SQUEE - so you handcrafting presenters.

Most of my gifts are foodie ones which I have been collecting jars/tins/ribbons/baskets etc for but I am going to try and make a few non food gifts this year . I won't say what they are as at least one of my family members will read this but I will be starting once K's birthday is over on Monday.

@Louise would love a list of your foodie gifts

non kniting/sewing gift ideas please! Love the idea of making soap...

non kniting/sewing gift ideas please! Love the idea of making soap...

Gifts in a jar are great. You can do bath salts, soup mixes, cake/bicuits mixes http://christmas.organizedhome.com/craf ... s-in-a-jar

( the Organised Christmas website, so many good hints and tips)

I am also planning on making all our decorations again this year too.

I try and make gifts personalised. For example my younger sister has just started sewing (she got a machine for her birthday) so I will be making her up a hamper with lots of little bits related to that (pin cushion, fabric, ribbon, buttons etc)

Foodwise, gifts I have made before

Flavoured vodka (and other spirits)
Sloe gin
Various chutneys
Jams
Pickled vegetables
Pesto
Pâtés
Cheese biscuits
Marzipan fruits
Mini christmas cakes and puddings
Christmas pudding truffles
Shortbread
Christmas rocky road
Cranberry and white chocolate cookies
Mince pies
Gingerbread
Stained glass biscuits
Chocolate brownie cookies
Fudge

Loads more that I can't remember

I tend to make a few things and package them up nicely in a hamper

I'm just doing some table mats and coster for my sister and then another set for my mum and dad