Homemade gift ideas

November 4, 11:17 AMAtlanta Arts and Crafts ExaminerTara Miller

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Martha Stewart.com is a great site for handmade gift ideas
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In this economy, many people are approaching their holiday gift giving from new aspects. Whether it is to save money, help others or both, homemade (or handmade) gifts are an excellent way to cover both. Handmade gifts are special in their own way due to the care they are planned, made and presented. They can be customized for that certain person on your list. Whether you are making your own gifts to save money or you are buying homemade gifts (which help the maker who may be an at home mom trying to supplement her family's income, someone laid off unable to find a traditional job or a crafter in between jobs not knowing what is around the corner), homemade gifts are gifts that keep on giving. Here are some great ideas to make on your own or to buy for family and friends.

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Make your own presents:

Sugar Scrubs

Reuseable Grocery Bags

Cozy Sweater Pillows

Koolhaas Knit Hat

Purchase Handmade gifts

Changable, Reversible Mei Tai Baby Carrier

Stuffed Mounted Deer

Custom Calendar Ring Pillow