Homemade Gifts

An easy craft that encourages reading? Sign me up! This easy DIY makes a great homemade gift you can customize for the recipient. This Embroidered Leather Bookmark takes just a few minutes to make and the result is gorgeous and totally perfect for any reader with style.

Looking for a great homemade gift you can make for Mother's Day? Nothing is more special than a present you DIY. These super easy-to-make and stylish Colorblock Earrings are perfect. The best part? Kids can help make this craft! All moms love jewelry made by their children.

Looking for a simple and fun gift for Mother's Day? This is the perfect homemade gift, and best of all—this is a fun craft even kids can make for mom! If you want to make this Mother's Day really special, try this DIY Polka-Dot Tote Bag that she will just love. (After all, every mom can use more accessories, particularly bags!)

Want to give the mom in your life something really special for Mother's Day? Give her the gift of snooze. After all, every mom needs more sleep! For a great homemade gift, make this simple and quick DIY Sleep Mask to show Mom how much you appreciate her. Customize the colors or even embroider a message on it! She is bound to love this Mother's Day gift.

Flowers are the most popular Mother's Day gifts, so why not make your bouquet extra special by adding a handmade twist? Try this easy DIY to make your Mother's Day bouquet unique and personal. Here is a super easy and very pretty way to wrap up those flowers this Mother's Day.

I am so excited that spring is on it's way! This Paper Flower Bouquet is a fantastic activity for the kids and will look great all season long! This DIY is a great way to welcome spring with open arms—make these paper flowers as a handmade gifts for loved ones, or just because you love being crafty!

There's nothing like giving a gift with a personal touch that really shows you care. Whether it's for Christmas, a birthday, Mother's Day, or any other special event, you want to add something unique and handmade to your gift. This DIY is super easy, fun, and you can do it with the kids. These tags can also be made into a badge or a customized necklace.

Every Christmas I get this insane urge to make homemade gifts for friends and family. Because I'm me, I can't keep it simple and usually decide nothing says "Merry Christmas" like hand sewn quilted potholders or a hula hoop loom rug.

I love making homemade gifts for the holidays. Giving a DIY present instead of a store-bought bauble is thoughtful and original. Making this Peppermint Sugar is also a great DIY to do with kids—my daughter loves helping to make these gifts, which allow her to discover the joy of giving. This makes a great party favor or hostess gift.

I love making handmade baby gifts; they're so much more thoughtful and personal than store-bought presents. This simple onesie is a fantastic, sweet present you can make for a little friend. Best of all, it's an easy DIY even the most craft-challenged can handle!

If you are like me, you want your child to practice writing and reading as much as possible. What's better than a craft with an educational purpose?

You don't need to be a sewing expert to master this super-cool DIY craft! This is a fun and easy way to decorate a plain onesie that makes a great baby shower gift. Best of all, it only requires simple embroidery skills!

Even if you're only a beginner at sewing, you can create this pretty handmade alternative to brown wrapping paper. Make gift-giving really special with this simple DIY. Show the recipient you really care with a personal touch. 

Do you have a frugal friend to buy a gift for this year? Scratching your head over what to get your favorite penny pincher? Here are 5 gift suggestions for your frugal friend!

Trying to stay on budget this holiday season? Hit the kitchen and make some easy edible gifts! They take no time, cost little and are made with love—there’s no better combination! This year, I’m excited to be handing out Gingered Lemon Curd.

It is the season of homemade gift giving and I've been having a lot of fun in my kitchen, so here are some ideas to help you get started having some fun too!

One of the coolest things about shortbread dough is that it is so flexible. You can take a basic shortbread recipe and flavor it with extracts, cocoa powder, chocolate chips or just about anything you want.