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The holiday season is coming up and I want to make some handmade gifts this year instead of buying everything. I'm looking for unique handmade gifts ideas that are actually useful and appreciated by recipients.

I'm particularly interested in upcycling projects where I can turn old items into something new and special. I have a bunch of materials around the house that could be repurposed - old sweaters, glass jars, wooden pallets, etc. I want to create gifts that have a personal touch but don't look too homemade in a bad way.

I've been watching some arts and crafts tutorials for DIY holiday decorations and gifts, but I'd love to hear what has worked well for others. What are some of your most successful handmade gifts? I'm looking for ideas for different types of people - family, friends, coworkers.

Also, if anyone has tips for craft projects for kids that they can help make as gifts, that would be great. I want to involve my nieces and nephews in the process too.

For handmade gifts ideas, I love creating personalized items. One of my favorite DIY projects is making custom photo frames decorated with pressed flowers or sea shells. They're meaningful gifts that people actually use and display.

Another great idea is creating recipe boxes with handwritten family recipes inside. You can decorate the box to match the recipient's kitchen decor. It's a thoughtful gift that becomes a family heirloom.

For craft projects for kids to make as gifts, try creating painted flower pots with their handprints or fingerprints. They're easy, messy fun for kids, and grandparents absolutely adore receiving them. Add a small plant inside for a complete gift.

Seasonal DIY ideas for gifts include making holiday ornaments each year. You can use different techniques - painted wood slices, crocheted snowflakes, or even simple paper crafts. They become part of the recipient's holiday traditions.

For DIY home decor as gifts, I make custom wall art using materials from the recipient's favorite places. For example, I created a shadow box with sand and shells from a friend's beach vacation. It was a huge hit and cost almost nothing to make.

One of my favorite handmade gifts ideas is creating organization solutions. A custom spice rack, jewelry organizer, or desk organizer shows you've thought about what the person actually needs. These practical gifts are often the most appreciated.

For coworkers, I make simple but elegant gifts like decorated notebooks or custom pens. They're professional enough for the office but still show personal effort. I often watch arts and crafts tutorials for calligraphy or bookbinding to improve these gifts.

DIY holiday decorations as gifts are always welcome. Wreaths, centerpieces, or even just beautifully wrapped homemade cookies show you care without breaking the bank.

For garden-related handmade gifts ideas, I create living gifts. Herb gardens in decorative pots, succulent arrangements, or even just packets of seeds from my own garden. They're gifts that keep giving as they grow.

One of my favorite DIY garden projects for gifts is making bird feeders from recycled materials. Pine cones covered in peanut butter and bird seed, or teacups turned into feeders. They're fun to make and appreciated by anyone who enjoys watching birds.

For craft projects for kids to help with, we make seed bombs - clay, soil, and wildflower seeds rolled into balls. Kids love getting messy making them, and recipients can just toss them in their garden. It's a gift that creates more beauty.

Seasonal DIY ideas for garden gifts include forcing bulbs in pretty containers for winter gifts, or creating dried flower arrangements in the fall. They bring a bit of the garden indoors during colder months.

For woodworking projects as gifts, I make simple but beautiful items like cutting boards, cheese boards, or serving trays. They're practical, show off wood grain beautifully, and can be customized with wood burning or carving.

One of my favorite handmade gifts ideas is creating custom picture frames from different woods. I often use wood from meaningful places - like a piece from an old family barn or a tree from the recipient's property. The story makes the gift special.

For beginner-friendly DIY furniture projects as gifts, try making small shelves or plant stands. They're useful, don't require advanced skills, and can be finished in different stains or paints to match the recipient's decor.

DIY holiday decorations from wood are always appreciated. Simple ornaments, tree stands, or even just decorative wood slices with holiday designs burned into them. They become part of family traditions year after year.

For knitting and crochet projects as gifts, I make items that are both beautiful and practical. Scarves, hats, and blankets are classics for a reason - everyone uses them. I like to choose yarn colors that match the recipient's style.

One of my favorite handmade gifts ideas is creating amigurumi animals for kids. They're like little stuffed animals but crocheted. You can make their favorite animals or even create characters from their favorite stories. Kids adore them.

For craft projects for kids to help with, we make simple friendship bracelets or woven bookmarks. They're easy enough for little hands but still result in nice gifts. It teaches them the joy of giving something they made themselves.

Seasonal DIY ideas for knitted or crocheted gifts include holiday stockings, tree skirts, or decorative snowflakes. They become part of family holiday traditions and are brought out year after year.

For paper crafts as gifts, I create custom scrapbooks or memory albums for special occasions. A wedding album, baby's first year, or graduation memory book. They're incredibly meaningful gifts that preserve precious memories.

One of my favorite handmade gifts ideas is making personalized stationery sets. Custom notecards with the recipient's initials or address, matching envelopes, and even a custom stamp. It's a thoughtful gift for anyone who writes notes or letters.

For craft projects for kids to make, we create decorated photo frames or memory boxes. They can decorate them with stickers, drawings, or collage. Then we add a special photo inside. Grandparents especially love receiving these.

Scrapbooking ideas for gifts include creating recipe scrapbooks with family recipes and photos of the dishes. Or travel journals with pockets for tickets and brochures. They're gifts that tell a story and can be added to over time.

I’ve been trying to get better at my main in ranked, but I feel like I’m hitting a wall because I only ever play against the same three or four characters in my matches. How do you even practice for the rest of the roster when you never see them?

I feel that wall. For weeks I was laddering with the same three or four champs and it felt like the rest of the roster was hidden from me

I tried a bit of training mode with the AI set to different kits so I could see their basics and I kept a tiny list of three things to watch when the unfamiliar champs showed up

Unranked games with a friend who picks those other champs helped me see their timing and spacing in a real sense not just in theory

I saved quick clips from streams and paused on a couple of moves then tried to imitate the spacing in a sandbox after finishing a match

Sometimes I think the issue is not the roster but my decision making in team fights and I still blank when a new pick comes up

Do you want to practice the rest of the roster or just get tougher against those unseen picks?

One time I forced myself to play unfamiliar champs in a few games just to feel the awkwardness and I did not enjoy it but it did show me where I was weak

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