Three Homemade Gift Ideas Perfect for Giving This Christmas

Christmas is approaching quickly – the Christmas adverts are starting to arrive thick and fast now, and the food has started to appear on the shelves of the supermarket to tempt us. As Christmas approaches, we also start to think about the dreaded Christmas shopping and what we are going to give as gifts (unless you are very organised and are one of those people who has it all sorted and wrapped by the end of September!).

As well as being expensive, finding the right gift can also be stressful – looking through the busy shops, trying to get something that the person will like and won’t end up in landfill, these all play a part in the stress of getting the perfect gift. However, something that you can do to avoid all of this and give a gift that is truly unique is to make something yourself – here are a few ideas to get you started…

Food and Drink – Christmas is the time to eat, drink and be merry and there is nothing better than food that has been home made. Whether you want to make some jams and preserves or some festive biscuits, there are lots of great gifts that you can make that are sure to go down well. You could even have a go at making the ultimate festive favourite – sloe gin.

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Something Cosy – We all know that it’s going to cost a lot more to keep our homes warm this year, so many people will be looking for other ways to keep cosy. Making a blanket is a great gift – crochet blanket kits like this https://www.woolcouturecompany.com/collections/blanket-and-cushions-crochet-kits are a good way to get all the things that you need to do this and you can give a gift that is both personal and practical.

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A Special Memory – Christmas is also a time when we look back at the year and the years that have gone by and reflect, so think of those special memories and how you can create a gift with them. Decorating a frame for a treasured photograph or making a photo book of the highlights of the year are both great ways to do this.