The holiday clock is ticking down. The malls are jammed. Your wallet is feeling light. But you still have people on your gift list. Don't despair! If you have a couple hours, you can gather a few recycled materials, make one trip to a craft store or grocery store, and whip up something unique and stylish to give as gifts.
Handmade gifts are often more eco-friendly because they require less packaging and plastics and produce less pollution when created. You can reuse materials, which reduces garbage. And, of course, handmade gifts are more personal than mass-produced junk from big-box retailers.
Check out these nifty projects. Most don't require special skills or tools, and many use stuff that's probably sitting around your house.
Need more ideas? TreeHugger has a great list of do-it-yourself ideas including a no-sew fleece blanket, a lamp made from a dried gourd, recipe booklets, ribbon belts, and hot pepper oil.
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