101+ inexpensive handmade Christmas gifts

posted by Jamielyn on December 5, 2013

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Today I’ve rounded up 101 inexpensive handmade Christmas gifts for you. There have been some fabulous guest posts during our Crazy Christmas Event, so I wanted to spotlight those bloggers as well as a few others. There really is so much talent out there!

I know most of you are probably thinking about gift ideas right now… and we all know how much people love a handmade gift. At least I know I do! When my kids come home from pre-school with a handmade gift, it just melts my heart! So much better than anything else I could ask for. Most of these gifts below can be made for less than five bucks! You really can’t beat that. And check out how cute they are!

Inexpensive handmade Christmas gifts

*Click on the links below each image to be taken to the original post*

Christmas toffee with free printable

Hot chocolate neighbor gift

Easy gift idea with free printable tags

Cookie dough gift idea

Sharpie Marker Art

Peppermint Brownie Mix for Jar {Gift}

DIY photo clock

Homemade salsa gift

Easy nail polish gift with free printable

Merry Kiss-mas gift idea with free printable

Candy Cane Sugar Scrub

Christmas hugs gift with free printable

$5 Christmas Gift

Homemade Hand Soaps

Christmas M&M poem gift

DIY leather cuff

Lemon Sugar Scrub

DIY iPad case

Gift Bag Idea

Wood Painted Earrings

Homemade Hot Cocoa Kits

Simple and Cute Button Bookmarks

Sweet and Savory Compound Butter with Free Printable

Gift Wrap Caddy

Snappy Bags

“Scent-sational” Neighbor Gift Idea

Felt crayon holder

DIY Christmas Mugs

Mini cookie snow globes

DIY clipboard and glitter clips

A simple clutch (tutorial)

DIY Glitter Canvas Art

Apron with ruffles

Scrabble Letter Ornaments

Peanut Butter Fudge with Cute Packaging

Frosted Glass Art

Lump of Coal

Homemade strawberry jam + free labels

 

Chocolate Pumpkin Cookies in a Jar

Mason Jar Cozies

Soda-Lighted neighbor gift idea

 

Homemade Brown Sugar Scrub

Last Minute Christmas Gift

Men’s Apron

Gift Idea: Grandma Board

Picture Frame Pin Cushion

Etched Chevron Glasses

Silly Magnet Faces

Gift Idea: Grandma Blocks

Sugar Cookie Gift

Candy corn popcorn gift idea

Gift Box Tree

Bead Board Display

Christmas Oven Mittens

 

Kitchen Chalkboard Clipboard

Spa in a Jar

 

Glitter Dipped Mason Jars

 

Instagram Coasters

Wipe-off Menu Board

Candy can dip gift

DIY leather cases

Homemade peppermint oreos

 Ice Cream Gift

DIY Flower Earrings

DIY Scrabble Tiles

Recipe Ring

Easy Sequined Picture Frame

DIY Hand Warmers

 

More inexpensive handmade Christmas gift ideas below:

20 handmade Christmas gifts

25 homemade gift ideas

15 handmade teacher gifts

So will you be making handmade Christmas gifts this year?

posted in Christmas, DIY crafts, Holiday, Homemade gifts

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Jamielyn Nye

Creative director and founder of I Heart Naptime. Jamielyn aspires to reach women, get their creative juices flowing, and to genuinely inspire. When she’s not creating, Jamielyn loves to chase her three little monkeys and snuggle up on the couch with her man.

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   Amy N posted on December 5, 2013 at 6:49 am (#

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   This was a great list! There are a few things I plan to make! Thanks! :)

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     Jamielyn posted on December 16, 2013 at 6:09 pm (#

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     Thanks for stopping by Amy! I’ve made a few things from this list already, I love all the ideas!

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   Mique posted on December 5, 2013 at 10:34 am (#

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   Wow what a list- pinning!

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   Auntiepatch posted on December 5, 2013 at 10:54 am (#

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   Great list – thanks!

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   jen @ Tatertots & Jello posted on December 5, 2013 at 11:07 am (#

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   Those are all so fun!! Thanks for including my Instagram coasters!!

   xoxox

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   Jamie posted on December 5, 2013 at 4:03 pm (#

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   Thanks so much for featuring my “Remember to Buy” clipboard in your amazing list of gift ideas! I pinned it from Pinterest this morning, but didn’t immediately check it out. Then I realized I was getting a lot of traffic from your blog! Have a wonderful holiday!

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     Jamielyn posted on December 16, 2013 at 6:06 pm (#

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     I’m glad it’s given you some traffic! It is such a great idea! :)

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   Heather @ French Press posted on December 5, 2013 at 10:14 pm (#

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   well, now I want to make everything…maybe i’ll heave it done by next christmas!

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   Kristyn posted on December 6, 2013 at 9:55 am (#

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   SO many great ideas in one spot – PINNING!! :D

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   Tonia posted on December 6, 2013 at 2:51 pm (#

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   Thank you for including my Spa in a Jar in this fantastic list!

