Last-Minute Gifts

We all know the feeling: you need a thoughtful gift, but you’ve only got an hour to come up with something unique. No problem! Here are more than 30 attractive options that take 60 minutes or less to make, including linens, paper crafts, jewelry, home décor, and gift and card holders. A simple bottle of bath salts quickly becomes special when topped with a beautiful silk flower, while a gorgeous hand-beaded necklace takes just a jiffy to thread. Or, for something sure to be cherished, gather some favorite recipes, log them in a clever handmade book, and bind them together with a useful set of measuring spoons. They’re so exquisite, no one will realize how easy they are to make!