The holiday season can be such a wonderful time of the year. It can also be very stressful because of gift buying. Not everyone is easy to shop for, or money is tight, or there just isn't anything in the stores that catches your eye for someone else. Sometimes, making gifts can be just as fun to give as they are to make. They don't need to be expensive and they can also be very personal. These are just a few ideas that can make gift giving joyful during the holidays.

1. Sugar coat everything

Everyone loves sweets; therefore, you can never go wrong with candy and baked goods. There are many different projects that can be done with sugar that can bring a smile to any family member.

Candy bars are always available, so they can be constructed into fun holiday designs. Chocolate bars and candy canes can be turned into a Christmas sleigh. Marshmallows and pretzels can turn into friendly snowmen.

Baking can also be very enjoyable. Baking sugar cookies and gingerbread is popular because you can decorate and shape them in many different ways for the holidays.

Pretzels and melted chocolate are also very easy to make. They can be decorated with Christmas colors, and they go great with a cup of hot chocolate. Peanut brittle and chocolate truffles are also very easy to make. They can be put into little gift bags for everyone in the family.

Old jars or bottles can be used to make hot chocolate kits. They can be filled with hot chocolate powder, marshmallows, and anything else that makes the gift very special. They, too, can be decorated to look like Santa hats.

2. Become an artist

There are always art supplies available in every store. Painting a picture can be very personal. It doesn't have to be a masterpiece. Instead, it can be as simple as a quote.

Ornaments are perfect for this time of year. They can bring out the child in everyone, especially when the ornament is made around a holiday tradition.

Candles can be a challenge, but they can also be colorful. They can also be put into a homemade box which can sing Christmas cheer.

Since it is the time of the year to drink eggnog, hot chocolate, and apple cider, then holiday mugs are wonderful gifts. They can be decorated with sharpies and ribbons and can be used all throughout the year.

Putting together holiday packages can also be very creative. Stockings with candy and small tokens are like early Christmas morning surprises.

3. Warm clothes for the chilly season

The holiday season means that it is cold outside. Clothes may not seem like a fun holiday gift, but they can be very heartfelt.

Ugly sweaters are acceptable during the Christmas season. They can either be bought or easily made. All of the supplies for this project are available in the stores, and they are never short on glitter.

Mittens and socks actually turn into a favorite. Mittens are perfect for snowball fight days, while socks become a favorite during a cold night spent near the fire. Slippers are also popular, especially if they match holiday pajamas.

Hats that look like they belong to elves are always wanted for long winter hikes or ski days. They cover your ears, and they always fit the holiday theme.

Everyone wants a blanket. They are wanted while the snow falls and the fire is blazing. They can be bought for a decent price or can be homemade. Fabric stores carry many different patterns which can be used to personalize the gift.

The holiday can be a stressful time of the year, but that doesn't mean that it shouldn't be fun. There are many different projects that can be used to make different gifts for loved ones while also not breaking a budget.