:FIVE FAVES: Giftmaking ideas...

Whether it's due to a tighter budget or because you simply enjoy the act of creating, you might find yourself crafting more handmade or altered projects to give as gifts this holiday season.

If you still have someone on your list, it's not too late. You still have time to craft a beautiful and heartfelt gifts that are sure to please.

Here's a few items currently available that will help you get started!

#1 - Kaisercraft - Beyond the Page Collection - Advent Calendar Kit
An Advent calendar is a great tradition to start with your own family or gift to any family with young children.

#2 - BasicGrey - 2010 Calendar Kit

How many people do you know that don't have a calendar in their home and/or at the office? Yup, a calendar is a pretty universal gift and you can customize it to fit anyone on your list!

#3 - Making Memories - Mistletoe Collection - Christmas - 8 x 8 Porfolio Album

Sometimes choosing the pieces can be the hardest (and most time-consuming) part of creating a gift album. Let a leading manufacturer make it easy for you by choosing this merry little mini album as the start of one festive gift.

#4 - Kaisercraft - Beyond the Page Collection - Frame Clock

Again, just like the calendar, a clock is a pretty universal gift. Fill the insets with photos, patterned paper or some combination thereof and embellish to your hearts desire to craft the perfect time keeper for someone you love.

#5 - Making Memories - Mistletoe Collection - Christmas - Recipe Book Kit
Do you have a foodie or a newlywed on your list? A homemade recipe album full of gourmet (or quick & easy) recipes is the perfect fit!

For more ideas, see the : GIFT PICKS : sidebar on the right! In case you can't tell, Kaisercraft has some AMAZING gift-giving products!!