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   Mallory @ Classy Clutter posted on December 6, 2013 at 7:52 pm (#

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   Thanks for including our Peace on Earth canvas! xoxo

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    Amy Huntley posted on December 10, 2013 at 12:36 am (#

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    Wow! what a great roundup!!

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    Erin posted on December 11, 2013 at 10:41 pm (#

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    Wow! This is the Christmas Gift idea jackpot. I cannot wait to try some of these out… and not just to give as gifts ;)

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      Jamielyn posted on December 16, 2013 at 5:56 pm (#

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      I know right?! I have used several of these gift ideas! SO many fun things to make!

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    Tamika posted on December 16, 2013 at 11:18 pm (#

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    I’m so excited! I just found Christmas gifts for my kids teachers and classmates. I love this site :-)

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    Tamika posted on December 16, 2013 at 11:25 pm (#

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    Really excited to get started. I just found Christmas gifts for my twins teacher and their classmates. I have a question though anyone know of a craft to hold a Christmas ornament the kids are making in class they are glass bulbs so my kids are responsible for the individual packaging for them I need 29 by Wednesday. Please help any suggestions :-)

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      Jamielyn posted on December 17, 2013 at 7:28 pm (#

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      I’m glad you could find some gifts! I don’t know how big they are, but I have used egg cartons for smaller ornaments. You could also try and use bubble wrap!

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      Linda posted on November 4, 2014 at 10:15 pm (#

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      How about using the clear plastic apple containers from your local bulk-buy warehouse center. They have a top/bottom and snap hinge closure.

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    Nicholaix posted on December 17, 2013 at 10:43 pm (#

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    Grandkids board for mother in law, check. recipe cards for sisters, check. button bookmarks for teachers and my aunt, check. You rock!

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      Jamielyn posted on December 18, 2013 at 1:05 pm (#

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      Glad you could find so many gifts! They will all love them! :)

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    Monica posted on September 27, 2014 at 7:53 pm (#

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    This is the first year I plan on attempting homemade Christmas gifts. Thanks for so many great ideas!

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      Jamielyn posted on September 30, 2014 at 6:47 pm (#

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      I’m glad these are helpful for you! Homemade Christmas gifts are my favorite. :)

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    Abigail posted on October 12, 2014 at 7:18 am (#

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    wonderful ideas

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    Georgia Litzner posted on October 15, 2014 at 1:27 pm (#

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    Awesome site I already have my xmas ideas ready, and I am not a crafty person but this will definatly help

    thank you

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      Jamielyn posted on October 27, 2014 at 7:57 pm (#

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      Good job having all your Christmas ideas ready! Hope they turn out well! :)

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    diane @smartmoneysimplelife posted on October 15, 2014 at 9:11 pm (#

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    I love this collection of ideas and I’ve not only shared your post but I’ll be attempting a number of the projects myself. The sharpie art mugs will be first on the list!

    Thank you!

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      Jamielyn posted on October 27, 2014 at 8:02 pm (#

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      Thanks for your comment Diane. I hope you have fun making these handmade gifts!

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    Carrie posted on October 16, 2014 at 12:22 am (#

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    I just finished some paper ornaments that I’ll be giving as a gift today. I used only things I already had and wrote up a tutorial here: http://carrieactually.com/paper-christmas-ornament-tutorial/

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      Jamielyn posted on October 27, 2014 at 8:03 pm (#

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      Wow, you are so on top of Christmas gifts! Looks great! Thanks for stopping by Carrie.

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    Elizabeth posted on October 17, 2014 at 3:14 pm (#

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    Even though I’m only 12, I love crafting & making homemade gifts! This list helped a lot!!!!! :)

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      Jamielyn posted on October 29, 2014 at 1:25 am (#

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      I’m so glad this list helped you! Thanks for stopping by Elizabeth!! :)

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    Glynis posted on October 17, 2014 at 9:35 pm (#

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    Hi :) Great ideas! Just wondering if you know where the ‘DIY Flower Earrings’ may have moved to?
    Thanks x

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      Jamielyn posted on November 18, 2014 at 8:06 pm (#

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      Hi! I’m sorry, the link must have gotten changed. Here is the direct link for the flower earrings printable: http://www.hazelfly.com/diy-flower-earrings-printable/.

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    Glynis posted on October 18, 2014 at 8:00 am (#

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    Hi.  Great ideas! I’m just wondering if there is  a new link for the DIY Flower earrings and printables page as the one given doesn’t seem to work? Thank you :)

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    Lianne @ Ready Teddy Go posted on October 19, 2014 at 1:11 pm (#

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    Some really nice ideas for Christmas, thanks for sharing. I especially like the mini cookie snow globes!, just need to find the time to make them! lol

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      Jamielyn posted on November 18, 2014 at 8:17 pm (#

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      Thanks for your comment Lianne! Hope you found some fun ideas for Christmas gifts this year!

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    Angela posted on October 24, 2014 at 9:30 am (#

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    What a great list!!!  Thanks!

