5 DIY Holiday Gifts to Start Early
Handmade gifts for the home can be the most meaningful of all, but a rushed DIY project can bring on stress and mistakes
Procrastinators, take note: Start now on your DIY gifts to save money and prevent stress later. Although the holidays might seem ages away, we all know they tend to sneak up and surprise us. So start planning now! Explore your crafty side and make one of these beautiful, thoughtful gifts for the loved ones in your life.
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2. Mobile container garden. Branch out beyond the standard potted plant and make a container garden for the urban gardener in your life. It shouldn't take more than an afternoon to complete, but you'll want to order or find your materials at least a week in advance.
See how to make a mobile container garden
See how to make a mobile container garden
3. Cutting board. Yet another great way to use scrap wood, this sturdy cutting board makes a beautiful and thoughtful gift for anyone who loves to cook (or eat). Don't have any scrap wood on hand? No problem — check out your local lumber yard, buy a few feet of preferred lumber and have it milled it to size. Beginning woodworkers will need a couple days to pull this project together.
See how to create a custom cutting board
See how to create a custom cutting board
4. Vintage suitcase dog bed. Although this may technically be a gift for a dog or cat, any pet owner will appreciate this bed's cute design. Scrounge thrift shops for a hard-top vintage suitcase in a good color and fill it with a fun cushion for a friend's beloved pet. Although it may take time to find the perfect suitcase (don't forget to look online too), this project should take less than a day to complete.
See how to build this dog bed
See how to build this dog bed
5. Side table with a twist. This table helps the friend who loves to lounge do it easier. While this sleek and simple side table will enhance any decor, it's also built to slide right over the arm of a couch — making eating, drinking and working on the couch that much easier. Give yourself at least a few days to put this together — you'll want to make sure you get the dimensions just right.
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Do you make your own gifts? Share your favorite idea in the Comments!
See how to make this side table
Do you make your own gifts? Share your favorite idea in the Comments!
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