40 DIY Holiday Gifts For Absolutely Everyone On Your List

Save yourself from the dreaded holiday shopping this year, by DIYing the perfect gifts for every family member and friend! After taking a look at what gifts everyone's wishing for this year, we rounded up some of our favorite holiday gift DIY's. Save your cash, and spend some time crafting for the holidays!
This post was published on the now-closed HuffPost Contributor platform. Contributors control their own work and posted freely to our site. If you need to flag this entry as abusive, send us an email.

Save yourself from the dreaded holiday shopping this year, by DIYing the perfect gifts for every family member and friend! After taking a look at what gifts everyone's wishing for this year, we rounded up some of our favorite holiday gift DIY's. Save your cash, and spend some time crafting for the holidays!

1. For that special someone
2014-12-08-Specialsomeone.jpg
Project via Hometalkers Randi and Carol @FrugElegance

Mason jar Christmas kiss-kit tutorial here.

2. For that green-thumbed friend
2014-12-08-greenthumb.jpg
Project via Hometalker Melissa @Empress of Dirt

Fairy garden suitcase tutorial here.

3. For your sister who'd love a sweet in-house spa
2014-12-08-sisterspa.jpg
Project via Hometalker Ashley @Simply Designing

Vanilla bath salts tutorial here.

4. For your super stylish decorator friend
2014-12-08-superstylish.jpg
Project via Hometalker Megan @Rhapsody in Rooms

Lighted canvas tutorial here.

5. For your rustic, woodsy friend
2014-12-08-woodsyrustic.jpg
Project via Hometalker Kristi @Making It in the Mountains

Rustic wood coaster tutorial here.

6. For the ever-caffeinated coffee lover in your life
2014-12-08-coffeelover.jpg
Project via Hometalker Dusty @All Things G&D

Coffee lover's kit tutorial here.

7. For your bestie who knows how to start a Christmas day right
2014-12-08-startright.jpg
Project via Hometalker Carrie @Making Lemonade

Peppermint bath bombs tutorial here.

8. For the family bird-watcher
2014-12-08-birdwatcher.jpg
Project via Hometalker Pam @House of Hawthornes

Bird seed cake tutorial here.

9. For your neighbor with the perfect porch
2014-12-08-porch.jpg
Project via Hometalker Laura @Pet Scribbles

Jar star luminary tutorial here.

10. For the best crafter you know
2014-12-08-crafter.jpg
Project via Hometalker Carolyn @Homework

Sewing kit gift box tutorial here.

11. For the world's best cook
2014-12-08-baker2.jpg
Project via Hometalker Lisa @Concord Cottage

Ruffled and decorated oven mitts tutorial here.

12. For your favorite niece to decorate her desk at school
2014-12-08-deskdecor2.jpg
Project via Hometalker Dena @Hearts and Sharts

Pom Pen tutorial here.

13. For your sweet-toothed pal
2014-12-08-sweettooth.jpg
Project via Hometalker Lindsay @Frenchie

Hot chocolate gift basket tutorial here.

14. For your boss (if they get to relax, you get to relax!)
2014-12-08-boss.jpg
Project via Hometalker Shelley @Sow and Dipity

Lavender and coconut oil bath bonbon tutorial here.

15. For your cross-country loved ones enjoying a beachy Christmas
2014-12-08-beachychristmas.jpg
Project via Hometalker Leslie @House on the Way

Burlap beach Christmas sign tutorial here.

16. For your favorite young mom
2014-12-08-newmom2.jpg
Project via Hometalker Bre @Brepurposed

Family advent calendar tutorial here.

17. For your closest cleanest friends
2014-12-08-clean2.jpg
Project via Hometalker Dusty @All Things G&D

Foaming hand soap tutorial here.

18. For your six year old cousin
2014-12-08-6yearold.jpg
Project via Hometalker Lindsey @Better After

Picture card game tutorial here.

19. For the homemaker in your life
2014-12-08-homemaker.jpg
Project via Hometalker Patti @Garden Matter

Fern printed tea towels tutorial here.

