Give the Gift of Handmade Christmas Gifts This Year!

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Handmade Christmas Gifts

Anyone can go to the store down the street and buy the latest “cool thing” for Christmas. Be special, handmade Christmas gifts takes a little bit of homework. Handmade Christmas gifts are the best gifts for those hard to shop people on your list. Some people on your list may just shop for themselves throughout the year, making it hard to buy them something they want.

I don’t know what to get. Where do I start?

This is where your homework comes in, Think about what each person enjoys. Whether its a hobby or maybe even their job, think about the items they use every day. Then find a handmade gift that replaces the ordinary, store-bought item with a special, handmade, possibly custom one. That is what makes handmade gifts so special. Here are some of hobbies and jobs to help out.

Jobs:

  • Office Work (Secretary, Accountant, Teacher, etc.)
  • Chef/Line Cook
  • Carpenter
  • Machinist
  • Medical Field

Hobbies:

  • Woodworking
  • Cooking or Baking
  • Gardening
  • Mixology
  • Photography

Now that I’m KNOW who I’m shopping for, what do I get them?

So now that you’ve narrowed down the field, start thinking about the tools used in that specific field. If you don’t know much about the field of work don’t worry. Simply research “common tools used in…” and pick out a few. Some of you may live with or be very close to the person you’re shopping for. In this case, tune into some items they may have complained about, expressed a need for, or maybe even have looked at online. These are the gift you want to give.

handmade fruit bowl
Spalted Maple Fruit Bowl
handmade wooden gifts
Spalted Maple Bowl with Burl Fruit
handmade christmas gifts, candle stand
Wormy Maple Candle Stand
handmade christmas gifts, wooden honey pots
Wooden Honey Pots

Make this Christmas Special, Buy Handmade Christmas Gifts

This is the best part! You have made it to the point of shopping! Shop around with your local artisans, many of them may not have their own physical location. Check their social media profiles for any stores they might have display in. Contact them with any idea you have or may have seen. Buying handmade Christmas gifts from local artisans not only gets you serious “cred” when the gifts are opened, it also supports the local economy!

These are some of My Favorite Handmade Christmas Gifts:

Do you have a workshop? Some creative skills that maybe you haven’t used for a while? Here are a few kits to make your own handmade Christmas gifts:

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