Natural and Thrifty in 365: #98 Make Homemade Gifts

by Crystal Collins on November 19, 2011

in Organic and Green Living

toddler busy bag Natural and Thrifty in 365: #98 Make Homemade Gifts

A great way to save money this year and give something special is to make some homemade gifts, like this Toddler Busy Bag. I have a list of 101 Special Gift Ideas, and included on that list are 61 Homemade Gift Ideas. Hope you find something great to make this year!

What are some of your homemade gift ideas?

Photo courtesy of The Rigneys.

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Zombiemommy November 19, 2011 at 9:44 pm

That felt fish is really cute. I love felt stuff, it just has the retro feel.

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Kelle November 20, 2011 at 2:53 pm

Of course! K

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Jen November 20, 2011 at 2:53 pm

Absolutely… :)

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Jen November 20, 2011 at 2:55 pm

OMG I am in love with the busy bag and all those fun easy little gifts!

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Melissa November 20, 2011 at 2:56 pm

I made some of the I Spy games like in your picture. My son gave one as a gift at a birthday party yesterday and the little girl loved it!

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Erica November 20, 2011 at 3:00 pm

Those are very cute and fun ideas!

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Jen November 20, 2011 at 3:04 pm
Destiny November 20, 2011 at 3:24 pm

i am making the box of princess for my little girl :) they are turning out so cute! my little boy saw me making them so now i have to make superheros and pirates too lol

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Amanda November 20, 2011 at 3:43 pm

The kids are making ice skate ornaments, I’m making homemade vanilla, chocolate truffles, turtles and toffee.

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Kimberly November 20, 2011 at 4:19 pm

I am doing painted flower pot candy dishes and lots of home made cards to give as gifts.

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Jen November 20, 2011 at 9:45 pm

I am so sad. I can’t find the directions for the ISpy felt fish… :(

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