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 )
Halloween is always seems busy. If you want to get festive but you don’t have enough time to do everything, try this super fast and delicious spider web shaped pretzel Halloween treat! Having fast, easy, fun treats like this one are great and real kid-pleasers. This delicious chocholate covered pretzel spider web Halloween treat uses things you probably already have on hand and takes about only 15 minutes of prep time.
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This gorgeous crocheted collar necklace is not just only a nice addition to your outfit but it also can be a perfect gift to anyone who you love. This crochet project doesn't require too much yarn, and it can be done in minutes easily (even if you are a beginner in crocheting). You can crochet these collar necklace to spice up some of your old boring outfits or you can make them as nice handmade gifts they will be a great hit! Crochet jewelries are always great additions to any outfits because they are delicate, stylish and timeless!
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In this free crochet tutorial by Mariya Trunova at AmiguroomToys, you can learn how to crochet this tiny and adorable bear in amigurumi! This sweet amigurumi bear is sure to bring a smile to any face! This amigurumi bear is a wonderful seasonal decoration or gift for your loved ones. At AmiguroomToys you will find the free amigurumi pattern of this super cute bear keychain. This amigurumi bear pattern is a bit hard due to its super tiny size, this is why we do not recommend it for absolute beginners in amigurumi.
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Winter is the most wonderful time of the year and coffee shops are making it even sweeter with their assortment of holiday beverages ! Between the hustle and bustle take time to enjoy a cup of coffee ( or hot cocoa ) and do a little crocheting: lets crochet some cute marshmallow keychains to pair with your delicious beverage! This crochet project is super easy and quick ,it can be a perfect choice if you haven't got too much time or skill in crochet ! This cute marshmallow keychain can be a great ( Christmas ) gift for your coffee or hot cocoa lover friends ( paired with a bag of coffee or hot cocoa ) .
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If you need a last minute birtday card or you just want to suprise your friends with a cute and funny card, with the help of this nice craft tutorial and its dowloadable card template make this silly, flappity-eared puppy card that has a tongue pull tab! It’s just the thing to make to say Hi to friends you miss, or just give to someone who could use some puppy love.
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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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In this nice step-by-step video tutorial you can learn how to make a wire wrapped tree of life pendant featuring a beautiful large stone. You will learn how to wire wrap a stone elegantly, as well as how to make the twisted tree of life roots, trunk, and branches. This gorgeous beaded wire jewelry can be a perfect gift for any occasion, because it will look gorgeous in any color and size! Wire jewelry and Life trees are one of our favorites from the palette of jewelry making crafts because it's so unique and also it's easy to make ! ( Or at least it won't require special expensive jewelry making materials to make! )
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These super cute DIY plush flower pots make for a great spring party table centerpiece, home decor or even a party favor or gift (for mother's day, birthdays or almost every ocassion)! Can you imagine the possibilities and theme?! And the best is: you can easily hand sew these cute fabric flowers, even if you are a beginner in sweing! (Or you can find in this nice craft website a no-sew pushie flowers version as an extra!)
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Are you looking for a super fun, super cute ( kawaii ) DIY craft project ? Try one of these! With upcycling a few simple household material ( such as mason jars, toilet paper tubes, shoe boxes etc ) you can create an ultra kawaii and useful ( kids ) room decor in minutes! In this nice step-by-step video tutorial you can learn how to make an adorable ultra kawaii trash can from a shoe box , a puppy/dog pencil holder from a mason jar, a stationary organizer from toilet paper tubes , and unicorn decor from a simple tin can , and a kawaii chocolate bonbon box from cardboard pieces! This DIY kawaii craft video is absolutely worth the time if your are a kawaii fanatics just like us!
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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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If you love easy & quick crochet projects and super cute Scandinavian gnomes you will love these adorable pompom - amigurumi Christmas gnomes by Alex! The pompom - amigurumi Christmas gnomes are perfect to use up yarn scraps , and they can be used as ornaments on your Christmas tree ( or they can be used as cute little winter decorations ). At Alex's crochet blog you will find the pompom-amigurumi Christmas gnome ornament pattern for free accompanied with a nice, detailed assembling tutorial. Happy crocheting!
