I’ve written before on this blog about simple gifts and “The Sanctity of Giving.” I love gifts, and I don’t believe opting out of holiday commercialism has to mean a moratorium on giving. This week I’m sharing a few suggestions from the Tangled Nest archives: craft projects that can bring a handmade simplicity to your holiday gift-giving. There is definitely still time to make anything listed below. It’s a curious paradox–when I’m super-busy, pausing to create something by hand makes me feel calmer instead of busier.
- Homemade Knitting Needles and a Pretty Scarf Pattern
- Hot Rice Bags with Fleece Covers to warm up your bed and your toes on those cold winter nights.
- My Favorite Knitted Hat Pattern
- DIY Rubber Stamp Labels – this post was about using them for jam jars, but think of the holiday possibilities!
- Sewing Simple Drawstring Gift Bags
(And when there just isn’t time for homemade, take a look at my 2011 holiday gift guide).
What are you making as gifts this holiday season?
Christina Wilsdon // Dec 7, 2012 at 10:45 AM
Some felted animals for ornaments, with homemade Christmas cards…and some baked goods…have already received the first homemade gift, a jar of blueberry-and-lime jam from a local friend; yum!
Anne // Dec 7, 2012 at 11:47 AM
I love those bags and the labels!
My daughter is looking for presents to make. I’ll send this link her way. Thanks!
Naomi // Dec 7, 2012 at 12:45 PM
I’m upcycling cotton velvet drapes to make a cape for my friend’s very theatrical son. First step, overdye the revolting salmon pink to a dark brown.
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