Simple And Sweet Homemade Gift Ideas

Do you want the same gifts year after year? There are many people with different interests and tastes. However, deciding what to get takes a lot of work. Especially if you see something cool but either need help to afford it. Or, giving it as a gift, such as for a birthday or an anniversary. Like everybody, you too, have little money to splurge on DIY gifts. There are many ways to give creativity while staying within your budget. Let us share with you some favorite homemade gift ideas.

A Bowl Of Brightly Colored Candies

Candy is among the best ever DIY gift ideas. Sometimes having a few other options is nice. If you want something sweet and simple, try making a bowl of brightly colored candies.

You will need the following:

• A glass bowl with a wide base that won't tip over when filled with candy
• Different types and colors of candy. Some love sour gummies. However, you can use whatever sweets your recipient likes
• If you want some extra crafty, use some marshmallows

They are perfect for dessert or for making s 'mores on camping trips.

A "Happy Birthday" Banner Strung Across A Window

If you're looking for simple and sweet homemade DIY birthday gift ideas, try making a "Happy Birthday" banner across a window. Use any color paper you want. We recommend using construction paper or card stock. So, the letters are sturdy enough to hold up to the wind.

To make your banner, cut out letters from the middle of the page with scissors. Then cut out letters outside each page with an X-ACTO knife or box cutter. This way, you'll have plenty of room between letters when hanging them on the window.

Next, paste each letter onto its piece of construction paper (or other sturdy paper). Use double-sided tape or glue so that nothing slips off while drying! Once all your letters are dry, string them together with ribbon or yarn and hang them across the window.

Homemade Candles With A Sweet Scent

Candles are great for any occasion. Yet, they don't have to be complicated or expensive.

You can easily make your candles by following these steps:

• Gather your supplies
• You will need wax and wicks. You can find it at craft stores. Essential oils that match the scent you want to create. You can also add glitter.
• Heat the wax in a double boiler or microwave. Melt it into a smooth consistency. It may take some time, so be patient! Once it's the right consistency, add your essential oils and stir until they're evenly distributed throughout the mixture.
• Pour your mixture into glass jars or tins. Allow it to cool completely before adding lids or caps. It depends on the type of container you choose. Your homemade candle is now ready for gifting!

Homemade Jam

Homemade jam makes a thoughtful homemade gift. Yet, it is easy to make. You can customize it to suit the recipient's tastes.

Here's how:

• Get a few jars, either new or recycled.
• Choose your fruit like strawberries, blueberries, raspberries and blackberries!
• Put the fruit in a big pot over medium-low heat. Ensure you have enough water so the fruit will float in it (about an inch).
• Cook it to soft enough, then mash it with a fork. You will know when it is done! You can pull out a piece of fruit and see juice coming out of it. It should also smell delicious! If not, add more sugar until it does.
• Add sugar to taste (we recommend 2 cups per pint of jam), then bring the mixture back to a boil for 5 minutes (longer if you want thicker jam). Watch carefully—it boils over easily!
• Pour into jars and seal tightly with lids (or store in the freezer if not gifting immediately).

Brown Sugar Body Scrub

A brown sugar body scrub is a great gift idea for the holidays. It is very easy to make. However, it smells amazing. You can't go wrong with it.

What you will need:

• 1 cup of brown sugar
• 1/4 cup olive oil
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1/2 tsp cinnamon powder
• 2 tsp honey

Instructions:

Now, mix all ingredients in a bowl well combined. Store them in an airtight container for three months. Exfoliate dry skin with the mixture and rinse off with warm water!

A Good Read Present

Reading is a gift that helps you to relax and unwind. It also improves your brain power, expands your vocabulary, and enables you to understand the world.

However, book lovers have a greedy appetite for new books. So, one who loves books, why not get it? Yet, no matter what kind of book it is

• fiction or nonfiction
• poetry or prose
• hardcover or paperback
• thick or thin

They'll love it if it's from you!

There are many ways to give this gift! Their face will light up with joy when they open your present and see their new book staring back! Yet, it dings cheesy, but it is correct!

Wooden Photo Box

If your budget is limited, but you still want to give your loved ones something unique, try making a wooden photo box. It is a thoughtful gift they will love and use for years.

So, visit your local home improvement store. Buy a few pieces of wood. Then, assemble them into a box shape using glue or nails. However, paint outside or add other decorations.

Use this box to keep your loved one's photos or other memorabilia. However, the package will remind you of your thoughtfulness and care for them!

Custom Gable Boxes are Stylish for Pack Your Homemade Gifts

It's that time of year again. You want to figure out the holiday gift for your family and friends. However, you need more ideas. You want something special they'll love and remember forever, but you want to spend only a little on it.

That's where custom gable boxes come in! These stylish containers are perfect for packaging homemade gifts like cookies, pies, or brownies. Your recipients will love opening their gift boxes to find something delicious!

Custom gable boxes come in various shapes and sizes, so there's one suited just for you. They're made from sturdy cardboard and have a magnetic closure so they can be reused.

Conclusion

To avoid the last minute gift idea stress and anxiety, keep a few simple ideas in your pocket. If you have time but feel uninspired, there are plenty of homemade gifts! You can whip them up in the afternoon. Consider these projects as a starting point, and explore the many others. Thus, adults and children alike will appreciate the time you took to make them special. You will feel great for the special place you hold in their hearts. So, hit up the craft store, raid your grandma's cupboards, and have fun making these