Cheap Last Minute DIY Gifts
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1. DIY Jute Rope Tray
DIY JoyBoho jute trays are lovely in the shops and priced like they are made of gold. A couple of dollars of jute rope and some Mod Podge got me the same look, and because you are building it yourself you can make it any size you like and add handles if you want them. It is genuinely easy at any skill level. My full how to is here.
3. DIY Watercolor Cloth Napkins
aliceandlois
I love a hand-dyed cloth and this DIY project turns out so beautiful and is so incredibly easy! These hand-painted watercolor cloth napkins would be perfect for a summer brunch or bridal shower. Or even a lovely hostess gift. You just need some plain white cloth napkins, fabric paint, and brushes then you are ready for this DIY craft project. You might just fall in love with designing your own fabric. These make a nice and easy DIY Christmas gift for Mom, a quick birthday gift for a girlfriend, even a creative wedding shower gift to make without spending too much money.
4. DIY Decoupage Trinket Tray
sarahhearts
So, I think this might be my favorite DIY to date. It’s just so practical and pretty! A few friends and I decided we would get together once a month for an all-day craft day to create some beautiful DIY Christmas presents for our friends and family. We had been wanting to try out gold leaf for a while now. And we thought these DIY decoupage trinket trays would be a perfect application. Our intent was to use them as jewelry dishes. We used white porcelain trays, craft paint, and modpodge to make the DIY trinket trays. We used the gold leaf as in the DIY tutorial, but craft paint does very nicely as well. This is a very rewarding project and will not disappoint on any level.
6. Pressed Flower Candle
wemadethishome
Last week I spent a sunny afternoon picking a few wildflowers from the hedgerow whilst out walking, I brought them home and pressed them using my Laura Ashley flower press. Between each layer of parchment paper, I laid out the petals in different positions in order to get a variety of different shapes before tightening up the butterfly screws and waiting a week before revealing the little gems pressed inside. I was thrilled with the result, the wildflowers I chose worked really well. I decided the petals would look lovely arranged on a pillar candle as a gift. It’s a super easy DIY project to make, you just need flowers, flower press or books, a pillar candle, tea-light candle, matches, and tweezers. You simply dip your pressed flowers into the hot wax and stick them to your pillar candle. This is a very impressive DIY gift, everyone will love it.
7. Leather Tassel Keychains
damasklove
This is such an easy, quick and rewarding DIY it will make your head spin. If you are like me you have lots of scraps of leather and fabric lying around your craft room. This little tassel keychain DIY idea will help you upcycle all those stray bits in one fell swoop. All you need are staples and glue for these tassels, I use leather weld for the leather ones and liquid stitch if I’m using fabric. I have made so many of these to keep on hand when you need a quick gift.
8. DIY Rice Heat Pack
diyjoy
I’m a big fan of heat therapy, this DIY heat pack is made of fabric and rice. You create channels in it so it is very supple and conforms to the curvature of your body. It has a nice weight that is especially comforting to blocked hurting sinuses and it provides a steady mild heat. It’s much more comfortable than an electric heating pad. You can also put the DIY rice pack in the freezer for cool therapy, its way nicer than ice in a bag. Try this one for sure, you will not be disappointed.
9. Tin Can Desk Organizer
DIY JoyIf your desk has disappeared under pens, scissors and stray paintbrushes, this is the fastest fix I know of. I turn empty tin cans into cute storage using tissue paper, paint and a bit of paper mache, and it is beginner friendly all the way through. It makes a thoughtful gift for a student or a coworker. Here is my complete tutorial.
10. Ginkgo Leaf Earrings
wellnesting
I love doing DIY projects involving nature. These DIY ginko earrings just spoke to my inner voice when I saw them. You use shrinky and gold leaf, they turn out extraordinary. You can also use flowers or other leaves, the sky is the limit here. I always have trouble finding nice stocking stuffer ideas for my teen girls. Christmas gifts were so much easier to make and buy when they were younger! These earrings made it to my “must make” list of DIY stocking stuffers that I knew would be quick and inexpensive to make. My daughters love these and actually wear them. Learn how to make some with the step by step tutorial and instructions.
11. Front Door Flower Basket
tarynwhiteaker
For a cheap last minute DIY gift to give neighbors, friends or your Mom, this crafty and creative front door basket is something she can show off so all can see and admire your handiwork. Fill this inexpensive quick DIY gift with fresh flowers, bonus points if you know her favorite and get those. This project only takes a few minutes to make, so it is a great thing to keep supplies on hand for making. Not just for Christmas, I love making these for thank you gifts, housewarming and a sweet, thoughtful birthday present for my girlfriends.
18. Dried Flower Resin Coasters
DIY JoyI am a sentimental person, so I am forever looking for ways to hold onto the things that carry a memory. Pouring real dried flowers into resin coasters does exactly that, and the result looks far more expensive than the twenty dollars or so it actually costs. Beginners can pour these without any trouble at all. I show you the whole process in the post.
31. DIY Hot Glue Keychains
DIY JoyI wanted a cute keychain, went digging through my craft supplies, and found a pile of leftover hot glue sticks and a glitter collection that was begging to be used. That is the entire supply list. These come together in minutes and make a fun little stocking stuffer. Here is how I made mine.
35. DIY Coffee Body Scrub
DIY JoyIf you love the smell of fresh coffee this one is dangerous, because I end up keeping half of every batch I make. It is gentle, it lifts away dead skin, and it leaves you soft, all from a few pantry ingredients and about five minutes of your time. It is my instant favorite of the simple skincare DIYs. My step by step is right here.
38. Colorful Clothespin Trivet
DIY JoyI love a craft that is pretty and genuinely useful, and this one earns its place on the kitchen counter. Wooden clothespins, paint and hot glue turn into a bright trivet over an afternoon, and you can match the colors to whatever kitchen you are gifting it into. It is a perfect weekend project. Follow along with me here.
39. DIY Book Lamp
theshabbycreekcottage
40. DIY Pressed Herb Candles
adventures-in-making
43. Upcycled Light Bulb Mini Planter
DIY JoyEvery time I change a light bulb I feel a bit guilty dropping the old one in the bin, and this is the project that finally fixed that for me. The round glass part becomes a delicate mini planter, and it makes a charming little gift for anyone with a windowsill full of green things. I take you through it one step at a time.
50. DIY Monogram Chalk Slate
maisondepax
