Keep holiday costs down by giving personalized homemade presents.
Keep holiday costs down this year by gifting your loved ones with personalized homemade presents. Here are 12 DIY gift ideas to get you started.
Sugar cookie sack
Baking cookies is easy with this adorable sack of sugar-cookie mix. Decorate the sack to make it personal, and you’ll have a heartwarming gift costing less than $10.
Fleece blanket
Help your friends and family gear up for winter with a cozy fleece blanket. If you’re handy with a needle, design a deluxe version of this fuzzy piece of heaven; or keep it simple, sweet and oh, so cheap.
Pedicure kit
Has your friend been pining for a pedicure? Gift them with all they need to make their nails sparkle with a “for your mistletoes” nail kit!
Wall clock
Dress up a flat circle of wood with some beautiful material, attach a clock kit, and voila — homemade designer décor for just a few dollars! Learn how to make your wall clock here.
Bubble bath gift set
Who doesn’t love a relaxing bubble bath? Learn how to create your own bath kit with chocolate, bath salts, soaps, a pouf and more at Sugar and Charm.
Instagram picture frame
Round up your friend’s best Instagram snaps of the year with this creative desktop frame. This gift will make them smile all year long.
Infused vodkas
Flavor your own vodkas and give your friends a unique gift they’ll enjoy for days to come. Get the tutorial for infused booze here.
Money tree
Who says money doesn’t grow on trees? Give the gift of cash with an adorable holiday-themed presentation by rolling up stacks of bills into tree boughs. Learn how here.
Recipe box
Fill this personalized, decorated recipe box with your friend’s best recipes. Check out Club Crafted to get the full tutorial.
Snowball bath bombs
Bath time is fun again with these peppermint-infused bath bombs! Package in plastic ornaments for a real holiday treat.
Rainbow candles
All you need for these eye-catching rainbow candles is a bit of time and some old crayons.
Painted picture frames
Dress up dollar-store picture frames with colored chalk paint for the perfectly memorable gift. Learn how at Make Your Mark.
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