无论你是想避开节日购物人群,还是只想在这个季节花更多的时间制作独特的礼物,DIY圣诞礼物都是发自内心的,制作有趣,个性化的。当你为某人制作礼物时,你不只是在材料上投资,你还在这个人身上投资了时间。
Check out the DIY Christmas gift ideas below to make this holiday season special.
Important Details to Consider When Making Christmas Gifts
Before you go racing for the hot glue gun and glitter, let’s consider a few key points.
Christmas Gift Type
Most gifts aren’t one-size-fits-all. Even if you plan to make a large batch of homemade pepper jelly to preserve and give as a gift, it won’t be perfect for everyone. Children probably won’t know what to do with it, college students living in dorms mostly eat at dining halls, and some picky eaters simply don’t like peppers.
Part of the inspiration for creating a DIY Christmas gift is making it personalized and tailored to the recipient. While you may have to deviate from the gift you’re making for everyone, the recipient will feel all the more special that you considered their quirks and preferences.
Types of Materials Used
Some DIY projects are made with simple household materials, while others require specialized products that require a trip to the hardware store. If you have to buy materials, make sure that you choose high-quality products.
You want your DIY Christmas gift to turn out as nicely as possible, and you want it to be durable. Spring for that top-notch paint or perfect brush to ensure your holiday craft times don’t produce a batch of DIY fails.
And if you don’t have a supply on-hand and don’t feel like taking a trip to the store, try to think of a creative alternative. No paint? Maybe nail polish would work. Don’t be afraid to get creative.
Other Considerations
Some of these gifts require a significant time investment. Plan your time wisely, and make sure that you choose DIY projects that fit your schedule. If the Christmas countdown is starting to wind down, choose a DIY Christmas gift that will make an impact and doesn’t take much time.
If you get frustrated with a project, take a break from it. Even the craftiest among us burn out, especially during the holidays. Taking some time away from the project to get some fresh air, relax on the couch, or run an errand, can keep you from giving up and chucking your project in the trash in the heat of the moment.
Free Christmas Gifts Ideas to Consider
With some supplies you already have on hand, you can create a DIY Christmas gift that the recipient won’t soon forget. Let’s explore 13 DIY Christmas gifts that will inspire awe and cheer.
Mason Jar Cookie Kit
This adorable mason jar cookie kit is a simple, impactful, and delicious gift for the holiday season. You can customize the cookie kit with added ingredients, like candy, nuts, or dried fruit.
Simply fill the jar with the ingredients, decorate a recipe card, and tie with a bow. This DIY gift requires ingredients you may already have in your kitchen cabinet at home, but you can also jazz up this gift by adding a cookie cutter or a gift card to a local baking supply shop.
Bottle Cap Mosaic
Bottle caps are so versatile, and so is mosaic art. You can make a mosaic on a piece of wood, a canvas, or even a piece of furniture. Remember that your mosaic doesn’t have to be massive, and it doesn’t have to be perfect. Just sketch a design and start gluing.
Silverware Kitchen Sign
If you’re tired of storing old mismatched silverware sets, you can finally put it to good use with a DIY silverware sign. Collect a variety of silverware — patinated or tarnished pieces can add a rustic look — and bend them as needed to create a word, picture, or abstract design.
Like the bottle cap mosaic, you can use a variety of mediums for your sign: A scrap of wood, a sturdy canvas, or a cutting board can provide an excellent backdrop.
Mint Sugar Bath Scrub
自制洗浴刷是完美的自我护理礼物。只需要一些你家里已经有的配料(盐、糖、椰子油和几滴精油),你就可以制作出一份个性化的、实用的礼物。你甚至可以为罐子设计自己的可打印标签,或自己用油漆装饰它。
If you need a gift for a group of people, gather up several bath scrubs and create a lovely DIY Christmas gift basket.
DIY Soy Candles
As with soap making, candlemaking can produce some genuinely delightful scents in your home. Customizing candles to your friends’ favorite scents provides an opportunity to really get creative.
Another outlet for creativity is choosing the jar for a candle. While a traditional clay jar or thick glass cup works, vintage teacups, empty beer cans, and candy tins can make for a fun, quirky candle. Use your imagination to create a one-of-a-kind gift.
