This collection of handmade gift ideas for the family makes it easy to give something thoughtful and personal. With 40 creative projects for adults, teens, and kids, each idea includes a full tutorial so you can make meaningful gifts at any skill level.

Below, you’ll find 23 budget-friendly handmade gift ideas from the CBC Life archives and TikTok, spanning beauty, fashion, cooking, decor and more. The projects range from beginner-friendly to more advanced, so no matter your skill level or schedule, there’s a project that will work for you.

Giving is great, but holiday shopping can be a source of stress—and not just financially. After all, does anyone really know what to get their nieces and nephews? I get reminders of my own kids’ wishlists every single minute of the

A founder built a ChatGPT framework to give thoughtful, personal gifts faster. The AI tool can store details, spark ideas, and make gifting easier.

Secret Santa gift exchanges are supposed to be fun, but it’s easy to overthink it. You want a gift that feels thoughtful without being awkward, useful without being boring, and most importantly, affordable.

These gifts strike that perfect balance of thoughtful and practical, something he’ll actually use and genuinely enjoy.

From TCG sets with rare cards to video games that explore the Pokémon world in new ways, there's something here for every type of trainer and fan.