The season of gift-giving is also the season of parties. If you're planning one or more holiday parties this year, here are ideas for mementos your guests will cherish long after the party ends.

Set your table with an extra set of holiday napkins your guests can later take home. White cloth napkins can be decorated with washable fabric paint, washable fabric markers and glitter. Follow our instructions for star fruit prints.

Spruce up solid-color cloth placemats with felt cut-outs depicting winter scenes (green felt pine trees, brown felt reindeer, yellow felt stars, etc.) Use clear glue to attach the cut-outs. Write the year and holiday somewhere on the placemat, and be sure to "autograph" each one!

Insert photos of you and your family into homemade placecards for your holiday table. Your guests will delight in the keepsake.

Buy insulated cups and fill them with Lemon Mulled Cider or Cinnamon Spiced Coffee. Place a warm cup in your guests' hands before they step out into the winter cold!

Use lace and ribbons to create sachet bags. Fill bags with dried rose petals, cinnamon sticks, cloves -- whatever potpourri scents make sense to you!

Homemade goodies -- candies, cookies, breads, etc.- are always welcome. See our ideas on Frills and Flourishes for a finishing touch.