Three Handmade Gift Ideas

Handmade gifts are one of the best gifts that you can make for your friends and loved ones. Not only do they say that you care about them, but that you care enough to spend the time to make their gift. Handmade gifts generally require a lot of time to make, however, once completed, they generally last longer and are of more value to those who receive it. Therefore, it makes perfect sense to invest in a little time to create something special and unique for your loved ones this Holiday season.

But “I’m not crafty” you might think. That’s no excuse not to at least try. There are many craft projects and patterns suitable for beginners that will be just as pleasing to the recipients as anything that you can buy. If you are not comfortable with what you make, make some for yourself and see whether or not you get positive feedback. If you get positive feedback, then you know you can go ahead and make those gifts.

Here are some handmade gift ideas to consider. Please note that not some will require more skill than others, but if you look for a simple pattern then you will succeed with a few tries.

Crochet and Knit. Crocheting and knitting are simple enough for a young child to master. The key is to start off with something simple and then work your way up to more elegant and complicated designs. Some easy, yet useful projects to start off with include hats and scarves, as well as handbags. If making the gift for a woman, a handbag will almost always be appreciated.

Crochet and knit patterns can be purchased in books at most yarn stores. They can also be found in abundance on the internet. All you need to do is a search for free crochet patterns and you’ll see lots of good results show up.

Sewing. Sewing might be a bit more difficult to learn, as you not only have to learn how to piece the fabric together, but you also need to know how to operate the machine. Therefore I would recommend you spend some time learning how to sew before you embark on making gifts. The quickest route to learning how to sew might be to sign up for a sewing class at your local fabric store. Or, you can use the internet to help you find what you are looking for.

Polymer Clay. The possibilities with polymer clay are endless. The clay can be molded into any shape. Once set, you can paint the clay and cover it with a glaze finish. Quick and easy things to make include charms, bracelets, necklaces, keychains and ornaments.

To get started with polymer clay projects you will need to purchase a few tools such as craft (or kitchen) knives, rollers, brushes and paints.

There are many other types of crafts that you might want to consider, but these are some easy ones to get you started. Enjoy.

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