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I'm pretty much the least crafty person ever, but I've made some Christmas gifts in the past that turned out ok. Let's see, have you checked out a craft store like Hobby Lobby? They often have half-made presents that you can finish; something like a desk/drawer organizer for your dad, a jewelry box for your mom, a no-sew fleece blanket for your brother, DIY Christmas ornaments, or a build your own terrarium kit. I've done all of those, before, and with no crafting experience!
Xmas ornaments? Buy simple plain bulbs and use paint and glitter to paint names and stick something in side the clear bulb to represent the person?
Can you make jam? Or pre measure ingredients for chocolate chip cookies and put in a jar with instructions
A few others... you can locate pictures and make and print calendars.
oooh this has some good ideas
http://www.marthastewart.com/275582/handmade-gifts-for-him/@center/307035/christmas-gifts#/183914
What about a tin of spiced nuts? there are great modern recipes out there now like Bacon-Sage nuts, etc. that are more interesting than just cinnamon.
Oh, I thought of another one! One year, I made little scrapbooks for all of my sisters with pictures of us as kids. The scrapbooks were super cheap at Ross, and then I just made copies of old photos I had at Walgreens. Easy peasy!
I was going to suggest pajama bottoms but you don't sew so that's out. In that case, I'd suggest baked goods or something edible. Guys aren't much for knick-knacks, anyway, so that might be the best received.
PP mentioned spiced nuts, you could also do peppermint bark or homemade granola. Flavored cocoa mixes are easy to put together, or just their favorite type of cookie.
I definitely suggest flavored nuts! I made these for my family last year and they were a huge hit. You could also look into making truffles, which really aren't that hard but are very delicious.
Probably the easiest delicious gift I could think of would be chocolate covered anything. All you have to do is buy melting chocolate, melt it on low or in the microwave, dunk, dry and you're done! You can milk chocolate coat pretzels, dark chocolate coat nuts, and (secret trick!) white chocolate coat microwaved kettle corn. Sooo delicious and super easy!
Thanks for all the great ideas, everyone! @Mrs. Spring: I am going to check out Hobby Lobby! Food stuff all sounds delish too, but I almost feel like that's not "big" enough? Keep 'em coming!
Maybe barware with an etched glass look? It would't work for the younger one, but others might appreciate it!
I agree with food items!
My husband hunts, and we process our own meat, which always includes smoked summer sausage. We typically make quite a bit for gifts for the men in our families, along with some cheeses and crackers in a basket. It's homemade, the men absolutely go crazy for fresh venison summer sausage, and it's cheap. I would maybe suggest a basket with spiced nuts, and maybe a few other items (like peanut brittle?) that guys dig. You can always throw in a couple bottles of a local brew or something.
Not sure if you'd like this idea but you could make a holiday wreath or a winter wreath out of the floral pieces they have at Michaels (or Hobby Lobby). I've been in a craft kick lately and making wreaths is quick and easy. Just get the greenery and then pick out whatever flowers, holly, ornaments, etc you want to put on the wreath. Way fun! :) Haha, but like I said, you may not agree!
A good one for guys is to make a beer bread mix. Check out Allrecipes.com
Throw it all in a quart size jar and throw a cute label or tag on it to jazz it up. All they guy needs to do is throw it in a pan with his favorite beer! YUM! You could even provide the beer with the gift if you know their fav kind!
@daniellemybelle: how about this: http://www.wikihow.com/Make-a-Hollow-Book
Duct tape wallet. Or something else they'd like made out of duct tape.
http://www.octanecreative.com/ducttape/howto/
Maybe not the most expensive gift, but great for a laugh.
We are doing the same thing this year! I have found pinterest to be a HUGE source of inspiration. For the gals in the family, my hubby is making them cuttingboards and I'm going to make cookbooks to go along with it. I might also make these cute headbands out of old tshirts for my sisters. For the guys, I always make chexmix every year. In addition to that, I'm going to make/then can some green chili stew for my bro. I'm also going to make paracord bracelets for the dudes (my husband included). All of the guys in my family are outdoorsy guys, so these bracelets could come in hand (and look manly lol).
Oh, and one more thing. For my parents, I am buying a big journal and then will have Our Family Journal put on the front. Every time the family gets together, we'll have it sitting out and whoever wants to can write in it so years later, we can read it and remember all the memories.
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My mom has decided that this Christmas, we are going to do all homemade gifts for each other. Her goal is for us to all save the money we would ordinarily spend and go on a family vacation next Christmas. We are going to vote for the trip after we open our presents!
I think this is a great idea, but the problem is that these are the people I need to make gifts for: my 50 year old mom, my 50 year old stepdad, my 20 year old brother, and my 13 year old brother. My mom is the one I can think of ideas for! The other three are really tough because I feel like a lot of homemade gifts are girly or hokey. I can't knit or sew so things like scarves, hats, etc. are out.
Any ideas? I'd so appreciate it!