It's never too early (or too late!) to consider creating handmade gifts for the loved ones on your Christmas list. Handmade gifts can be small token gifts, or large complex projects, depending on your willpower to get these projects accomplished.

No matter what your skill level, you can create meaningful handmade gifts that will be treasured. If you're overwhelmed by the thought of creating handmade gifts, start small. Create small decorative or useful items for teachers, letter carriers, and stylists. Handmade brag books are great for new moms or grandparents, and can be created using many different crafting methods. The possibilities are endless!

• Knitting - scarves, dishclothes, sweaters, hats
• Crochet - ornaments, scarves, shawls
• Paper crafts - mini scrapbooks, frames, notepads
• Beading - necklaces, glasses holders, bookmarks, lanyards
• Sewing - totebags, aprons, quilts
  
• Polymer clay - brooches, sculptures
• Cooking - jarred jellies and preserves, pancake mixes, recipe cards
• Woodworking - coasters, recipe card boxes, decorative boxes