Need frugal hobby ideas!

[jIM_Ohio]

play a sport, coach a sport, or get involved with a youth sport as a referee, administrator or similar.

I get paid to coach soccer on the side (cash based and quite profitable)
The referees easily clear three figures in a weekend ($25-$50/game)
some admins within my organizations make money as well

[PrincessPerky]

volunteer.. kills time and helps others all in one.

As for the gifts, try asking for a class or portion of a class for your birthday...

[cschin4]

I went through a period of my life where I just lost interest and most things seemed boring. But, I realized that we change over time and what used to interest you in the past (writing, watching TV, etc no longer does). So, I became engaged in new things that interest me. And, be sure to find things that interest you and not just join things for something to do. If your heart isn't in it, it will become a drag. But, also be open minded and take a genuine interest. I LOVE to learn all about almost anything. So, I can quickly become passionate about new interests as I tend to jump in full steam. I did this with the guitar. I just jumped in, took some lessons and spend alot of time teaching myself through books and the internet. And, now recently I have joined a band and am having an absolute blast and learning more and more about the guitar.

[DayByDay]

Jigzone.com - Free online jigsaw puzzles

KnittingHelp.com | Learn How to Knit Free learning videos and forum

[cptacek]

Can you learn how to sew and make quilts? They can be easy or complex, and they can make great gifts. They will also take a while to do.

[ceejay74]

Ooh, that jigsaw app is fun--and you can play it on your Facebook page! :-)

[Snave]

I know this is expensive if you do not have a digital camera (I am assuming you have a computer as you are online for this), but I am learning to use photoshop. I had never really done it before, but you can do some really amazing thisngs with your pictures. I was just a take a few pictures here and there kind of person and now I am looking for opportunities to take more and use photoshop. Since it is all digital, you really don't even have to print the pictures unless you want them. I am sue your library has some photography books or even magazines to inspire you.