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

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

Natural cosmetics : indulge yourself with 20 eco-friendly recipes to make at home
Dumenil, Sara
Paper Book
Discover the joy of making your own customized, natural and organic cosmetics that won't harm the earth or your delicate skin! BOOKLIST (American Library Association) Young Adult: "Skin care and earth-friendly products are a hot commodity for teens; these titles point them in the...

646.726 Dumenil 2024

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

Victorian housecats to knit
Kellner, Sara Elizabeth
Paper Book
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

Viking knits : over 40 Scandi knits for men, women & children
Matberg, Lasse L.
Paper Book
Over 40 traditional and modern Norwegian knitting patterns for all seasons and all the family. From Internet sensation Lasse Matberg. "This book offers intermediate and experienced knitters an inspiring guide to create eye-catching, durable knitwear that will never go out of style"....

746.432 Matberg 2023

Two needles, many knits : the new knitter's guide with easy patterns
Stark, Quayln
Paper Book
Learn how to knit--from a simple square to an entire sweater! "This valuable debut guide from Stark tells beginners all they need to know to get started knitting."-- Publishers Weekly "This book's bright colors plus the ease of following Stark's instructions just might result in...

746.432 Stark 2024

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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