100 Handmade Gift Ideas

There's just something about crochet and funky buttons that just makes sense to me. If you know someone who is loving Hello Kitty and all things cute, then they're likely to enjoy this mini tote gift.

Neck ties have some interesting designs on them, and they are the perfect size to fit through belt loops. Join them together and you've got a belt gift for one of your rock-n-roll friends.

I've seen so many cool Three Stooges and Shrek ties that I wanted to buy, but couldn't talk anyone into wearing. The fabric is high quality and shiny...what to do?

You can use these silky styles to create this cute pouch from Sherri Osborn, which is great for spare change, chapstick or a cell phone. I suggest stuffing it with your buds favorite candy before you give it away.

Bust out your inner artist, because these slipper socks are a freehand experiment in raw talent. From Sherri Osborn, this tutorial will show you how to add dimensional paint to the bottom of a sock to create a non-slip pair of slippers.

Create your own simple designs, or visit Helen South for lots of simple drawing how-to's.

Use fancy scrapbooking paper or even holiday wrapping paper to make these simple bracelets that act as a great accent to a larger gift.

These oval earrings from Jennifer VanBenschoten have an Eye of God motif going on, and use a simple brick stitch to accomplish the traditional look. These are a perfect opportunity to work someone's favorite colors into your craft for a truly personal gift.

New PJ's are a very popular gift for every season, and you can make a custom pair out of any material, including fleece character prints.

Try making a few paper beads and you'll discover that some of the best things in life are free. These beads can be stamped and painted, then strung into a stylish necklace like this one from Kate Pullen. A great gift for someone who likes their jewelry recycled.

A very simple paper design from Kate Pullen can be turned into earrings that have a colorful pop. They are quick and easy to make, so create a whole collection of earrings for a well-rounded gift.

Gifts for service men and women and their families are always suitable in the old red, white and blue. These earrings are easy to make with a brick-stitch tutorial from our Beadwork guide.