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This one is designed for winter relaxation and features candles, a throw, and a bottle of bubbly. It's easy to make and give as a homemade gift. Add a drizzle of melted chocolate and more nuts for topping, then package them in a tin.
Even if all your friends have cases on their phones, we're sure you know someone who would love to receive a new one-of-a-kind phone case. Deidre SullivanThese fun pom-pom wreaths aren't holiday-specific, so they'll accommodate just about any holiday and any occasion. You can make an all white one for winter or try an array of colors and give it to a college student to decorate the dorm room. FreutcakeThese charming candle holders make perfect gifts for practically anyone. They're a great way to disguise mismatched candle jars or to hide brand names.
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Using clothespins and a large shadow box frame makes this project come together in minutes. Create a beautiful and colourful no-sew scarf in their favourite colours or rainbow to brighten up the cold winter days. This fleecy scarf is a fun look that is also a practical DIY gift idea, made from warm fleece. Create a handmade teacher gift for your child’s teachers with this simple teacher canvas tutorial. You could do a similar gift for other people too.
I love using essential oils and adore this idea of creating your own diffuser necklaces. What incredible gifts these would make along with your favourite essential oil to suit the recipient. 1.T-Shirt Tote– I like to use this tote as a gift bag filled with candles, my favorite salami, a bottle of wine, etc. You’ll find a step-by-step photo tutorial for making it in the article. They are perfect both in the dry winter months and as a summertime after-sun soother. Many people find them especially helpful for dry patches on elbows, knees, feet and hands.
More Quick and Easy Handmade Gift Ideas (many of which you can DIY in 60 minutes or less)
This wall hanging is perfect for any room in the house, from the bedroom to the kitchen! The blogger shows you how to tie the two simple macrame knots, then all you need is some string and a stick. Create a set of personalized coasters with just leather scraps, stamps, and some yarn!
Sometimes, even the most creative person can come up short on gift-making ideas. But that doesn’t mean you have to send holiday wishes or gift cards without that artistic touch. Just stitch together mini collages out of colorful fabric scraps, add a focal button or two, then stitch or glue to the front of a blank card. Melony is always looking for crafts using denim.
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Lard makes a lovely pure white soap that produces large soapy bubbles. And if you learn how to make your lard soaps interesting, they can actually look and feel much more luxurious than you might think. Making liquid soap from scratch is so much more satisfying than grabbing store-bought varieties. I don’t have to worry about harsh chemicals that irritate my sensitive skin and it smells amazing too! After weeks spent perfecting the recipe, I now have several colorful bottles of lush smelling totally natural loveliness.
Easy crafts don’t get much easier than this. Cut concentric circles from glitzy fabrics and lace. Pin the layers together and choose a central embellishment.
Other Specific Categories of DIY Gifts
I love my rose water, and I promise, this is a welcome choice. Along those lines, if you love someone who likes to eat clean and loves baking, homemade vanilla extract is a gift he or she will be so excited to receive. Rope baskets are super-popular these days, and you can make one for a fraction of the cost! Anyone who loves to be up on the home trends will love this one. This burlap and fabric produce basket is adorable and fully functional!
Having grown up in a home brimming with sewing notions and paintbrushes, Amy has a deep love for all things creative. On any given day, you’ll find her knee-deep in her latest creative endeavor, with projects ranging from sewing and crafts to home decor and kid-friendly ideas. It is also great fun to work together with your kids on creating handmade gifts, as a school holiday fun activity or a weekend project. Homemade gifts are usually inexpensive to make and do not take a lot of time. Of all the homemade gifts, soap is one of the most customizable and lovely. This one is lavender scented and has a cute rustic vibe when the bar is wrapped in burlap and twine, with a fresh lavender sprig slipped in.
Make homemade drawer sachets and get multiple gifts made in a snap! The instructions use fusible hem tape so you don’t even need a sewing machine to make them. Place chicken wire in a large picture frame to create a jewelry organizer, perfect for keeping earrings accessible and easy to find. This Whipped Lavender Body Butter is full of skin-loving floral ingredients. The main ingredient is lavender butter and the scent is accentuated with lavender essential oil. Travel Inspired Living shows you how to make photo coasters in just a few minutes.
Be warned this project requires patience and precision, so it may be a bit too ambitious to try for a 1,000 piece puzzle. FantabulosityThere's nothing you can't put in a jar! Show up to your next party with this and everyone–not just the hostess–will love you. Rustic and modern, we love the farmhouse-feel of this DIY wine rack. Outshine the other guests at a wedding by bringing this into the reception–the bride and groom will not be disappointed. Made Up StyleAt this point, we're sure you've seen those gorgeous chunky arm-knit blankets that have taken over our Instagrams and Pinterest Boards.
I keep one in my purse, another one in a soap dish next to the kitchen sink for after I wash dishes, and a few in my pantry to give away. Cocoa powder, powdered milk, and a few fun toppings are all you need for this easy hot cocoa gift idea. If you're planning to gift a bottle of wine, here's an easy way to take it up a notch. Pick up miniature hats and gloves, and use a hot glue gun to secure the accessories to a cork.
Use your favorite photos, or grab photos from the recipient’s social media to surprise them. These DIY photo magnets are so easy to make and cost just pennies each—you can do 100 for around $8! All you need to make your own Instagram photo magnets is a printer, magnetic paper and a pair of scissors. Personalized Photo Candles from It’s Always Autumn are quick, inexpensive, and easy enough for kids to make! All you need is a laser print of your photo and some packing tape. Here’s another cookie mix gift option – this one layered in a jar.
So, if you have littles, you can get them in on the homemade gift fun. I love how the gears in my mind start turning when I do any kind of DIY or craft. Did you know that crafting and working with your hands keeps your brain sharp, can help fight anxiety and depression, and is a natural mood booster? Transfer the mix to a resealable paper bag. Wrap with ribbon and affix a label and a gift tag with the baking instructions.
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