I make many of my gifts. But you have to decide whether the people you're giving to will appreciate a handmade gift (unfortunately, this sometime involves a critical look at your skills) or whether they'd be happier with a gift card, movie pass or "coupon" for perhaps a service or food item you would provide later. So often people will make something for gifts (and perhaps have what we always called the 'loving hands at home' look) and then get all bent out of shape that no one appreciates the time you took. If you can make a gift some one would WANT, do it!