Handmade Holidays

Now that everyone has opened their gifts, I can finally share the handmade gifts I made this year. I posted awhile back about how, for many reasons, I tried to make as many of my holidays gifts as possible this year. And while I didn't hand make every single one, I did come pretty close. Here is what I made for family and friends this year....

A Small Things Sweater for one niece

A hat and mitten set for her sister

And matching Minnie Mouse bags for them both

The Minnie Mouse bags each had a wee gnome inside

My dad got some mittens

My mom got some jewelry

Finn got a monster hat and Phoebe got a cotton gnome hat. Aren't they cute?

I made Finn some Star Wars pj pants

Finn, Phoebe, my sister-in-law and a niece and a nephew each got a bag (I was on a bag kick this year). Each bag was very personalized, and the kids were filled with a tiny (store bought) surprise.

Phoebe and her same-age cousin each got a Sweet Little Dress (I LOVE this pattern)

Santa brought more wee gnomes for my children

Finn's teachers got felted bowls filled with yummy treats

A few special people got bath salts

Lots of folks got home-made lip balm

I made a few felted ornaments for faraway friends

And this cute knitting basket ornament for my knitting friends

Now when I look at the list, it seems like a lot, but somehow I was never terribly overwhelmed. Did you make handmade gifts this holiday? I would love to see what everyone else made (or received!). If you have posted about handmade gift, please share the link in a comment!!