To take the guesswork out of buying gifts this year, we at Portage Times asked our friends at The Grommet for their latest and greatest practical gift suggestions for 2021.
These guides are geared towards specific interests. You’ll be able to find something for even the toughest person on your Christmas shopping list.
Top 5 Crafts & DIY Gifts
1) Ergonomic Craft Blade

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2) Premium Wine Making Kit

Craft a Brew partnered with some of the world's most respected vineyards to bring you a DIY home wine making kit that will make outstanding wine right out of the box. It is designed to allow customers to make the best possible wine in their own kitchen on their first attempt. The premium kit uses only high quality ingredients and includes everything you need to create great tasting wine.
3) Pro Picture Hanging System

This pro all-in-one picture hanging and leveling tool makes it easy to accurately place art on your walls—and helps avoid making unnecessary holes. It’s compatible with sawtooth, wire, and D-ring hangers, plus it includes 85 picture-hanging hardware pieces, as well as its own single-notch precision hangers.
4) Crystal Making Sterling Earrings Kit

This DIY kit includes everything you need to naturally grow your own crystals and create your own beautiful, sparkling jewelry. Simply follow the tutorial to grow your crystals and choose your favorite to adorn the sterling silver earrings included with the kit.
5) Cordage Making Card

The credit card sized, stainless steel cordage making tool creates rope from plastic bottles. The multifunctional cordage created from this tool can be used for hundreds of tasks including gardening and camping. One 2-liter bottle can create over 50 feet of line. Made in the USA.