Handmade Gifts You Can Make

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

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.

• Decoupage a Suitcase
• Make Decoupage Jewelry
• Decoupage a Compact Mirror

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.

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.

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.

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!