Beading is pretty easy, and a very engaging hobby if you like that sort of thing! I like to make gifts with beads ... my family is difficult to buy for, and I always feel like I'm spending money on gifts they don't want. They usually like the necklaces I make (the guys aren't that wild about them, though).
I love receiving home made gifts too, it's like a personal custom gift. I like making my clips, but don't have any granddaughters only grandsons, so I put them on here for others to enjoy, and hopefully they are enjoying them.