1. Cutout Cookies

Perfect for: E V E R Y B O D Y

Whether it's Christmas, Chanukah, the New Year, whatever it is you are celebrating, cookies are a great option. You KNOW they'll love it! To make this gift more personal, make sure to decorate the cookies so they look like really poor versions of yourself and your lucky receiver.

Hey! Click the photos to find easy How-To's!

2. Scented Bar Soaps

Perfect for: Moms, Friends, Smelly Brothers who Need a Hint

Moms love nothing more than pretty soaps that smell pretty (besides dark chocolates and wine). Don't forget to add color and glitter!

3. Sock Monkey

Perfect for: BFF, significant other

Who wouldn't appreciate a cute little sock monkey friend that you stitched together with your own two hands? No matter how ugly it turns out, it will create a unique memorial for this holiday. And if monkeys aren't your thing...this link has all sorts of sock-animal instructions - including a sock Olaf (queue "Let it Go!")

4. Hand Warmers

Perfect for: Everyone...we live in Buffalo

This option is both fun and useful; who likes cold hands? Keep in mind, you can make these guys whatever shape you want, no need to stick to squares!

5. Sugar Scrub

Perfect for: Buffalonians (Cold = Dry Skin, yikes)

Ladies and men who like to spoil themselves with silky soft skin will probably enjoy this one the most; but, we all can use some nourishment in this winter weather. And the mint scent is perfect for the holidays.

6. Concert T - Pillow

Perfect for: Music-lovers

That New Kids on the Block tee your mom LOVES but keeps in the back of her closet? She will never throw out but yet, will never wear? This may be risky...but I'm telling you to steal it. Cut it up. Make a PILLOW. The t-shirt of memories is now a functional keepsake. Or use any band shirt or kitty cat tee you've got laying around that would actually be perfect for that one certain someone.

7. Pressed Flowers

Perfect for: Girlfriends, Grandmas

This is such an easy project for such a beautiful result. So make sure you save this pretty piece of art for the prettiest people in your life (probably not your mailman).

8. Doggo Cookies

Perfect for: Dogs, Annoying Siblings, that coworker you're not crazy about

Come on, everybody needs something! Your pooch will thank you with more kisses and love than anyone else, so just do it!

9. Personalized Coasters

Perf for: Moms, dads, girlfriends, boyfriends, brothas, sistas, friends, etc.

Use photos that are important to you and to your giftee. Or memes. The flexibility with this one is awesome.

10. Customized Mug

Perfect for: Bosses, Coffee-lovers

Draw a picture, write a quote, make a stencil, or free hand it. All you need is a dollar store mug, a couple sharpies, and an oven.

11. Hot Cocoa in a Jar

Perfect for: Grammy, Grampy, Little Brothers, Chocolate-lovers (Everyone)

You probably made these in school to give to your parents in first grade, so let's bring back that magical time because hey, who doesn't live for hot chocolate when it comes to the holiday season? (if you want to make this extra adult-friendly, you can stick a little mini bottle of Bailey's in the jar)

12. Good Ol' Homemade Card

Perfect for: Anyone and Everyone!

For the people you love the most to the ones you wish you didn't know!

If we're going to be real, a homemade holiday card is the ideal gift. Gift cards? Cash? Jewelry? Puppy??? Nothing beats a glitter glue and crayon covered card made out of printer paper! And as the gift-giver, you will have to spend virtually no money, just a little bit of effort.

...If you need instructions on how to make this one...

I am so sorry.