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Ten Amazing Hand-made Gifts for $10 and Under

11/10/2018

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It is the tenth of the month and that means it's time for me to join my friends on Ten on the Tenth.  We all have the holidays on our minds and choosing gifts is never easy.  This month I chose to concentrate on handmade gift ideas because knowing there is an artist on the other end of a gift makes it so much more special!  I came up with a list of ten amazing hand-made gifts - for $10 and under.  I think some of these would be perfect as stocking stuffers. 

Last time around we shared  fall ideas.  And the month before it was acts of kindness and I shared the 
Peggy Rockefeller Rose Garden.  Make sure to scroll all the way down so you can see what my friends are up to this month. 
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For the Home:

Here is one gift idea I would personally love to get.  A set of six hand made beeswax pillar candles to make the home smell sweet as honey.  We always have candles burning in our home. 

beeswax candles, Ten Amazing Hand-Made Gifts for $10 and Under theboondocksblog.com
This set of pretty napkins is made from 100% Linen fabric in an off white oatmeal color.  And you can actually choose which word you want hand written on them. I know you all would have a hard time between "Eat" "Cheers" "Family" "Home" and "Love"! 
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Set of napkins with hand written words, Ten Amazing Hand-Made Gifts for $10 and Under theboondocksblog.com
These  rusty and rustic letters and numbers would make a great gift idea for your Do It Yourself friend who wants to create their own sign or art.  They even come with pre-drilled holes. They also come in different sizes so you can use them for large or small signs, or even to add numbers on your front door. 

Rusty Metal Letters, Ten Amazing Hand-Made Gifts for $10 and Under theboondocksblog.com
A home decor poster with a vintage look and an inspirational Bible verse - this one has got it all.  The only thing missing to make the gift complete is a frame of your liking that you will provide. There are lots of different verses to choose from!
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Home decor poster with Bible Verse, Ten Amazing Hand-Made Gifts for $10 and Under theboondocksblog.com

​Another great gift for the home is this set of eight cork ampersand coasters. Handcrafted and so original and super cool! In fact if anyone from my family is reading this "hint" "hint"  we don't want to ruin the furniture!
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Cork ampersand coasters, Ten Amazing Hand-Made Gifts for $10 and Under theboondocksblog.com
Why not treat the hostess with the most organized pantry, to a set of these lovely vintage style mason jar labels that are "made with love". This company makes gift tags and labels in lots of different styles.
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labels for mason jars, Ten Amazing Hand-Made Gifts for $10 and Under theboondocksblog.com
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Ornaments

For the friend who loves to travel, why not give them a  Christmas ornament with a sandblasted etching of their favorite place, whether it be a vacation spot or their home away from home. Can you guess what I would want etched on mine?  Yep, it would be Greece!
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Ornament with etching of favorite place, Ten Amazing Hand-Made Gifts for $10 and Under theboondocksblog.com
An ornament reindeer cookie cutter is the perfect gift for the baker in the family.  Not only is the detailing three dimensional but there are many other cutters to choose from. My daughter would love to have these!
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Ornament reindeer cookie cutter, Ten Amazing Hand-Made Gifts for $10 and Under theboondocksblog.com

​Personalized ornaments never go out of style.  It is a great way to document a family's history and milestones.  For example the wood house ornament below captures the first Christmas. You can have it personalized to reflect many special moments in your life. They even come in the shape of a key or mark baby's first Christmas. 
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Wood ornament that is personalized for first Christmas, Ten Amazing Hand-Made Gifts for $10 and Under theboondocksblog.com
And last but certainly not least, who can forget the "best friend in the world".  A hand carved wood ornament to make that most beloved family member feel special!  There is even one for the purr babies!

Wood dog bone ornament with dog's name, Ten Amazing Hand-Made Gifts for $10 and Under theboondocksblog.com

​Ok I know I'm going overboard but this is the last one.  I fell down  Santa's sack,  looking at all those pretty ornaments. 

​This one speaks to my farmhouse heart - a combination of rust and lace.  There is also another version with beads. 


Farmhouse ornament with rusty bell and lace, Ten Amazing Hand-Made Gifts for $10 and Under theboondocksblog.com
That is my collection of ten (plus one) hand-made gifts for $10 and under, for the home and ornament ideas.  I really enjoyed working on this post and came up with quite a few gift ideas for my kids. I always like to make ornaments for them.

​There are so many talented artists out there who share their work with us all and inspire in so many ways. 

Now scroll down and visit my friends who are sharing their gift ideas. 

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Handmade Gift Ideas for $10 and under for the home and stocking stuffer Christmas Ornaments that are personalized, #christmasgifts #giftideas #Ornaments #giftsforthehome #giftguide #TenontheTenth #handmadeornaments, Ten Amazing Hand-Made Gifts for $10 and Under theboondocksblog.com
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34 Comments
Patti @ Pandora's Box link
11/10/2018 07:39:39 am

What a great collection of ideas!! A few caught my eye, so I am heading back to click on a few links! I especially like the etched ornie and the napkins! Thanks for all the inspiration!

