Want to make more homemade Christmas gifts this year? Now is a great time to get started. These gifts are great for making ahead of time.
Christmas is sneaking up on us once again. It seems to do that every year. Over the years I’ve learned that the best way to have a stress-free Christmas is to plan ahead. Anything I can get done before the busyness starts the better. It’s something I believe in so much I wrote a book about it, A Stress-Free Christmas: A Complete How-To Guide.
One thing I love to do is give homemade gifts. Homemade Christmas gifts are a great way to give a unique gift, often save money, and the gift will be much more meaningful. It’s so much fun to watch someone open a gift that you made them. I know I love receiving homemade gifts as well.
The only issue with homemade gifts is the time they take to make. I have spent too many Christmases rushing to finish homemade gifts at the last minute, it’s terribly stressful.
Most gifts can be made ahead of time, even a lot of food gifts can be made ahead and frozen. I always plan to make gifts throughout the year but I have to say that didn’t happen this year. Starting now will still help reduce the stress though.
When planning on making homemade gifts also be realistic with your time. You most likely can’t sew quilts for everyone on your list if you start in September. Be sure to consider how much time you really have and how long something will take. Also, remember that homemade gifts can start to get pricey, you don’t want to blow your budget making them. When looking for supplies check out Michaels and Amazon for good deals.
Making time for making gifts is also important. My eBook A Stress-Free Christmas: A Complete How-To Guide can really help with that. It gives you a lot of great information on preparing for Christmas so you can reduce your stress and have a memorable Christmas.
I’ve spent some time looking through Pinterest and some of my favorite blogs for gifts you can start making now. There are some great options on this list and even more on my Pinterest board Everything Christmas.
Homemade Christmas Gifts You Can Start Making Now
Customizable Coffee Bean Ornament
Hot Apple Cider Cinnamon Spice Mix
Additional Resources:
- Last Minute Homemade Gifts
- Handmade Gifts in 15 Minutes or Less
- To the Parents Who are Broke at Christmas
Starting now with making your Christmas gifts will get you on track to a less stressful holiday. Be sure to check out The Stress-Free Christmas for more great tips.
Lydia @ Lydi Out Loud
What a great round up of gift ideas, I’ve noted many for Christmas presents for this year! Thank you so much for sharing my ombre utensils!