Handmade Gift Ideas
A gift that's handmade is from the heart. Browse our best gift ideas for everyone on your list, for any occasion. We offer hundreds of easy how-tos including sewn felt slippers, scented candles, photography mementos, personalized jewelry, bath fizzies, and more.
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23 Delicious and Impressive Recipes for Your Next Cookie Swap
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Martha's New Collection of Photo Albums Is Perfect for Capturing Holiday Memories
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12 Clever Ways to Gift-Wrap Your Christmas Cookies
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20 of Our Best Handmade Gifts for Her
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18 Creative Scrapbook Ideas to Preserve Your Family Memories
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38 of Our Best DIY Gifts for Everyone on Your List
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How to Make Homemade Bath Salts
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21 of Our Best DIY Easter Basket Ideas You Can Use for Gifts, Centerpieces, and More
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30 Handmade Father's Day Gifts That Will Make Dad Feel Extra Special
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21 Last-Minute Mother's Day Gift Ideas to Surprise Her
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How to Preserve a Handwritten Recipe on a Cutting Board
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How to Wrap a Present Without Tape
How to Add a Handwritten Recipe to a Pie Plate to Create an Instant Heirloom
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How to Make Your Own Watercolor Paint
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25 Felting Projects That Are Cozy and Soft to the Touch
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Bridal Shower Favor Ideas That You Can DIY
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20 Handmade Gifts That Are Perfect for Kids of All Ages
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10 Gifts That Preserve a Loved One's Handwriting
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Knit Pouches
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11 Handmade Gifts for Book Lovers
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10 Christmas Gifts Kids Can Make for Parents, Grandparents, and Teachers
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21 DIY Housewarming Gifts to Make for a New Homeowner
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12 Handmade Stockings to Personalize for Everyone in the Family
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How to Make a Pipe-Cleaner Christmas Tree
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Cozy Mittens
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Easy-to-Sew Cotton Baby Bloomers
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How to Make a Baby Keepsake Box