DIY Gift Ideas for Everyone on Your List

Need some easy DIY gift ideas for everyone on your list? Then you’re in the right place! Get ideas below for kids, hostesses, sisters, husbands and more below!

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I don’t know about you, but I love receiving handmade gifts. Because of that, I’ve never felt a stigma about giving handmade gifts. I simply assume (possibly incorrectly) that everyone feels the same way.

In addition to helping you save money, a handmade gift is also a thoughtful expression of love. Even better, these DIY gift ideas can easily be finished in plenty of time for Christmas!

Personalized Coasters

DIY Personalized Coasters (Domestically Creative)

These coasters are a fantastic batch gift to make. (You can read more about batch gifts here.) They also work for so many people that you could knock out half of your list right here.

DIY Children’s Apron (Faeries and Fauna)

Do you have a budding little baker in your family? Surprise her with this adorable handmade apron!

DIY Easy Hostess Gift (A Proverbs 31 Wife)

When someone who’s not you hosts the big family Christmas, tell them thanks with this easy gift idea! Let’s be fair, you get to go home to your cozy house at the end of the night sans cleanup. A gift is the least you can do.

DIY Loaded Hot Chocolate Gift Mug (Dazzle While Frazzled)

Spread some holiday cheer to the over 21’s on your list with this super cute and easy gift mug!

Baby Christmas Outfit (The Country Chic Cottage)

Who doesn’t love spoiling babies on Christmas? This onesie is so stinkin’ cute that even if there isn’t a baby on your list this year, you’ll want to make one and find a baby to give it to.

Faux Leather Gift Card Holders (The Scrap Shoppe Blog)

No one will accuse you of cheating with a gift card when you deliver it in these handmade card holders! They are super cute and so easy to make.

Easy DIY Gifts Made with Essential Oils (Pink Fortitude)

Seriously, there are so many great gift ideas on this list. From lavender room spray to vegan peppermint bark, you’ll find creative ideas to give this year!

Homemade Men’s Shaving Cream (Coupons and Freebies Mom)

Although this is a great gift for any guy on your list, I especially think a military man would appreciate. They have to shave so frequently and this is a sweet way to make it a little nicer.

Super Easy Burp Cloths (Adventures of a DIY Mom)

Yep, it’s another baby gift! Although, technically you could say that these are more for the mama than the baby. Either way, this gift is practical and heartfelt.

Easy Melt & Pour Orange Creamsicle Soap Recipe (Happy Deal Happy Day)

Why not smell like dessert every time you wash your hands? This delicious smelling soap recipe is another great batch gift and perfect for stockings, coworkers, and your girlfriends!

Watch Me Whip – Oven Mitt Gift Idea With Cricut (Our Crafty Mom)

We’ve covered the baby baker but what about the adult one? This easy craft is just what you need to surprise the top chef on your list.

Hand Warmer Muff Sewing Tutorial (Gluesticks Blog)

Help little hands stay warm with this adorable DIY muff tutorial! It even has a strap to go around the neck so it’s easy for kids to keep track of while they play.

Gift for the Gamer Dad (C’mon Get Crafty)

Show the gamer dad in your life some love with this adorable gift idea. It will become an instantly treasured keepsake!

Kate Spade Inspired Mug (Two Purple Couches)

Girly coffee lovers unite for this Kate Spade inspired creation. Your friends will love sipping their daily coffee from it in the morning.

DIY Candy Clip-On Earrings (DIY Adulation)

Of course, I can’t give you a list of DIY gift ideas without including one from DIY Adulation! These babies are brand new this year and perfect for the little princesses on your list this year.

Want even more DIY gift ideas for everyone on your list? No problem! Scroll down to this week’s Merry Monday link party and see what new awesome ideas are there. Don’t forget to link up your own creations with us too.

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Candy DIY Gift Tags with Photo Inserts

It’s time for more awesome candy Christmas crafts. You’ve taken care of your tree, your food, and your porch. Now it’s time to add some of that sweetness to your gift-giving too. These candy DIY gift tags with photo inserts are not only adorable but also easy for little ones to help pass out gifts. Double score!

