The holiday season can be tough. From wondering what new toy to get your favourite niece or nephew to the rush of last-minute shopping, things can get pretty stressful.
Why not avoid all that stress by making your gifts in your own workshop? You can even take one project idea and simply build a heap of them to wrap and give away. Building three or four (or 12) of one project for your family and friends might seem daunting, but don't despair; we're here to help. There are a few tips that will ease your workload and make sure you avoid any holiday hassle:
1 Try to simplify the construction process of your gift as much as possible. Since you will go through each step multiple times, simplicity is especially important.
2 Start early. September, October, November or even June is not too early to start on your holiday projects.
3 Decide which materials you plan to use in advance. You will be able to design the project around the measurements of the boards you are able to find. This will help to minimize waste.
4 Resist the temptation to rush ahead; build one gift at a time. Build a prototype first to make sure your instructions and measurements work out, then start mass-producing.
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