DIY Gifts ( handmade gifts )
This craft category is a huge collection of DIY Gifts ( handmade gifts )! DIY gifts for men / handmade gifts for boys ( drinkable gifts, food gifts, money gifts, gift cards for men, homemade cosmetics for men, car crafts, football crafts ), DIY gifts for women / handmade gifts for girls ( chocolate flower bouquets, gift cards for women, flower crafts, homemade cosmetics & makeup, DIY beauty and fashion gifts, cute gifts ), DIY gifts for grandparents ( keepsake crafts & keepsake gifts, family photo gifts ), funny gifts, handmade anniversary presents / romantic breakfast ideas, printable cards / gift boxes for every occasion and holiday .. and many other DIY gift ideas!If you are looking for gifts for a specific Holiday ( for example: Mother's day) please choose the HOLIDAY CRAFTS menu instead! ( purple gift icon )
If you are in need of a last minute ( teacher appreciation ) gift create this fun gift card bouquet by Cutesy Crafts. You can group up with other parents and create a whole gift card flower bouquet, or simply create one flower. Cutesy Crafts has made a free printable template to cut with scissors and a cut file for your electronic die cutting machine. This DIY Gift card bouquet is also a really great group gift idea for a coworker or friend . A much more creative way to give gift cards ( and money ) than just handing them over in an envelope.
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Are you looking for free amigurumi patterns ? Do you love tiny mouse ? Crochet this cute little amigurumi tiny mouse ! Alisa Ovchinnikova designed this lovely amigurumi tiny mouse. Besides it's super adorable, this amigurumi pattern is completely free ! One of the nice things about amigurumi is that the exact size is rarely important, so you don’t need to worry about matching the designer’s gauge. Provided your stitches are compact enough that they won’t gape open to leaving large holes between them when you add the stuffing, you have the freedom to experiment with different yarns and hooks to give you a different-sized result. So grab your hooks and create this adorable amigurumi tiny mouse now!
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Watch this video tutorial by DIY Nikol & Alexandra and learn h ow to wrap gifts ! These fun gift wrapping ideas will make your presents stand out under the tree. No matter what presents you decide to gift your loved ones, a well-wrapped package always makes it more meaningful. These wrapping ideas may even result in a new Christmas tradition or signature style of packaging you become known for. And, because they're lovely to look at, friends and family may even take extra time opening their Christmas presents, rather than tearing right into it.
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If you’re someone that can’t keep a plant alive , this little amigurumi cactus by Paper And Landscapes is one for you! This free crochet pattern will allow you to make a very cute crochet cactus in a teacup to decorate your home or give as a gift ! Cora and Rose decided to make this little amigurumi cactus to brighten up their plantless room but they ended up giving the cactuses as cute gifts to their mother. ( Who can resist a super cute care free houseplant ? ) You will find it easy to make and really fun, because you can use any colors that you want to customize it to your likes.
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Know a koala lover? Crochet the perfect gift for them: an amigurumi koala ! Whether you're gifting this lovely amigurumi koala as a toy or as home decor, this free amigurumi pattern will thrill koala fanatics. This cute crochet ( amigurumi ) koala can be a perfect handmade gift or handmade toy for your kids and grandkids because this super adorable amigurumi koala is just a perfect soft toy for both boys and girls! At Amigurumi Space you will find this wonderful free amigurumi koala pattern by Olga Lukoshkina which will help you to create this adorable crocheted toy with lots of interesting details, personality, and cuteness! You can use any color and style yarn to crochet your own adorable amigurumi koala , they will look fun and cuddly in any form! With a little modification in the yarn size, you can create a whole super adorable amigurumi koala family
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Give the gift of flowers that will last! These crochet flowers glued to canvas are perfect for Mother’s Day or as a Teacher Appreciation gift! And the bonus is that this project really doesn’t take more than 1-2 hours! Sarah used Lily Sugar ‘n Cream 100% cotton yarn because of the rich, bright colors and smooth texture. This yarn doesn’t fuzz up like the acrylic tends to do. If you can't find mason jar zipper bags don't panic, just download one mason jar pattern from >> here <<, print it out and glue on your canvas!
