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

Present perfect : 25 gifts to sew & bestow
White, Betz.
Paper Book
Beautiful handmade gifts for all occasions! In Present Perfect, you'll discover gifts to sew for all of life's major celebrations: birthdays, graduations, anniversaries, new homes, new babies, or simply "just because." Betz White, known for her earth- and family...

646.2044 W582 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

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

Cut, shape, assemble : easy woodworking crafts for small spaces
Paterson, Boo
Paper Book
Step-by-step projects for all skill levels to spruce up your home, from bookends to breakfast trays to birdhouses. With the right tools, guidance, and attitude, anyone can create beautiful and useful home goods from wood. In Cut, Shape, Assemble, award-winning artist Boo...

684.08 Paterson 2024

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

Paper flowers Chinese style : create handmade gifts and decorations
Liu, Fang
Paper Book
This Chinese papercraft book introduces readers to 24 unique paper flower patterns, with techniques for their folding and decoration, and tips for composition, color matching, floral vessels and display. The 24 patterns are designed to match the "24 solar terms" on the...

745.54 Liu 2017

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

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
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

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

Easy, beautiful handmade rag rugs : 12 step-by-step techniques with patterns and projects, including latch hook, braiding, and punch needle
David, Deana
Paper Book
Learn about the five different rug-making techniques - rug hooking, punch needle rugs, prodded rugs, braided rugs, and sewn rugs - and how to design and transfer your pattern, choose colors, fabrics, and materials, and even dye your supplies. A detailed and inspiring projects and patterns section is...

746.7 David 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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