It seems that Christmas time has come faster than ever this year. Between final exams, holiday travel and a busy schedule, Christmas shopping is going to be even more difficult than usual. The pressure to give everyone the perfect holiday gift is a heavy burden, but sometimes the thought behind the gift is what matters most. Handmade gifts are a fantastic way to make this year’s gifts thoughtful, personal and maybe even a little cheaper.
Ornaments are an easy way to please anyone. You can turn photos of family members and pets into a decorative collage of pictures on wooden ornaments, which are available at many retailers. Additionally, if you are more artistically inclined, a custom, hand drawn pet portrait for the tree is sure to make any pet parent ecstatic.
Another idea is making marbled ornaments by using paint and spherical plastic ornaments to create a pattern on the inside of the ball.
If ornaments seem too obvious and easy, another option is custom pottery. You can never have too many coffee mugs in the cupboard, so what’s the harm of adding another this Christmas? Many local pottery studios give you the option of painting premade pottery, which includes mugs and other decor, or you can hand sculpt your own.
With Christmas day quickly approaching, there may be no time for crafts like ornaments and mugs. However, there is still time to make a thoughtful gift certificate, especially for the person who seems to already have everything. A gift certificate can be for something as simple as dinner at your loved one’s favorite restaurant or for experiences such as a spa treatment or a day trip to the mountains. These gift certificates can be made digitally or on paper, and you can be decorative as you choose — just make sure you fulfill your offer!
The idea of a homemade gift may be daunting, but if you are still set on making a gift yourself, there are a variety of craft kits to aid you in your endeavors. Craft kits are a one-stop shop for all the craft supplies and directions you need to complete any Christmas present, whether it be embroidery, painting, candle-making or crocheting.
No matter which craft you pick, any sort of homemade gift is sure to make your loved ones feel extra special this holiday season and bring smiles for years to come.
