Handmade for the holidays

@lillake (1630)
United States
December 6, 2009 10:31am CST
Every year I try to make as many gifts as I can instead of buying them. It's a lot cheaper, plus helps keep me out of the consumerism trap. This year there will be cookies, hot chocolate mixes, candles, secret compartment books, and I'm hoping a couple knit hats. What about you? Are you planning to make any gifts this year?
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@cher913 (25782)
• Canada
7 Dec 09
well i have made shadow boxes, gift tags for gifts (and to sell), crocheted a couple of ipod cozies, decorated picture frames and may even make some cookies for some people. i have been really busy with all my crafting! i already have crafts put aside for the new year!
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@lillake (1630)
• United States
7 Dec 09
Wow, you have been busy! I need to do like you do and make crafts all year long so that I'm not rushing at the end, but I never do. LOL
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@cutepenguin (6431)
• Canada
7 Dec 09
I am baking cookies. I am also knitting wristwarmers for a lot of my presents. I have a few other gifts to knit. This will cut down on the number of gifts I am buying. I've been having fun, though, trying to find different things to make/buy that aren't too expensive.
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@lillake (1630)
• United States
7 Dec 09
Cookies are one of my favorite gifts, especially when I make too many. ;)
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• United States
7 Dec 09
I am making a lot of things. Really I think I got in over my head. I still have a ton of things to do but at least I know there is a little cash left over if I need it. I think I am almost done but I never know until it is all wrapped and under the tree. Good luck with all your crafty stuff. And Merry almost Christmas.
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@saundyl (9783)
• Canada
10 Dec 09
I admit this year I havent had time or taken time to make homemade gift. Most years i do make some - scarves, a quilt or dish cloths. The secret compartment books are an AWESOME idea.
@ladym33 (10979)
• United States
6 Dec 09
A couple. I have a very unusual zucchini bread recipe that is amazing. So I will be making and sending that to a couple of people this year. My son is having eye surgery next week and with all the pre surgical appointments, the surgery, and all of the follow up appointments I am not going to have much time to make anything else. I am hoping to make some fudge to have ready as emergency presents or for teacher gifts.
@lillake (1630)
• United States
7 Dec 09
Oh, a couple weeks ago I made chocolate zucchini bread that was a hit with my kids. You have me thinking of making a few loaves to give also. Thanks!
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