DIY christmas gifts

[singletonb]

How many of you out there still try to create Christmas gifts for family and friends?  what do you make.

[surveypro2016]

My family loves it when I make fudge, cookies and candy and put them in baskets. My daughter and grandsons also like to make their gifts for me and those are the ones I treasure most. 

[dbsaus1]

When I worked, I used to make candied nuts to give to coworkers. Some would ask for the recipes.

[ghunter]

I don't make any Christmas gifts, wish I could they are so much personal

[michele2042]

Through the years have made some homemade gifts.  Usually containers of fudge, cookies, etc.   Have also crocheted lap blankets.   My husband made our son a desk a long time ago.   This year we are hoping to make family members a set of cedar coasters.   Recently had a cedar tree cut down and the wood is amazing.   Looking forward to getting those underway.

[catchow]

I no longer do this, but used to love creating things for family. Not all family members appreciated them, some wanted money or giftcards, so I stopped doing it

[alaskakaren]

I think did gifts are nice for adults...maybe kids to adults.  If it's awesome adults to kids. I'm not really a gift giver...or receiver.

[aggie49]

i do because there are to many people on my list i make them for my friends i make candy jars cookie jars and they love them

[singletonb]

Great DIY ideas.  I especially like the cedar coasters because we also had a tree cut. Food is not what I do best.

[plennis]

One year we made slings to carry fire wood in, they were a big hit and 8 years later are still looking great and used often by the whole family.  I make ornaments and send them to all the under 18 kids in the family, with a box for their future tree ornament collection.  I have made plant hangars and door stops.  We made plaques for the little ones with their nicknames (moonshine, star shine, sunshine, etc).  I do fudge, cookies, breads for friends and co-workers.  We are always looking for new ideas.       

[wilberk]

One time i learned how to do different oragami and then i wrote a cute note on each oragami papers and gave that to my friends and family for christmas. I have also bout cheap movies but always have a reason as to why i picked that movie for them.

[dsosnowski06]

I don't make Christmas gifts since my family does a grab bag but I do bake for each household which seems to be growing each year.  Was 3 now that kids are grown and getting married there are 8 houses that look for cookies each year.

[lvstephanie]

Last year I got a DIY ornament from my sister... On the outside it read Uncle Larry. Quite a way to let me know that she was having her first baby (which she had just recently)!

[12amos]

I haven't made any DIY Christmas Gifts in many years.  When I was into making gifts I always enjoyed it.  Maybe next year I will try my hand at it again.    

[nadinastarr]

I made my mom some jewelry, still have a few things to make. I have to make a body pillow for her, I just haven't felt well enough to do it. I also have some other items I have to sew up!
I also make baked goods, breads, pies, cookies, and going to try a cake this year. And of course a variety of candies and treats! Going to try flavored popcorns and nuts this year!