Buckwheat Hull Pillows: These are a nice gift idea for someone who may suffer from headaches, a sore back or shoulders on a regular basis. These take a little getting used to, but those who use them swear by the healing powers. Posted on Tipnut.com.

Canvas Photos: These make interesting photo blocks on canvas that can then be displayed on shelves or wherever you like. Use your printer to print out photos on the canvas, then staple onto a wood frame. Posted on Tipnut.com.

Cell Phone Charms: These are especially popular with teenagers and young adults plus they make great stocking stuffers too. Also see this technique for making shrinky dinks to make your own charms out of melted plastic. Posted on Tipnut.com.

Concrete Lightbulbs: Instructions for how to make concrete lightbulbs, this can be a great gift for that hard-to-buy-for person on your list. Great piece to use as a paper weight or desktop item. Posted on Tipnut.com.

Crafty DIY iPod Cases: Four different patterns and styles here to make an iPod case, the first is an easy sewn felt case found here: DIY iPod MP3 case. The second pattern is a cute and cozy one: Knitted iPod Cozy With Armband. The third pattern is DIY iPod socks that you knit and they include a pocket for the earphones, very nice! Martha Stewart has a cute pattern for a Suede iPod nano cover. Great gift idea for anyone who has an iPod.

Crayon Nibbles: Here’s a great crafty homemade gift to make for children, these turn into nice round circles of crayons that younger children can use to color with. No more pieces of broken crayons to pick up! Mix the crayon colors up a bit for a neat tri-color crayon (if using 3 colors). Posted on Tipnut.com.

Crochet Corner Bookmark: These corner bookmarks can be whipped up in no time, very pretty too! Nice gift idea for the bookworm on your list–great stocking stuffer too. Posted on Tipnut.com.

Crocheted Cottage Bag: I made this bag and love it! It’s large and roomy and quite attractive. Very easy pattern to crochet. Perfect for the beach, as a work tote or to hold craft projects together. Posted on Tipnut.com.

Cupcake Candle: Very sweet candle that’s made into a cupcake shape. You could decorate the candle into a Christmas theme (say candy canes, wreaths, santas) to make a nice holiday gift. Posted on Tipnut.com.

Designer Post-It Note Holder: Here’s a cute idea, make a post-it note holder out of an acrylic photo frame. Quite an easy project and a lovely accessory for someone’s desk. Great gift idea for students, home workers and office workers. You can personalize these any way you like. Posted on Tipnut.com.

Exploding Craft Box: This is another great personalized gift to give someone. Fill it with pictures of loved ones and special moments and whoever receives this will treasure it forever! Posted on Tipnut.com.

Fabric Panel Wall Art: Is there someone on your gift list that could use some nice art to hang on the walls? These are simple to make, just use a nice panel of fabric and a wood frame to give a lovely gift of wall art. Posted on Tipnut.com.

Gel Candles: You can make homemade gel candles to give away as gifts. You’ll need some gel wax, liquid dye, a wick and a glass container to hold the candle. These can be made into beautiful layered candles and decorated as much as you like. Posted on Tipnut.com.

Homemade Books: Why not make your own books using your favorite recipes, household tips, poems you’ve written or give blank ones away to use as journals. This is a big list of DIY projects for bookbinding. Posted on Tipnut.com.

Homemade Gift Baskets: These are a lovely gift to receive and they’re a perfect idea since they can be very personalized for the person you’re giving them too. Different gift basket theme ideas included, there are also videos to get you started too. Get creative and have fun making these! Posted on Tipnut.com.

Homemade Perfume: This will take some time and practice to master, but homemade perfumes can be an exquisite gift to make. Full report to download and help you get started. Posted on Tipnut.com.

Homemade Potpourri: This project requires flowers, herbs and spices and needs some time to prepare, but it’s well worth it. Homemade potpourri can be used in plenty of gifts including sachets and room deodorizers. Posted on Tipnut.com.

Homemade Smelly Jelly Recipes: These are cute little homemade gifts you can give, they’re homemade gel air fresheners. Posted on Tipnut.com.

Homemade Swiffer Cloths: Everyone loves receiving crocheted dish clothes as a gift, why not homemade swiffer cloths too! A few different patterns found for knitted, crocheted or loom. You can also toss in an easy to make swiffer style dusting mitt. Posted on Tipnut.com.

Here’s a cute project to make for yourself or give as a gift, a Christmas Keepsake Board. If you make this with a Christmas or holiday fabric, you can hang these on the wall to hold various Christmas cards, notes and pictures you’ve received during the holidays.

Lavender Wands: These are made from bundles of lavender and ribbon woven into wands. Used for drawer and chest sachets as well as room and car deodorizers. What a lovely, charming gift! Posted on Tipnut.com.

Magazine Bowl: Are you trying to do your best to make gifts out of recycled items this year? Or giving a gift to someone who is very conscious of environmentally friendly gifts? Then this is the gift project for you! Make sweet bowls out of recycled magazines, paint or decorate as you wish. Can’t get much more economical than this, and they’re lovely items too. Can also fill these with special little homemade spa gifts or wrapped homemade baking. Posted on Tipnut.com.

Paper Bag Scrapbooks: This is a super-sweet personalized gift to make. Fill it with snapshots of the recipient and/or their loved ones and all their favorite things. You can go as elaborate or as simple as you like (or as the gift recipient’s style dictates). Great gift idea! Posted at Tipnut.com.

Patchwork Sewing Basket: Have a favorite sewer on your gift list? This project makes a lovely homemade sewing basket that they’re sure to love. Not too complicated to make either, some basic sewing involved. Posted on Tipnut.com.

Photo Snow Globes: This is a great homemade gift idea that the kids can make. Give them all the supplies they need, let them choose the picture to use and they’ll have a great time making their own photo snow globes to give away as gifts. Posted on Tipnut.com.