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Well, it’s that time of year, you know when it’s time to make out your Christmas gift giving list for your loved ones and join the hundreds of other shoppers that are head to the mail to buy gifts, or you could go another route. This year why not forgo the norm and create some beautiful and delish gifts. These will mean much more to the person receiving them as it will show your love and dedication to making a one-of-a-kind gift just for them and you’ll have a great deal of fun making them. The Pizzelle Candy Cones are so adorable. Decorate these then fill with holiday treats, the nostalgic cones will spread sweet holiday cheer. For more great holiday DIY ideas

Having a hard time to figure out the perfect gift, why not make some Apricot Brandy. It’s takes four weeks foresight, some dried apricots, and a bit of brandy. For decorative gift giving transfer the transfer the liquid into pretty bottles topped with stoppers made from vintage glass Christmas-tree ornaments.

If you have a chocolate lover on your gift list, then they will love the next two goodies. Salted Chocolate-Pecan Toffee and Chocolate Dipped Figs (yum). Both of these gifts will make any chocolate lover smile and they both make great hostess gifts!

Need a gift for someone who loves to bake, why not make them a Cake Decorating Kit? Use one your favorite cake icing recipes to create premade flowers, borders, letters, and other simple designs to adorn cakes: Pipe these shapes onto strips of freezer paper and let dry. Also add some different color sprinkles, pretty cupcake wrappers and some candles, this gift will be well received. Mocha Cocoa makes for a stylish yet simple gift. It’s very easy to make, just layer the ingredients in a jar and add a nice gift tag with ribbon, see that easy! The Sweet-Hot Spiced Pecans are very delish and easy to make as well. Fill a tin or pretty bag with crisp, lightly browned nuts tossed in sugar, cinnamon, and a touch of cayenne, allspice, and coriander.

I love, love, love Limoncello, and I am making this for myself! Rosemary has been added to the mouthwatering lemony liqueur. This tasty drink needs a great deal of foresight to make as well, so start today you want it for the holidays.

For a twist to regular cocoa and the Mocha Cocoa above make some spicy  Mexican Cocoa. Make it with cinnamon, brown sugar, and Mexican chocolate. Garnish the jar with whole cinnamon sticks. Layer it a stylish jar and add a pretty gift tag and ribbon.

For the cookie lover, Christmas Cookie Dough makes a delicious and thoughtful gift around the holidays. To make this gift pull out your best cookie recipes, pretty patterned wrapping paper, stationery, and cheerful paper scraps and beautiful ribbons.

A gift of International Spices will loved by all that love to cook. Create a worldwide culinary excursion with blends South America, Asia, and Africa.

Wow, so there you have it, some great DIY ideas to get you started with your gift list.

Enjoy!

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