- When you browse the internet for “homemade holiday gifts” ideas, of course you’ll find instructions for scented bath salts, creatively decorated candy canes, and pre-made cakes in a jar. But, there are tons of other fun, DIY present ideas out there!
- Here are a few of our favorites that you can make right at home this holiday season!
- For the artsy.
- This is a great arts and crafts project - it’s fun to make, and fun to play with! This seasonal scented playdough is a great by kids, for kids, and includes a few basic ingredients that you probably already have in your kitchen!
- 1 cup all purpose flour
- 1/2 cup salt
- 2 tsp. cream of tartar
- 1 tbsp. ground cinnamon
- 2 tsp. ground ginger
- 1 tsp. ground nutmeg
- 1 tsp. ground cloves
- 2 tbsp. vegetable oil
- 1 cup water
- 1 tsp orange extract (optional)
Just mix the ingredients together. This will result in about 2 cups of playdough.
For the sentimental.
These adorable ornaments, ideal for both the dogs and kids, are a great way to preserve a memory and see how much your little ones have grown, come next year!
- 1 cup all purpose flour
- 1/2 cup salt
- 1/2 cup water
- Straw
- A glass or circular cookie cutter
- Rolling pin
- Baking sheet
- Ribbon (for hanging)
- Paint, glitter, ink, markers (optional)
Mix the flour, salt, and water until smooth. Roll the dough until it is about ½” thick and then just cut out the shape you want to use. Press the paw print or hand print into the center of the dough. Then using the straw, poke out a small hole, which you will run the string through. With the oven at 250°F, bake your ornaments for about 2 hours. Decorate the ornament to your liking!
Chances are you’ve got an organization nut on your holiday gift list. Well, this project is a great way to beautify something that is typically buried deep within a drawer - tea!
- 2 pieces of the same size cardboard
- Patterned paper
- 20-30 clothespins
- 20-30 tea bags
- Hot glue gun & hot glue
- Ribbon for hanging
Cut the cardboard into a circle. Decorate this however you like. Hot glue the clothespins around the wreath, decorating these to match. Now all you need are some delicious varieties of tea as decor!
Don’t break the bank trying to make everyone happy this year; DIY crafts are fun, inexpensive and, with thoughtful planning, guaranteed to be very appreciated. If you’re looking for more ideas, check our Pinterest crafting boards !
