Need some cute gift ideas for girls? Why not DIY your way into some of the best, most thoughtful creative presents you could possibly think of? Girls love crafty things, and something you made just for them is sure to please. If your daughter, granddaughter or other special girl has a birthday coming up, or you need some cheap, quick and easy ideas for Christmas presents. you should definitely check out this list of awesome ideas. From room decor to fun accessories to cute DIY fashion ideas, all of these cool crafts come with step by step tutorials with instructions for making. Be her hero with these cool DIY gifts for girls, easy and inexpensive crafts you can make yourself, probably to be enjoyed much more than some plastic thing you might buy in a store, too.
DIY Gifts for Girls
2. Rose Gold Leather Mousepad DIY
DIY leather crafts are my passion, and as I’m always advocating, upcycle those scraps. This is one of the most simple DIY leather crafts I have ever made. It works with any leather and can be decorated with hand tooling, stamping or using foil heat etching, which is great for personalizing your gifts, the recipients really love that, it’s so personal and respectful. You can easily attach the cork backing with any glue, I like Leather Weld from Tandy, but even spray adhesive will work.
3. DIY Cord Tacos
These DIY leather craft taco headphone holders are the absolute cutest thing you’ve ever seen. I made so many, this is simple, cheap, no fuss, and useful. You just cut circles and stick your felt on the inside and cut into scallops. Everyone loves these.
4. DIY Gypsy Chain Headband
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If you have a BoHo goddess in your family they will go crazy over this DIY chain headpiece gift. We have just watched the story of ancient Rome and I fell in love with their clothes, especially the hair ornaments. I had a drawer full of old metal chains and a pair of plyers and some jump rings, so I just let my imagination go wild. My BoHo goddess was very happy. There is no right or wrong way to do this DIY headpiece and its a lot of fun, I highly recommend it.
5. DIY Gold Foil Brush Stroke Pillow
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I found these vintage velveteen pillows at a garage sale and over the weekend I decided to transform them into a guilded regal look. I’m super excited to share my love affair with all things gold with you today by showing you how to create this DIY gold foil brushstroke pillow. Don’t worry, it’s a very do-able weekend project that doesn’t require you to be super precise with a paintbrush, plus you’d never know it’s a DIY.
Homemade Christmas Gift Idea For A Girl
6. Crochet Chevron iPad Mini Case
My Grandma taught me to crochet and its something I’ve loved doing for a very long time. This is a super easy DIY crochet phone case pattern if you have beginner skills. I made one for my step daughter who is very into the hippy BoHo look. She carries her phone in it and I managed to spark her interest to make some with me to give to her friends as Christmas presents.
7. DIY Pom Pom Market Tote
This morning, I decided to make a DIY craft shopping tote bag as a gift for my daughter’s best friend. This is a simple rectangle pattern that is accented with long straps. The cool thing about this pattern is that you don’t have to line the bag or cover seams with binding! The tutorial is written so that when you are done, your bag will look stunning inside and out without the trouble of adding a lining. This fabric is from Joann’s Fabric Store, where you can always use your app coupons. I found these coordinating quilting fabrics that looked awesome. The bag measures about 20″ x 10″ which makes it the perfect size for an overnight stays. This is an adorable DIY Christmas gift for teens, also a birthday present you can sew. Make a few of these darling DIY tote bags, they are sure to be adored.
8. DIY Leather Jewelry Dish
DIY leathercrafts are my favorite thing in the whole world and I am a huge upcycling advocate, I never throw away a leather scrap. The DIY leather jewelry dishes make the perfect Christmas gift for anyone on your list. You simply cut a triangle and pinch the corners with a rivet or snap. and presto… you’re done! Merry Christmas from the quickest elf in the west! 😉
10. Bohemian Style Iphone Case
I love making DIY leather crafts and because I mainly make clothes, I always have small pieces of leather scraps laying around waiting to find a home inside a new creation. I needed a new phone case, so as a gift to myself I decided to make a rustic, boho simple leather pouch with a snap fastener. I use a lot of leather glue making my DIY leather creations because it holds beautifully without sewing and you can always add hand whip stitching to the seam once it is secure. So my advice is to try this project because if you can cut 2 rectangles and glue them together, you got this one. 😉 If you need a pretty, elegant idea for a homemade Christmas gift for her, try making this cool pouch. It is an easy sewing project to make as a gift. This is one of my favorite DIY gifts for teen girls, super cute and practical but not too young looking, plus it holds the precious phone. Make these for homemade stocking stuffer ideas, too.
