Many people are wanting to get back to basics. By making homemade gifts for women they are able to downsize the gifts that they give.
Creating your own gifts is a great way to spend less while giving something that is truly meaningful.
If you like to give a lot of gifts, you may find that you can give many people the same thing – a bracelet, for instance – but change the design of it.
Crafting gifts in this way actually saves you time, by allowing you to make them in assembly line fashion – and money, by allowing you to buy larger quantities of the items you need.
It is a satisfying feeling to know you created something special, and that is a gift to yourself.
Make this fun, easy duct tape wallet from one of the new colorful duct tape designs.
Duct Tape Business Card Case Tutorial

This would make a fun gift, especially if it’s made with some of the amazing colors you can find for duct tape.
For just a small gift, craft an easy Post-It note holder, and give one to all your friends and co-workers.

Bracelet Fastening Tool
Make this clever bracelet fastening tool with a couple of tools and a piece of wire. A great gift for anyone who wears chain type bracelets!
Cell Phone, Camera or iPad Accessory
Consider making a cell phone, camera, or iPad pouch to protect these items, or a wrist strap.
Secret Pocket Belt
Stitch this secret pocket belt, and have a place to hide some cash or a credit card.
Tool Belt Apron
Clever idea for an apron, this tool belt apron is made from a recycled sheet and is intended for use in the kitchen. You could make one for workshop tools, as well.
Placemat Makeup Brush Roll
Quick to stitch, you can often find a placemat at the dollar store, to make a placemat makeup brush roll.
Placemat Tote
Use 2 placemats and cotton webbing to make this sturdy placemat tote.
Placemat Car accessories
Use a placemat to make these placemat car accessories to help keep your car neater.
Purse Organizer
Stitch a purse organizer.
Noreen Doll

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