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Handmade Gifts You Can Make

Give handmade and save some cash with these impressive gifts.

By , About.com Guide

Everyone could use a little extra money this holiday season, so why not make your own gifts that are high quality and thoughtful -but easy on the wallet. Here are some expert how-to's for handmade gifts with that personal touch.

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1. 100 Handmade Gift Ideas

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Get photo tutorials on how to make a hundred handmade gifts for everyone on your list.
100 Handmade Gift Ideas

2. Decoupage Anything

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I love decoupage because it can be so personal. Save brochures from a family trip, favorite photos and magazine cut-outs to make a jewelry box or case for a best friend or mom.

Learn how to decoupage a case.

3. Turn a Favorite T-Shirt into a Personal Gift

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Anyone can buy a t-shirt and give it away, but it takes a real friend to buy that t-shirt and repurpose it into a piece of rockin style. Use your friend's favorite characters to create a skirt, dress, or custom shirt with these t-shirt surgery projects.
See all the t-shirt projects.

4. Make a Pendant

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Pendants can be made by decorating and stamping a variety of materials. They are easy to create, and can be seasonal or very personal. try these pendant projects from our About.com Guides.
See all the pendant projects.

5. Give a Bunch of Bracelets

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Bracelets are one of the most simple gifts to make, but they have a big payoff. Bangles and bracelets are easy to wear, so you're likely to see your gift coordinated with your buddy's outfit the next time you go out for coffee.
See all the bracelet projects.

6. Make a Purse or Bag

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One way to give a handmade gift is to give it in a handmade bag. No matter what you stuff in these bags and purses, you'll be giving something she really needs...a bag!
See all the bag and purse projects.

7. More Sweet DIY Fashion

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Easy Clothes to Make:
How-To Pants . How-To Skirts . How-To Dresses . Recycle Your Clothes . 10 Clothing Repairs You Should Know . Beginner Sewing Projects . T-Shirt Surgery . Stencils Library . Top 10 Hippie Clothes . Punk Clothes to Make

Bracelets, Earrings, Necklaces and More:
Junk Drawer Jewelry . Decoupage Jewelry . Make Bracelets . Jewelry Making . Hemp Jewelry

Bags, Hats, and More Accessories:
Free Hat Patterns . How-To Bags . Make Scarves . College Student Accessories . Index of Accessory Projects . Gloves and Wristbands

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