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Easter is our favorite holiday because who doesn't love delicious desserts, Easter eggs and cute bunnies? For anyone who planning to gift their children, friends or family on this special day, here's a fun Easter craft idea: a craft foam bunny pot / basket ! These super cute craft foam bunny pots can be easily personalized and also it will work well with craft papers and scrapbook papers as well ( instead of craft foam). If Easter is over your kids can use these adorable bunny pots as (spring) kids' room decor / flower pot or even they can use it as a pencil holder! Of course in this nice craft site you will find the free craft foam bunny pot template as well as a
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Besides being totally adorable, this crochet bear keychain pattern by Bi'kutu Oyuncak is completely free so you can experiment with it without blowing your crochet budget. This adorable amigurumi bear keychain is ready to be gifted for your favorite kiddo. If you're stitching the bear keychain as a toy for a young child, swap the bead eyes for crocheted or embroidered eyes instead. You can easily customize this amigurumi bear keychain design to be any color you'd like. Crochet a little bear keychain as a toy or as a cute little gift for your loved ones. If you're a beginner crocheter who is looking for a little bit of a challenge, this is a great pattern for you. Grab some yarn and start stitching!
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Freshly cut flowers are always nice, but yarn flowers can be cherished for years to come! With a small piece of cardboard, one skein of yarn and this simple craft trick, you can create a gorgeous eternal bouquet. This beautiful yarn flower by Tallermanualperu is the perfect craft for spring , Mother’s day or a birthday party because these e asy-to-make yarn flowers will look adorable in your room, on a pillow, or even on a jean jacket! Watch this step-by-step yarn flower making tutorial, and let's get crafting:
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Today's tutorial is a beautiful recycling craft , one of those good ideas for gifts at Christmas. This brilliant handmade dollhouse is easy to do and inexpensive , a perfect gift for your kids ! Sometimes handmade toys and presents are brings much more fun and happiness than the store bought versions especially dollhouses, because you can personalize it to your little girls taste as much as you want! You can create an ice castle for Elsa, a pink Barbie house or a cute little forest house or fairy house , the possibilities are endless! With this nice step-by-step cardboard box Barbie doll house video tutorial you can make one easily for your daughter ( or a superhero version for your son ) !
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It’s no secret we LOVE making pipe cleaner animals. They are quick, simple, and fun, and the kids love them! With just a pipe cleaner and some eyes, you can make these adorable little owls in minutes. Made from wire and fiber, pipe cleaners are bendable and flexible, can be bent, twisted, curled or wrapped to most shapes. This time Rachel from Lines Across is showing you how easy it is to create a lovely owl using a pack of pipe cleaners , glue and googly eyes:
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Would you like to make these DIY fall candles? If you are just a little bit handy and comfortable using power tools this is an easy fall craft project. You can play with the different wood bark textures because any log with a diameter of 3 inches or more would work just fine. You can also experiment with different wood log sizes (lenght and diameters) and combine them to a more natural and unique arrangement! Decorating with nature's gifts are always best craft projects! But beware: do not drill a hole deeper than your tea candle's size because dried logs are flammable! (You can use led tea lights instead the real ones!)
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Are you looking for a lovely handmade Christmas gift that doesn't cost you a fortune? Create these adorable clay pot reindeer with the kids! This lovely clay pot reindeer craft by Bargain Moose is such a perfect little Christmas craft project! You can fill them with chocolate or other treats and give them as gifts or you can use them as adorable Christmas decors. This DIY Clay pot reindeer is super inexpensive and easy to make. Plus they turn out so adorable that you may end up keeping one for yourself. Read Bargain Moose's step-by-step craft tutorial and get started with making your very own clay pot reindeer:
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Besides being totally adorable, this super mom doll pattern by Amour Fou is completely free so you can experiment with it without blowing your crochet budget. You can easily customize this amigurumi super mom design to be any color you'd like. Crochet a super mom doll as a Mother's Day gift , a toy , or as a cute little display on the shelf. If you're a beginner crocheter who is looking for a little bit of a challenge, this is a great pattern for you. Grab some yarn and start stitching!