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Welcome to Day 9 of the Fourth Annual 12 Days of Christmas Series!

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It’s Day 9 and we are sharing Pretty Gift Wrapping Ideas!


Get Your Glitter On!

Turns out that the only thing I love more than candy is glitter. These adorable gift tags are packed with it. Unlike other projects, though, this glitter won’t get everywhere because you’re wrapping it in cellophane.

As every crafter knows, there’s not much you can do about the constant parade of glitter that lives in your house. However, these candy DIY gift tags let you transport the glittery fun without the mess coming along too. (Unless you use glitter ribbon on your gifts, but that’s your call. I won’t judge.)

 

Candy Gift Tag on Glittery Gift Bow

Candy DIY Gift Tags Materials

 

Condiment Container Lids Next to Glitter Glue

Step 1

First, remove the condiment container lids from your packaging it they came in a set with the containers.

 

Glitter Glue on Condiment Container Lid

Step 2

Next, outline one color of your swirl with Stickles.

 

White and Teal Glitter Glue on Condiment Container Lid

White and Teal Glitter Glue on Condiment Container Lid next to Glitter Containers

Step 3

Then fill in the blank areas with a second color of Stickles.

Step 4

Set your lid aside to dry.

 

Red Glitter Glue on Condiment Container Lid

Red and White Glitter Glue on Condiment Container Lid

Step 5

Repeat steps 2 through 4 for your remaining lids.

Note:

 

Girls Picture Cut from Additional Photos Next to Scissors

Step 6

After your lids have dried, pull out your photos.

Note:

 

Glitter Candy Lid on Girls Photo next to Pencil

Step 7

Next, use one of your lids as a template and trace a circle on your photo with a chalk pencil.

 

Close Up of Chalk Lines on Photo

Tip:

 

Cut Out Circle School Photo

Step 8

After you have traced your circle, cut it out.

Tip:

 

Close Up of Glue on Back of Lid

Step 9

Next, add a small amount of glue to the inside of your lid.

 

Girls Photo on Back of Lid

Step 10

Press your photo circle into the glue and set aside to dry.

Step 11

While you glue dries, finish adding photos to the rest of your candy DIY gift tags.

 

Girls Photo in Lid on Piece of Cellophane

Step 12

After you glue has dried, cut a piece of cellophane and place your tag (photo side up) in the center of it.

 

Cellophane Wrapped Around Candy Lid and One End Tied

Step 13

Then wrap your cellophane around the lid and twist one side of the cellophane then secure one edge with a piece of thread.

 

Cellophane Tied Around Candy Lid

Step 14

Next twist the remaining side of cellophane and again secure with a piece of thread.

 

Cellophane Tied Around Candy Lid Next to Scissors

Step 15

Trim any excess thread from your knots before moving on.

 

Thread Through Knot on Cellophane

Hanger on Photo Gift Tag

Step 16

Slip an additional piece of thread through one knot on your gift tag and create a hanger.

Optional:

 

Candy Gift Tag on Glittery Gift

Step 17

Repeat steps 12 through 16 until you have finished all of your gift tags.

 

Photo Gift Tag on Glittery Gift

Photo Gift Tag on Glittery Gift Bow

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Admit it! Just looking at these glittery candy DIY gift tags makes you feel happier inside. Your gifts will absolutely shine with them dangling from the bows this year. You can totally use these for group gifts too. For example, we have a few that are for the entire family this year and all I did was add a photo of all of us in the lid. The same goes for couples’ gifts or gifts for all of your kids. No more trying to scratch out 5 names as tiny as possible on the tag.

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DIY Wintergreen Cranberry Wood Wick Candle

Gifts in a jar are such an easy way to gift awesomeness during the holidays. Even better, the possibilities are pretty much endless so you can make gifts for everyone on your list. This DIY wintergreen cranberry wood wick candle is the perfect jar gift for all of your friends, grandparents, and mommas on your list.

