While the holidays bring most of us joy, festivities and fun, they can also come with a heavy load of stress. With demands on our time and pocketbooks, finding the perfect gifts for family and friends can be taxing. The good news is it doesn’t have to be. By putting on your thinking cap and coming up with do-it-yourself (DIY) gift ideas, you can turn an often stressful experience into creative fun and enjoyment.
DIY Gift Ideas That Are Sure to Please
• DIY Gemstone Earrings: Most all women love jewelry; the sparklier the better. You can purchase stones, beads, etc. at arts and crafts stores and make your own jewelry. You know the taste and colors that your family and friends prefer, so you can make earrings that match the personality and style of the intended receivers.
• DIY Makeup Bags: You can purchase small purses and bags at drug stores and customize them by adding waterproof stickers and decorations to the outside. On the inside, why not put a travel size shampoo and conditioner, or a great tube of lipstick?
• DIY Ornaments: Who doesn’t adore Rudolph on their Christmas tree? Arts and Crafts stores sell wooden ornament pieces. All you need to do is add string or twine. You can also buy round Styrofoam balls and decorate them with your favorite emojis or family photos.
• DIY Knitted Potholders: For the cooks in the kitchen, you can never have too many potholders. Knit potholders are easy to make and work well with hot pots and pans. Match them to the kitchen colors of the gift receiver to add to the fun.
• DIY Potted Plants: Plants always make a great gift and are easy to put together. Purchase small wood or ceramic pots and plant your favorite plants, whether cactus or flowers. These plants are ideal for window ledges, bookshelves, kitchen counters or any room in the house. As the plant grows, this is a gift that lasts.
• DIY Santa Candy Packs: Satisfy your loved one’s sweet tooth by wrapping Santa cookies and seasonal candies in cellophane and tying the bags with gold twine. Whether you bake the cookies yourself or visit the bakery, Santa candy packs are packed with a powerful, delicious punch.
• DIY Personalized Coupons: Create festive, professional coupons for much loved Christmas gifts. From breakfast in bed to a full body massage, you can personalize the coupons to fit the receiver’s likes and tastes. They’ll thank you!
We all like to give presents to our loved ones that make them feel happy and appreciated. DIY gifts brings your heart and precious time into the gift giving ritual, and is easy on your pocketbook.
Fun do-it-yourself holiday gift ideas! Share your love with the people in your life in so many unique, creative ways!
TO ALL THE WONDERFUL READERS OF STRUTTING IN STYLE!, HAPPY HOLIDAYS
Nancy Mangano is an American beauty/fashion/style influencer, fashion journalist, screenwriter, and author of the Natalie North murder mystery book series. Visit Nancy on her global online fashion/style/beauty magazine Strutting in Style! at https://nancymariemangano.com, her Facebook page Nancy Mangano at https://www.facebook.com/nancymmangano/ Twitter @https://twitter.com/nancymangano and her author website http://www.nancymangano.com
