Here are a few homemade Christmas gift ideas to help those holiday dollars go a little bit farther this year.

1 – Cowboy Cookie Mix in a JarThese cookies in a jar are a great, simple and inexpensive gift idea.  Better than giving a plate or tin of the standard holiday cookies, consider this great tasting and festive looking alternative.

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2 – Button Snowman — You can make a bunch of these cute Button Snowmen and give as gifts.  Make them into ornaments, magnets or even pins.

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3 – Clothespin Angels — Using traditional wooden clothespins you can make these adorable Clothespin Angels to give as gifts.  These angels can be used as ornaments, a Christmas tree topper or just for the angel collector.

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4 – Golf Ball Dog — Don’t worry, this is a dog that you never have to feed.  This Golf Ball Doggie will make a great gift for the avid golfer on your Christmas list.

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5 – No-Slip Slipper Socks — You can make these neat non-slip Slipper Socks for everyone on your list, adding a personal touch to each one.

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6 – Handprint Canvas Bag — This is a great gift for Grandma.  What grandmother wouldn’t be thrilled to have all of her grandchildren’s hand prints with her wherever she goes? This Handprint Canvas Bag will not only be a great gift from the kids but will be wonderful to reminisce about after the kids get older.

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7 – Amazing Snow Globe — This amazing idea from OurBestBites is simply the neatest idea I’ve seen in a long time.  You can make these great Snow Globes for your friends with kids, your kids’ grandparents or make some with a picture of you and/or your family and give them out in place of the traditional family picture.

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8 – Memorable Recipe Frame — The perfect gift for a daughter to give to her mother, or vice versa.  This Memorable Recipe Frame will be a keepsake for anyone who receives it.

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9 – Army Man Wreath — This cool wreath will make a great gift for Dad or little boys alike.  What a great way to repourpse those plastic soldiers that have been forgotten.  This Army Man Wreath would be the perfect addition to any guy’s Man Cave!

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10 – 3-D Felt Christmas Tree Card — A wonderful and easy gift that can be given to anyone on your gift list this Christmas season.  This 3-D Felt Christmas Tree Card is sure to bring joy and amazement to everyone that receives it.