Handmade Gifts
Idea → materials, time and difficulty
Accordion photo album
easyMaterials: Cardstock, photos, ribbon, glue
Time: 2–3 hrs
Scented candle
easyMaterials: Soy wax, wick, fragrance oil, jar
Time: 1 hr + setting
Knitted scarf/snood
mediumMaterials: 200 g yarn, 5 mm needles
Time: 8–15 hrs
«52 reasons» jar
easyMaterials: Jar, colored paper, pen, ribbon
Time: 1–2 hrs
Embroidered bookmark
mediumMaterials: Canvas, floss, small hoop, felt
Time: 3–5 hrs
Homemade granola jars
easyMaterials: Oats, honey, nuts, dried fruit, jars
Time: 1.5 hrs
Macrame plant hanger
mediumMaterials: 4 mm cotton cord, ring, scissors
Time: 2–4 hrs
Epoxy serving board
advancedMaterials: Board, epoxy resin, pigment, oil
Time: 2 hrs + 24 curing
Glass terrarium
easyMaterials: Succulents, soil, stones, glass vase
Time: 1 hr
The most valuable part of handmade is your time, not perfection. A slight imperfection proves it was made by hand, not bought.