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Welcome to Day 8 of the Fourth Annual 12 Days of Christmas Series!

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It’s Day 8 and we are sharing Christmas In A Jar Ideas!


Wood Wick Candles with Snowflake Cookie Ornaments

The first time I made this, I used cosmetic grade glittery mica powder to color the candle. It’s looked awesome and shimmery… until it cooled. Then, all of the color was at the bottom. Boo.

I decided to skip the glitter and try a new version of dye. Thankfully, the wax dye worked so much better. If you’re new to making your own dyed candles, skip any of the powder colorant. It simply doesn’t work.

Since I had to lose the glitter in the candle itself, I decided to add it to the jar instead. With this DIY wintergreen cranberry wood wick candle, you get a beautiful and wonderfully scented candle AND you get your glitter fix too.

 

Pink Glitter Jar Candle next to Lid

DIY Wintergreen Cranberry Wood Wick Candle Materials

Step 1

First, put a 1 cup of water into a small cooking pot and heat it over medium-high heat.

Step 2

While your water starts to boil, add 4 cups of wax flakes into your pouring pot.

 

Wax Flakes Melting inside of Pour Pot

Step 3

Once your water is boiling, place your pouring pot into it and turn the heat down to medium.

 

Melted Wax inside of Pour Pot

Step 4

Continue heating your wax flakes until they are completely melted.

 

Wax Dye Chips in Melted Wax

Step 5

After your wax flakes are melted, stir in a few flakes of your wax coloring at a time until you achieve your desired color.

Note:

 

Dyed Melted Wax in Pour Container

Step 6

Once you have colored your melted wax, stir in 10-12 drops of Wintergreen fragrance oil.

Step 7

Then stir in 5-8 drops of Cranberry fragrance oil.

 

Wood Wick in Metal Stabilizer

Step 8

Keep your wax on the stove while you prep your jar starting with placing your wood wick inside the metal stabilizer.

Step 9

Next, slip a rubber band around the top of your jar.

Step 10

Then slide the top of your wood wick into your chopsticks.

Tip:

 

Close Up of Rubber Band Securing Chopsticks

Wooden Wick Secured in Place in Jar

Step 11

Now, place you wick inside the jar resting the chopsticks on the lip. Then twist the edges of your rubber band and slip it on each side of the chopsticks one side at a time to secure them (and your wick) in place.

 

Melted Wax In Jar with Stabilized Wick

Step 12

Once your wick is secured in place, carefully pour your wax into your jar and set the candle aside to cool.

 

Jar Candle with Wood Wick on Side

Step 13

After your candle has completely cooled, carefully remove the rubber band and chopsticks.

 

Trimmed Wood Wick on Jar Candle

Step 14

Next, trim your wick so that it’s about 1/4 inch from the wax.

 

Pink Jar Candle next to Glitter Paste Container

Glitter Paste on Jar Candle

Step 15

Now, coat the outside of your jar with glitter paste. Use your finger to remove any excess along the top and bottom edges.

Step 16

Allow your glitter paste to dry before moving on.

 

Clear Thread through Purple Snowflake Cookie Ornament

Purple Snowflake Cookie Ornament Hanging on Jar Candle

Step 17

Lastly, tie one of your snowflake cookie ornaments around the lip of the jar with clear nylon thread.

 

Lidded Wood Wick Candles with Snowflake Cookie Ornaments

Step 18

Before gifting, be sure to reattach the lid to your jar to protect the wick. Unlike regular wicks, wooden wicks can break off especially during the wrapping, transporting, and unwapping of gifts. The lid will keep the wooden wick from getting broken.

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I wish digital screens could be scratch and sniff so you could smell how amazing this candle smells. It is festive and sweet to fill your (or your friends and family’s) home with holiday scents this season. Now it’s time to check out the other awesome gifts in a jar ideas for everyone else on your list this year. Finish off gifts for everyone on your list with the ideas below!

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