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Handmade Holiday Gift Ideas
Posted over 2 years ago by Amy H
This is a great time to work on making gifts for loved (or just liked or even barely tolerated - it's up to you!) ones on your list.
Try one of these books for some great ideas...
Holiday Baking, Crafts and Ornaments
Baking cookies and crafting can be a lot of fun - and the end products make great gifts!
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Homemade Holiday by Sophie Pester & Catharina BrunsSave time and money with the festive craft projects in "Homemade Holiday." |
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Crafting Jewish : Fun Holiday Crafts and Party Ideas for the Whole Family by Rivky KoenigA unique book designed both for experienced crafters looking for creative and unusual ideas and for beginners just starting to discover the joys of crafts. This book has it all! |
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Handmade Christmas: Over 35 Step-by-Step Projects and Inspirational Ideas for the Festive Season by Cico BooksMake your holiday unique with over 35 stunning handmade projects. Create your own personalized cards, gifts, and decorations to spread some festive cheer. |
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We Love to Craft – Christmas: fun stuff for kids – 17 Handmade Fabric & Paper Projects by Annabel WrigleyProvides instructions for Christmas-themed craft projects, including a festive holiday crown, woodland mushroom wreath, and a peaceful dove pincushion. |
More Books to Inspire You This Holiday Season ...
The selections below include books on baking cookies, crafting, ornaments, gifts and the history of Christmas.
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This is part of a series of blog posts dedicated to creating handmade gifts.
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