6 Awesome DIY gifts for Christmas
Because nothing means more than a gift from the heart.
We searched the internet for some easy to make, heartfelt Christmas gift ideas.
Here’s what we found…
Homemade cookbook
Do you have a friend or family member who likes to cook, bake or make cocktails? If so, put together a personalised recipe book for them with some of your favourite recipes.
Make a ‘Mix Tape’
Choose a playlist with music that has special meaning to your relationship with that specific person and burn them to a disc, because, let’s face it, who has cassettes in 2015? Decorate the cover and wrap it up in the spirit of Christmas.
Make a movie
Make your friend a movie they’ll watch for years to come. Record all your other, mutual friends talking about why they love that friend. Ask their parents for adorable, vintage footage from their childhood years to include. Finish it with your own personal message. Source: www.marieclaire.com
Get crafty
Indulge your creative side and flex your crafting muscles. Your friend probably doesn’t want a cheesy knit sweater with their initials on it, but they might appreciate a pillow cross-stitched with a quippy quote from their favorite movie, or hand-painted mason jars for their hipster kitchen set. Browse Etsy for inspiration. Source:Â www.marieclaire.com
Create a Photo Album
Give Instagram a run for its money with a good old-fashioned photo album. If you hold onto things like ticket stubs and mementos from times together, include them, too. Source: www.marieclaire.com
Food, Obviously
Yes, buying groceries costs money, but you probably have most of the ingredients you need already. Plus, cooking costs nowhere near as much money as dinner at a stuffy, expensive restaurant. Cook a romantic dinner or go full Martha Stewart and give baked goodies to all your friends. It’s a gift everyone will appreciate.
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Credit: Rachel Bashein
