{"id":1140,"date":"2015-06-13T06:15:45","date_gmt":"2015-06-12T20:15:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.canvasfactory.co.nz\/blog\/?p=1140"},"modified":"2015-09-10T16:40:42","modified_gmt":"2015-09-10T06:40:42","slug":"homemade-gifts","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.canvasfactory.co.nz\/blog\/homemade-gifts\/","title":{"rendered":"36 Heartstopping Homemade Gifts You Can Afford!"},"content":{"rendered":"

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\u201cFor I don\u2019t care too much for money, for money can\u2019t buy me love.\u201d \u2014\u00a0The Beatles<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

Money can\u2019t buy you love, but if you spend a little bit of time and a little bit of thought when giving a gift to a loved one, that<\/em> can bring smiles and sometimes even tears of joy.<\/p>\n

Handcrafted\u00a0gifts are treasures from the heart that our loved ones often hold onto forever and always. There\u2019s a reason they\u2019re called keepsakes! And you don\u2019t have to break the bank to create something special. We’ve included options below for under $5, $10, $20 and $50!<\/p>\n

Whether it\u2019s a gift for a friend, a lover or even a baby we’ve got affordable ideas for you that span the generations. Plus, these are gifts for women, men and children. Something for everybody!<\/p>\n

Here are 36 heartstopping\u00a0homemade gifts that will excite and delight, so take off your everyday hat and put on your craft hat \u2013 it\u2019s time to start getting creative!<\/p>\n

Gifts Under $5<\/h2>\n

Surely the only gift you can get for under $5 is a small box of chocolates\u00a0or one of those pinecones with googly eyes glued on, right? Wrong. You\u2019d be surprised what amazing, high\u00a0quality gifts you can actually create for under $5 worth of materials.<\/p>\n

You\u2019ll have the receiver of these gifts saying, \u201cOh, you\u2019re so naughty and too generous for spoiling me with this!\u201d Just smile and nod quietly. They don\u2019t need to know how little you paid for the materials. It\u2019s not customary to reveal how much you spent on a gift anyway. That\u2019s why we pull the price tags off things before wrapping them up. In this instance, you\u2019re actually creating the gifts so, in the end, you\u2019re spoiling them with time and love, rather than money.<\/p>\n

1. Jersey Knit Bracelet by V & Co.<\/strong><\/p>\n

You might like to get your hands on some jersey knit fabric. Get out your scissors and start cutting, folding and twirling the fabric around your fingers in various ways to create a very fashionable bracelet! They\u2019ll love you for this gift. Learn how at V & Co<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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2. Spa Scrubbie and Tropical Bath by Flamingo Toes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Here you can make a nice, relaxing bath scrub for someone<\/a>, using some cloth and toweling, and a bunch of mixed ingredients to make a lovely smelling potion. They can sink into the warm bath by candlelight and melt all their troubles away with this life-enhancing gift.<\/p>\n

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3. Homemade Oven Mittens by I Heart Naptime<\/strong><\/p>\n

Store bought oven mittens are always a bit of a let down. Firstly, it\u2019s rare to find an actual pair of oven mittens. Why do they mostly only come as one? Are we supposed to lift the heavy roast chicken out of the oven with just one hand? Secondly, if you\u2019re lucky enough to score a set of two oven mits from the store, they\u2019re usually pretty boring looking. Wouldn\u2019t it be nice to prepare delicious hot food\u00a0with two delicious hot oven mittens? I Heart Naptime<\/a>\u00a0has used fabric scraps to make that dream a reality!<\/p>\n

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4. Homemade Canvas Bag<\/strong><\/p>\n

Today we’re all\u00a0encouraged to take our canvas bags to the supermarket. It\u2019s environmentally friendly to re-use the same grocery bags rather than waste so much plastic every time. However, the canvas bags available in the stores are not only going up in price every year, but they\u2019re quite ugly too. If you have a friend or relative who shops for groceries, surely they deserve to be seen with a shopping bag that looks cute and unique. Here\u2019s how to pretty up such a lovely gift<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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5. Homemade Lanyard Knot Holder<\/strong><\/p>\n

Some people enjoy practical gifts. A lanyard that can keep someone\u2019s set of keys or pocketknife safe in their pocket is certainly a very handy and useful gift. Perfect for those who always lose their keys or find themselves in situations where they require a can opener or a weapon of self defence. Learn how to make and tie this wonderful contraption using this instructional guide<\/a>.<\/p>\n