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DIY Christmas Gifts

November 18, 2015 By Meegan 2 Comments

Hi everyone! How are you doing? Are thinking ahead for Christmas, like I am? I have a few DIY Christmas gifts that you might be interested in. I am all about saving money any way I can, making Christmas gifts is one way I can do that very thing.

13 Christmas Gifts YOU Can Make

I have 13 ideal DIY Christmas Gifts that YOU can make…

I, personally like Christmas gifts that are hand made. They gave a more thoughtful touch about them. Here are 13 of MY DIY Christmas Gift ideas for YOU to make for your friends and family…

West Elm Inspired Painted Vase with Artichokes

I purchased a vase at the thrift store and transformed it into a West Elm styled Vase. You can find the tutorial here.

Milk Bottles and Sign

It is fun and unique to make a specialized sign for friends using a stencil on burlap. I made one this year like this.

Start Each Day With a Grateful Heart

Sometimes we have people in our lives that need words of encouragement. Use my FREE printable here.

Colorful DIY Clamp & Crystal Sun Catcher #LowesDIYDays

For an unusual gift, make your own Clamp and Crystal Sun Catcher. Use the colors and crystals that fit YOUR style.

Sea Glass Tray

For the beach or cottage lover, create a sea glass tray. It is easy and looks beautiful, with little cost.

How To Make a Vintage Sign

For your friends that like the vintage and worn look, utilize what you have already and make a vintage sign.

Vintage Box Springs With Tulips and Hankies

With vintage box springs, transform them into a vase. Use hankies to add texture. They look fabulous anytime of year.

Vintage Book Embellishments

For a fun and creative look, add embellishments to vintage books. It is REALLY easy and SO fun!

Heart pillow close up meeganmakes.com

Make a no sew pillow, using hot glue. Add your own style and creativity to create a one of a kind pillow. I used a drop cloth to make mine. I love the look, don’t you?

Winter Slumber

Make and frame a cardboard chalkboard. Did you know YOU could make YOUR own chalkboard? It is SUPER easy. Find a pretty frame and you have a lovely present for anyone.

thank you gift in a mason jar

Add some herbs to a mason jar for the cook in your life. The how-to is right here.

Doilie Art

Use those vintage doilies you have and create your own Vintage Doily Art. It is sentimental and beautiful.

DIY Painted and Stenciled Terracotta Pot

And if you have a gardener in your life, purchase a terracotta pot and make it a piece to be worthy of any garden. I made mine with paint, stencils and a chalkboard sticker. Use the colors and style that will be appealing for YOU.

13 Christmas Gifts YOU Can Make

I hope I have given you a few ideas to start your creative juices going. Sometimes that all it takes, right? Now you have 13 DIY Christmas Gifts that YOU can make all in one place.

Have fun and start creating today!

Meegan

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Comments

  1. Erica de Groot. says

    December 13, 2015 at 10:54 AM

    Hello Megan,
    I am looking at your blog for the first time; I like to sea what you have made en I am inspire, because it reminds
    me for changing thinks which I want to trow away par exemple.
    I like to make it cosy with Christmas and so I wish you from the Netherlands a happy en creative year in Las Vegas.
    P.S. My english is not so good.
    Greetings!

    Reply
    • Meegan says

      December 15, 2015 at 12:16 AM

      Thank you for visiting my blog. I hope you come back again and again.
      Have a beautiful day.

      Reply

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