Some of
my favorite Christmas presents to give and receive are handmade ones. There is just something so special about
knowing that a lot of thought, time, energy, and love went into a present. Some handmade gifts take a while to
complete. (I started making mine this
year in July!) But as we get closer to
Christmas time, it’s always good to get a few
ideas of DIY gifts that are fun and quick to make.
Pencil pouches! Or craft pouches or money pouches or
chapstick pouches or bobby pin pouches ... you get the idea. This idea came from Sweet Verbena. I made these for some of my younger cousins
for Christmas last year and included a pack of colored pencils and a coloring
book. This project does require sewing,
but it’s surprisingly simple. Even the zipper is easy to put in. Just click the link to the blog above to get
the how-to.
This felt garland is a really fast
and really cute project. I made it to
decorate our house for Christmas last year, but I think it would make a great
gift. You’re just out the cost of the
felt and maybe an hour or so of your time.
Customize it with different color combos for anyone on your list! You can check out my blog Becoming for more info about this
project.
I just
love these popsicle stick magnets. They
are so colorful and modern! Pure and Noble tells you how to make
them. They were originally designed to
be used as a toy for kids, but I think anyone with a refrigerator would like
them. And wouldn’t it be fun eating all the popsicles to collect the
sticks? Sure, you could just buy a
package of popsicle sticks at the store, but where’s the deliciousness in that?
If
you’ve ever been on Pinterest, I’m sure you’ve seen the melted crayon
canvas idea floating around. This is a
fresh take on the project and it looks AMAZING.
I haven’t tried it yet, but I
definitely want to. All you need is a
canvas (buy them when they’re on sale at JoAnn’s or paint over a canvas you already have!), a pack of
crayons, and a hair dryer. Art is a
great gift that can be customized to fit the recipient’s taste. Check out Jenna Brown
Photography
for how they made these lovely pieces.
Aren’t these mugs adorable?
A Beautiful Mess tells you how to customize
your own dishes. If you’re trying to keep the cost down, the Dollar Store always
has a lot of white plates and mugs to choose from. The options are endless for this project -
draw monograms, patterns in different colors, or a favorite saying.
These little pots are a super fun
project. I made these for my mom for her
birthday. You can find small clay pots
like these in the garden section of Wal-Mart for just under a dollar. Then paint them in any design you would
like! I added a stripe of chalkboard
paint at the top so my mom could label what herbs were growing in each
pot. You can also use these pots as
storage for markers, scissors, knitting needles, and multitudes of other craft
items. For more ideas on this project,
just check out Becoming.
There’s just a few ideas for handmade gifts that you can complete
before Christmas. What about you
guys? Are any of you making handmade
gifts this year? Have you already
started? I’d love to hear what you’re working on!
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