Handmade Christmas gifts come from the heart. Okay, some come just from the hands, but that's Okay, too. If you want to get across a me-to-you message this Christmas, then try making a few handmade Christmas gifts. The hardest part is getting started, so we've come up with a few ideas that may just work for you as is.

Or, you can personalize these ideas as much as you wish to increase the me-to-you value of each gift.

Homemade Rocket

Why let NASA, McDonnell Douglas or Lockheed Martin have all the fun? You can build your own homemade rocket and your whole family will love it. Simply gather the appropriate rocket materials from Jane's or another source, put slot A into slot B and Shish Bang Boom, you have yourself a bonafide rocket. If you decide to use any kind of WMD for the payload be careful when handle the materials as they may increase the risk of heart disease and cancer in laboratory rats.

Handmade Hand Christmas gift

For this gift, you'll need a black market connection into the body part trade. What better way to make a handmade Christmas gift than by getting a hold of a hand to decorate? Once you have a human hand over-nighted to you, you'll need some basic decorations from you local arts & crafts supply store to make your handmade Christmas gift a special prize. Bells, holly, ornaments all work well for decorating hands. Also, try using a small amount of acrylic paint and glitter. You may wish to get the hand manicured first as this is a sign that you really care about your recipient. Bending the fingers into the peace sign is a nice gesture for Christmas. Whatever you choose to do, though, you have to hand it to yourself that you'll win hands down in the holiday handmade Christmas gift-giving contest.

Abstract Poop Mural

Why let toddlers have all the fun this holiday season? You, too, can smear your own poop all over your loved-one's wall and create your own abstract "poop mural". Finger-painting the poop works best and you can use many techniques of the masters that young children have yet to learn. Smearing, stamping, texturizing and embossing the poop on the wall will give it a greater artistic feel. Be sure to sign your name at the bottom of the poop-work so that you receive full credit for your creation.

No matter which kind of handmade Christmas gift you choose, be sure that it comes from the heart. Nothing says, "I love you" at Christmas-time more than an authentic handmade Christmas gift from that special person.