Looking for a great gift for someone special? These gift ideas should inspire you. They're inexpensive, thoughtful, and easy to make. Check out these DIY gift ideas.
Gift-giving is so much fun! Especially when you can make that person a personalized gift you know they will love!
Below are handmade gift ideas that you can give, and don't worry. They all include a complete tutorial.
Handmade Gift Ideas:
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1. Mod Podge Box for Cards from the Crafting Nook
There’s no need to spend a lot of money on storage items. Upcycle those unused boxes by giving them a pretty look and new purpose. This Mod Podge upcycled box is perfect for storing cards, photos, and even craft supplies!
2. I'm So Freaking Cold Sweatshirt from The Crafty Blog Stalker
Learn how to make a sweatshirt for your favorite person who is always cold!
3. Personalized Candle from It's Always Autumn
Learn how to make personalized candles with your favorite photo on them using an easy packing tape transfer! This gorgeous handmade gift can be made in 15 minutes for under 5 bucks.
4. Recipe Potholders from My So Called Crafty Life
Today I am going to show you how to make these fun recipe pot holders.
5. All Natural Lip Balm with Essential Oils from Simple Made Pretty
If you are looking for an easy beauty DIY lip balm recipe or handmade gift idea, you must try making all-natural lip balm with essential oils.
6. Sharpie Painted Mugs from Glued To My Crafts
Have you seen those Sharpie Painted Mugs all over Pinterest? It's such a popular idea right now!
7. Exfoliating Loofah Soap from The Crafty Blog Stalker
Learn how to make Exfoliating Loofah Soap using melt and pour soap. An Easy DIY Craft Tutorial Idea that makes a great handmade gift!
8. Glass Etched Monogram Candy Jar from The Crafty Blog Stalker
Learn to make a monogrammed etched candy jar with our guide. It's the perfect gift and a unique way to personalize your treats!
9. Pressed Flower Candle from Hometalk
Are you looking for a fairly easy handmade gift for that special lady in your life? She may be a friend, your mother, your fiancé, your wife, or your sister. In this tutorial, I will show you how to press real flowers and use them to decorate glass teacups to make homemade candles.
10. Stunning Jewelry Dishes from Hearth and Vine
Alcohol ink jewelry dishes are easy to create and make beautiful handmade gifts. I made them look like flowers but there are so many options when working with these beautiful inks. Caution: you may become obsessed with this creative art.
11. Vinyl Car Window Decal Sticker from The Crafty Blog Stalker
Make your own Car Decals and express your personality and style.
12. Cement Succulent Pots from Five Marigolds
This week I made one of my favorite projects ever: simple cement succulent pots. I absolutely love these, because it’s super easy, inexpensive, and looks beautiful and modern.
13. Wood Blocks Puzzle from The Country Chic Cottage
Make this wood blocks puzzle a handmade gift idea for any toddler or pre-school-aged child on your gift-giving list. This is a really simple project that will help to keep you on a budget this holiday season as well. Grab your supplies and make your own version today.
14. Rope Basket from Lydi Out Lout
Would you believe this rope throw basket started out as a dollar store laundry basket? Add some rope, paint, fabric, and a glue gun and you can make this stylish rope basket in less than an hour!
16. Monogram Pendant Necklace from The Crafty Blog Stalker
Create a Round Monogram Pendant Necklace. Beautiful handmade jewelry to give as a gift or keep for yourself.
17. Ombre Kitchen Utensils from Lydi Out Loud
I’ve seen a variety of painted kitchen utensils on Pinterest through the years and making my own has been on my project list for ages.
19. Color Block Clock from Almost Makes Perfect
The other day I picked up one of these wood clock faces at the craft store with no idea of what to do with it – so I just decided to paint half!
20. DIY Quote Sign from Sugar Bee Crafts
I currently have a weakness for quote signs, sticking favorite quotes onto a board, and hanging it on the walls. I’ve seen this Let’s Stay Home quote floating around on pillows and signs and wanted to make one for myself – isn’t it awesome?!
What is your favorite handmade gift that you have received? Leave a comment below!
Our Crafting Essentials:
- The Cricut Cutting Machine is easily our favorite crafting tool. We use it in so many of our tutorials!
- These MakerX Crafting Tools are perfect for keeping in the craft room and are always ready when needed!
- This Fiskars Paper Trimmer is easy to use and cuts nicely without frayed edges.
- These Scotch Precision Scissors cut like a dream, and you get multiple pairs in a pack!
Marni @ Haberdashery Fun
Love the mod podge box and the painted mug! They both look so professional and store bought!
Tonna Peters
Thanks for featuring my owl!
Christa
These are so cute. I love the decorated tool tin. I made something similar using old formula tins, mod podge, and scrapbook paper; but I will say the duct tape seems much easier.
Michele Ellison
These are adorable! I especially love the mug and the candle! Thanks for sharing 🙂
Coco
I love the Mod Podge box! Cute!