Okay, Christmas is coming and you need some DIY gift suggestions. I got you covered! I think there are many DIY gifts that you could give someone that are very inexpensive, EASY, and thoughtful. Personally, I love being creative and figuring stuff out with my craft supplies, but I know fooling around with items like that isn’t everyone’s cup of tea. BUT. Everyone has the ability to create. It doesn’t have to be a masterpiece to be made with intention and love! Allow me to give you some ideas that are easy and FUN.
Crochet (or knit) Hat
Basic crochet and knitting supplies are inexpensive and pretty accessible. Personally, I’m a Michael’s junkie, but JoAnn Fabrics sometimes lures me in, too. Walmart carries some craft supplies, and for a complete beginner, this is my suggestion. Grab this crochet hook for less than $1.50. It’s tricky to see their yarn selection online, but I’m sure you could find some yarn as low as $3. Here is a nice Lion Brand Hometown for less than $3 that makes a good hat, is easy to work with and has a variety of colors. Choose a color that your loved one likes and you can definitely make them a nice simple hat. This pattern by Make and Do Crew is an amazing beginner pattern. You’ll need to learn 2 very simple stitches, and you can totally make it! (there are TONS more crochet patterns everywhere on the internet, Pinterest is a great resource for them.)
Polymer Clay ANYTHING
People of the world: polymer clay is so cool. I got some last year to make a topper for my son’s birthday cake of a random Pokemon character, and it was fun and easy to cure. We used the leftovers to make Christmas ornaments and they turned out SO great. You could buy 2 colors for about $4 at Michael’s (less if you’ve got a coupon.) It can be used to make earrings, Christmas ornaments, little figurines, pen toppers, coasters, so many possibilities.
Painted Glassware
Get out the paint! One year, I painted a bunch of globe shaped candle holders for people as gifts. I think they were right about $7 each, but they were pretty large. Michael’s has a few options that are less than $5. Dollar stores usually carry a few glass items, too. It doesn’t have to be a fancy design! Just paint with colors the person likes, maybe use some tape to make stripes. Use a cotton swab to make polka dots.
Christmas Ornaments
One of the most fun to DIY, and particularly inexpensive if you are making several for someone. Michael’s is my suggestion again for materials like these glass ornaments. You could buy glue and glitter to add inside, or paint the outside. I remember dropping paint inside and swirling it around when I was little with my mom. The possibilities are pretty endless honestly, and if you are on a budget, dollar stores often have some basic craft supplies.
Plants
Air plants and succulents are still very popular! They aren’t too expensive and would make a great simple DIY gift. There are a few options at Lowe’s and Walmart. Paint a tiny ceramic pot and pop a little plant into it! Paint your friend’s name, put a simple stars, stripes, or polka dot design on it and call it a day!
Well, I am off to work on some crochet gifts for my people! Here are some of my crochet patterns that would make nice gifts, and the baby hat is very easy if you are a beginner. Just click the photo and you’ll hop right to the pattern!
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