29 Easy DIY Gift Ideas Everyone Will Love
A homemade gift is always better than something you can buy at the store! Especially for someone who has everything or is hard to buy for. Even if it’s something as simple as personalizing a coffee mug, monogramming a casserole dish, or making a fun candy bouquet! Most of these DIY gift ideas are relatively easy and can be done last minute, while a few may take a little bit of planning, but they are all simple enough for just about anyone to do (no crocheting or sewing here).Whether you’re looking for something special for mom, a boyfriend, your best friend, or your favorite teacher, I think you’ll find something you like!
1. Monogrammed Sharpie Mug
This
is something you could make for less than a dollar, assuming you have a
few oil-based Sharpies on hand. You really could customize it however
you’d like but I’m digging the idea of using stickers and then using
your pen around them. Once you pull them off it looks really impressive!
Go get the instructions: Good and Messy
2. Fun Photo Bookmarks
These
custom photo bookmarks would be perfect for the grandparents! And just
think of how much fun the photo shoot would be? This tutorial also comes
with instructions on how to make the colorful tassels.
Go get the instructions: Redfly Creations
3. Photo Collage Monogram
Mod
Podge — A crafty girl’s best friend! Use it to make one of these clever
picture monograms. You can buy the wooden letters from just about any
craft store. I think this would look nice on a bookshelf or mantel. What
a great idea for your bestie!
Go get the instructions: It’s A Ginger Snap
4. Candy Bouquet
A
bouquet of candy is the perfect gift for someone who is hard to shop
for! Who doesn’t love candy, right? I like this idea for a teenager, or
perhaps for dad on Father’s Day.
Go get the instructions: Funky Polkadot Giraffe
5. Custom Stepping Stone
A
custom stepping stone (could even do something a little more simple by
carving initials or doing handprints) would make for a nice house
warming gift. The grandparents would love this, too!
Go get the instructions: Intimate Weddings
6. Custom Stepping Stone
A
custom stepping stone (could even do something a little more simple by
carving initials or doing handprints) would make for a nice house
warming gift. The grandparents would love this, too!
Go get the instructions: Intimate Weddings
7. Photo Pendants or Magnets
I’m
thinking Mother’s Day or perhaps for a best friend’s birthday? They are
actually really cheap (less than $2.50 each), and you could put a
magnet on the back as an alternative to the pendant just in case they
are not the necklace-wearing type.
Go get the instructions: Saving With Sarah
8. Pull-Out Photo Album
A
great alternative to your traditional photo album! You can buy those
little wooden boxes online, but they are also available at craft stores
like Hobby Lobby. The rest is made with card stock and photos. I would
call it a “memory box”. This might be a nice Anniversary or Valentine’s
Day gift.
Go get the instructions: Country Living
9. DIY Glitter Cup
Wondering
how in the world she did that? It’s a double-walled cup! Don’t worry,
you won’t be drinking the glitter. Starbucks sells them, but you can
also find them at most department and home stores. I’ll bet you could
also do this with photos. Hmmm.
Go get the instructions: The Fitnessista
10. DIY Personalized Casserole Dish
I’ve
been fascinated by etching cream lately. With what it does to glass, I
would be afraid to get that stuff on my hands! It’s amazing. Customize a
casserole dish, wine glass, or anything else glass with a personalized
monogram. If you have a computer and a printer, you can just find the
font you like and print it out in the size you need for the stencil.
Go get the instructions: HP
11. Easy Monogrammed Soap Bottle
That
monogram is actually on the inside of the bottle. It’s printed on
transparent overhead paper and then interested into the bottle. Clever! The idea Room has a free printable for this, too. Go check it out!
Go get the instructions: The idea Room
12. DIY Mason Jar Candles
If
you like melting stuff, this project is for you! I pretty much dig
anything that has to do with mason jars, and I’ve always got a candle
burning (I think I might keep Bath & Body Works in business these
days). I would love to start making candles, and this might just be a
fun way to start. What a fabulous gift idea, too! I love the burlap top
and cute gift tag.
Go get the instructions: Everyday Family
13. Homemade Extracts
This
one takes some planning ahead (it needs to sit for 2-4weeks), but most
of the work is just waiting. They can be added to baked goods for
amazing flavor enhancement, but also look so pretty just sitting on the
kitchen counter!
Go get the instructions: Akshayapaatram
14. Custom Scrabble Coasters
It
turns out you don’t have to buy a dozen Scrabble games to do this
project; You can buy a pack of 100 tiles for less than $5 on Amazon.
