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100 Gift Ideas You Can DIY

12.04.17

It’s probably not a surprise to you that my very favorite thing about the internet is getting to see ALL THE CRAFTS. There’s so so so so many. Endless projects, really. As a gal who went to high school during the heyday of AIM and anonymous chat rooms, the fact that we now have access to so much inspiration on tiny devices that fit in our pockets is mind-boggling.

All this to say, in spite of trolling and scams and fake news, the internet is still an amazing place to me, and I have scoured it high and low these past weeks to bring you 100 gift ideas you can DIY. I’ve organized them by category so you’ll have an easy time finding the right project for the right person. AND there’s even a few DIY gift wrap ideas at the end to make it extra special.

There’s a few weeks left before the holiday gifting begins, which is the perfect amount of time to make a craft (or two, or three) so you can have that one gift at the Yankee Swap that everyone actually wants. So before you click “buy,” why not DIY?

Feel free to roll your eyes at that last. Happy making!

100 GIFT IDEAS YOU CAN DIY

That's right, 100 gift ideas you can DIY. For your bestie, your beau, your mom, your cat. Let the gifting begin!

Wood block candle holders — Bildschoenes

Pressed flower decanter — Jojotastic

Feather earrings — Ctrl + Curate

Blush faux fur pillow — Domino

Mud cloth notebooks — Idle Hands Awake

Terrazzo tile serving trays — Burkatron

Mid-century modern teardrop planter — Fall For DIY for eHow

FOR THE HOMEBODY

DIY Grid Vase by Monster Circus

Grid vases — Monster Circus

Cane folding screen — Livet Hemma

Watercolor clay bowls — Fish & Bull

Fringed wall mirror — A Pair & A Spare

Woven headboard — Etsy Studio

No-sew cat pillow — Idle Hands Awake

Typography doormat — Proper

Tassel blanket — Treasures and Travels

Dyed concrete vase — Paper & Stitch

No-sew linen curtains — A Pair & A Spare

Thrifted blanket wall hanging — House Homemade

Mudcloth tray — Drawn to DIY

Boho bead chandelier — The House That Lars Built

FOR THE STYLE GURU

DIY Paper Leather Tote by Francois et Moi

Paper leather tote — Francois et Moi

Gold tassel necklace — Alice & Lois

Embroidered patch phone case — Enthralling Gumption

Ostrich feather shoe clips — Ctrl + Curate

Brass monstera leaf earrings — DIY in PDX

Geometric leather earrings — Make and Tell

Abstract umbrella — Sugar & Cloth

Placemat clutch — The Heathered Nest

Macrame shopping bag — We Love Handmade

Embroidered photo tote bag — Sarah Hearts

Marbled phone case — Lovely Indeed

FOR THE ART LOVER

DIY Abstract Art by Bildschoenes

Fluid black and white art — Bildschoenes

Easy acrylic art frames — Fall For DIY

Brass plant mobile — Ruffled

Abstract embroidery hoop art — Design Crush

Chunky yarn wall hanging — Ctrl + Curate

Graphic wall art 3 ways — Dream Green DIY

Wood cleat picture hanger — Jaymee Srp

Mini wall weaving — Delineate Your Dwelling

Driftwood photo display — Mein Feenstaub

Paper message box — Maritza Lisa

Paint roller art print — Curbly

FOR THE NEAT FREAK

DIY Terrazzo Tile Magazine Holder by Fabrica de Imaginacion

Terrazzo tile magazine holders — Fabrica de Imaginacion

Gold monogrammed pens — Maritza Lisa

Wood jewelry hanger with mirror — A Bubbly Life

Clay heart keychain — Squirrelly Minds

Entryway coat rack — Idle Hands Awake

Wood earring stand — The Merrythought

Leather tassel bookmark — Making Manzanita

Woven leather basket — Hello Glow

Loop handle box — Homey Oh My

Concrete ring cone — Houzz

Basket ring dish made of clay — Etsy Studio

Hanging jewelry organizer — The Effortless Chic

Leather wall pouch — Coco Kelley

FOR THE PAMPERED

DIY Rose Coconut Salt Scrub by A Bubbly Life

Rose coconut salt scrub — A Bubbly Life

Travel nail kit — The Lovely Drawer

Lavender pillow spray — The Merrythought

Tinted lip balm — Hearth and Vine

Ylang ylang orange room spray — The Casual Craftlette

Lavender soap bars — Enthralling Gumption

Eucalyptus soap — Burkatron

Homemade hand sanitizer — Lia Griffith

Cranberry face mask — Hello Glow

Floral bath salts — Almost Makes Perfect

Mint lavender mineral bath — Life-n-Reflection

Essential oil candles — Sugar and Charm

Fabric eye mask — DaWanda

FOR THE CRAZY PLANT PERSON

DIY Woven Plant Stand by The Lovely Drawer

Woven wood plant stands — The Lovely Drawer

Modern wood terrarium — Delineate Your Dwelling

Rope and tassel pot — Schere Leim Papier

Kintsugi repair planters — The Beauty Dojo

Potted succulent magnets — Always Rooney

Painted plant doormat — My Breezy Room

Pink cactus pot — Best Friends for Frosting

Rolling plant stand — Lovely Indeed

Printable garden planner — Curbly

Succulent jewelry box — Oh Joy!

Woven air plant wall pockets — Etsy Studio

FOR THE ENTERTAINER

DIY Marbled Clay Napkin Rings by Your DIY Family

Marbled clay napkin rings — Your DIY Family

Himmeli tealight holders — Schere Leim Papier

Grand Budapest Hotel tablecloth — Kittenhood

Wood hairpin leg tray —  The Casual Craftlette

Paint splattered dishes — A Bubbly Life

Dip-dyed linen napkins — Fresh Exchange

Wood burned cutting board — Club Crafted

Constellation mugs — Squirrelly Minds

Knit potholder — Flax & Twine

Wood cake stand — Almost Makes Perfect

Woven leather trivet — Paper & Stitch

Avocado-dyed fabric for napkins — Live Free Creative Co.

Folding leather stool — Bildschoenes

WRAP IT UP

DIY Fabric Gift Wrap by The Glitter Guide

Wrapping with fabric — The Glitter Guide

Custom-stamped wrapping paper — Idle Hands Awake

Printable tree gift tags — The Beauty Dojo

Marble and gold leaf gift wrap — The Lovely Drawer

Layered gift wrapping — Jojotastic

Tea towel stockings — Paper & Stitch

Pink printable gift wrap — Proper

Printable lettered gift tags — Almost Makes Perfect

Want even more ideas? Check out last year’s roundup!

Author: Marlene @ Idle Hands Awake

Maker, baker, cat momma, total nerd, perpetually covered in glitter/sawdust/paint. Blogging DIY and design for modern creatives.

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