You've done it again. Each year you vow to finish your Christmas shopping early, and each year, without fail, you find yourself near-broke and scrambling for presents. Take heart. With an evening's work, you can still come out smelling like Martha Stewart.

We've each outlined some favorite handmade holiday goodies that you can make with limited skills, time and budget. And unlike Aunt Marge's crafty horrors, these are gifts you'd be happy to receive.

So instead of hitting the malls tonight, go home, settle down, open a bottle of wine, pop A Christmas Story into your VCR, and get down to business.

You'll find gift ideas for your list or for your holiday party hosts and hostesses (never arrive empty-handed!).