Heartfelt handmade

For many of us, when we think of a homemade gift, flashbacks of macaroni necklaces for mom and hand-painted "#1 Father" mugs for dad may come to mind. While one of those gifts might not be as graciously accepted now that you're an adult, a handmade gift still has the heartfelt feeling that your macaroni projects did years ago. And now that you're all grown up, a handmade gift can also be a beautiful one-of-a-kind piece that your parents, or any other recipient, will be happy to display.

So this week in my 25 Days of Giving, I'll be sharing my best ideas for homemade gifts that will wow. Break out your macaroni, and stay tuned ...