whatever the heck she wants to. Jen tried to pass off some store bought divinity she transferred into tin boxes as homemade :) My dad even got into the act and made me a pirate gun!
We don't do homemade Christmas anymore but I still do it as an individual. In my opinion, the best gifts are the gifts that took effort. Not simply cash. Here is my list of 100 dreamy homemade Christmas gifts from all over the internet. Each one has an easy to follow tutorial. I encourage you to check them all out!
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Ear Warmers |
Beaded Hoop Earrings |
Leather Bow Bracelet |
Sweater Socks |
 Shrinky Dink Rings
Lana Red |
Jersey Weave Sweatshirt |
Sequin Elbow Pads |
Chunky Infinity Scarf |
Ruffled Tee Shirt Scarf |
Fancy Feathered Clutch |
Foil & Pearl Clutch |
Rhinestone Bracelets |
Buttoned Infinity Scarf |
 Miss Emergency Kit |
Leather Bow Bracelet |
Leather Pocket Cardi |
Glittered Button Up |
Pocohontas Crochet Boots |
Gold Leaf Terra Cotta |
Homemade Suet |
Pine Cone Fire Starters |
Upside Down Air Plants |
Fancy Clay Pots |
TShirt Produce Bags |
Christmas Tree Apron |
Pantone Swatch Magnets |
Faux Deer Head |
LEGO Key Hook |
neon accent fabric bowls |
Sequined Camera Strap |
Gumball Fish Tank |
Birdhouse Light |
LOVE Pillows |
Gift Card Holder |
Tea Cup Candles |
Wire Crowns & Tiaras |
Fleece Mittens for Everyone |
52 Reasons I Love You |
Cuff to Change Purse |
Embroidered Notebooks |
Home Deoderizer Disks |
Kindle Case |
No Sew Coffee Cozy |
Ceiling Medalilion Clock |
Fun Mugs |
Snow Globes |
Chalkboard Mugs |
 Heart in Hand Gloves
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Roll Up Emergency Kit |
Plaster Votive Holders |
Homemade Cuticle Balm |
Super Cute Sleep Masks |
Peppermint Sugar Scrub |
Coffee Sugar Scrub |
Lotion Bars |
Roll Up Make Up Tool Kit |
Sustainable Lip Balm |
Plush Reversable Throw |
Sweet Side of Mommyhood |
Super Quick Quilt |
Ruffled Blanket |
Fancy Straight Pins |
EmbroideryHoop Kit |
DIY Washi Tape |
Magnetic Pin Dish |
Color Baker's Twine |
Easy Letter Stamps |
Mason Jar Sewing Kit |
Birthday Board |
Birdhouse Key Holders |
Ruffled Dish Towels |
Mason Jar Soap |
Doily Table Runner |
Heart Shaped Tea Bags |
Map Faced Clock |
Bike Brake Clock |
Comic Book Coasters |
Classic Bowtie |
Laptop Sleeve |
Custom Paperclips |
Cheap Touchscreen Gloves |
Dorky Fuzzy Dice |
Rope Trivet |
Vanilla Extract |
Chocolate Hazlenut Spread |
Etched Trifle Dish |
2013 Towel Calendar |
Neon Marbled Glasses |
Cheeky Wood Spoons |
Chai Concentrate |
Kid's Activity Kit |
Hand Sewn Bunnies |
Tissue Monsters |
Felt Quiet Book |
Felt Lumps of Coal |
Kiten Mittens |
Crocheted Bear Cowl |
LEGO Travel Box |
Cupboard Door Desk |
Perler Bangles |
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Reader Comments (2)
hey lady! Thanks for featuring my touchscreen gloves! LOVE your blog- absolutely gorgeous! <3 auna
Thanks for including my crochet blankets in this list!! I am in love with some of these ideas you shared and also with your blog. I'm a follower! Woot woot :)