31 Days: Day 29 - Homemade Gifts (Including Cool Ideas!)

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Have you discovered Pinterest yet? It is one of the top three sites I visit when I log onto my computer everyday. Although if you are not careful, you can waste hours browsing Pinterest, it is also a great tool and an excellent source for homemade gift ideas.  Here are some ideas I've found:

Hershey Kisses in a Wisk
for that Christmas Dinner Host

Source: todaysfabulousfinds.blogspot.com via Deborah on Pinterest

Tear off Shopping List for the Busy Mom

Source: u-createcrafts.com via Deborah on Pinterest

Cookies in Wrapped Pringles Can for that Teenage Nephew

Source: jengrantmorris.blogspot.com via Deborah on Pinterest

Flavored Sugars for that Special Cook

 

Source: ohweddings.net via Deborah on Pinterest

Headband for that Sweet Little Niece

Source: Uploaded by user via Deborah on Pinterest

Scrapbook Paper Coasters for Anyone

Source: thecottagehome.blogspot.com via Deborah on Pinterest

Stenciled Onsie For the New Baby Boy

Source: google.com via Deborah on Pinterest

Ruffled T-shirt Dress for the Young Fashion Diva

Source: sumossweetstuff.blogspot.com via Deborah on Pinterest

Sisal Wrapped Bowl filled With Fruit for Anyone

Source: centsationalgirl.com via Deborah on Pinterest
 

DIY Photo Canvas for Dad

Source: bluecricketdesign.net via Deborah on Pinterest

Log Carrier for Dad

Source: thehappyhousewife.com via Joe Lindsey on Pinterest

Heating Pad for Grandpa or Grandma

Source: tipjunkie.com via Melissa on Pinterest

Leather Bracelet from a Belt for Teenager

Source: themayfly.com via Deborah on Pinterest

Decorated Flip Flops for any Female

Source: tracys-trinkets-treasures.blogspot.com via Deborah on Pinterest
 

Vinyl Decorated Candle for Mom

Source: houseofhepworths.com via Deborah on Pinterest

Fabric Covered Magnetic Board for Grandma

Source: jaimelyn11.blogspot.com via Deborah on Pinterest

Although we will still buy many of our Christmas gifts this year, I've decided to make at least one item for everyone on our list. It will save about $120 of our Christmas budget this year.   

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My tally so far:
$4899.82/year
$408.32/month