Another one of our favorite ideas is to stack dishes to create a vessel for greenery. A bin especially this DIY bin is a unique way to package up little gifts. This is a fun DIY alternative to an Easter, baby shower, housewarming gift, or bridal basket.
In feng shui, wind chimes bring good and positive energy to a home. This DIY wind chime project is deceivingly easy. It basically involves stringing and tying materials onto a piece of cording. Can you tell already that we are fans of polymer clay? And it basically just entails speckling a plain cellar to create a stoneware look. Perfect fpr coworkers, teachers, moms, white elephant parties , you name it! The diffuser would go nicely with an essential oil gift set. Besides the health benefits to this DIY aromatherapy gift, it simply will make any home smell good.
Trying to gift wrap it might be another thing…. Customize a pillow to fit the style of the person you are gifting it to. Whether your giftee is a decorating pro or needs a little help, a personalized pillow is an easy DIY gift to brighten up a space. Puzzles can make a perfect DIY gift for any age—from your niece in elementary school to your grandfather.
With the ability to personalize your puzzle you can make it extra special by adding a photo of the last family reunion, their favorite vacation spot or a goofy photo of you. Build a beautiful display for hanging necklaces, bracelets, and headbands. Choose your favorite design to be the anchor for the jewelry board. Bake a batch of vanilla or chocolate cupcakes and decorate them in style. Fresh berries, whipped cream and syrup make for delicious toppings. Find simple boxes and decorate them with patterned washi tape.
Fill your gift boxes with jewelry, candies, or photo prints. Make traveling for your sister or coworker a little more fun. Fashion a leather passport holder that they can take all over the world.
Add on a personalized luggage tag so they can spot their luggage in the carousel after a long flight. Terrariums come in many shapes and sizes. Create a plant terrarium kit for a sibling or coworker by including a jar, soil, rocks, and plants. Infinity scarves can be worn in spring, fall and winter.
Make one using a knitting loom in a color of yarn that will match a range of outfits. Create a custom coat hanger by adhering floral wrapping paper. Paint the knobs and border in a complementary color. Add words and phrases to the cover that will inspire them.
Have a friend or family member who is always in the kitchen? Gift your favorite gourmand with a personalized photo magnet. Include a photo from a recent foodie event, like the neighborhood BBQ they hosted last summer or your annual Thanksgiving feast. Pair your gift with recipe cards or a custom spice blend. From birthday gifts for her, to gifts for him, and everything in-between, the best creative gift ideas are ones that are personalized. Take an embroidery hoop, cover the circular space with fabric and add a monogram.
Another timeless pastime, playing cards are perfect for the Poker champ or the casual game night. Does your friend have an iPad or e-reader? Sew a custom case out of felt and add a button with an elastic hook for easy opening and closing. Create a unique picture frame where many photo prints can be hung. Secure wire across an old frame or window pane. Clip photos with clothespins to personalize it even more. Dip dye upholstery cording in bright colors, then wrap the pieces in circular fashion to form round coasters or custom trivets.
These creative gifts make for great decor in the kitchen, dining room, and living room. Add to your gift by including a book or journal. This gift lets her do both: Make your own bath soak with layers of Epsom salt, dried flowers, and essential oils.
Make a one-of-a-kind tree decoration by filling empty glass ornaments with bottle-brush trees, jingle bells, sprigs of pine branches, colorful feathers, or any other pretty fillers you have on hand. Spoonfuls of chocolate stir instant flavor into coffee or cocoa. For aesthetic's sake, try sprinkling chopped espresso beans, peanut butter chips, or crushed candy canes on the chocolate of your choice.
Get the recipe for Coffee Mug Mixers ». Celebrate their wins — like finishing a bottle of wine in record time — with these homemade bottle stoppers. To make, glue the tops of plastic trophies to wine corks.
A great bonus for any self-care gift, these small sachets can be customized with different fabric patterns, button colors, and fragrance. Get the tutorial at Flamingo Toes ». Salt dough ornaments are a Christmas classic for good reason: They're easy, basically foolproof, and easy to customize. Pick between simple shapes like mittens, stars, and snowflakes. Inspire them to dress up a basic mug of hot cocoa with an adorable gingerbread house. While these tiny houses may look complicated to make, they follow the same recipe as bigger versions — just mix, bake, and decorate!