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Ditch the cardboard six-pack and customize your own wood beer caddy to tow your brews in style. This six-pack carrier is complete with a wall-mounted bottle opener so you can enjoy a cold beer as soon as you reach your destination. Pick up some beer from your local bottle shop and enjoy your DIY wood beer caddy! If you've mastered the art of making DIY wooden beer caddies, make one for a friend. This easy woodworking project can be a perfect choice for beginners. Surprise you beloved husband / boyfriend or yourself on a hot summer day with this rustic wood beer caddy filled up with ice cold beer (or you can fill it up with other drinks)
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Trivets are so handy to have around! We think this quick DIY finger knit rope trivet by Flax And Twine would hit the spot for an easy, yet beautiful project for the kids to make OR just make one for yourself! This DIY Finger knit rope trivet is fast and simple to make. ( And it makes a great gift! ) We so in love with the finger knitted trivet’s simplicity and natural feel that the rope lends this project. Get the tutorial at flaxandtwine.com and create your very own DIY Finger knit rope trivet:
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Are you looking for an easy DIY gift idea for a special occasion, which is fully customizable and super easy to make ? This gorgeous chocolate flower bouquet is an easy DIY gift idea that you can give to anyone you want and customize it to any specific occasion! You can use any type of chocolate you want ( Ferrero Rochers matches perfectly with this type of chocolate bouquets ) , and any tissue paper color/colors you want! You can also use other things instead of chocolates, j ust attach it to a stick! Such as nail polish, gift cards, lotto tickets and so much more! Use your imagination or use this technique as a way of "wrapping" up several other gifts your giving to someone!
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Are you looking for a f rugal but still beautiful and easy to make spring home decor or mother's day gif t? Try these gorgeous origami ( paper folded ) tulip greeting cards ! They can be perfect flowery gifts for Mother's day or other special occasions! You can make the origami tulip flower cards with any type of colorful paper ( you don't need special origami paper , even simple ( Christmas ) wrapping paper works well ). Thi s spring tulip flower gift card is also a easy and fun spring kids craft project. You can use the paper origami tulips ( and their parts ) to make other spring decorations just as wreaths, bouquets or a flower garlands!
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An another super simple and sweet recipe by Pretty Providence! A simple red velvet brownie shaped as triangle, decorated with a little butter cream and boom:a Santa hat! Can you imagine a more easier Christmas dessert? And this red velvet Santa hat brownie is not just super easy to make but also very delicious! Of course you can use any another cake (or cookie) recipe to create the base. These Santa hat triangle brownies would be perfect to take to a cookie exchange or any holiday gathering, because not only are they festive, they are scrumptious as well! get the recipe at prettyprovidence.com:
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With this brilliant step-by-step video tutorial you can make these incredible Do-It-Yourself candles in the shapes of Cola, Fanta and Sprite bottles.! You will be suprised how easy is to make one of these fun homemade candles ! If you are looking for the best DIY gift idea - you will definitely like this video tutorial. For the soda shaped candles you will need: white candles , crayons ( for coloring ) and and empty plastic soda bottle ( with matching design ). The Coca Cola, Fanta and Sprite candles can be perfect gifts for almost every occasion!
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Did you know that you can use your hot glue gun to make unique jewelries/accessories ? Watch this video jewelry making tutorial and make some for yourself or gift it to your friends/ family members for a special ocassion! You can decorate the silcicone like glue bracelets as much as you want, the possibilities are unlimited! ( Imagine a nice bracelet with blings, beads, glitter in different colors! ) Plus: this hot glue gun bracelet and its faux "beads" are very flexible, so you can use them to other craft projects as well! ( Make some keychains, bookmarks, or decorate a box with them! )
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Are you looking for a funny and adorable Easter treat bag? If yes, this super cute Easter bunny treat bag tutorial is a perfect choice for you! Just fill the bunnies up with your favorite Easter treat and tie their little ears in a knot. They are small so they are a great way to use up some scrap fabric you may have laying around. These little guys are quick to make so you probably won't be able to stop at just one. Then on Easter they can be tucked in their Easter basket, or hidden with the eggs.
