Top 10 DIY Christmas gifts
BEAT those holiday blues and get your crafty hands working with these 10 homemade Christmas gift ideas.
1 – Biscuits
There’s nothing quite like the smell of fresh, home-baked biscuits.
Whether it’s for your favourite teacher or your friends or family, wrap them in cellophane bags, add a pretty ribbon and finish it off with a special gift tag.
2 – Infused oils
This super pretty foodie gift is the perfect holiday treat.
Simply marinade a selection of spices, peppers, herbs or berries in olive oil and voila.
3 – Decoupage coasters
This is a practical, beautiful and useful Christmas gift for home.
From vintage, spring and music to a map of the world – choose your design and personalise each set according to the recipient.
4 – Spa in a jar
Gather all your spa essentials and pop them in a jar for a special pampering gift.
5 – 50 reasons why I love you
This special, personal gift is perfect for your other half.
Find a vintage deck of cards and add a personalised note with a reason why you love your significant other.
6 – Cinnamon stick candle
Add some life to a simple candle by decorating it with cinnamon sticks.
Simply glue the sticks to a glass jar and pop your candle inside.
7 – Paint-Dipped Kitchen Utensils
Gift a foodie friend with some colourful paint-dipped kitchen utensils.
Add a special touch by matching them to the recipient’s kitchen colour scheme.
8 – Fabric wrapped notebook
Transform a boring notebook into a thing of beauty by wrapping it in bright and colourful fabrics.
9 – Vintage fabric bookmarks
Put your creativity to the test with these crafty bookmarks.
Personalise each one to suit your recipient.
10 – Bath salts
Another pampering gift perfect for a special someone.
Add lavender or rose petals to sea salt and pop them in a jar. Tie it all together with some lace and hessian.
It smells divine and makes for a relaxing bath.