11. DIY Mini Make Up Pouch
Do you love diy gifts for girls? This diy mini make up pouch idea is exactly the kind of thing I go looking for. The first time I tried this I rushed it, and it taught me that a little patience really does pay off here. It’s the kind of thing you can whip up without any fuss, especially with the make up pouch. The whole thing comes together with basic tools and ingredients, nothing fancy or hard to find. Aliceandlois has the full step by step tutorial if you want to make it yourself.
12. DIY Watercolor Clock
I am a big fan of an easy tutorial, and this diy watercolor clock idea is one of my favorites. I will admit I have messed this one up before by skipping a step I thought did not matter, so trust the process. This one always gets asked about when I bring it out. Even if you are newer to this, it is a forgiving one to start with. You can grab the whole recipe from Makerssociety at the link.
13. Embossed Hand Lettered Journal
This embossed hand lettered journal idea is simple, quick, and exactly a clear how-to I keep coming back to. A friend of mine swears by doubling the batch, since it never seems to last as long as you think it will. Even on a busy night, this one is realistic to actually make. You can scale it up or down depending on how many people you are making it for. Get the full recipe from Oneartsymama to see every step.
14. DIY No Sew Funfetti Cake Slice Pillow
Why not try gift ideas the easy way? This diy no sew funfetti cake slice pillow idea makes it simple. I used to overthink this one, but it turns out the simple version is just as good as the fussy one. A little effort goes a long way with this one. The whole thing comes together with basic tools and ingredients, nothing fancy or hard to find. Head over to Awwsam for the complete recipe.
15. Pom Pom Barettes
Pom Pom Barettes – yes please. This one delivers on homemade treats without any fuss. My first attempt at this was not exactly picture perfect, but it still turned out great, which taught me not to stress over it. No fancy equipment needed, just a few basics you probably already have. Even if you are newer to this, it is a forgiving one to start with. Check out Myveryeducatedmother’s full tutorial for all the details.
17. Chevron Zipper Pouch
Whether it is a weeknight or a get-together, this chevron zipper pouch idea fits right in if you love DIY gifts. I almost skipped this one the first time around, and I am glad I did not, because it turned into a regular around here. It keeps well too, so it’s easy to make ahead of time. The whole thing comes together with basic tools and ingredients, nothing fancy or hard to find. You can grab the whole recipe from Whistleandivy at the link.
18. DIY Color Block Frosted Tumblers
Give this diy color block frosted tumblers idea a try the next time you want DIY gift ideas. This is one I originally made by accident, sort of, after improvising with what I had on hand, and it stuck. It comes together faster than you’d expect for how good it tastes. Even if you are newer to this, it is a forgiving one to start with. Get the full recipe from Blog to see every step.
19. DIY Japanese Printed Bowls
Thelovelydrawer nailed it with this diy japanese printed bowls idea – step by step instructions, no fuss. The first time I tried this I rushed it, and it taught me that a little patience really does pay off here. It’s the kind of thing you can whip up without any fuss, especially with the japanese printed bowls. You can scale it up or down depending on how many people you are making it for. Head over to Thelovelydrawer for the complete recipe.
20. DIY Painted Mugs
My family always asks for handmade goods like this, and this diy painted mugs idea is one we keep making. I will admit I have messed this one up before by skipping a step I thought did not matter, so trust the process. This one always gets asked about when I bring it out. The whole thing comes together with basic tools and ingredients, nothing fancy or hard to find. Check out Gluedtomycraftsblog’s full tutorial for all the details.
22. Fabric Bag Hobo DIY
I have always loved a fun DIY, and this fabric bag hobo diy idea is a great example why. I used to overthink this one, but it turns out the simple version is just as good as the fussy one. A little effort goes a long way with this one. You can scale it up or down depending on how many people you are making it for. You can grab the whole recipe from Handmadiya at the link.
23. Make Up Magnet Board
This make up magnet board idea is quick, easy, and a real win for an easy tutorial. My first attempt at this was not exactly picture perfect, but it still turned out great, which taught me not to stress over it. No fancy equipment needed, just a few basics you probably already have. The whole thing comes together with basic tools and ingredients, nothing fancy or hard to find. Get the full recipe from Laurathoughts81 to see every step.
