9 DIY Christmas gifts that people actually want
We've all been there. You exchange gifts and end up with a very thoughtful, homemade gift... that you have absolutely no use for. I mean, who really uses knitted socks or a crocheted kleenex cover? And while it is technically the thought that counts, some DIY gifts are just a little more useful than others. Here are 8 DIY gifts that are guaranteed to not end up stuck on a shelf or *gasp* regifted.
1. Soup Cozies
Soup. Season. Is. Here. And I've literally never met one single person that doesn't like some kind of soup. That's why the gift of homemade soup cozies is perfect because the only thing worse than burning your tongue on hot soup is burning your hands on a hot bowl.
Tutorial here.
2. Watercolor Mugs
Between hot cocoa, coffee and hot tea, coffee mugs are in heavy rotation during the winter. These beautiful watercolor mugs would be a great addition to anyone's collection that will have them sipping in style.
Tutorial here.
3. Galaxy Coasters
I don't care what anyone says, you can never have enough coasters. I tend to carry an ice water from room to room with me and who takes a coaster with them from room to room? So I have coasters scattered everywhere. Plus, when coasters are this cool, who wouldn't want a set?
Tutorial here.
4. Edible Cookie Dough
This one might not be for our vegan pals or friends with food allergies but there are probably some substitutions that came make this cookie dough recipe work for anyone. The bottom line is cookie dough is amazinggg and if you don't end up keeping it for yourself, everyone will love it.
Tutorial here.
5. Vanilla Sugar Scrub
Winter weather brings the dry skin for a lot of us, which makes this homemade sugar scrub a solid gift. And I don't know about you, but in the winter I tend to gravitate towards comforting smells like vanilla. But you can always switch up the scent depending on who you are giving it to.
Tutorial here.
6. Infused Olive Oil
A little infused olive oil can really take kick things up a notch in the kitchen. This tutorial includes recipes for lemon, chili, rosemary and garlic infused olive oils, which is a good starter pack when making a foray into infused oils.
Tutorial here.
7. Pom Pom Fleece Blanket
1. Nobody can ever have enough blankets.
2. Pom poms are really cute
Any questions?
Tutorial here.
8. Happy Little Succulent Plant pots
Everyone could use a little extra sunshine this time of year. And a cute little succulent and in an equally cute planter is a great way to add a little green to an otherwise gray day.
Tutorial led to a broken link but all you need is a basic terra cotta planter, acrylic paints and paint brushes. Oh, and a succulent to put in it. :)
9. Embroidered Photo Art
With everything being mostly digital these days, there's something special about having photos printed out. And a great way to add a little extra somethin' somethin' to a framed photo is by adding a little embroidery embellishments. It's easier than you might think.
Tutorial here.