Need a last minute gift and want to make something handmade? Here’s a few great DIY last minute handmade gift ideas you can make quick!
It’s that time of year when all you hear about is gifts gifts gifts. I am a weirdo who likes to make gifts (I also buy gifts – I just love making things!) but I have been on both sides of an unwanted handmade gift.
There’s nothing worse than having to fake enthusiasm over a bad gift or to work on something for a long time only to have the recipient literally laugh out loud (it was my sister).
So, today I wanted to round up some ideas for handmade gifts that don’t suck.
Handmade gifts can actually be extra special and sentimental because a loved one took the time to make it themselves.
But making gifts also usually takes a lot of time and effort and you have to have a certain skillset.
Here’s some really good DIY last minute handmade gift ideas that you can make for someone in your life!
DIY Last Minute Handmade Gift Ideas
If you forgot to order someone a present, you’re low on cash, or you just really want to make something, there’s lots of good handmade gift ideas that don’t take long to make.
Whether you want to be crafty or get into the shop and make something quick and small with scrap wood, there’s a DIY gift out there for you!
DIY Last Minute Handmade Gift Ideas
Here's a great list of last minute gifts you can make this holiday season. Whether it's a scrap wood building project or a quick and easy craft, your recipient is sure to love any of these!
This is a great place for someone to drop their keys and wallet after a long day. Any working guy would appreciate it!
If you have a loved one that is away for awhile, this is a really great gift to remind them of home.
This tabletop plant stand doesn't require much wood or time and looks great on any mantel or table.
Any lady that has her makeup spread all over the counter would appreciate a beautiful box to store it in instead!
Grab your camera and go find letters of that person's name in nature and print them out and frame them!
If you live in a coastal area, go driftwood hunting and then glue the sticks onto a thrifted mirror!
These tassels are great for day to day wear or going on for New Years!
If you know someone with a lot of trees in their yard, this squirrel picnic table is a great gift!
Stay in the Christmas spirit by collecting some wood from nature and putting it together to look like a reindeer!
Glue some scrap wood together in boxes and then paint them to look like cute holiday guys for your friend to showcase their silverware.
Grab more driftwood and drill holes down the center of progressively smaller pieces and string them up on a dowel!
Oyster shells are everywhere in the south, so glue them to foam cones for a beautiful tabletop tree!
Grab pieces of driftwood or branches and put them together so they have flat surfaces to hole tea candles!
Cut out letters from a child's name and put them together on this wooden name puzzle.
Stain and glue some scrap wood together and then draw on a symbol from something they really love!
Cut out the shape of a train or butterfly and drill holes, then add a stick and string to keep a kid busy!
These ornaments look like snowballs in the tree!
A magic tissue box is a fun gift and toy for any young child!
What’s your favorite handmade gift to give?
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Hello, I’m Morgan, half of the creative force behind CharlestonCrafted.com! With a passion for DIY that dates back to 2012, I’ve transformed three homes and now I’m dedicated to helping others craft their dream spaces. Let’s turn your house into a home together!