Handmade Gifts

Idea → materials, time and difficulty

Accordion photo album

easy

Materials: Cardstock, photos, ribbon, glue

Time: 2–3 hrs

Scented candle

easy

Materials: Soy wax, wick, fragrance oil, jar

Time: 1 hr + setting

Knitted scarf/snood

medium

Materials: 200 g yarn, 5 mm needles

Time: 8–15 hrs

«52 reasons» jar

easy

Materials: Jar, colored paper, pen, ribbon

Time: 1–2 hrs

Embroidered bookmark

medium

Materials: Canvas, floss, small hoop, felt

Time: 3–5 hrs

Homemade granola jars

easy

Materials: Oats, honey, nuts, dried fruit, jars

Time: 1.5 hrs

Macrame plant hanger

medium

Materials: 4 mm cotton cord, ring, scissors

Time: 2–4 hrs

Epoxy serving board

advanced

Materials: Board, epoxy resin, pigment, oil

Time: 2 hrs + 24 curing

Glass terrarium

easy

Materials: 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.