Large Wooden Chestnut Platter by Wood Expressions, $68

Don't have time to hand make your Christmas gifts? Take a look at these affordable gift ideas—surely there's something here for someone on your shopping list. Since handmade items are often one-of-a-kind, I've listed several items under each category. Happy shopping!

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Framable 2011 Hand Printed Calendar

• 2011 Hello Birds Calendar by Strawberry Luna, 12" by 19", $20
• 2011 Letterpress Calendar Farm Illustration by oneCANOEtwo, 11" by 14", $22
• 2011 Sewing Themed Screen Printed Calendar by Orange Twist, 11" by 14", $22

Handmade Potholders or Super-Absorbant Kitchen Towels

• Potholder with Light Yellow with Dark Grey Wheat Print and Grey and White Polka Dot Accent Fabric by Curry Kay Designs, Set of 2, $15.50
• Kitchen Towel/Cloth Set - Alexander Henry Juicy Lemons and White Cotton Chenille from Mamas Baby Love, 1 dishtowel and 2 dishcloths for $18.99

Felt Coasters

• Industrial Felt Coaster Set in pattern Coffee Four Ways from Girls Can Tell, Set of 4, $16
• Set of 6 Felt Green Coasters from Fafnir, Set of 6, $36
• Or the beautiful simplicity of MOUFELT Round Felt Coasters, Set of 6, $20

Produce Bags

• Screen Printed Reusable Organic Cotton Dairy Cow Produce Bags by Oh Little Rabbit, Set of 3, $15
• Fruit and Veggie Bag in Splashy Flowers from Pony & Poppy, $10
• Organic Produce and Bulk Food Bags from Good Karma, Set of 4, $20

Recipe Cards and Organizer

• Way Yellow Mini File Box made with Vintage Record Album Covers from Freestyle Gifts, $38
• Go Wild for Zebra Stripe Recipe Cards from Katie Kouture, 4" by 6", Set of 20, $12
• Recipe Cards on a Ring by R Frantz Design, 4" by 6", Set of 12 Recipe Dividers and 50 Recipe Cards, $8
• Recipe Card Box with Colorful Dividers by R Frantz Design, $18

Heath Ceramics

• Looking to spend a little more? Consider a Multi-Stem Vase from Heath Ceramics for $85. Standing 9 inches tall this great accent is available from their online store in two color ways: Matte Brown and Avocado. Either way, you'll have one appreciative receiver.

Candlesticks

• Handmade Steel Candlesticks from Black Sheep Forge, Set of 2, $39
• Shabby Chic Baluster Candlesticks by Reclaimed Home, Set of 2, $70
• Beech Candle Sticks by Equilibrium Designs, Set of 2, $35 (These are so beautiful I had to include them, but please note they are shipping from London. Contact the seller immediately if interested—they are made to order.)

A Kitchen Bowl

• Hand Turned Wooden Pecan Bowl by Wood Expressions, $49
• Large Turquoise Blue Serving Bowl by Karin Lorenc, $50
• Large and Graceful Serving Bowl (hand-thrown then altered) from Christine Tavares Pottery, $50

Crafting Book

• Meg Mateo Ilasco's Crafting a Meaningful Home, $16.47 from Amazon

Wooden Serving Tray

• Serving Tray with Neat Feet, Large, Walnut from J Rishel Woodworks, $49
• Natural Edge Wood Cutting & Cheese Board from Damian's Wood Works, $94
• Large Wooden Chestnut Platter by Wood Expressions, $68

Our 2010 Green Gift Guide:

• 10 Green Gifts for Dogs and Cats
• 10 Green Gadget Gifts for the Techie
• 10 Green Gifts for the Home Renovator
• 10 Green Gifts for the Outdoors Lover
• 10 Gifts for the Artist, Crafter, or DIY'er
• 15 Green Gifts Under $50
• 25 Green Home Gifts Under $25
• 10 Green Gifts for the Cook
• Alternative Non-Stuff Gift Ideas For 'No Gifts Please' People

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