Homemade and Handmade Gifts

Handmade or homemade gifts carry a special kind of thoughtfulness that store-bought items often can’t match. They reflect time, effort, and care—turning simple materials into something meaningful and personal. Whether it’s a knitted scarf, a batch of cookies, or a hand-painted card, these gifts show genuine appreciation and creativity while reminding us that the best presents come from the heart.

Updated October 25, 2025
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Food gifts : 150+ irresistible recipes for crafting personalized presents
Scott, Elle Simone
Paper Book
Your all-occasion guide to homemade food gifts that look as fabulous as they taste-from a food stylist and best-selling author of the Boards cookbook! Includes 150+ recipes, hundreds of packaging ideas, and inside tips for making beautiful food gift baskets for housewarmings,...

641.5 Scott 2024

Have yourself a homemade Christmas : scrumptious recipes, handmade crafts & heartfelt gifts to make your spirits bright
Paper Book
This latest Christmas book from Gooseberry Patch gives readers ideas for homemade holiday decorations, Christmas crafts and edible gifts with packaging suggestions - plus, an additional 40 pages of traceable shapes and designs at the end of the book. And what better way to celebrate the...

641.5686 H298 2014

Project teen : handmade gifts your teen will actually love : 21 projects to sew
Mortenson, Melissa
Paper Book
Most of us would agree that sewing something that teens will like is, without a doubt, a challenge. In Project Teen, Melissa Mortenson, sewist and mother of three teenagers, shares not only her 21 teen-approved designs, but also invaluable tips and tricks for sewing for this unique (a.k.a. picky)...

646.2 Mortenson 2014

Build stuff with wood : make awesome projects with basic tools
Christiana, Asa
Paper Book
Embark on your woodworking journey with Build Stuff with Wood, the ultimate beginner's guide that demystifies the craft and makes it accessible to everyone. Whether you're a novice with no tools or someone looking to refresh your skills, this bookprovides...

684.08 Christiana 2017

Handmade gifts
Paper Book
Containing more than 70 projects, from candle making and crocheting to paper-crafts and baking, Handmade Gifts is the perfect guide to making handcrafted items that people will love. Each project is clearly explained using simple step-by-step images along with photographs of the finished item...

745.5 H192g 2013

Handmade outdoor crafts : 70+ fun & easy projects
Paper Book
Personalize your outdoor haven with one-of-a-kind accents, décor and more    Brighten up your backyard with whimsical garden accents, impressive entertaining ideas, simply silly outdoor games and more. It's never been easier (or more fun) to perfect your open-air space...

745.5 Handmade 2020

Animal friends to sew : simple handmade decor, toys, and gifts for kids
Ishida, Sanae
Paper Book
"...a slew of child-friendly projects as adorable as they are functional. ... These sweet DIY projects will appeal to parents who are also avid or aspiring sewers, not to mention to their kids." -Publishers Weekly From the author of the bestselling Sewing Happiness...

745.592 Ishida 2020

Candle making basics : all the skills and tools you need to get started
Ebeling, Eric
Paper Book
Step-by-step color photographs and descriptive detail make this book indispensable for beginners looking to create beautiful and functional scented candles on their very first try, and for experienced crafters who want to sharpen their skills. Precise instructions eliminate the guesswork that too...

745.5933 Candle 2018

Gifts in jars : homemade cookie mixes, soup mixes, candles, lotions, teas, and more!
Wise, Natalie
Paper Book
Learn to make dozens of unique gifts packaged perfectly in glass jars of various shapes and sizes. Do you have an aspiring gardener on your list? Make a "plant bomb" jar with your favorite flower seeds or an adorable terrarium featuring easy-to-grow air plants. Headed to a bridal shower? Pamper your...

745.594 W754 2016

Victorian housecats to knit
Kellner, Sara Elizabeth
Ebook
Welcome to the Morgan family home! Let me give you a tour. Each room in this Victorian household has a special purpose and is favored by a unique feline inhabitant. From the cuddly and adorable Nursery Kittens to Aunt Pru's Persian, there's a tale behind each kitty companion--and a family member who...

746.432 Kellner 2024

Retro crochet style : 15 beginner-friendly patterns to create your vintage-inspired closet
Price, Savannah
Paper Book
Crochet Your Way Back in Time, Baby! Learn to create your own fabulous and one-of-a-kind wardrobe with Savannah Price's Retro Crochet Style. This book will show you, step by step, how to make the perfect sweater, skirt, pants or dress, all of which can be customized to fit...

746.434 Price 2023

Creative stained glass : 17 step-by-step projects for stunning glass art and gifts
Springael, Noor
Paper Book
A beginner friendly guide to making stained glass art using the most popular and accessible method, copper foil. The traditional art form of stained glass has become extremely popular again and this collection has everything you need to know to get started on this...

748.5 Springael 2023


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