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October 9, 2012 by Jenae - 7 Comments
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Handmade Gifts for Kids

There are less than 11 weeks until Christmas!  Can you believe it?!?!  It seems like I was just putting away all of our Christmas stuff away a month or two ago…and now it’s almost here again!  Although I love Christmastime, gift giving can sometimes stress me out (especially when it comes to making handmade gifts for kids).  So like I’ve always resolved to do (but never really done), I’m starting early.

I REALLY LOVE to give handmade gifts.  There is something about pouring yourself into a project that means so much more than picking up the latest gadget or gizmo at the store.  But when I wait until the last minute, I don’t have the time or energy to pull off a handmade gift.  So I’m left scouring Amazon for the latest and greatest “toy” to give the special little people in my life.

As I’m planning our gifts, I thought I would share with you a few ideas of handmade gifts we’ve given in the past.  And there’s no excuse because you have a good 10 weeks to make these!  :)

DIY Wooden Snap Blocks

Science Kit for Kids (with free experiment book)

Build Your Own Felt Snowman

DIY Car Mat Backpack

Peek-a-Boo House (made with disposable baby wipe container tops)

Ribbon Blanket for Baby

I Spy Mats

 DIY Soccer Goal

Beanbag Stomp & Catch

The Truth in the Tinsel eBook with a Bag of Materials (Use the code “MYCHILD” to get 20% off).  Find out how I created our binders here.

You can also check out more gift ideas on my Pinterest board.  

What is your favorite handmade gift to give to children???

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  1. Amanda @ http://gratefullygrowingingrace.blogspot.com/ says

    October 9, 2012 at 8:33 am

    I love the soccer net and those snap blocks are fantastic! Here are a couple more ideas that I’ve made and the kiddos love:
    http://gratefullygrowingingrace.blogspot.com/2012/08/magnetic-games-for-kids.html
    http://gratefullygrowingingrace.blogspot.com/2012/06/making-colored-pasta-again.html
    http://gratefullygrowingingrace.blogspot.com/2012/01/home-made-felt-faces.html
    http://gratefullygrowingingrace.blogspot.com/2011/09/sensory-finger-puppets.html

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  2. Anshu says

    October 9, 2012 at 2:04 pm

    I love that snap blocks DIY. So cool and clever.
    Anshu
    http://bloomsnbugs.blogspot.com

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  3. Crystal M :) says

    October 9, 2012 at 4:53 pm

    Jenae this is SO awesome! Thanks for gathering all of these ideas in one place! And I always love the pictures and instructions. So, you’re right, I have 10 weeks and no excuse! : )

    Reply
  4. Shonda says

    October 9, 2012 at 11:47 pm

    I love how you made the Truth in the Tinsel binder! Great idea!

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  5. Kristina Ulrey says

    October 10, 2012 at 8:35 am

    I hate throwing away things that I could used for projects. I finally got rid of the baby wipe containers (I only had 3), but I was so sure that I could use them. I couldn’t. Yesterday I threw them away, and today I see a cute idea that would be so darling for a gift to make and what does it require, baby wipe lids. Oy.

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  6. Mother Lydia says

    October 10, 2012 at 8:54 am

    This Do it yourself Fort Kit is what I am working on for my son this year (Or some variation on it anyway)
    http://moneysavingmom.com/2012/08/do-it-yourself-no-sew-fort-kit.html

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  7. Chelsea says

    October 15, 2012 at 9:56 am

    I love the science kit, snowmen kit, and soccer goal ideas. Thanks for the suggestions!

    Reply

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