Written by It’s about that time of year to start thinking about what to gift your friends and family during this holiday season. Creating a handmade gift not only is personal and meaningful but can save some cash too. Check out these trendy craft ideas:
1. Personalized Ornaments
Use Mason Jar Lids
Use fabric, images, jute or twine, and more with these adorable mason jar lid ornaments.
Use Wood
Use wood pieces and transfer design or photo or use wood letters and decorate as desired.
2. Mason Jar
Add an image and memories
Add a photo from a recent vacation or special moment with fitting decoration in the bottom.
Paint Words
Use a stencil and paint a word on the outside. Fill the jar with personalized notes or candy.
3. Teacup or Coffee Cup Candles
Use an old or thrifted tea or coffee cup to create some beautiful and decorative candles.
4. Christmas Bulb Jewelry
Recycle old Christmas light bulbs into stunning jewelry gifts.
5. Rustic Lantern Mini Scene
Fill a wooden or rustic metal lantern with ornaments, garland, or miniatures to create a stunning holiday centerpiece.
6. Tea Wreath
This is the perfect gift for tea lovers in your life.
7. Upcycled Christmas Sweater
Reuse those old Christmas sweaters to create gift bags and stockings.
8. Upcycled Christmas Cards
Use old Christmas cards to create gift tags, gift boxes, coasters, and ornaments!
9. Upcycle old Frames
Take some old frames and create a unique centerpiece or serving tray.
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10. Embroidery hoop
Embroidery hoops are a fun and easy way to create ornaments and wreaths.
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