Tired of buying gadgets and tech toys? Show kids some true holiday spirit by crafting a handmade present.

These petite stuffed animals -- made of Fair Isle and cable-knit sweaters -- are so cuddly and simple to make, you'll want a menagerie.

Turn an old cashmere sweater into a soft, stylish children's skirt.

Bring a child's favorite drawing to life in the form of a stuffed animal.

Adorn a child's sweater with cozy felt mittens using our simple guidelines.

Feeling ambitious? Create a child's fantasy play table with a cityscape, a home space, or a country landscape.

This adorable animal night-light makes the perfect addition to any nursery, and it's a breeze to make.

This petite argyle pig is so cuddly, you'll want to produce a whole pen's worth.

On chilly days, slip kids' hands into mittens you've decorated to look like ferocious beasts.

Give a small child a soft and sweet companion that looks just like her!

These animal pull toys pair a vintage feel with a modern look.

Homemade slippers make a heartwarming (and foot-warming) gift for kids of all ages.

Use model-train-set props to create customized snow globes that even jingle.

Make a decorative linen pillow adorned with charming felt animals.

Older girls will love this embellished version of a vintage clutch.

Dress up plain wooden stools with playful animal designs and your child's monogram.

Your little one will get a hoot out of this homemade felt bag.

Turn a simple pair of gloves into an adorable stuffed toy for your little ones.

Kids will have to put the puzzle together before they can indulge in this holiday treat.

Keep children warm all winter with these playful, easy-to-make fleece hats.

This lovely organizer is the perfect way to store a budding artist's supplies for use at home or on the go.

Adorn store-bought hats, scarves, and mittens with bells before wrapping them to give as gifts.

Adorn a plain child's tee with owls, frogs, popsicles, dogs, and more kid-friendly snap designs.

This homespun stocking is a wonderful way to mark a child's first few Christmases.

Use felt and a few fancy trimmings to create an embellished play pocketbook for girls.

Inspired by moccasins, each of these slip-ons is constructed from a single piece of felt, available in an array of colors.

Make these cozy critters out of plain pairs of socks and gloves.

Brighten up your child's walls with these decorative and fun dinosaurs.

Use homosote fiberboard to create a larger-than-life monogram board -- perfect for personalizing a child's bedroom.

Keep little ones toasty with this winsome felt hat.

The perfect accessory for a kid's room: a wooden trunk adorned with subtle animal cutouts.

Add the silvery peal of tiny bells -- as well as scalloped or hole-punched edges, bows, and embroidery -- to a darling pair of homespun slippers.

Give plain winter hats, mittens, and other items a decorative touch with a simple technique called needle felting.

Felt a vintage wool sweater and add whimsical designs and patterns for kids using our templates.

After all the care that goes into holiday shopping and gift wrapping, isn't it a shame that presents are torn into and opened in just a few minutes? Extend the excitement by turning gift-giving into a scavenger hunt. Fill a few boxes under the tree with clues to hint at where the real gifts can be found.