24. Gold Leaf Succulent Planter
Why make it complicated? This gold leaf succulent planter idea keeps a clear how-to simple. I learned the hard way that rushing this one is not worth it, so give yourself the extra few minutes. It’s simple to put together and always turns out great, especially with the leaf succulent planter. Even if you are newer to this, it is a forgiving one to start with. Head over to Apumpkinandaprincess for the complete recipe.
25. DIY Marbled Jewelry Box
DIY Marbled Jewelry Box? Sign me up. This is gift ideas done right. I almost skipped this one the first time around, and I am glad I did not, because it turned into a regular around here. It keeps well too, so it’s easy to make ahead of time. You can scale it up or down depending on how many people you are making it for. Check out Annabode’s full tutorial for all the details.
26. 10 Minute Infinity Scarf
Here is homemade treats, and I keep coming back to it year after year. This is one I originally made by accident, sort of, after improvising with what I had on hand, and it stuck. It comes together faster than you’d expect for how good it tastes. The whole thing comes together with basic tools and ingredients, nothing fancy or hard to find. Raegunramblings has the full step by step tutorial if you want to make it yourself.
27. Easy DIY Knotted Cord Bracelet
From a quiet night in to a full house, this easy diy knotted cord bracelet idea works if you love fun crafts. The first time I tried this I rushed it, and it taught me that a little patience really does pay off here. It’s the kind of thing you can whip up without any fuss, especially with the knotted cord bracelet. Even if you are newer to this, it is a forgiving one to start with. You can grab the whole recipe from Danslelakehouse at the link.
28. DIY Telephone Bookends
Try this diy telephone bookends idea next time you’re after a fun DIY. I will admit I have messed this one up before by skipping a step I thought did not matter, so trust the process. This one always gets asked about when I bring it out. You can scale it up or down depending on how many people you are making it for. Get the full recipe from Abeautifulmess to see every step.
29. Money Rosette
Justsomethingimade really knows an easy tutorial, and this money rosette idea shows it. A friend of mine swears by doubling the batch, since it never seems to last as long as you think it will. Even on a busy night, this one is realistic to actually make. The whole thing comes together with basic tools and ingredients, nothing fancy or hard to find. Head over to Justsomethingimade for the complete recipe.
31. DIY Disney Monogrammed Yeti Tumbler
Looking for a fun DIY that actually works? This diy disney monogrammed yeti tumbler idea is it. My first attempt at this was not exactly picture perfect, but it still turned out great, which taught me not to stress over it. No fancy equipment needed, just a few basics you probably already have. You can scale it up or down depending on how many people you are making it for. Polkadotchair has the full step by step tutorial if you want to make it yourself.
32. DIY Ombre Calendar
I will admit it, I am obsessed with an easy tutorial, and this diy ombre calendar idea proves it. I learned the hard way that rushing this one is not worth it, so give yourself the extra few minutes. It’s simple to put together and always turns out great, especially with the ombre calendar. The whole thing comes together with basic tools and ingredients, nothing fancy or hard to find. You can grab the whole recipe from Bricobistro at the link.
33. DIY Cork Pin Board
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This diy cork pin board idea is fuss free and delivers on a fun DIY. I almost skipped this one the first time around, and I am glad I did not, because it turned into a regular around here. It keeps well too, so it’s easy to make ahead of time. Even if you are newer to this, it is a forgiving one to start with. Get our full step by step tutorial to try it yourself.
34. DIY Crystal Knob Boxes
No need to overthink a fun DIY – this diy crystal knob boxes idea is refreshingly simple. This is one I originally made by accident, sort of, after improvising with what I had on hand, and it stuck. It comes together faster than you’d expect for how good it tastes. You can scale it up or down depending on how many people you are making it for. Head over to Homeyohmy for the complete recipe.
35. Anthropologie Knock Off DIY Agate Coasters
Anthropologie Knock Off DIY Agate Coasters, and it is a good one. Just a fun DIY, no fuss. The first time I tried this I rushed it, and it taught me that a little patience really does pay off here. It’s the kind of thing you can whip up without any fuss, especially with the off agate coasters. The whole thing comes together with basic tools and ingredients, nothing fancy or hard to find. Check out Totallythebomb’s full tutorial for all the details.
36. DIY Inspiration Smashbook
I do not think I will ever get tired of a fun DIY like this. I will admit I have messed this one up before by skipping a step I thought did not matter, so trust the process. This one always gets asked about when I bring it out. Even if you are newer to this, it is a forgiving one to start with. Bydawnnicole has the full step by step tutorial if you want to make it yourself.
