Handmade Holiday Gifts

Once fall hits, I start thinking about what I'll be making my friends and family for the holidays. I love giving gifts that are intentional and filled with love, and handmade gifts fit that bill. Here's what I'm thinking of making my loved ones this holiday season -

A grown-up version of a friendship bracelet for my BFF

Sophisticated granny square blanket for my parents

Upcycled squirrel for cousins...

or maybe felt bunnies for stocking stuffers

Jam with cute labels

Linen lavender pillow inserts for a peaceful night's sleep

Garden markers for my mom, a lady with a definite green thumb

Yummy soaps for my momma, too

A snowman building kit for the neighbor boy

Felt pine cone ornaments for the neighbors

Or maybe some crocheted snowflakes, just like my mom used to make

Maybe some quirky ornaments for the kids to hang on the tree

Fragrant fire starters for friends with fireplaces

Crocheted dishcloths for my Mamie...

Or maybe some pretty pot holders

Felt coasters for my "drinking buddies" (you could make these in a lot of fun shapes!)

A simple apron for a friend that loves to cook

Hand warmers in cute fabric...

Or fun shapes

Hand and body scrubs for my girlfriends...

Or maybe some lip balm to help with all the gabbing we do

Do you have any ideas for handmade holiday ornaments? Anything you are hoping a friend will make for you? Feel free to share!