10 Easy DIY Gift Ideas for Guys :: Budget Friendly

Last Thursday I shared tips to help you Be a Christmas Gift Queen on a Budget. One of the easiest ways to save money on your Christmas gifts is to make them. This seems so much easier when it comes to women or kids on your list. Unfortunately when trying to figure out handmade guys’ gifts it is much more difficult. Finally, it doesn’t have to be! These 10 easy DIY gift ideas for guys are budget friendly and awesome. Many of them also make great batch gifts to save you time. (Find out more about batch gifts on Holiday Gift Options: DIY Your Gifts.) Oh, and did I mention that they’re easy to customize? Find the perfect DIY gift for the men on your list below.

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Are you having trouble figuring out what to get the guys on your list this year? These 10 easy DIY gift ideas for guys are budget friendly and awesome!

 

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Are you having trouble figuring out what to get the guys on your list this year? These 10 easy DIY gift ideas for guys are budget friendly and awesome!

DIY Wood Coasters (Batch)

These are great for grandparents because you can personalize them with your children’s artwork. Gifts this precious are sure to become treasured keepsakes.

 

Are you having trouble figuring out what to get the guys on your list this year? These 10 easy DIY gift ideas for guys are budget friendly and awesome!

Star Wars Lamp

I have a ton of lovable Star Wars nerds in my life so this easy DIY is perfect. However, you could easily make it for a sports fan or fisherman by changing the fabric.

 

Are you having trouble figuring out what to get the guys on your list this year? These 10 easy DIY gift ideas for guys are budget friendly and awesome!

Kid Decorated Can Koozie (Batch)

Again, you can let the kids design these or you can draw his favorite video game character like I did.

 

Are you having trouble figuring out what to get the guys on your list this year? These 10 easy DIY gift ideas for guys are budget friendly and awesome!

DIY Ammo Frame

This is a fantastic DIY gift for hunters and veterans. Don’t forget to fill it with their military photo or their biggest catch before you wrap it.

 

Are you having trouble figuring out what to get the guys on your list this year? These 10 easy DIY gift ideas for guys are budget friendly and awesome!

Leather Charging Cord Organizer

Have a friend or family member who is always on the go? Help him keep his cords and chargers organized with this easy DIY.

 

Are you having trouble figuring out what to get the guys on your list this year? These 10 easy DIY gift ideas for guys are budget friendly and awesome!

Etched Mugs (Batch)

This isn’t a new idea but I tested 2 different methods so that you can make them without a fancy cutting machine.

 

Are you having trouble figuring out what to get the guys on your list this year? These 10 easy DIY gift ideas for guys are budget friendly and awesome!

Easy Star Wars Sleep Shorts

Here is another DIY gift that’s easy to customize. The best part is that you don’t need a pattern to make them.

 

Are you having trouble figuring out what to get the guys on your list this year? These 10 easy DIY gift ideas for guys are budget friendly and awesome!

Tassel Keychains (Batch)

Let grandparents keep the kiddos close at all times with these easy keychains. We did the kids’ thumbprints but you could easily switch it out for a photo of your kids, instead.

 

Are you having trouble figuring out what to get the guys on your list this year? These 10 easy DIY gift ideas for guys are budget friendly and awesome!

Sunset Sailboat Painting

Know a man who loves the sea? Surprise him with this gorgeous wall art. It is incredibly easy to make but he doesn’t have to know that.

 

Are you having trouble figuring out what to get the guys on your list this year? These 10 easy DIY gift ideas for guys are budget friendly and awesome!

Geometric Fox Wall Art

I made this awesome DIY for the kids’ room but there is nothing childish about it. Surprise the guy in your life with this rustic wall art for his man cave or hunting lodge.

 

Are you having trouble figuring out what to get the guys on your list this year? These 10 easy DIY gift ideas for guys are budget friendly and awesome!

With these 10 easy DIY gift ideas for guys you can knock out every man on your list. I’ve noted next to the titles the gifts that are easy batch gifts to help you out. You can get all of your gifts knocked out in one day with those gifts and stick to your budget. If you haven’t made your Christmas gift budget yet, be sure to check out the free 10-page Christmas Planner available to subscribers. It have everything you need to dominate your gift giving this year including your budget, stocking planning, brainstorming pages, and more! Sign up in the box below to get yours. Already a subscriber? Awesome! Find your copy on the VIP page, under Holiday Printables.