Get the tutorial at Noshtastic ». Use Christmas tree, gingerbread men, and snowflake cookie cutters to cover all-white tea towels with Christmas cheer. Get the tutorial at Tidbits ». Tailor your gift to the recipient by customizing ornaments with a white paint pen. The options are endless: You can doodle a holiday design, or personalize them with names and important dates birthdays, anniversaries, and so on.
By gifting them these soy candles, you can fill their home with an energizing and totally holiday-appropriate peppermint aroma. Since a wad of cash isn't necessarily the most personal Christmas gift, roll a stack of dollar bills — no matter the amount — into makeshift tree boughs.
Get the tutorial at Sunny Side Up ». Rather than splashing out on an expensive knit blanket, make your own by following this three-step tutorial. That way they'll really feel the love when they snuggle up on the couch. Get the tutorial at Lily Ardor ».
Perfect for anyone who recently made a big move,DIY this ornament to celebrate their next chapter. Print out a photo of the house, and cut it so that there is no extra white space. Trace the shape and cut out a thin piece of cardboard that's the same size, and attach the photo using double-stick tape. Add glue around the base of the house, on the roof, and on any awnings, then sprinkle glitter or fake snow on top.
Fill a mason jar with everything she needs for a salon-worthy manicure or pedicure in the comfort of her home. Make someone in your life very, very happy by gifting them this blanket that you've DIY'ed. Are you attending a baby shower soon? Whether you go with a gift from the registry or not, consider adding this very personal and adorable homemade gift.
Adorn a plain onesie with the embroidery pattern of your choice and the momma-to-be will truly appreciate this standout piece among her newly acquired collection of store-bought baby clothes. Headphones break all the time, and unless you dole out a big chunk of change for a quality pair, you have to constantly replace them. Keep the wires safe from everyday wear and tear and make them look pretty!
Give a pair of these to someone you know who would appreciate these for their daily use. Bonus: the creator of this craft noted her wires no longer get tangled with the embroidery cover. Embroidery Headphones from Agus Yornet. Finding a place to store your jewelry can be a nuisance. This cute cactus ring holder also doubles as decor. It's a cool gift for that someone in your life who appreciates a fun surprise or something that's out of the ordinary.
These champagne flutes are so simple and chic. A set of two makes a perfectly fine gift on its own, but add a bottle of bubbly, a set of coasters, and even some gourmet cheese because wine not? The sweetest housewarming gift, this string art project is easy to do.
The craft itself is versatile; feel free to use a different shape from the house; try a pumpkin for fall or an evergreen tree for Christmas. Budding writers, doodling daydreamers, dedicated journalists, and serial note-takers are all ideal recipients of this special DIY. Bound a notebook in leather for a meaningful, yet startlingly simple gift. Leather Handbound Book from Melissa Esplin.
For Christmas this year, send out these pretty embroidered cards. They are easy to stitch even for beginners. Make it a group activity and mail one to everyone on your list.
Every woman knows that humidity can be a hair-ruiner. Gift your girlfriend a bottle of this DIY lavender anti-frizz spray when she needs it most hint: summer. A little humidity is okay in fact, appreciated for beachy waves, as long as you can control those waves before they go wild!
Anti-Frizz Hairspray from The Merrythought. A traditional bouquet is a go-to gift, but imagine the look of delight on someone's face when they receive this gorgeous embroidered bouquet. This embroidery project is extra special because it uses ribbon instead of a string.
Moscow Mule drinker or not, who wouldn't love to add some copper mugs to their collection of housewares? This DIY tutorial shows you how to add subtle engravements to personalize these already super-cool mugs. Pretty and feminine, it's hard to believe these cases aren't store-bought.
Your friend will be thinking the same thing when they unwrap this gift. These pom-pom earrings are super creative and fun. Make these for a friend so she can showcase her style. A sweet smelling hand scrub is a wonderful holiday gift idea, but you can gift this any time of year for any occasion. We love it for fall and winter especially, and you'll be hard-fought to find someone who wouldn't love receiving this little jar.
