Cindy
Who would not want to receive a beautiful Do-It-Yourself holiday craft – from your heart to theirs? Here are 5 DIY Craft Ideas for your home or as gifts to loved ones.
Photo courtesy of Dreaming in DIY.com
1. Do it Yourself Gift Basket Ideas for Any Occasion
It is so fun to give and receive a gift basket. But … how do you begin to put a gift basket together? First, it helps to have a specific occasion or theme. Then it is a matter of personalizing the basket more according to the person who will be receiving the basket. Coming up with an occasion or reason is easy and helps you focus on gift items.
Themes such as a baking gift basket (gifted in a mixing bowl), a pasta dinner basket (gifted in a colander) or a spa basket (gifted in a shower caddy), can narrow down the gift items you want to make or purchase.
“Dreaming in DIY” is a creative and wonderfully engaging site presenting a wide variety of gift basket ideas. You can always add your own ideas and items to personalize it even more!
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2. Easy chocolate covered spoons! What am I missing?
Brought to us by the chocolate loving folks at “Take Two Tapa.com,” these delightful chocolate covered spoons are a FUN, EASY, and FESTIVE way to add some rich chocolate flavor to your morning coffee, espresso, or your hot chocolate.
Dress them up with various sprinkles and candy toppings to match your special occasion. These make inexpensive, delicious and gorgeous gifts for teachers and coworkers.
And if (like me) you prefer to avoid using plastic for the sake of Mother Earth, check out these incredible heat-resistant, compostable spoons from Amazon!
Chocolate spoons are such festive and fun crafty nibbles for the holidays! Check out this easy step-by-step recipe for some delish celebrating!
Photo courtesy of The Sweetest Occasion.com
3. DIY Painted Gold Leaf Ornaments
These holiday charmers are just beautiful and made only with glass ornaments, paint and gold leaf sheets. A treasure to share with loved ones! The site contains not only a complete materials list, but easy to follow, step-by-step instructions…check out the post on The Sweetest Occasion.com!
Created by the brilliant and talented Cyd Converse, this post is one of the most popular on The Sweetest Occasion which NEVER ceases to please!
Photo courtesy of Buff Strickland @Buff Strickland
4. How to Make a Gift Basket of Homemade Breads
Imagine giving a couple loaves of yummy homemade bread in a beautiful basket. Maybe some jams and/or creamy nut butters for bread spreads? Doesn’t that sound divine?
Check out this great article from the DIY Network on how to pull it all together!
Photo courtesy of Jess Abbott
5. Holiday ornament with a cherished little hand print!
This keepsake of a loved one’s (or pet’s) handprint is one of my all time favorite DIY ornaments!
“Forever memories” are quickly made with a simple salt-dough recipe, a willing hand (or paw!), polyurethane spray and a string of ribbon for hanging. Write the name and age of your cherished one with a permanent marker and lasting stories are made! Check out the easy DIY instructions in this great post from the DIY Network!
What about creative ways to wrap your gifts-of-love? Please enjoy my post on “20 DIY Wrapping Paper Ideas to Inspire” … to add some extra personal zing to your package!
Have fun planning and making your holiday crafts. Getting creative is one of the best parts of the holidays!
With kindness,
Cindy
