Looking for thoughtful last-minute gift ideas that are easy to create? Whether you’re searching for a DIY Present For Sister, Low Budget Gift Ideas For Friends, or a DIY Gift For Daughter, there are plenty of creative options to suit every occasion. From Cheap DIY Gifts to Simple Gift Ideas For Women, these projects are both meaningful and budget-friendly. Consider crafting a Shadow Box For Aunt, making a Keychain Boys will love, or designing a personalized Gingerbread Man Mug. For unique celebrations, why not create 21st Birthday Shirts For Women or explore Gift Ideas DIY Aesthetic? These Inexpensive Gifts For Friends are perfect for showing appreciation without breaking the bank. Whether it’s for a coach, coworker, or loved one, these Last Minute Handmade Gifts are sure to impress!
Whether you’re looking for something special for mom, your best friend, or your favorite teacher, I think you’ll find something you like!
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1. Monogrammed Sharpie Mug
This is something you could make for less than a dollar, assuming you have a few oil-based Sharpies on hand (regular Sharpies DO NOT work). You really could customize it however you’d like, but I’m digging the idea of using stickers and then using your pen around them. Once you pull them off, it looks really impressive! Check out the full instructions and details over at Good and Messy!
2. Fun Photo Bookmarks DIY Gift Idea
These custom photo bookmarks would be perfect for the grandparents! And just think of how much fun the photoshoot would be? This tutorial also comes with instructions on how to make the colorful tassels.
Source: Red Fly Creations
3. DIY Bath Bombs
Had I known you could make these in a mini-muffin pan, I would have made them a long, long time ago! I take more baths than showers these days. If you like working in the kitchen, this might be the perfect gift idea for you. When they’re finished, package them up in mason jars with a pretty ribbon.
4. Photo Collage Monogram DIY Gift Idea
Mod Podge — A crafty girl’s best friend! Use it to make one of these clever picture monograms. You can buy the wooden letters from just about any craft store, and then print out some of your favorite photos onto regular printer paper. I think this would look nice on a bookshelf or mantel. What a great idea for your bestie!
- Paint a large wooden letter with acrylic paint (if desired, or leave it in it’s natural wood state).
- Next, print out your desired photos on regular printer paper, and then cut them out.
- Once the paint is dry, use a sponge brush and mod podge (I prefer the matte) to apply the paper photos to your wooden letter. You will want to evenly apply the mod podge to the front and back of the photos without leaving any thick streaks of the glue behind.
- Once the glue is dry (this should take less than 30 minutes), use scissors or an x-acto knife to remove the excess parts of the photos that hang outside of the boundary of your letter.
- That’s it! You can also add paper flowers, quote stickers, rhinestones or any other details that you would like.
5. Candy Bouquet
A bouquet of candy is the perfect diy gift idea for someone who is hard to shop for! Who doesn’t love candy, right? I like this idea for a teenager, or perhaps for dad on Father’s Day. Get the full instructions over at Funky Polkadot Giraffe.
7. Custom Stepping Stone
A custom stepping stone would make for a nice house warming gift, don’t you think? You could even do something a little more simple by carving initials or doing handprints. The grandparents would love this, too!
8. Gift In A Jar
You could do this for just about any occasion — a new mommy jar, a get well jar, a spa pampering jar, or anything else you can think up! Classy Clutter has quite a few good ideas and free printable labels.
9. Gift In A Cup
Who couldn’t use an on-the-go insulated cup?! Fill it up with some of their favorite goodies (gift cards, drink packets, lip gloss, nail polish, candy, or anything else that will fit) and you’ve got a gift that works for just about anyone!
10. Photo Pendants or Magnets Gift Idea
I’m thinking Mother’s Day or perhaps for a best friend’s birthday? They are actually really cheap (less than $2.50 each), and you could put a magnet on the back as an alternative to the pendant just in case they are not the necklace-wearing type. Hop on over to Saving with Sarah for the instructions.
11. Pull-Out Photo Album DIY Gift Idea
This is a great alternative to your traditional photo album! You can buy those little wooden boxes online, but they are also available at craft stores like Hobby Lobby or Michael’s. The rest is made with card stock and photos. I would call it a “memory box”.
12. DIY Glitter Cup
Are you wondering how in the world she did that? It’s a double-walled cup! Don’t worry, you won’t be drinking the glitter. Starbucks used to sell them, but you can also find them on Amazon (it’s actually made for the purpose of designing your own).
13. DIY Personalized Glass
I’ve been fascinated by etching cream lately. With what it does to glass, I would be afraid to get that stuff on my hands! It’s amazing. Customize a casserole dish, wine glass, mirror or anything else glass with a personalized monogram, name or even quote. If you have a computer and a printer, then you can just find the font you like and print it out in the size you need for the stencil, or check out this glass etching starter kit.
14. Homemade Body Butter
With just 3 ingredients you can make a homemade body butter that doubles as shaving cream and lip balm. It’s all natural, too! In the winter months, I can never get enough moisture; I would love to receive this as a gift. You could even make a little tag with the recipe and instructions in case they want to make their own once they run out. She Wears Many Hats has the full recipe and instructions.
15. Homemade Soap
Homemade soap is easier than it looks! You can actually just buy soap base that melts in the microwave, then you can add a few other ingredients to your liking (fragrance oil, coffee beans, etc.) and then pour the melted mixture into soap molds. How fun!
16. Easy Monogrammed Soap Bottle
Believe it or not, that monogram is actually on the inside of the bottle. It was printed on transparent overhead paper and then inserted into the bottle. Clever! The idea Room has a free printable for this, too. Go check it out!
17. DIY Mason Jar Candles
If you like melting stuff, then this project is for you! I pretty much dig anything that has to do with mason jars, and I’ve always got a candle burning (I think I might keep Bath & Body Works in business these days). I would love to start making candles, and these wax chips make it an easy, do-able project. What a fabulous diy gift idea, too! Especially since I love the burlap top and cute gift tag. So, hop on over to Everyday Family for the instructions.
18. Homemade Extracts DIY Gift Idea
This one takes some planning ahead (it needs to sit for 2-4weeks), but most of the work is just waiting. They can be added to baked goods for amazing flavor enhancement, but also look so pretty just sitting on the kitchen counter!
Even More DIY Gift Ideas
19. Custom Scrabble Coasters
It turns out you don’t have to buy a dozen Scrabble games to do this project; You can buy a pack of 100 tiles for less than $5 on Amazon. This opens up so many possibilities! I love the way these Scrabble tile coasters turned out, and you can customize them with different words. Maybe even use blank tiles (or the back) to make spaces in between words to write a message.
19. Bath Goodies In A Washcloth
What a unique way to package up a few bath goodies! You could make this into just about any animal, too (maybe a bunny or kitten?).
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