  One of the most common ways to save a little cash and give a
really thoughtful, heartfelt gift to your friends and family for
the holidays is to give them something you've made yourself. All
you have to do is pretend you don't see the terror in their eyes
when they open it and see you knitted them a sweater with one
arm longer than the other. It's the thought that counts, right?
Before good intentions lead you down the path of a crappy gift,
let's talk about when a DIY present is—and isn't—a good option.
Photo by erika g.   The Short Answer: Yes, It's Completely
Appropriate...With Conditions  Before we go too much further,
let's settle the original question. Yes, it's perfectly
appropriate to give handmade gifts to friends and family for the
holidays, and even to colleagues and people in a gift exchange,
when you know what you're making and you know it'll be enjoyed.
The trick is when you should do it, to do it tactfully, and to
do it with items you actually know how to make. In a time where
gift guides an