Essential Oil Holiday Room Spray
房间喷雾是实用的礼物,一整年都在送。无论你是选择一种简单的喷雾还是添加酒精作为消毒剂,自制的房间喷雾都是简单、快速和有趣的。
Try a few different scent blends to create a signature scent, or customize the mixes to match the personalities of your recipients. Either way, friends and family will love this thoughtful, practical gift.
Hand-Painted Dishes
If you have kiddos in the house, painted dishes are a perfect project for youngsters. Painted plates make excellent keepsakes, and you can customize them with your name, a quote, or an abstract design.
Your painted dishes can be as colorful or as minimalist as you like, and the opportunities for creativity are endless. For an bigger canvas, consider painting a large serving dish or the outside of a big salad bowl. You may even end up keeping a few painted dishes for yourself.
Coffee Cup Cozy
Coffee cup cozies are a perfect DIY Christmas gift for your teacher who promotes eco-friendliness. Instead of using disposable, single-use coffee collars at their favorite cafe, they can use a reusable one made especially for them.
You cancrochetor knit these cute cozies, and use a tapestry needle to embroider the recipient’s name, a beaded pattern, or an abstract design for an added layer of personalization. They’re quick and easy to make, and you can test them out on Christmas morning with a nice cup of hot chocolate.
Mod Podge Wall Photo Collage
We all have that box of old family photos gathering dust in the attic. Why not put them to use in a photo collage? For an ultra-personalized DIY Christmas gift, find a few great pictures of the recipient, and cut-and-paste them yearbook-style, in a medium of your choice.
然后,在拼贴画中加入其他元素来增强艺术性。Mod Podge一些压在画布上的花,硬币,按钮,票根,或任何扁平的物品,以提高你的手工作品。
By creating a collage with meaningful pictures, you can make the perfect DIY Christmas gift for any special person in your life.
Paint-Dipped Kitchen Utensils
With an inexpensive set of wooden cooking utensils and a cup of paint, you can create a hand-painted kitchen tool that the recipient will use regularly. After dipping the utensils in paint and drying them completely, make sure to cover the painted portions in a sealant, like polyurethane.
If you’re a little hesitant to use paint in kitchen utensils (for fear of contamination), opt for natural pigments instead. Use the juice from blueberries for a deep purple, liquefied beets for a bright magenta, or black tea for a warm brown.
Wine Cork Trivet
If you’re an amateur sommelier, you probably have at least a few wine corks lying around. A wine cork trivet is a perfect DIY Christmas gift for a friend who loves wine, or the one who can whip up a tasty meal in the kitchen.
With a few wine corks and some hot glue, you can make a unique design that will serve the recipient — and protect their countertops — for years to come. Cork is an excellent insulator, and wine corks are an easy-to-work-with crafting material.
Lavender Sachets
Gather up a breathable fabric of your choice (you can even upcycle a pair of old jeans or a T-shirt), a few sprigs of lavender, some rice, and a sewing needle. With a little bit of sweat equity, you can create a delightfully scented enhancement that anyone with a sock drawer will appreciate.
If you’re feeling extra crafty, you can also embroider the fabric before stuffing it with lavender.
Scrabble Letter Coasters
如果你正在为刚搬进第一个家的好朋友寻找一份DIY的圣诞礼物,这些拼字字母杯垫一定会很受欢迎。毕竟,每个人都需要一套好的杯垫。你还能怎么防止戒指渗入你的家具呢?
With a short supply list and lots of room for creativity, these coasters are not only an excellent gift, they’re also a challenge to make. You may not know as many 4-letter words as you thought.
Great Gifts Come From the Heart
This holiday season, sprinkle in an extra dash of cheer by making a DIY Christmas gift for coworkers, friends, and family. Not only does crafting allow you to make some truly unique gifts, it also helps you slow down, distract yourself from the holiday hustle and bustle, and enjoy time harnessing your creativity.
与其和节日的购物人群战斗,不如呆在家里,做一堆滚烫的热巧克力,做一些难忘的,衷心的礼物。
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