50 Great DIY Gift Ideas

Christmas is a week away, but there’s still time to DIY a great gift for someone special. Today I wanted to round up 50 of my favorite DIY tutorials from Hands Occupied, all of which are perfect for making and giving in under a week!

PS: Congrats to Melissa D, the winner of the ASPCA Holiday Gift Pack! I’ll be in touch via email with details on how to claim your prize!

jewelry & accessories

1. vintage-inspired sweater chain
2. knotted metallic belt
3. washi tape statement necklace
4. duck tape tablet case
5. bronze clay headband
6. vintage-inspired earrings
7. heart-shaped clutch
8. painted acrylic necklace
9. wide statement belt
10. knotted nautical headband
11. easy chainmaille earrings
12. metal stamped necklace
13. ruler clutch purse
14. 5-strand braided headband
15. a scarf made out of almost anything
16. knit clutch purse
17. decorated phone case -I used googly eyes, but you can use rhinestones or studs :)
18. metal stamped cuff bracelet

home decor

1. a homemade candle -they’re shockingly easy to DIY!
2. arm rest end tables -my gift for my husband last year. I made them in about a day, but that was with help, so make sure you’re confident in your ability to make this before attempting them on a tight time frame. :)
3. simple throw pillow covers -just make sure you get the size right
4. painted Chinese lantern decor -great for teens & college students
5. simple canvas wall art
6. picnic tablecloth weights -for the camper in your life
7. DIY wool Swiss army blanket
8. home sweet home sign

personalize it!

1. faux tie dyed shirt
2. customized, stamped pencils
3. iron transfer t-shirts
4. stenciled mug
5. screen printed (with a screen) t-shirt or tote bag
6. personalized embroidery project -this was a gift for my husband as well a couple years ago
7. glass-etched flask or pint glass
8. custom card game
9. freezer paper stenciled tea towels
10. glow-in-the-dark flask
11. custom yo-yo
12. DIY loom knitting kit -for the friend who always talks about how they wish they were crafty :) 

cookies & baked goods

1. sandbakkel cookies -my Norwegian grandma’s recipe, super legit
2. chocolate peppermint blossom cookies
3. wreath surprise treats
4. from-scratch sugar cookies and frosting -my mom’s recipe
5. chocolate-covered pretzel rods
6. peppermint schnapps swirl cupcakes
7. a homemade pie

for the dogs (and some cats)

1. back seat pet protector
2. rope ball surprise toy for dogs
3. pet bow tie
4. seed starter in a jar -just use cat grass seeds for the cat enthusiast in your life!
5. paracord pet collar