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Are you having trouble figuring out what to get the guys on your list this year? These 10 easy DIY gift ideas for guys are budget friendly and awesome!

DIY Beaded Autumn Leaves Napkin Rings

Thanksgiving is one of the best times of year to try out some fancy place settings. You put all of this effort into a huge, delicious meal and it deserves to be served on a pretty table. Don’t worry. You can still dress up your place settings even if you don’t have fancy china. To start, make these DIY beaded autumn leaves napkin rings. They will instantly add an elegant and festive touch to any plate. You can see how they liven up our everyday plates in the photo below. In addition, they are super easy to make so you don’t have to spend hours getting your table holiday-ready.

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Dress up your holiday place settings without fancy china. These DIY beaded autumn leaves napkin rings instantly add an elegant and festive touch.

 

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Materials

Note: These instructions walk you through making 1 napkin ring. Repeat as many times as needed to make desired number of napkin rings.

 

Dress up your holiday place settings without fancy china. These DIY beaded autumn leaves napkin rings instantly add an elegant and festive touch.

Step 1

Cut a piece of wire that is 15” long.

 

Dress up your holiday place settings without fancy china. These DIY beaded autumn leaves napkin rings instantly add an elegant and festive touch.

Dress up your holiday place settings without fancy china. These DIY beaded autumn leaves napkin rings instantly add an elegant and festive touch.

Step 2

Next, use your round nose pliers to twit one end of the wire into a triple loop as pictured.

 

Dress up your holiday place settings without fancy china. These DIY beaded autumn leaves napkin rings instantly add an elegant and festive touch.

Step 3

Begin threading on your beads in the order pictured above, using the triple loop at the end as a stop.

 

Dress up your holiday place settings without fancy china. These DIY beaded autumn leaves napkin rings instantly add an elegant and festive touch.

Step 4

Continue threading on the beads until you have 26 beads on the wire.

 

Dress up your holiday place settings without fancy china. These DIY beaded autumn leaves napkin rings instantly add an elegant and festive touch.

Step 5

Next, poke the wire through your faux leaf, just right of the center.

 

Dress up your holiday place settings without fancy china. These DIY beaded autumn leaves napkin rings instantly add an elegant and festive touch.

Step 6

Immediately thread on a large maroon glass pearl and then poke the wire through your faux leaf just left of the center.

 

Dress up your holiday place settings without fancy china. These DIY beaded autumn leaves napkin rings instantly add an elegant and festive touch.

Step 7

Add the rest of your beads as pictured above.

 

Dress up your holiday place settings without fancy china. These DIY beaded autumn leaves napkin rings instantly add an elegant and festive touch.

Step 8

Next, slip the end of your wire through the triple loop and wrap it around to secure.

 

Dress up your holiday place settings without fancy china. These DIY beaded autumn leaves napkin rings instantly add an elegant and festive touch.

Step 9

Trim any excess wire and flatten the end of it with flat nose pliers.

 

Dress up your holiday place settings without fancy china. These DIY beaded autumn leaves napkin rings instantly add an elegant and festive touch.

Step 10

Lastly, twist your napkin ring so that it is double wrapped with the leaf on top.

Don’t forget to repeat as many times as needed to reach your desired number of place settings.

Dress up your holiday place settings without fancy china. These DIY beaded autumn leaves napkin rings instantly add an elegant and festive touch.

Dress up your holiday place settings without fancy china. These DIY beaded autumn leaves napkin rings instantly add an elegant and festive touch.

Dress up your holiday place settings without fancy china. These DIY beaded autumn leaves napkin rings instantly add an elegant and festive touch.

Dress up your holiday place settings without fancy china. These DIY beaded autumn leaves napkin rings instantly add an elegant and festive touch.

These DIY autumn leaves napkin are a beautiful addition to your Thanksgiving dinner table. I absolutely love the traditional fall colors but you can change them to fit your holiday décor by changing the glass pearl colors. If you choose to go with a cooler color scheme, I recommend using green leaves instead of orange or red ones. If you do make a variation, I’d love to see what you create. Share in the comments or post a photo on the Facebook page! Don’t stop the Thanksgiving fun yet. Get the rest of your décor en pointe with this Thanksgiving Pallet Wall Art and a DIY Autumn Thankful Wreath.

