Snow is covering the ground. Christmas lights are twinkling. Trees all decked out are becoming a common sight in living room windows. Christmas music is being blasted in the malls and on the radio 24/7 (if you listen to lite 95.9 that is). Malls are becoming increasingly busy; yes folks, the holidays are upon us. And quite frankly, it’s about time.
If you’re anything like me and you don’t fancy spending hours on end wading through seas of people at the mall, or you are too lazy simply don’t have the time, then I have the solution to your holiday dilemma… DIY Christmas gifts! A quick trip to the craft store and a couple of hours in the peace and quiet of your own home, and you’re good to go for the majority of these projects. I’ve divided it up into categories, and I’ve done my best to include something for everyone on your list. Without further ado, my favorite do-it-yourself Christmas gift ideas:
Gift for the Ladies
I think most girls can agree that jewelry makes a great gift for any occasion. What’s nice about making your own is that you can customize it to the person you are giving the gift to as well as to the holiday, if you so wish to. I found a great blog post that explains well how to make these pretty thread bracelets.
Gifts for the Men in your Life
For all the tech-savvy’s in your life why not make a customized phone case? You can buy reasonably priced plain ones in a lot of places these days, and then decorate them to suit the person you are giving it to. If you’re in need of some inspiration, click here.
Gift for Anyone on your List
Scrapbooks or photo books make great personalized gifts. Throw on some quotes or jot down some memories beside the photos and this truly becomes a personalized gift, and it can be a lot of fun to stroll through memory lane. If you’re in need of some inspiration, click here.
Gift for the Youngsters in your Life
Terrariums are fantastic for kids because they can help put them together and then watch them grow. The best part is they are fairly low maintenance when it comes to upkeep. If you need some help putting one together or don’t know what one consists of, click here.
Hope this gives you a few ideas. If you have any others, let me know in the comments!