Sam Henderson

Your little one's imagination will take flight in this bat costume made from an inexpensive hoodie and felt. Pair it with black leggings or sweat pants for a comfy Halloween costume they'll want to wear long after the holiday has passed.

Entertain Halloween trick-or-treaters or partygoers of all ages with a handmade game of chance that can be refilled with candy or small trinkets to keep the fun going.

Repurpose an old dress shirt and tie into an easy-to-craft pet costume that's all business.

Dress up winter fruit with a decadent champagne cream to serve at your next brunch or dinner party.

Make a tree-shaped waffle stack for your holiday brunch.

Turn empty water bottles and inexpensive mailing tubes into an interactive Halloween party game kids of all ages will love.

Add some modern flair to your holiday packages with handmade embellishments like inexpensive jewelry findings and (free!) printable ornaments.

Hot cocoa warms even the chilliest of days. Share the warmth this holiday season by packaging ingredients for delectable hazelnut hot cocoa into a canning jar and handing them out as sweet gifts.

These coffee-flavored cupcakes make the perfect homemade holiday gift and come in their own coffee-themed to-go container. Dress them up with a ribbon and mini ornament to spread seasonal cheer.

Perfect for turning into either gingerbread men or the walls of a house, this recipe has just the right amount of spice. The texture is moister than an animal cracker but decidedly denser and more biscuit-like than a typical cookie. For a simple decorating idea, make cookies that look like brown paper packages tied up in string. Simply cut the rolled dough into squares, bake and cool, then pipe on thin lines for the crossed string and bow.

Palmiers are quite fun to make and even more fun to eat. This recipe alone is reason enough to keep a package of good puff pastry in your freezer at all times. Wrapped up with a bit of holiday ribbon, they make a delicious homemade holiday gift.

Thin and crispy yet chewy at the same time, these lacy Italian cookies are a classic for a reason. Dried fruits give them loads of flavor while a bit of chocolate adds irresistible richness.

Moist and full of flavor, the saffron adds just a hint of something that will keep most people guessing while the cardamom glaze puts this bundt cake right over the top. Blackberries and almonds round out the sweet-meets-savory flavor profile and create a perfectly balanced texture.

Combining the warm flavor of coffee with a smooth cream cheese glaze, this homemade bundt cake is dense and delicious and serves many. Make it ahead of time for easy entertaining or for a weekend family brunch.

Don't be fooled by this concoction's dark and mysterious color; this sip is sweet and fruity with just enough tartness to balance it all.