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    Laura posted on November 6, 2014 at 8:20 am (#

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    I love this list! I plan to make several of these for Christmas this year. I am sad that the “DIY flower earrings” link is broken, though. That’s the one I wanted to do first!

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      Jamielyn posted on November 19, 2014 at 5:58 pm (#

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      Here is the link for the DIY flower earrings: http://www.hazelfly.com/diy-flower-earrings-printable/. :)

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    Nitin Maheta posted on November 6, 2014 at 9:26 am (#

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    Thank you for a great round up of such inspirational ideas.

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    Regali @ Marco posted on November 9, 2014 at 2:43 am (#

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    Amazing list! I try to prepare gifts for Christmas. Thx.

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    Carrie over posted on November 9, 2014 at 9:22 am (#

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    Thanks so much – I’m such a mess at DIY but always want to try. Your posts may actually aid in my success!  Thanks!!

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    Jillian posted on November 11, 2014 at 11:45 am (#

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    This list was so helpfull

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      Jamielyn posted on November 18, 2014 at 10:22 pm (#

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      I’m so glad you liked them! Thanks for the comment, Jillian!

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    Jan Wilson posted on December 24, 2014 at 5:26 pm (#

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    Thank you Jamielyn,
    you have saved Christmas for me. I couldn’t afford to buy gifts this year, but I found several things I could make with things I had around the house, I love you.
    I hope you have a wonderful Christmas as you have made mine.
    Thank you again.
    Jan

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    Connie Blair @ Christmas Carol Doll posted on December 30, 2014 at 2:35 am (#

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    Hello Jamielyn! I’m amazed to see such a comprehensive list of economical handmade Christmas gift ideas prepared by you. Thanks a lot for providing such wonderful ideas at one place! Wishing you a Happy New Year 2015!

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      Jamielyn posted on January 13, 2015 at 6:23 pm (#

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      You are very welcome! Thanks for stopping by Connie! :)

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    Sakeragold posted on March 4, 2015 at 1:01 am (#

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    Wow! What a list about the chirms day gifts. Thanks 

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    Irina posted on March 7, 2015 at 2:01 pm (#

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    Welcome to our etsy shop https://www.etsy.com/shop/LinearaHandMade.
    Here you can see our interesting handmade gifs:))))

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    Grant McKeating - Your Face Doctor posted on March 15, 2015 at 5:31 pm (#

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    We certainly miss Christmas time! Our favourite time of the year

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    Sandie posted on September 8, 2015 at 1:26 am (#

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    Some really great ideas and easy to understand instructions.  I will visit this site again.

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    sonalbisht posted on September 29, 2015 at 8:07 am (#

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    Love this article! Great post.. Thank you very much. This article gives me a lot of inspirations!

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    Kristen posted on October 23, 2015 at 12:12 pm (#

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    Wow, I love so many of these! Great list and so many of them are perfect for quick but thoughtful gifts. We’re moving in a couple of weeks and the holidays are sneaking up on me! I’m excited to try a few of these!

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    Ellen posted on November 16, 2015 at 8:49 am (#

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    These ideas are great, I have to try them! 

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    Bella posted on November 28, 2015 at 1:09 pm (#

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    These are all such awesome ideas! Thanks!

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    Vi posted on December 6, 2015 at 11:43 pm (#

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    I love your blog! A very fun blog!

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    Lynda Way posted on December 7, 2015 at 2:24 am (#

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    Hello Jamielyn,
    Thanks for the great gift idea collection and wonderful work. I would like to suggest everyone to read these ideas atleast once before going for gifts.

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    Vicki Z. posted on December 11, 2015 at 2:28 pm (#

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    Great gift ideas!  Thank you so much for sharing :-)

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    Md Musabbir Hossain posted on December 25, 2015 at 5:32 pm (#

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    Those are all so fun!! Thanks for including my Instagram coasters!!Great list and so many of them are perfect for quick but thoughtful gifts. We’re moving in a couple of weeks and the holidays are sneaking up on me! I’m excited to try a few of these!

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    Gaurav posted on January 29, 2016 at 2:58 pm (#

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    Wow, I love so many of these! Great list and so many of them are perfect for quick but thoughtful gifts. We’re moving in a couple of weeks and the holidays are sneaking up on me! I’m excited to try a few of these!

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    Sarah posted on June 27, 2016 at 3:55 am (#

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    These are just awesome. I’ve already downloaded a few printables and gotten some great ideas. Thanks for putting it together & sharing it with us.

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    Sravan kumar posted on October 3, 2016 at 2:28 am (#

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    Thanks Jamielyn for putting together this incredible list.

    Very helpful!

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    Harry Happer posted on October 13, 2016 at 12:17 pm (#

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    I like hot chocolate. Hope someone give it for me in Christmas. :)

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    Manju Thomas posted on December 19, 2016 at 11:31 pm (#

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    Great christmas gifts ideas! I wanted to share my idea too, every special occassion, I am giving out LED candles to my officemates. And they loved it.