Struggling with what to purchase for those loved ones on your gift list? Are you stumped whenever a special occasion rolls around (such as Christmas, birthdays, anniversaries, etc.)?
Tired of going out to the store and buying the same generic gift card that is presented in a card?
Want to instead show how much you truly care about someone with the gift you are giving them, but you can’t find anything in the store that speaks to you?
Then you want to check out DIY gifts instead!
DIY gifts are very popular in today’s society because not only is it a gift from the heart and made by your own two hands, it’s also a gift that is unique and not commercialized in the slightest!
DIY gifts show the receiver that you’ve put thought into the present you want to give them, and you truly consider what would touch their heart, plus be used the most.
These handmade gifts can range from practical to sentimental, theme-based to every day, and range in pricing to suit your budget.
Even if your creative side isn’t the brightest, you can still make a beautiful gift for your loved one.
Photo Coasters
All you need to make a beautiful set of personalized photo coasters are the following supplies:
- Blank coasters of a solid color
- Craft Glue
- Sponge Paint Brush
- Four to Six Photographs sized to the coaster
Once all the supplies have been assembled, you trim the photos to suit the size of the coaster.
Spread the craft glue on the back of the photo and slowly apply it to the coaster.
Once it has dried, you then can seal or protect it with sealant for a glossy finish.
Wrap your completed coasters in a ribbon and voila!
A handmade gift that shows how much you love someone.
Use family photos for a family member, couple photos for your significant other, or memories with your best friend on your adventures.
Wood Burning
Wood burning is the type of craft that is picking up steam in the art and DIY world because of the ease in which people can learn the skill, thanks to the updated technology.
Using top pyrography pens, a stencil, and a piece of wood – you are able to create beautiful and unique works of art to gift to your loved ones.
These wood-burned pieces can be used as a serving tray, a cutting board, a decorative art piece, or as a wall hanging.
You can purchase precut wood in different sizes and shapes or use scrap wood in decent condition that is laying around your garage.
If you are using wood from around your home, sand it down to a smooth finish and prep it with a varnish or stain.
Use your stencil and wood burning kit to create an image, saying, or a combination of both with ease!
Wrap this gift in colorful paper and don’t forget to sign your name on the back so the person receiving the gift knows it was done by your own two hands.
Homemade Candles
Is the person on your gift list a lover of candles and always has a wonderful scent filling their home because of this?
Then make them their own set of candles!
You can purchase candle making kits online that include the wax, the pots or containers, the labels, and the wicks.
Add a few drops of essential oils to the wax to add a lovely but subtle scent.
Print or draw handmade labels detailing each type of candle and place them in a brown bag wrapped with colorful ribbon for a beautiful gift.
A good hint when it comes to making your own homemade candles is to use mason jars (canning jars) as they are made from a thicker glass that can withstand boiling temperatures, does not break easily, and come with a lid that can be replaced after lighting to reduce the fire hazard.
Skin Care Products
People are becoming more concerned about not only what’s being ingested into their bodies but also what they are putting on the outside of their bodies, aka their skin.
The usage of organic and natural products that doesn’t contain chemicals or dyes are flying off the shelves so jump on the trend and create a line of skincare products for the loved one in your life.
Using base oils, such as coconut oil, you can easily add natural and organic ingredients such as essential oils, brown sugar granules, Aloe Vera, and more to create body lotions, body scrubs, lip scrubs, and even face masks.
Follow one of the numerous tutorials available online and offer the gift of self-care, pampering, and relaxation to your loved one!
Conclusion
You don’t have to spend a lot of money on gifts for your loved ones and they would probably prefer to receive a gift from the heart, which you spent time and effort on, then a large gift card to a franchise that they can visit at any time.
Making your own gifts, and even making your own gift wrap, appeals to the receiver in a way that a typical store-bought gift does not.
It also appeals to their greener side if they are the type to live a healthier lifestyle that reduces their carbon footprint.
Take your time, browse through gift ideas, and find one that will suit your artistic abilities.
Once your gift is completed?
Be prepared to wow the person on the receiving end!