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Mary
11/15/2018 01:10:09 pm

Thank you Patti, I had a blast doing this post!

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Stacey @ Poofing the Pillows link
11/10/2018 07:48:27 am

Love your ideas and I thank you for doing a little shopping for me. :)

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Mary
11/15/2018 01:11:19 pm

I am so glad I did this Stacey it looks like I have a bit of shopping to do now!

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Kim link
11/10/2018 07:58:33 am

Oh Mary, those napkins have stolen my heart! They're on my own wish list now!!

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Mary
11/15/2018 01:16:57 pm

I know what you mean Kim, I wanted to get more than a few of these gifts for myself!

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Lisa
11/10/2018 08:04:42 am

You’ve put together a really great list of gifts that are sure to please anyone.

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Mary
11/15/2018 01:21:38 pm

Thanks Lisa, I had a lot of fun coming up with this list.

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Tammy link
11/10/2018 08:49:18 am

Mary what cute ideas! I love the wooden sign with rusty letters. And those napkins.... you have inspired me!!!

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Mary
11/15/2018 01:27:28 pm

I certainly hope so Tammy, I know I have inspired myself with all these ideas!

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Gail link
11/10/2018 11:35:58 am

What adorable pieces! You can go shopping for me anytime, Mary! Love that they're all handmade and reasonably priced!

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Mary
11/15/2018 01:35:50 pm

Thanks Gail, they are all finds and by ordering through Amazon you don't even have to brave the crowds.

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Katie Mansfield link
11/10/2018 12:55:43 pm

What adorable ideas. I love the rusty, metal date.

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Mary
11/15/2018 01:37:00 pm

Those letters caught my eye as I was scrolling through!

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Eilis@MyHeartLivesHere link
11/10/2018 05:28:48 pm

I'm a gonner for personalized Christmas ornaments. You have found some delightful ones.

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Mary
11/15/2018 01:38:22 pm

It almost makes me want to redecorate the tree all over again.

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Michelle Leslie link
11/11/2018 02:03:26 am

Handmade gifts are always more special than things that are mass produced and you've got such a great list here. Love those napkins and the rustified letters. So cool

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Mary
11/15/2018 01:39:50 pm

Those napkins are really special and they come with a number of different words, all hand painted.

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Katrin link
11/11/2018 04:01:17 am

I'd love each and every one of them Mary! A great collection of gift ideas for everyone in the family!!

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Amy link
11/11/2018 08:48:47 am

I love these ideas, Mary! So many cute things! I love doing handmade gifts, but sometimes it's hard to come up with unique and inexpensive ideas. Thanks so much for sharing!

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Susan Homeroad Stevenson link
11/11/2018 01:50:39 pm

I want to make every one of these!!

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Debrashoppeno5 link
11/11/2018 06:40:50 pm

This is a great collection. Handmade gifts are the best .

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Jeanie Croope link
11/12/2018 08:14:33 am

Delightful, Mary -- each and every one. I want to be on your gift list!

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Cindy link
11/12/2018 09:48:07 am

These are all wonderful. I'm usually not a big Poinsettia fan. Love the lace and old jingle bell together.

Enjoy the beginning of your week

Cindy

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Cindy link
11/12/2018 11:06:30 am

Cute Christmas idea Mary. Loving those candles too! Hugs and blessings, Cindy

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Julie Briones link
11/12/2018 11:57:57 am

What a wonderful collection of handmade gifts, Mary! Adorable! I pinned to two boards!

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Barbara Chapman link
11/12/2018 03:04:44 pm

Oh, Mary! I was able to pin almost every photo you had to different boards... Perfect ideas for Christmas giving and crafting. <3

Thanks for some amazing ideas!
Barb :)

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Carol link
11/13/2018 10:37:59 am

A lovely collection of presents Mary. I'd love to get any of them.

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Debbie link
11/14/2018 01:25:41 pm

Hi Mary, I love that rustic and rusty sign set. It's different... The personalised Christmas decorations are nice as they would come out year after year and be a reminder of something special. Whether it be a fur baby or a new home.

xx

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Mother of 3
11/15/2018 07:04:09 pm

I love receiving ornaments; especially ones that mark something special that has happened in our lives.

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alice v link
11/16/2018 07:38:27 am

These are all great ideas and I really like the napkins and the candles...for myself!

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candy link
11/16/2018 07:48:03 pm

Loving these ideas. Especially the rustic ones. Found you on bloggers pit stop link party.

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Denise link
11/17/2018 10:04:23 am

There are some really cute ideas here, thanks so much for sharing! From the Bloggers Pitstop

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thefreshmancook@hotmail.com link
11/18/2018 08:03:44 pm

I love this cute collection of gifts! My favorite is the home decor poster with the bible verse. Adorable! Thank you for sharing at Celebrate It!

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