A photo of the beachy pencil gift…It can be adapted to any interest – I am working on a book lovers edition to give to my book group friends this year!

The holidays hang heavy in the air – and what a festive air it is! – and I am working on some homemade gifts.  I know many others out there are also making gifts for the holidays, and sometimes it takes a little inspiration to come up with something new for those special people on your list.

For today’s Friday field trip, I am going through the pleasure in simple things ‘archives’ – posts of 2012 – and have picked out some do-it-yourself gift ideas for you!  Simply click on the gift name in green to be directed to the instructions to make that particular gift.

I will share more ideas in the days ahead, but I hope this list will help you find something to make that will be perfect for someone on your list!  Enjoy!

GIFTS…

• Color-Dipped Wooden Spoons
• Beachy Pencil Gift
• Easy Chalkboard Magnets
• Nautical Chalkboard
• Sea Glass Air Freshener

A photo of chalkboard magnets – a fun gift idea that is easy enough to have the children help create!

A photo of easy to make color-dipped wooden spoons that can be created in any color.

EDIBLE GIFTS…

• Easy Caramel Corn
• Homemade Irish Cream (for those over 21!)
• Sweet & Salty Dessert   For a festive addition, try adding crushed candy canes to the top!
• Homemade Pesto  (with more options than just basil!)

A photo of homemade Irish Cream in decorated bottles…a great holiday gift to make!

HOLIDAY THEMED GIFTS…

• Heart Ornament
• Holiday Votives
• Burlap Wreath

A photo of an easy and inexpensive ornament you can make yourself.

FLORAL GIFTS…

• Painted Glass Vase 
• Inexpensive Fresh Flowers Gifts  great as a last-minute gift to bring to a party!

A photo of a painted glass vase that is easy to create and can be made in festive colors or metallics to give as a holiday gift.

WRAPPING IDEAS…

• Paint Can Packaging
• Sea Glass Gift Wrap
  

  A photo of sea glass wrapping you can make yourself. Click on ‘sea glass gift wrap’ for instructions.

BOOK IDEAS…

• My Favorite Reads  Scroll down to the ‘recommended’ section to find a great book for the reader on your list.

Thanks for visiting!  Have a wonderful weekend and enjoy pleasure in simple things, Jackie 

P.S. I may be a little late posting November’s book giveaway winner…I have been without internet service for a week!  Hope to get up and running soon!  Thanks B. for letting me use your computer today :)