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This step-by-step video tutorial by Tsvoric is one of the best tutorials for making crepe paper roses ! These gorgeous, life-like crepe paper roses are pretty simple to make, and with a little practice, you'll be able to make them super fast. And the finished crepe paper roses will make a great Valentine’s day, birthday, Mother’s day or anniversary gift ! Crepe-paper roses capture the essence and beauty of flowers without all the botanical details. They also offer several practical advantages over their natural cousins: paper roses are far more durable and won't wilt or droop. So, watch the tutorial and let's get crafting!
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Nothing's cuter than a stuffed animal, and this little crochet amigurumi fox is no exception. This super adorable amigurumi fox is such a cute toy for kids as well as a beautiful handmade gift for grownups . You can also make this adorable amigurumi foy from any color and size yarn , the end result will be wonderful and it will surely bring great joy to the one who gets it. This lovely amigurumi fox is such a great amigurumi project, perfect as a lovely homemade decor piece or as a heartwarming gift for a special occasion. So get the free amigurumi pattern at Amiguroom Toys now, and start crocheting :
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Along with some instant gift wrap you can print and use, Mr Printables also has a few DIY gift wrap ideas without even having to print! This one is super simple and kids will love it. He thought those triangle flaps you end up with on each end of wrapped gifts just looked liked animal noses waiting to be smudged on with a little black paint, bringing it all to life. That’s all there is for this DIY animal gift wrap. It hardly needs a tutorial. Browse the images for reference and make your own versions!
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Do you love woodworking projects? Try this quick Rustic Wood Bathtub Tray so you can lock the bathroom door and soak in a warm bathtub. You can prop a book and a glass of wine on your tray. Or maybe some tea and the iPad so you can binge watch some Netflix. You can make this rusctic/vintage look wooden bathtub tray in minutes (even if you are a beginner in furniture making ) because it's so easy, and it can be a perfect gift for any occasion as well! (Because who doesn't love relaxing and pampering things?) You can protect your woonden bathtub tray from water with any color waterproof stains and varnishes it will look gorgeous in any form!
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In this nice step-by-step video tutorial she will show you how to make a cupcake bag ! You can use this cute bag as a cupcake pencil case , a cupcake makeup bag , a cupcake jewelry bag or use this cute DIY pouch as you like. This adorable cupcake bag is absolutelly easy to sew, even if you haven't got a sewing machine. With this nice tutorial you can make one cupcake pouch easily which can be a perfect gift for almost every ocassion for your daughter and friends ! This easy sewing idea uses felt and cotton fabrics with a few hand stitches.
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This year make this Christmas tree ball sorting toy for your toddler from a little cardboard and keep him/her busy at Christmas! If you have a toddler who loves to get into the big Christmas tree, try making this to keep him/her occupied and his/her hands away from the real tree. Not only is it super fun, it great for fine motor control (fitting those balls inside the small openings) and color recognition! (And also it's super inexpensive!) You can make a fun tossing game similar to this Christmas tree for older kids (or adults) just cut out larger holes from the cardboard christmas tree!
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So why do you need paper ice creams? There are many cool reasons! They make great play food to start with. Open an ice cream parlour for pretend play, decorate your ice cream party with them, or just have a fun filled paper craft afternoon recalling the memory of beautiful summer days. Make one as a present for somebody who loves ice cream (most people you know) when you can’t wrap up the ones that melt.
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Stress is the most destroying power in our time. So we suggest to relax with squeezing my DIY Anti Stress Ball ! This super easy and cheap handmade toy helps to relieve stress and even exercise the muscles of your hand! If you are not stressed at all - it is really fun to squeeze it and make different shapes and forms ( especially when you drew a face on the balloons ). If you want to draw a face on the baloon and flour anti stress ball - use a permanent marker, and you can spice it up with funny hairstyles with a little yarn !
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When Easter is over it’s time to start freshening up your summer decor ! If you'd like to add a bit of fun cactus decor to your home, but don't have a greenhouse near you, how about making some adorable DIY Styrofoam egg cacti by The Crafted Sparrow? Those leftover foam eggs from your last Easter decoration are just perfect for this fun cactus decor ! Isn't it super cool? This adorable little DIY Styrofoam egg cactus is just perfect for decorating your home at summer on budget, and it's also an be a fun gift ! You could attach a little faux or paper flower to the top for an adorable blooming cactus !
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