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Top 10 DIY Christmas gifts

BEAT those holiday blues and get your crafty hands working with these 10 homemade Christmas gift ideas.

1 – Biscuits

There’s nothing quite like the smell of fresh, home-baked biscuits.

Whether it’s for your favourite teacher or your friends or family, wrap them in cellophane bags, add a pretty ribbon and finish it off with a special gift tag.

2 – Infused oils

This super pretty foodie gift is the perfect holiday treat.

Simply marinade a selection of spices, peppers, herbs or berries in olive oil and voila.

3 – Decoupage coasters

This is a practical, beautiful and useful Christmas gift for home.

From vintage, spring and music to a map of the world – choose your design and personalise each set according to the recipient.

4 – Spa in a jar

Gather all your spa essentials and pop them in a jar for a special pampering gift.

5 – 50 reasons why I love you

This special, personal gift is perfect for your other half.

Find a vintage deck of cards and add a personalised note with a reason why you love your significant other.

6 – Cinnamon stick candle

Add some life to a simple candle by decorating it with cinnamon sticks.

Simply glue the sticks to a glass jar and pop your candle inside.

7 – Paint-Dipped Kitchen Utensils

Gift a foodie friend with some colourful paint-dipped kitchen utensils.

Add a special touch by matching them to the recipient’s kitchen colour scheme.

8 – Fabric wrapped notebook

Transform a boring notebook into a thing of beauty by wrapping it in bright and colourful fabrics.

9 – Vintage fabric bookmarks

Put your creativity to the test with these crafty bookmarks.

Personalise each one to suit your recipient.

10 – Bath salts

Another pampering gift perfect for a special someone.

Add lavender or rose petals to sea salt and pop them in a jar. Tie it all together with some lace and hessian.

It smells divine and makes for a relaxing bath.

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