20. For that couple who uses every Halloween as an excuse to dress as superheroes
2014-12-08-superherocoasters.jpg
Project via Hometalker Vidya @What's Ur Home Story

Comic book cork coaster tutorial here.

21. For your college student off to decorate her dorm
2014-12-08-collegedorm.jpg
Project via Hometalker Jamie @C.R.A.F.T.

Embroidered burlap sign tutorial here.

22. For your favorite collector
2014-12-08-collector.jpg
Project via Hometalker Angie @The Altered Past

Gumball machine snowglobe tutorial here.

23. For your children's teachers to tote an energy booster
2014-12-08-spouse.jpg
Project via Hometalker Carolyn @Homework

Coffee cup sock cozy tutorial here.

24. For your classy friend who adores high tea
2014-12-08-hightea.jpg
Project via Hometalker Krista @The Happy Housie

Tea pot with quotes tutorial here.

25. For that buddy who appreciates a cozy cabin
2014-12-08-cozycabin.jpg
Project via Hometalker Shelley @Sow and Dipity

Faux birch candle tutorial here.

26. For your favorite bee-loving gardener
2014-12-08-beelover.jpg
Project via Hometalker Jessica @Designer's Sweet Spot

Honey almond hand cream tutorial here.

27. For your favorite baker
2014-12-08-baker.jpg
Project via Hometalker Angie @Knick of Time

Gingerbread man cookie jar tutorial here.

28. For your wine and cheese party-throwing neighbors
2014-12-08-wineandcheeseneighbors.jpg
Project via Hometalker Vicki @2 Bees in a Pod

Cork wine bottle charm tutorial here.

29. For your aunt whose house is always magazine-worthy
2014-12-08-orderlyaunt.jpg
Project via Hometalker Wendi @H2O Bungalow

Candle with image tutorial here.

30. For your out-of-state visitor with tons of home team pride
2014-12-08-hometeam.jpg
Project via Hometalker Vidya @What's Ur Home Story

Polymer clay state ornament tutorial here.

31. For your friend with the budding youngins
2014-12-08-buddingyougins.jpg
Project via Hometalker Jeanie @Create and Babble

Giant ruler growth chart tutorial here.

32. For that person who you know will resolve to be more organized this year
2014-12-08-organized.jpg
Project via Hometalker Melissa @A Prudent Life

Dry erase menu and shopping board tutorial here.

33. For your closest instagramer
2014-12-08-instagramer2.jpg
Project via Hometalker Shanna @Restoration Redoux

Bamboo geometric frame tutorial here.

34. For the most gourmet person you know
2014-12-08-gourmet.jpg
Project via Hometalker Shanna @Retoration Redoux

Cork word sign tutorial here.

35. For that self-soothing pal who just can't get enough of Christmas
2014-12-08-cantgetenough.jpg
Project via Hometalker Jessica @Mom4Real

Peppermint sugar scrub tutorial here.

36. For the newlyweds
2014-12-08-newlyweds.jpg
Project via Hometalker Toni @Design Dazzle

Wood with transferred photo tutorial here.

37. For your friend who adores this season's scents
2014-12-08-scents2.jpg
Project via Hometalker Shannah @Just Us Four

Dried fruit potpourri tutorial here.

38. For your proud, doting Grandmother
2014-12-08-grandmother.jpg
Project via Hometalkers Jacque and Matt @The DIY Village

Pop up photo box tutorial here.

39. For your classiest cafe lover
2014-12-08-cafeloved.jpg
Project via Hometalker Thea @Time with Thea

Coffee bean candle tutorial here.

40. For the absolute coolest person you know
2014-12-08-fanofclassics.jpg
Project via Hometalker Steph @Crafting in the Rain

"As you wish" kitchen pitcher tutorial here.

For more great DIY gift ideas, check out #DIYGifts on Hometalk, or visit our post about the top DIY gifts this season!

Popular in the Community

Close

HuffPost Shopping’s Best Finds

MORE IN LIFE