Customize a color for your best friend, mom, sister, wife, etc. These pretty bookmarks are the perfect kid-made gifts. There's nothing better than a child's delighted face when he or she presents their masterpiece. The perfect gift for bridesmaids, this DIY wire gift bow necklace is a pretty piece of jewelry that brides can hand out to all of their ladies in waiting before the big day.
It also works well for a young woman's milestone 16th or 21st birthday, for Mother's Day, and Valentine's Day. If you don't have your wood burning tool, you might just be convinced to buy one after you see these beautiful kitchen utensils.
You could easily pass these off as expensive artisan finds. This ingenious method of transferring a photo onto wood gives a meaningful memory a more sophisticated appearance. This is an excellent gift for an anniversary , birthday, or wedding. Create a brand new signature scent of your design, making for a unique and personal gift. This tutorial walks you through the basics, using ylang-ylang, grapefruit, and vanilla oils, but the instructions are easily adaptable for any scent combination.
Replicate the look of an antique locket with this DIY beaded picture pendant. This is a special gift for someone you love, and it's especially perfect for Mother's Day. If you're giving the gift of a lovely bouquet, why not go the extra mile to create your gift wrap? It really couldn't be easier, and this tutorial will show you exactly how. Macrame has made a significant comeback, and these hanging plant holders are ideal for small spaces adding a bit of greenery and a bohemian flair to an apartment.
We think these make an excellent gift for almost any occasion. Some basic sewing skills are all you need to create these adorable slippers! We love these for Christmas morning, but they certainly work for birthdays, Easter, Mother's Day or other special occasions. Stitch up a leather-like embroidered cuff with one of these designs. The patterns are easy to follow for beginner stitchers, and the result makes a cool customized gift.
Create a set of these beautiful, artistic plates for a wedding gift, bridal shower, or housewarming present. One-of-a-kind dishes always make a great gift idea. These pretty DIY earrings are the perfect way for you to try your hand at origami.
They are a great small and inexpensive gift option and can be customized for anyone. 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. Skip the baby registry or add on top of it with this cute and clever mobile. These whimsical hot air balloons would look so sweet in a nursery for either a baby girl or boy.
Bring the beauty of a tropical vacation to someone's home with this fun and bold display of art. This would make a special housewarming or hostess gift. Here's a smart way to use up your leftover yarn. This pretty necklace is a great gift idea for your friend who has a fun and eclectic style. Not sure how to wear this? This bold statement necklace dresses up a neutral button-down blouse or crew neck tee with instant cool!
These charming candle holders make perfect gifts for practically anyone. They're a great way to disguise mismatched candle jars or to hide brand names. Painted Rope Votives from Freutcake.
Have a friend with a summer birthday? Surprise him or her with this easy-to-make picnic blanket and spend the day together at the park or beach. Save your friend a couple of hundred dollars when you make them these colorful accented tassel pillows that resemble a more expensive pair from Anthropologie.
They probably won't even realize these are handmade! These 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.
How beautiful is this birdbath? While gifting a whole birdbath might seem like a bit much, we think this idea would look just as great on a dish or bowl! There has never been a better way to use up old CDs. Another great idea for baby shower gifts is this adorable embroidery border design.
Create something special and frame it in a hoop for a personal gift that would look lovely in a nursery. Know someone who's got the travel bug bad? Plane tickets are probably a welcome gift, but the expense isn't something everyone can afford. Instead, make this thoughtful artwork using a map from their favorite destination. They'll love this incredibly thoughtful gift. Ten minutes is all you need to make this sweet-smelling soap. Make a few bars and tie it up with a ribbon for a pretty, simple and thoughtful gift.
We love a DIY that recycles objects we'd usually toss without a second thought! These transformed sugar bags look like cool rustic planters that would look great on any desk. Whether you know someone who loves to entertain or are in need of a housewarming gift, these reversible tassel placemats are a fun and unique gift idea.
We love the colorful choices in this DIY, but you can customize with any color or printed fabric. We all have that one friend who bravely walks around with their phone without a case.
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