Oh my, gift season is here. Is it just me or does it start earlier every year? Santa has already arrived at the mall, and I can’t help but think, don’t you still have gifts to make?! Because I know my Christmas to do list is a mile long!
I’ve been looking for stylish ideas to make and give – because who doesn’t love a bath scrub or a new bag? Some of these are fabulously simple and you can make them last minute. Some are more complicated and show how much effort you’ve put into the gift with the stunning results. Here are 25 stylish ideas to give to the gals you love.
25 DIY Gifts for Gals
1. DIY Beeswax Candles
These candles are as easy as rolling beeswax sheets, but as pretty as store-bought candles from some Scandinavian design store.
2. Mineral Eyeshadow
Mineral makeup is what everyone’s talking about – but that stuff can get expensive! With natural ingredients like spirulina and beetroot powder, you can totally make it at home, and customize it for all your gal pals.
3. Borax Crystal Jewelry Box
Every gal needs a pretty box to store her treasures. This stylish piece is more than easy to make with a borax crystal.
4. DIY Rhinestone Bracelet
We’re in love with scrapbook stickers for unusual craft projects – they make great faux jewels! Your mom or bestie will love these rhinestone bracelets.
5. Essential Oil Diffuser Necklace
Clay crafts are easy and they can yield great results! Take this essential oil diffuser necklace, for example – it looks so good, yet it’s effortless to make.
6. Rich Honey Hand Balm
Everyone gets dry hands in winter and this rich honey hand balm is there to help!
7. No Sew Dish Towel Apron
An apron may not sound like the most glamorous gift but it’s such a practical one! And this one is actually beautiful, upcycled from a dish towel.
8. Mint Chocolate Homemade Lip Gloss + Scrub
Any gal with chocolate cravings will love this mint and chip lip gloss!
9. Pendant Necklace with Agate
Making this necklace is as easy as attaching a beautiful pendant to a chain! However, it’s a unique piece that will be appreciated for a long time.
10. Shea Butter Rose + Vanilla Soap
There’s never enough pampering around Christmas but homemade rose and vanilla soap is a good place to start.
11. Massage Candles
For anyone who needs some downtime, these massage candles are IT!
12. Macrame Produce Bag
Macrame bags are great for the farmer’s market, but they make stylish summer bags, too!
13. Pumpkin Pie Lip Balm + Edible Lip Scrub
Give your friend the gift of pumpkin spice lip gloss so they can enjoy their favorite flavor all winter long.
14. Jewel Macrame Bracelet
Love the idea of a friendship bracelet? We’ve given it a grownup update in this jewel macrame bracelet.
15. DIY Solid Perfume with Shimmer
Solid perfume not only smells incredible, it’s also good for traveling or keeping in the purse.
16. Essential Oil Diffuser Bracelet
For essential oil blends on the go, a bracelet is ideal! It can be practical, with a bug repelling blend, or calming, with just a few drops of lavender.
17. Sugar Scrub Cubes
Pamper you gal pals with a sugar scrub that smells amazing. Portioned in cubes, it’s easy to wrap and to use.
18. Clay Jewelry Dish
With just enough polymer clay, you can make enough jewelry dishes to gift all the gals on your list!
19. Essential Oil Perfume
Whether you’re looking for a fun and flirty scent, something masculine and crisp, or soft and natural, you can tailor essential oil perfume to your BFF’s tastes.
20. Raffia Earrings
All you need is raffia and a few tiny beads to make these earrings. You can use whatever colors and proportions you like!
21. Matcha Lotion Bars
We love lotion bars because, since they hold their shape at room temperature, they’re super portable and always available in a pinch!
22. Glitter Bath Bombs
Make any gal feel like a mermaid with these sweet glitter bath bombs.
23. Floral Tub Tea
For a last minute gift idea, mix up some of this floral tub tea. Easy to make in big batches!
24. Knotted Leather Bracelets
Stylish and versatile, these knotted leather bracelets make a cute gift for a sister or bestie.
25. DIY Beauty Gift Basket
Combine three easy do-it-yourself projects for a perfect beauty gift basket that’s inexpensive, easy to make, and super festive.
What’s on your Christmas to do list?
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Bath bombs are always my favorite gifts to give!
Paige
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LOVE that sequinned camera strap.
And who doesn’t want/need a classic striped tote!?
Nicely curated, Steph.
Ronnie xo
I actually feel a little behind this year, usually I have a list of what presents I should give everyone but this year I haven’t had time to think about it yet! And I know it’s going to be December in a blink of an eye. Thank you for this list there are some lovely ideas to get me started with my gift list.
I know – I can’t believe that next week is Thanksgiving. (I totally thought it was the week after!)
There’s quite a few projects here I’ve never seen before. Taking a big trip in January and need some little gifts to take.
Oh my goodness! So many things to make! And thanks for including our scarf – we were chuffed to be in such fine company :) xx
Of course little lady! You always have the most fabulous projects :)
Oh my goodness! So many things to make! And thanks for including our scarf. We were chuffed to be in such fine company :) xx
Great round-up! Thanks so much for including my tote bag!!
These are DARLING! I love them because they don’t look too “crafty” if you know what I mean… You have the best ideas! I love the braided scarf!
I know exactly what you mean! You never want your project to look too much like a DIY!
So many cute things in here… Hate that I don’t sew!
What a great round up! I’d definitely like to make the Floral embroidered top and the book clutch – but even more than liking to make it, I’d love to receive it ;)
i thinking that first scarf will be on all my girlfriends to make list
love it
brett
Brilliant round up! I think I might just have to make a sequined camera strap for myself.
I know – I need one of those too! Love that no sewing is required!
this is SUCH a great roundup of ideas! i think the book clutch is super cute :)
Love that book clutch – Erica is so talented!
these are all so amazing..i especially love the chalkboard necklace!
Isn’t that the cutest? So many fun messages to write on there!
love this list and considering a few!
I made soap and candles as Christmas gifts last year and people loved them. I’ve been meaning to look for some different DIY gift ideas for this year and you just did the work for me!
Soap AND candles? I’m impressed! I think everyone on my list is getting the scrub – just so I can make some for myself :)
I love how all of these can be made yourself! Perfect for saving money, and they’re still adorable! Plus, everything’s better when it’s home made. Thanks for the gift ideas :)
So true – I love homemade gifts. It may take a little more time but it’s definitely cost effective!
Awesome! I think I’m going to tackle the scarf one ;)
I’ve always wanted to make my own soap!
Fantastic ideas
Thanks so much for including me in this AWESOME round up Stephanie!! I’m honored to be part of this group of creative projects. I know I’ve said it before, but you are gonna give me a crafting complex by giving me so many awesome ideas in these round ups. ;)
I know – I’m giving myself a craft complex too! It’s always a little intimidating to see the amazing things people have come up with!
So many projects and so little time. I need a 48 hour day. ;)
Those tights are too cute!