Your Handmade Holiday Gift Guide!
These are all crafts that anyone can do, no matter your skills-level and most of them are things that the kids can help you with! Spend time with the family as you cross some names off of your list and get started making these ideas, ASAP!
Check them out:
—— ORNAMENTS ——
* DIY Wood Bead Snowflake Ornament
These rustic ornaments feature monochromatic twine and simple wooden beads. Whether your style is glam or a little less showy, they'll look wonderful on your tree.
https://www....ake-ornament/
* DIY Family Heirloom Ornaments
Who says an ornament has to have been around a long time before it can be considered an heirloom? These ornaments, crafted from vintage family photos, are an immediate classic.
https://theh...naments.html/
* Salt Dough Ornaments
These are a classic gift—and for good reason. They're simple, subtle, and so thoughtful!
Make the ornaments: Combine 4 cups all-purpose flour, 1 cup salt, and 1 1/2 cups of warm water in a mixing bowl. Knead until the dough is firm and smooth. Roll out dough and cut desired shapes (use a straw to poke a hole for hanging). Bake at 300°F until dry, approximately 1 hour; cool completely.
—— SCENTED GIFTS ——
* Stovetop Potpourri
Simmer pot, or stovetop potpourri, recipes are all the rage right now. Make your coworkers' or neighbors' homes smell like Christmas with this easy DIY Christmas gift idea.
https://www....ee-printable/
* Handmade Soap
Check out these 9 recipes for delicious-smelling soaps that make such a great gift. Wrap with a little brown paper, twine, and a cute tag that lists the scent and you’re ready to go!
https://simp...s-soap-gifts/
* All-Natural Bath Bombs
Love those awesome fizzing bath bombs but don’t want to spend $6 a piece? It’s easy to make your own DIY bath bombs with natural ingredients that soften your skin.
https://gard...y-bath-bombs/
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* Homemade Toffee Christmas Gift
Homemade candy—like this dark-chocolate pecan toffee—is sure to be the sweetest gift of all.
https://www....offee-recipe/
* Flavored Salts
If the recipient’s more of a savory person, make an assortment of salts for a food gift with some kick. Bottle in jars, stick on our cute labels, and place in a metal box with shredded newspaper for padding.
https://www....cipe-clv1212/
* Candy Cane Hot Cocoa Spoons
Turn candy canes into an extra-special treat by molding them into spoons and topping with chocolate and other goodies
https://www....poons-3887313
* Pepper Jelly
Green pepper jelly is delicious and versatile! Serve it with cream cheese and crackers, use it as a topper for toast and breads, or add it into recipes!
This recipe can use red or green peppers, so it all depends on your choice of colors. This would be great in a basket with some fancy crackers and a tub of cream cheese.
https://www....r-jelly-71874
— KITS FOR FOODIES —
* Kitchen Gift Set
For a hostess who loves to cook, say thank you with a kitchen apronmonogrammed with iron-on transfer letters. In keeping with the culinary theme, include some wooden utensils and a blank recipe book. You can personalize the book's cover with a sticker printed with a customized stamp.
*Grilling Gift Set
For the man who has everything, put together a DIY gift set complete with some grilling essentials: homemade ketchup, dry rub, skewers, a basting brush, and cutting board.
*Bellini Kit
Instead of arriving at a party with the same old bottle of bubbly, show up with a Bellini kit filled with champagne and fruit purees. You can really use any fruit; Bananas and raspberries are also good!
—— Warm and Cozy ——
- DIY Fleece Blanket
Give the gift of warmth this Christmas with a cozy fleece blanket you can make yourself.
https://www....blankets.html
- A 'Warm & Cozy' Gift Basket
Fill a basket with tea + honey (or coffee) and add in a mug, blanket (try out DIy one, above), and anything else that’s warm and cozy like a movie, book, gloves, and more!
https://www....-gift-basket/
- DIY Scarf
Scarves make beautiful accessories for any style, and they can be made in a number of ways. Whether you want a needlecraft, sew, or no-sew project, there are plenty of fashionable DIY scarf ideas to go around.
https://www....ideas-4243947
- Hand Warmers
They are SO simple and can be made in just 5 minutes. If you do any kind of sewing you probably already have what you need for them. These are perfect to stick in your pockets when you head outside on these cold winter days
https://www....-warmers.html
—— FOR THE KIDS TO MAKE ——
* Clay Bowls
These lovely bowls are easy to make, and I know mamas will love using them every day.
http://frogs...iy-clay-bowl/
* DIY Painted Mugs
Easy instructions for dishwasher-safe mugs! These would certainly become a favorite for coffee or tea drinkers.
https://www....ay-craft.html
* Styrofoam Mosaic Picture Frame
This colorful frame looks like it would be such fun gift kids can make themselves.
http://www.p...-picture.html
* Melted Bead Sun Catchers
Kids can create a colorful piece of art by melting beads, then give the resulting piece as a present. Perfect to decorate someone’s garden.
https://artf...-suncatchers/
—— A PAINTING OR OTHER HANDMADE ARTWORK ——
Imagine a loved one’s face as they unwrap a hand-painted work of art that you made, just for them! The time, thought, and love that goes into something like a painting will be noticed and appreciated, just as the work of art will be cherished forever. Check out our amazing December calendar, and be sure to take note of some great drink specials, too! We’re sure you’ll find a few things on there that you’ll be eager to create.. and that’s perfect, as you can come in and make a painting to hang in your home, along with some others that you can give out as gifts!
Remember to keep a painting class at Pinot’s Palette in mind this holiday season. Whether you’re looking for some hand made gift ideas, or other first (like our gift certificates), a place to come in and relax as you paint, or even a venue to hold your holiday party, we’re the place for you!
If you’re looking for gifts that are easy to mail for you out-of-state loved ones, a Pinot’s Palette gift certificate works perfectly, and can be used a location near them!
*Check out a list of our other locations across the U.S.: https://www....com/locations