Dreaming of a DIY holiday

Deck the halls with homemade goodies

By Caitlin Hisim
Special to Metromix

When times get tough, the tough get crafty. Instead of dropping big bucks on generic crap that the special somebodies on your list don't want or need, give from the heart. Avoid redundant gifting by making something distinctly you. The following artsy locales offer the know-how, you just have to provide the zest for hands-on creativity. And, when the bills come in January, your wallet will thank you.