If there’s anything we all want, it’s to find those special Christmas gifts for the people we love. Often, we get lost in toy and electronics departments, and we forget that homemade Christmas presents can mean more than something commercial. For those who are crafty or kitchen-mavens, the following links inspire:

1. The Kitchn, sister-site to Apartment Therapy, has some great edible gifts on their site this year.
2. The Simple Dollar is a great site relating to living frugally and minimizing debt, and keeping this in mind, Trent has provided step-by-step instructions for inexpensive Christmas gift ideas, from delicious holiday treats, to crocheting projects and ornaments for kids to help with.
3. Of course, a homemade Christmas might not mean D.I.Y. to you, which is why we should all give thanks for Etsy.
4. About.com is an invaluable source for… well, anything, and they don’t disappoint when they provide a list of 100 homemade Christmas gift ideas, with links to instructions and photos of the finished projects.
5. Michael’s is the crafting mecca. If you’re even a little creatively-inclined and there’s a store near you, odds are that you’ve stepped stalked every single aisle. Check out Michael’s projects page for inspiration in your handmade Christmas endeavours.

If you’re planning to shop and create a 100% handmade Christmas, don’t forget to sign the pledge on Buy Handmade!