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We love miniature DIY plushies! They are soo unbelievably cute! And of course they are not just fun to sew but also they can be a lovely (Christmas) gift for everyone! Click on the link below and watch the step-by-step sewing tutorial on how to create your very own miniature moose plushie with a tiny jacket and scarf. These miniature moose softies can be lovely Christmas or winter decors or you can gift them as keychains, either way: it will be a great hit! Of course the sewing tutorial contains a free sewing pattern as well, so let's sewing!
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An another quick and easy pencil holder bookmark sewing tutorial by Sew Can She! We simply LOVE this idea! Sew a fun journal pen holder to make sure there is always one pen there when you need it! Besides of it's usefulness this sewing project is also perfect to clear your scrap fabric stash ! And of course this pencil holder bookmarks also makes a super lovely last-minute gift! Get the step-by-step sewing tutorial at Sew Can She:
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Are you looking for a lovely handmade gifts for your best friends or kids? Do you love to crochet ? Don't look any further! This lovely amigurumi melon and pineapple by Anna Skorohodova at Amigurumi Space is just perfect for every special occasion! Amigurumi is an easy to learn crochet technique from Japan that allows you to create lovely toys and gifts , so quickly grab this wonderful free written and video pattern and learn the how-tos. Amigurumi toys are great gifts for anyone you love!
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Are you looking for free amigurumi ( keychain ) patterns ? Do you love flamingos ? Crochet this cute little amigurumi flamingo ! @dzyhartoys designed this lovely amigurumi flamingo pattern. 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 flamingo now!
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These gorgeous and magical lanters are super easy to make: you just need a few mason jars and some glow in the dark paints! You can use these glowing magical mason jar lanterns to decorate the kids room or to spice up your halloween party! You can create the glowing mason jar lanterns in any color and size that you want ( and even experiment with tinted / stained glasses ). We imagined it as a nice pixie dust like decoration in fairy dress up party.. True magic!
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We love love fun necklaces. Especially handmade necklaces! This washer necklace is a super easy craft project even if you aren't the craftiest person in the world! You just need some washers,colorful leftover fabrics or (scrapbook) paper pieces and a little glue. You can decorate the washer necklaces with beads or other materials, or if you would like to create a nice accessory for your boyfriend just use a plain washer or a hexnut on a leather or paracord string! This washer necklace is a perfect (low budget) gift for any ocassion, and it can be done in minutes!
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Sometimes the simplest household items can be the greatest craft materials! This time create gorgeous crocuses with pumpkin seeds! The kids will love creating this fun spring picture, which at the end can be inserted into a frame and you can decorate your home with it at springtime. (Or you can make sweet spring gift cards with them! ) You will need to make one pumpkin seed flower artwork: pumpkin seeds, food coloring, glue and green craft foam. This spring craft project is a great way to create something nice out of simple items with the kids. (And we simply love the bulk coloring idea with food coloring! This way you can prepare the seeds easily especially if you working with smaller kids)
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In this video tutorial you can learn how to do a 4-hole Japanese binding. This is the basic traditional method of Japanese bookbinding ( or stab binding ). Stab bindings allow you to make books that are not possible with other bindings. For instance, in a pamphlet-stitch book, each leaf, or page, cannot have a different color. But in a stab-bound book , you can use scraps of different weights, textures and colors as long as they are the same size or can be cut to the same size. This is the perfect project for someone looking to try a scrapbook or family memento book!
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Use a heart shaped cutter to make this easy breakfast for your loved one ! This delicious toast and heart shaped egg combo can be a perfect romantic breakfast choice in Valentine's day , your anniversary or make one just to show your endless love on a boring ordinary morning. Heat a little butter and oil in a pan and fry a slice of bread until golden. Cut out a heart shape then put the bread back in the pan , toasted side up. Crack an egg into the centre and fry until set. Serve with a ketchup arrow and a toasted heart spread with strawberry jam!
