Running out of time before Christmas? Need something for a friend or party with short notice? No problem. You can easily make loving, unique homemade gifts with few ingredients or parts with little time.
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Quick handmade gifts
Sometimes even the best planning won’t stop a last minute problem in getting a gift for someone. Or simply, you forgot! It happens to the best of us. Even if you feel stuck, there are some quick gifts you can make for your love ones in a short amount of time.
Baking mix
You can just make a run to the store for the basics, slip them in a jar and boom all done!
Napkins
These only take 30 minutes. You only need a few fabrics and a sewing machine. You can even make them with what you have around the house. Any old men’s button down would make a wonderful piece of a napkin.
Custom melt & pour soap
All you need is a melt and pour soap base and you can customize it in minutes with a few essential oils or additives like oatmeal. The beauty is these don’t need to cure, so you can give this handmade soap away immediately.
Five minute caramels
You only need 5 ingredients and 5 minutes to make these caramels anyone will enjoy. You can roll them in parchment paper in a nice sack and it’ll be perfect for a last minute gift.
Knit basket (under an hour)
This is a simple knit basket you can make in under an hour. Just pick out a fun color and chill for an evening and you have a handmade gift that’ll impress.
Photo candle
Make a personalized, loving photo candle with just water, tape scissors and a printer (and a candle of your choosing!). Its simple to transfer the picture and your family and friends will love it!
Herbal Wax Sachet
These quick sachets will make any drawer or cabinet smell great. You can easily make them with just a few ingredients in only minutes. Check it out!
You can make these fast and your family, friends, coworkers, whoever, will be touched by a thoughtful gift like these. Merry Christmas!
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