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Dress up your holiday place settings without fancy china. These DIY beaded autumn leaves napkin rings instantly add an elegant and festive touch.

Adorable and Easy Turkey Crafts and Treats + MM 179

Can you believe November is already here? I feel like it crept up on us and before we know it we will be ringing in the New Year. Right now, though, it’s time for turkey fun. We’re not talking about the big Thanksgiving dinner, although that is definitely a fun turkey, too. Today, though, we’re focusing on adorable and easy turkey crafts and treats. These are great projects to get your family in the Thanksgiving spirit if the month crept up on you too. They’re also fun activities for kids to work on over break this month. After you check them out, stick around for this week’s Merry Monday link party!

Did November creep up on you this year? These adorable and easy turkey crafts and treats are great projects to get your family in the Thanksgiving spirit!

 

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Did November creep up on you this year? These adorable and easy turkey crafts and treats are great projects to get your family in the Thanksgiving spirit!

Turkey Treat Bags (Simply Designing)

This adorable turkey treat is a fun craft to get the kids in on this month. The little paper handprints are great for letting kids practice their cutting skills over break.

 

Did November creep up on you this year? These adorable and easy turkey crafts and treats are great projects to get your family in the Thanksgiving spirit!

Mason Jar Turkey Craft (Premeditated Leftovers)

Anyone else absolutely love Mason jar crafts? This one is sure to get you in the Thanksgiving spirit.

 

Did November creep up on you this year? These adorable and easy turkey crafts and treats are great projects to get your family in the Thanksgiving spirit!

Thanksgiving Gobbler Bags (Makeovers & Motherhood)

You’ve heard of “Booing” your neighbors but now you can surprise your neighbors for Thanksgiving too. These Gobbler Bags are the perfect way to do that!

 

Did November creep up on you this year? These adorable and easy turkey crafts and treats are great projects to get your family in the Thanksgiving spirit!

Turkey Pom Pom Thanksgiving Craft (Growing Up Gable)

How adorable are these little pompom turkeys? They are an easy and festive craft for the season.

 

Did November creep up on you this year? These adorable and easy turkey crafts and treats are great projects to get your family in the Thanksgiving spirit!

Candy Corn Turkey Thanksgiving Cupcakes (Crafting Chicks)

Surprise the family this year with these adorable treats at the big dinner.

 

Did November creep up on you this year? These adorable and easy turkey crafts and treats are great projects to get your family in the Thanksgiving spirit!

Thanksgiving Oreo Cookie Turkey Pops (The Jenny Evolution)

These turkey pops are another adorable treat idea for Thanksgiving. They are so easy to make that the whole family can help put them together.

 

Did November creep up on you this year? These adorable and easy turkey crafts and treats are great projects to get your family in the Thanksgiving spirit!

Adorable Candy Pretzel Turkey Bites (Suburban Simplicity)

If you’re looking for a treat that’s more pop-able then these pretzel bites are perfect. They’re always a great crowd-pleaser.

 

Did November creep up on you this year? These adorable and easy turkey crafts and treats are great projects to get your family in the Thanksgiving spirit!

Plaid Thanksgiving Pallet Wall Art (DIY Adulation)

Last, I had to share an easy turkey décor idea from yours truly. It is easy to make and a festive piece of décor for your home this Thanksgiving.

 

Did November creep up on you this year? These adorable and easy turkey crafts and treats are great projects to get your family in the Thanksgiving spirit!

I am seriously in love with tha Those are the best kind of treats. Now it’s time to get onto the party. Link up your awesome ideas and posts at the Merry Monday link party below! I can’t wait to see you down there!t turkey service project! What a great way to practice giving for Thanksgiving. Which of these easy turkey crafts and treats is your favorite? Any of the treats would be great for the big Thanksgiving dinner this year. They are all super fun and festive.

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Did November creep up on you this year? These adorable and easy turkey crafts and treats are great projects to get your family in the Thanksgiving spirit!