DIY Gifts for Everyone!

I like to make as many gifts as I can, for Christmas and birthdays. Usually I use my family and friends as guinea pigs for new designs ;-) Other times I'll see something I haven't made before that's just perfect for them, and I'll try my hand at it. Sometimes I add it to my shop, sometimes I don't. 

I've made lots of craft friends through the years, and since money is still tight for most people, I know more and more people that are making gifts. So, I figured I would round up some tutorials! You'll find something here for everyone on your list. Some may require special talents, like sewing, and others anyone could do, but the focus is items that won't take long as time is running out! Some you may have the supplies on hand, and others you may have to go buy them, but I'm trying to keep it to inexpensive supplies.

For: Babies
Foam Block - Sew Fun
The fabric pattern makes these like wood blocks, but any fabric could be used!

For: Kids
Homemade Playdough - Tried and True
What kid doesn't like playdough?! And you can make any color you want!

For: Kids
Stuffed Turtles - Make It and Love It
I LOVE her blog and her tutorials, so easy to follow. The great thing about these turtles is you can use any fabric to make them look like whatever you want!

For: Kids
Sock Owl - Whimsy Loft
Aww!! She uses a knee sock, but only uses a little bit. I'm wondering if even an ankle sock would work... Use for good condition socks missing a mate??

For: Ladies
Rosy Ring - Smile Monsters
So cute! And very simple! It doesn't say, but you can get ring blanks from any craft store, and possibly the craft section of Walmart. I've never seen one that fancy though, so don't get your hopes up.

For: Ladies
Knotted Headband - Sugar Bee Crafts
I've seen lots of tee shirt repurposing, but I really like this one! Must be the nautical vibe :) Everyone's got tee shirts laying around!!

For: Gents
Tie Key Chain - Greenbean's Crafterole
How cute is this! You can pick up a tie at Goodwill or similar store if you don't want to cut up an old tie that he might want to wear again :)

For: Gents
Guinness BBQ Sauce - The Black Peppercorn
What guy doesn't like BBQ sauce? I think you can get Guinness cans in a 4 pack (don't quote me on that) but this only calls for 1 cup. If you don't have a taste for it, you can pass the cans along to him with the BBQ sauce, or you can look up some other yummy recipes to use it with! I've heard of Guinness Beef Stew, Guinness Bread, Guinness Cake... And they don't taste like beer, so you can either add them to your gift, or keep them for yourself ;-)

For: Everyone
Paper Christmas Tree "Boxes" - Pink Suede Shoe
Ok, these are actually intended to be an advent calendar, but let's look past that... You can make them for anyone and fill with candy, snacks, little toys, knick knacks... all kinds of things!

For: Everyone
Pottery Barn Inspired Advent Calendar - The Feminist Housewife
Also intended to be an advent calendar... But! If you make just one bar, it would be great to go on or by a desk, or a kid's area, for pens & pencils, markers, scissors, glue sticks... You can get the buckets in all kinds of different colors to make it fun!

For: Everyone
Rootbeer Reindeer - Life of a Modern Mom
These made me laugh, so I had to include them! Doesn't have much for a tutorial, but how much do you really need? Can be any bottled soda (or other drink...)!



I hope this gave you some great ideas and you can get crackin' on finishing up your presents!