$100 Homemade Gifts Contest ~ Vote Now!

These are the newest entries from Tip Junkie readers for the 1st Annual Homemade Gifts Contest. You can start voting now and it’s not too late to enter to win! {giddy}

Click here for the details on how to win and how to vote for the Homemade or Semi-Homemade Contest ~ Win $100! right here on Tip Junkie.com

It’s a fun way to be inspired on edible gifts, bath and beauty, holiday themed, jewelry, paper crafts, sewn, crocheted or knitted, and all things Gifts! I’m all about giving YOU a chance to win $100 bucks for sharing your fabulous Homemade gift ideas. {squeal}

* Tip Junkie is also hosting a DIY Fall & Thanksgiving Contest, for details click here.

Homemade or Semi-Homemade Contest

Everyone is invited to enter Tip Junkie’s Handmade Gifts Contest, no blog is required. {giddy} Tip Junkie members {that’s YOU!} will vote for THREE of the winners of $100. That’s $100 bucks to spend however the winner wishes. {high fives} My editors and I get to pick the other TWO winners of $100. We just love having the opportunity to get together and ooh and ahh over your talent!

Deadline: Entries will be accepted through Friday, November 30th, midnight CST!

Newest Contest Entries ~ Time to Vote!

1. How to Make Pom Pom Gift Wrap ~ You can use ANY color pom pom and make it for any occasion, not just Christmas! Great craft activity for kids too!

2. Christmas Labels {free printable} ~ Adorn your Christmas presents with these beautiful labels. Simply download and print.

3. Party Favor Bags ~ Follow this tutorial to make your own fabric bags for party favors. It can easily be adapted to hold any size favors or could be used to make re-usable wrapping for presents.

4. How to Make a Blessing Ring ~ A Blessing Ring is a gift you can give for a baby/wedding shower, first birthday, Christmas, really any occassion! It is a ring that will be filled up with “blessings.” A blessing can be a card, picture, key chain, tag with a quote/scripture/or saying on it. It’s a unique, handmade gift that will be cherished by the recipient.

5. Make a Necklace from Paper Clips~ Transform boring old paper clips into a cool new necklace! Who knew office stationery could be so awesome and fun to play with. Great for gifts or for yourself!

6. Duo Colored Ring~ Have some wire and nail polish lying around? Make a fun and inexpensive ring with a pop of color in five minutes flat. Makes great gifts for others or for yourself!

7. Black Ruffle Scarf ~ This is a long black wrap scarf. The fabric is covered in ruffles to give it a fun frilly look. This scarf is easy enough to make for friends and family in a short amount of time.

8. No Sew Fleece Blanket ~ This no sew fleece blanket makes a great gift! They are so warm and soft. I make them to give away for raffles that raise money for my favorite organizations and charities.

Gifts to Make for Fall

9. Teacher Thanksgiving Gift ~ This idea could be done by the teacher as a gift for herself or himself to display, it could be a fun party activity that is led by a parent and then given to the teacher, or it could even be a fun idea for a homeschool family to be done at home!

10. Halloween Gifts ~ Easy to make candles for Halloween and cute for gifts. You can add candy corn or any kind of candies. Add a tea light to spark up your your house in Halloween night.

Gifts to Make for Christmas

11. Advent Calendar ~ My kids have always been fascinated with hanging ornaments on the Christmas tree. I think there is nothing cuter than watching their little hands hang special ornaments. I created this ornament advent calendar to keep them happy and involved during the season. Each day they can hang an ornament (with the days date on it) on the Christmas tree…when the crate is empty…it is Christmas time!

12. Personalized Pencil Drink Sleeve ~ Make a personalized mug cozy for that special teacher in your life. An inexpensive and thoughtful Christmas or teacher appreciation gift.

13. Photo Canvas Ornament ~ These frugal photo canvas ornaments make the perfect holiday gift. For under $2 each you’ll have a personalized gift to trim the tree.

14. Christmas Wreath Pillow ~ Learn how to make this beautiful Pottery Barn knock-off pillow.

15. Candy Cane Burlap Wreath ~ I made this candy cane wreath using burlap and a pool noodle! I cut strips of red and white burlap, and attached them to the pool noodle using floral pins.

16. No Sew Christmas Pillows ~ Here’s and easy way to decorate your pillows for Christmas using no-sew adhesive. You can slip these off after the holidays, and still have your pillows for year round use.

17. Joy Modge Podge Sign ~ This project is super simple and fun! I love adding personality to the project. Click the link for the full tutorial.

18. How to Make a Christmas Advent Calendar ~ How to make a Christmas Advent Calendar with your Silhouette is easier than you might think! Here is fun tutorial to get you cutting with your Silhouette. Best of all? It’s a great Christmas craft that your family will love and will look great in your house.

Edible Gifts

19. Candy Cane Christmas Cookies ~ The holidays are coming up! Time to make holiday favorites and give new recipes a try. These Candy Cane Christmas Cookies are fun and easy to make. Visually they are gorgeous and they taste good too!

20. Apple Pie in a Jar {gluten free} ~ This is a fun dessert that you can bring to people fully baked or even frozen with baking instructions. So much fun to make and so incredibly easy. The gluten-free, organic ingredients make these yummy little pies even better and tastier too!

Gifts for Kids

21. How to Crochet a Bear Hat ~ Imagine how your little one will look wearing this cute bear hat! Follow the step by step photo tutorial to make this adorable polar bear. If you are a beginner crocheter this pattern is super easy to make.

22. American Girl Preppy Vest {free pattern} ~ A free preppy vest pattern for American Girl or other 18″ doll.

23. DIY Dollhouse Bookshelf ~ Turn an ordinary bookshelf into a Dollhouse for the little girl in your life this Christmas. Use for a dollhouse or even a bookshelf for an older child.

24. Wall Hanger from AYSO Banner {how-to} ~ If you are wondering what do make for your team with Your AYSO Team Banner at the End of the Season, then this tutorial is perfect for you. It’s super simple to make a wall or door hanger for each team member with the Team Banner!

It’s not too late to enter your own past ideas.
Deadline: Entries will be accepted through Friday, November 30th, midnight CST!

If you love these Holiday crafts – then you’ll find a THOUSAND more just as creative over on the Tip Junkie Homemade Gifts site!

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