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Small wooden tree and star ornaments on twine loops beside a pine sprig, red berries and a straw star on a wood table

October 15, 2026

Christmas Gift Projects to Make (and Maybe Sell)

Holiday gift projects from our build ideas, from 15-minute laser ornaments to a weekend keepsake box, with the asking prices we found for similar handmade pieces and the deadlines that matter.

Turned wooden bowls of several sizes laid out on a purple cloth at an outdoor market stall, with shoppers and other stalls behind

October 15, 2026

How to Price Handmade Woodwork: Materials, Labor, and Overhead

A plain-English way to price the things you build: add up materials, labor, and overhead, cover selling fees, then check your number against real comparable listings, with honest caveats.