Top 10 DIY Christmas gifts
Beat those holiday blues and get your crafty hands working with these 10 homemade Christmas gift ideas.
HAVE you run out of creative gift ideas for your loved ones? Or are you looking for gift ideas that are a little different?
Check out our list of 10 DIY gifts that are fun to make and to give:
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 and 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.
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