This opens up so many possibilities! I love the way these Scrabble Tile
coasters turned out, and you can customize them with different words.
Maybe even use blank tiles (or the back) to make spaces in between words
to write a message.
Go get the instructions: Gourmet Gab
15. Bath Goodies In A Washcloth
What
a unique way to package up a few bath goodies! You could make this into
just about any animal, too (maybe a bunny or kitten?). This way it
doesn’t have to be Christmas themed.
Go get the instructions: Bumble Bee’s Craft Den
16. Recipe Ring
This
is brilliant! Type out and laminate your favorite recipes and attach
them to a handy ring. I would actually like to do this for myself; maybe
hang it on a hook in the kitchen where it’s easily seen. Then I can
just scroll through them when I’m looking for dinner ideas and have the
recipe and instructions right at my fingertips.
Go get the instructions: Lil’ Luna
17. Secret Stash Book
What
a fun surprise! Not just a book, but a secret place to stash your
valuables, or just something pretty awesome to have hanging out on your
bookshelf. You could also fill it with candy, money, bookmarks, or
anything else practical for whoever you’re giving it to.
Go get the instructions: Vivid Please
18. Send A Hug
If
you have grandparents or other relatives that live out of state, this
is a fun and cute way to let them know how much they are loved! It’s so
simple, but definitely a sweet and sentimental gift that they are sure
to love.
Go get the instructions: Paging Supermom
19. Creative Gift Wrap
Sometimes
it’s all about the packaging! This is such a great idea for someone who
is hard to shop for, like teenage boys. You just can’t go wrong with
money and candy. And, it doesn’t get much easier than this.
Source: Simply J Studio
20. Bouquet of Suckers
30!
I beg to differ. I happen to like the 30’s, but really this could work
for any age. I think this is a fun and creative gift for a co-worker or
sibling. You could also put the suckers in something that is usable like
a coffee mug.
Go get the instructions: Sisters’ Stuff
21. Photo Tile Coasters
I’ve
never seen this technique before, but I like it! I’ve always got nail
polish on hand, and I have those same tiles left over from our bathroom
renovation. I like how the photos don’t transfer perfectly, too. It
gives them more of a vintage look and feel.
Go get the instructions: Du Buh Du Designs
22. DIY S'mores Kit
This
is a super easy last-minute gift, and just about everyone loves
s’mores, right? I like how this was put together with Teddy Grahams;
makes it even cuter. Make a custom tag that says something like “Happy
Birthday and many s’more!”, maybe attach a pretty ribbon, and you’re
set!
Go get the instructions: A Night Owl Blog
23. Stay-Put Elastic Bookmarks
Why
is this the first time I’ve come across these? I’m not sure if you can
buy them or not, but you can certainly make them. They mark your page
and keep your book securely closed at the same time. This would be a
brilliant gift for a traveler and book lover!
Go get the instructions: Make It & Love It
24. Bottle Of Memories
If
you’re looking for something a little more personal or sentimental,
this is it! Fill a bottle with mini items (doll house section of the
craft store) that remind you of the person receiving the gift or of
things you have both done together over the years. I LOVE this!
Go get the instructions & read more: 30 Handmade Days
25. Succulents In A Tea Cup
Succulents
are my favorite plants, and they are really easy to take care of. Place
a few in a tea cup for a charming gift idea! You could even easily
customize the cup with oil-based Sharpies to make it more personalized.
Go get the instructions: Confetti and Cleats
26. Framed Scrabble Tiles
I just plain like the idea of using scrabble tiles,
I guess they are my new obsession next to wine corks. You could frame
them with a quote, family names, or anything else you’d like. Such a
neat gift idea!
Go get the instructions: Sasha
28. Homemade Cleaning Slime
That
fun goop your kids have probably played with, you can clean with it
too! What? Well, yes, it gets into all of those hard-to-reach nooks and
crannies. Bonus: It’s really easy and fun to make! Could be an awesome
gift idea for kids and adults.
Go get the instructions: Simply Living Smart
29. Monogrammed Journal
Customize
a journal or book with alphabet stamps! I love the idea of writing or
stamping on the page ends. Use a clamp or large binder clip to keep it
closed while you’re stamping. You could also use a ruler to get
straighter lines for your letters on the inside of the journal.
Go get the instructions: Real Simple
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