Every year, without fail, I find myself scrambling for gifts at the last minute. It doesn’t matter how early I start my holiday shopping, it just always seems to come down to the wire. My go-to for those last-minute gifts is always something handmade — you can never go wrong with something that was made with love and a special personal touch. Throughout the past year we’ve done a number of DIY projects, and here I’ve rounded up some of our favorites that would make excellent holiday gifts.
Homemade Laundry Detergent: This would make a really sweet stocking stuffer, especially packaged in a cute way.
Flower Soaps: Customize the scents and flowers you use to fit the personality of who you give them to!
Herbal Bath Tea: A thoughtful gift for someone who could use a little pampering.
Instagram Coasters: There are so many ways you can personalize these for loved ones, or they’d be great gifts for party hosts.
Mason Jar Cozy: Another great stocking stuffer or gift add-on.
Hanging Crochet Plant Holder: This one requires a bit more effort, but with a plant included it makes for an amazing gift.
Oil Diffuser: So simple and rustically beautiful.
Beach Glass Photo Transfers: Include these as little gift add-ons or make a special set for someone you love.
Homemade Cookies & Packaging: Perfect for holiday party hosts and neighbors!
Stamped Spoons: Pick up some antique spoons and stamp them with inside jokes and nicknames :).
Homemade Tea & Packaging: Make some homemade blends for the tea lover in your life and package them in unique ways.
Homemade Candles: This DIY is for citronella candles, but you can substitute other essential oils for citronella and follow the same instructions.
Which of these DIY projects would you make for your loved one?
More DIY projects from the BLDG 25 Blog.
This year I thought I was ALL prepared and had all of my gifts, and then I was left realizing there were three people who are so close to me I forgot to get them something. This gift guide is so cute, I am definitely going to be choosing from here! You guys are a lifesaver sometimes.
xo, Juliette Laura
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i love all of these ideas! everyone loves tea and candles, but it would be so much better homemade!
emma,
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These are all so beautiful and thoughtful gifts, thanks for compiling the list! I think they’ll also be fun DIY projects, I definitely want to (attempt!) to make those flower soaps, they are lovely.
Renee
All of these gifts are beautiful!
Yes, as usual, I also am scrambling for some quick last minute gifts! But am I obtaining said gifts? No, I’m on the computer checking out the Free People blog instead! Got to get to work!
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Love these last minute gift ideas! I did some of them previous to this post! Check out my blog (Wandern Vintage) for 24 homemade gift ideas. I made all of my gifts this year, some inspired by previous Free People DIY posts.
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I have some diy ideas here, as well! I love the soaps and the tea ideas! http://freshhealthynatural.blogspot.com
I really love these, so fresh and sweet. when i have more time i’m going yo have a girls night and make a few of these! Love it!
Ella Wild xoxo,
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Its so tough to find gift something my husband will really use and like……finally i bought this 3D face gifts from 3du-eshop for our anniversary……..he really loved it.