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Do you love upcycling ? Are you looking for an easy, quick, inexpensive but still unique and useful mobile case ? Try this cute fabric covered mobile phone case ! This phone case completelly made from cardboard ! Unbelievable, isn't it? We love cardboard because it's super easy to handle and almost costs nothing! You can easily personalise this beautiful and useful mobile case with different color and pattern fabrics. Watch this nice step-by-step video tutorial on how to create one fabric covered cardboard mobile case for yourself ( or for as a nice gift ) easily in minutes!
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Today, in this nice detailed video jewelry making tutoria l she will show you how to make these super cute cord bracelets ! You can make them with any cord, paracord or with embroidery yarn. This knotted friendship bracelet is a very nice handmade gift for your best friends or your family! I'm sure they will appreciate the effort, and it looks gorgeous! It's not as hard to make as it seems: if you getting familiar with the base knot you can make it with closed eyes!
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Are you looking for a lovely handmade gift for your best friends or kids? Do you love to crochet ? Don't look any further! This lovely amigurumi panda by Tatyana Matyushkova and Amiguroom is just perfect for every special occasion! Amigurumi is an easy to learn crochet technique from Japan, that allows you to create lovely toys and gifts. So don't hesitate: quickly grab this wonderful free pattern and learn the how-tos. This lovely little amigurumi panda keychain is such great gift for any special occasion, such as: Christmas or birthdays.
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You wont believe it, but this gorgeous magical rose is made from a simple p iece of satin fabric , and you can create it literally in minutes with a simple, but very clever trick : pulling out some threads from the ( satin ) fabric ! Unbelievable, isn't it? Watch this nice step-by-step video tutorial and learn how to make gorgeous satin rose ! You can use these beautiful satin fabric roses to decorate your home at Spring/ Easter , or your wedding , and they also can be great gifts for almost every occasions ( such as Mother's day, birthdays, Valentine's day.. ) These gorgeous satin textile roses will look nice in any color and size, and they will never wither, so it's perfect for preserve precious memories!
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If you love stud jewelries and simple craft ideas we're sure you will love these DIY candy dot earrings! With a few easy steps, you’ll be able to whip up a pair of gorgeous candy dot stud earring ! No clay, no fancy craft equipment, only glue gun, nail polish and a metallic stud earring base. This funky candy stud earring can be great accessory at your wedding ,or at any other elegant occasions OR you can create a few glue gun stud earrings as gifts for your friends and family members! It's such a fun and easy way to make colored stud earrings for the spring and summer seasons. You could make a pair of glue gun dot earrings for each color of nail polish you own!
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Today's step-by-step video tutorial is a super cute polimer clay cat ! In this video tutorial you can learn how to make this super cute sitting cat out of polimer clay! Of course you can use other materials to create the sitting cat figurines : in can be a lovely Valentine's day or wedding cake topper / cake decoration from fondant , you can create cute home decors with them from air drying clay, or even you can use simple play-doh / plasticine / salt-dough to create some cute sitting cat with the kids just for fun !
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This nice, detailed craft tutorial video shows you how to make a heart shape rhinestone pendant using hot glue. It`s very, very easy, you won't believe it! You just need some colorful paper, a shape, a few piece of rhinestone and a hot glue gun. It's a perfect ( and quick ) Valentine's day gift, or just use this technique to make unique and gorgeous jewelries. ( You can create pendants, earrings and other accessories with hot glue as well )
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Are you looking for a handmade gift idea for the upcoming holidays? This wood photo frame desktop organizer by The Craft Patch would be the perfect gift for kids to make for their grandparents or a favorite aunt or uncle. ( Or it would also be a perfect Mother’s Day or Father’s Day gift for a proud parent to put on their office desk. ) And the best part is: it doesn’t require any power tools or wood cutting! Get the tutorial and learn the how-tos:
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This video shows how to create these heart shaped gift boxes out of paper ! These DIY heart shaped gift boxes are perfect to fill with candy, jewelry or other small gifts for Valentine's day, birthdays, party favors or any other occasion! The finished heart shape gift box is just under 4 inches in height and width. This paper craft project works best with construction paper or card stock - paper that is a little thicker/heavier than regular paper. You can find the free pattern >> here at essyjae.com <<
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