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Sometimes, homemade gifts are the most meaningful (and affordable). Do you have a go-to DIY Christmas gift idea for kids, friends, or family?

Please do share any tips or ideas you have or have used in the past! Your comments may be used in a news story to help fellow deal hunters!

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lydiafitzsimons
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Swimmer94

My favourite is making Christmas crackers for the family. They are really easy to make and don't need to look perfect. They can also include the usual hat, joke and a gift but it is something that is usable or desirable.

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lydiafitzsimons
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Swimmer94 Such a good idea, I've never thought of doing personalised crackers before! Thanks for your comment πŸ™‚

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mudgesheila50

When my kids were younger, I really didn't have much money one year, so I bought a piece of felt, 2 of those mini calendars, and half a yard of ribbon (it was yards in those days).

We took the cereals out of their boxes, newspapers over the table top & set to work.

1st came a needlecase made from some of the felt (one Gran was an outworker for a leather glove maker's). Fold the felt in half, some decorative stitch around the edges (straight stitch when very young). A piece of cotton fabric folded & placed inside the felt (old sheets were used) to stick the needles into. On the front, a bow made from the ribbon πŸŽ€ and just stitched in place so it keeps the felt folded.

Embroidery thread or wool can be used by children to make these 😊

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lydiafitzsimons
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mudgesheila50 Really nice idea, and especially nice that little ones can get involved! Thank you πŸ™‚

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mudgesheila50

Calendars for the Granddads 😊

Using the cardboard from the cereal boxes πŸ“¦ stick 2 pieces together to make it stiff, make sure you have 1 side that is blank.

Now, either use a picture from your calendar that you're using now (one of the months already past) or a Christmas card? If neither of these, some photos of the children? A photo from a newsletter? You get the idea πŸ’‘

Stick it onto the card, punch 2 holes πŸ•³ at the top and put some ribbon through, and tie it to make a hanger. The finishing touch is the small calendar πŸ“… that you stick using tape, to the bottom of your picture 😊

3rd idea πŸ’‘

Lavender bags made using scraps of materials, teatowel bought from 99p shop, ribbon πŸŽ€ and lavender collected from the garden. No sewing needed on this one!

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lydiafitzsimons
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mudgesheila50 thank you for sharing! Especially like the lavender bag idea!

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eyeballkerry

I have made many home made Christmas crafts over the years from paper chains, Christmas crackers and table decorations.

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lydiafitzsimons
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eyeballkerry they definitely add a personal touch! Thanks for sharing πŸ™‚

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5onya

When I made crackers once I put different gifts in for particular people with small name cards on, then liquor chocolates for the adults and chocolate coins for the kids xx

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Glitterandgold

After researching my dad's ancestry for a few years. Iv written a short book detailing all iv learnt. I'm hoping to have it finished in time for Christmas, to give too my siblings.

Iv also purchased some personalised keyrings and socks to put in crackers for people.

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hspexy

Yes I tend to try and give something more personalised, so photo based gifts, or crafty gifts. A montage of the previous year is often a heart warmer

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