We love crafting! And handmade holiday creations are some of the most thoughtful and meaningful gifts you can give your loved ones this season. But if you’re looking for ideas on where to begin, we have some great options below.
Handmade Candles
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Homemade pine-scented candles make for delightful gifts. You’ll need cotton wicks, jars, pine essential oil, soy wax, and tools such as a digital scale, a melting pot, and a candle thermometer. For step-by-step instructions, check out Country Hill Cottage or Farmhouse Chic Living.
Stovetop Potpourri
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Stovetop potpourri is another thoughtful gift that adds a cozy aroma to any home. It is a relatively inexpensive gift to make with a few simple ingredients: orange slices, fresh cranberries, cinnamon, cloves, and star anise. It’s easy to create multiple bags to gift to friends and family. Follow these instructions from Perry’s Plate or The Sweetest Occasion to assemble the perfect blend.
Memory Board
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Memory boards are a fun DIY present to give to someone you love. Once you have the board, add pieces of memorabilia that represent happy experiences you’ve had with the giftee, including photos, ticket stubs, takeout menus, and anything else that’s easy to pin. For instructions on how to make a DIY memory board frame, visit Recreated Designs.
Snow Globe
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A handmade winter-inspired snow globe is a thoughtful, nostalgic gift and surprisingly easy to make. You’ll need a jar, distilled water, tree figurines, glycerin, epoxy, and tinsel glitter. Follow instructions on how to make one at The Sweetest Occasion. For a waterless option, visit Mason Jar Crafts Love.
Self-Care Basket
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A self-care basket is a super-easy DIY project. What makes this “handmade” present so special is that you take the time to select products, scents, and holiday-themed decor to create a truly personalized gift. You could add things you’ve made, like a candle or snow globe.
Do you have any go-to DIY holiday gifts? Share them with us in the comments below!