100+ DIY Gifts for Friends (So Good You Want to Keep)

This is a gift that would be beautiful just as it is, or it can be customized as well for holidays!

Wonderful idea for giving a fragrant gift! This is easy to put together - and it uses chopsticks, which is genius! There are other fun gift ideas in this post as well.

This is a genius idea if you have perfume samples in your possession. Mix with distilled water and essential oils, and you have a lovely gift.

Here's another option for room spray using witch hazel and essential oils. Many recipes to choose from plus free printable labels!

If you want to take it up a notch, try this striped pine-scented soy candle! Not only adorable, but pine smells so, so good.

How adorable are these? Candles are usually a welcome gift, and if you have someone who loves coffee or tea, this would be super-sweet!

This is beautiful gift idea that can be styled to coordinate with any decor! You choose the ribbon styles, faux stems - and fill jar with tea lights, fairy lights or votives! Cozy and thoughtful choice!

This is such a smart idea for a gift! Not only is it a lap desk (which we all need these days), but it has storage inside!

This is a fabulous gift, especially for those with large families! Super-cute and functional!

This is a clever and practical gift using a frame from old artwork. So many possibilities. I love the idea of stringing jute string across with clothespins for a real farmhouse style gift.

Here's another fun idea for a corkboard - this time with fabric! Easy to make and customize! You can also push hook in the board and make it a jewelry holder as well!

If you like ideas with fabric, here's an easy photo board that is super-fun to make and give!

Another super-cute idea for a picture frame! Scrabble tiles are fun for games, for home decor - and here- even for picture frames.

This is such a fun and unique way to make a frame - with newspapers! And it's one that even kids can help make. This looks amazing!

Picture frames are always a wonderful gift, and this is an easy, rustic gift that will mean so much because of a perfect picture being displayed. These are super-popular these days!

How sweet are these magnets? This is another great gift ideas using photos!

This is another fun alternative for DIY magnets! You can use all sorts of fun images for the magnet such as scrapbook paper, maps, sheet music - whatever!

Speaking of magnets, you can make these classy little beauties with air dry clay and stamps. Oh the possibilities with this, even if you didn't want to make a magnet. Let your mind imagine a little!

This is wonderful personalized gift! You can sneak on friends or family's Facebook or Instagram account, grab their pictures, and make beautiful coaster. Genius.

This is a great way to have an upcycled project that you can use for a gift! They are stylish, and it's a perfectly good way to put old tiles to good use!

Another gift that is on trend! Wine barrel trays are very popular, and a personalized one would make a fantastic gift.

If your friend likes a more modern rather than rustic feel, try this marble tray! Soooo easy to create and it looks gorgeous! Put it in a basket with cheese, crackers, and wine for a fancy gift basket idea!

This tutorial gives you endless possibilities for wooden gift ideas (or really, many materials): for wood risers, decorative boxes, cutting boards...it's all about printing on wax paper and transferring designs. SO. MUCH. FUN.

This is a sweet centerpiece or table decor piece that is easily made from a Dollar Tree mini crate, napkins or tissue paper, and Mod Podge! Fill it with any type of glass bottles and flowers for a darling gift!

This gift is made from a decorative tea towel or kitchen towel! It's a simple project but can be customized depending on the style towel you use. Useful for any season or occasion!

Speaking of tea towel, here are some you can make yourself - love, love, love tea towels. I think these custom ones made with a stencil are just adorable.

If botanicals are a little more your thing (and stencils aren't), this is another beautiful option for tea towels. You probably will want to make a few extra and keep some for yourself as well!

If you know someone who loves modern farmhouse style, this is a lovely riser tray that is inexpensive and easy to make! Gift it with other goodies on top for a lovely gift tray idea!

This is a lovely idea for a shadow box made with paper flowers and a vinyl decal on the front - use a monogram or a favorite word or phrase! Classy gift idea for sure!

This truly is a genius idea! Personal and classy- and really easy to make!

If you have a gardener in your life, this set of clay garden markers are perfect and will be so appreciated!

Here's another beautiful idea if you have a friend who loves to garden or decorate outdoors! These easy stepping stones can be customized to any taste and style!

How clever is this? If you know someone with a fire place or loves to make fires outdoors in a fire pit, this is such a treat!

Sharpie mugs are one of my favorite gifts to make and give. There are so many ways to customize them and decorate them in your own signature style. Filling them up with goodies is another fun addition.

This is another pretty idea for a mug if your friend is a tea or coffee drinker! There are endless ways to create this using your friend's favorite colors!

Another very easy DIY made from Dollar Tree materials! These jars are fun to fill with all kinds of treats for the recipient!

This floral wall hanging mixes a little farmhouse with a little boho. Very easy to make and customize using greens and flowers of your choice!

These wall hangings are easily made with paint stirrers and calendar pages (from Dollar Tree, actually!). You can customize by the taste of the recipient, but the process is the same!

Even if you've never done macrame before, this is easy enough for beginners! Macrame is on-trend right now and would make a perfect gift!

I love the vintage look of pressed flowers - and it doesn't get any more vintage than embroidery hoops! These two are married here, and the effect is just gorgeous.

Speaking of macrame and yarn projects, how about keychains? These are so cute - practical and trendy.

I don't think someone can ever have enough pretty keychains! I love this idea for a pretty gift that's small but so lovely! And fun to make, too!

I love that these gorgeous bookmarks were made with leftover transfers! How stunning are they on that creamy fabric. Just love this one!

While we are on a boho/tassel trend, how about making an adorable and stylish rope basket from Dollar Tree materials?!? Yup, Dollar Tree. You can also fill it with all kinds of themed goodies (ideas for that are here, too!)

Speaking of rope basket projects, this is another version of a rope baskets to make! So easy but they look amazing!

I just adore these! These tags would be amazing with beaded garland, embellishments for home decor, as a keychain, a necklace, hanging from a rear view mirror... endless possibilities with this!

Fancy water bottles are super-trendy - and this etched version is just so pretty! Many ways to make it customizable to your taste!

How adorable are these?!? They are easy to make as a no-sew gift idea! Great for someone who always has a cup of coffee or tea in hand!

An environmentally friendly gift for a crunchy or budget-conscious tea drinker friend! So cute!

If you like easy sewing projects and have a friend who likes to bake bread, this is the perfect combo of the two! These linen bread bags were made from thrift store napkins, so it's budget-friendly, too! If YOU bake, you can even gift it with a loaf of your own bread!

Cute, stylish, and a fabulous gift for your crunchy, environment-conscious friends. These are ideal for covering food bowls and wrapping sandwiches.

How fun and fancy! Such an easy way to take a regular glass up to fun and flashy elegance!

How fun are these?!? The fabric takes something ordinary and really makes it special!

This burlap and fabric produce basket is adorable and fully functional! You truly can make this to suit the style and taste of the recipient.

Rope baskets are super-popular these days, and you can make one for a fraction of the cost! Anyone who loves to be up on the home trends will love this one.

How beautiful are these bowls? And they are so easy to make - way easier than they look. Just a gorgeous gift to give!

This is another project that is so easy but looks super high-end! Fancy-looking but very budget-friendly. And lots of ways to customize once you get the technique!

Doesn't that combination of spices sound and look amazing? If you have someone who loves to cook or experiment with flavors, this is the perfect DIY gift.

If you have a person in your life who loves to cook, this delicious oil will be put to good use.

Along those lines, if you love someone who likes to eat clean and loves baking, homemade vanilla extract is a gift he or she will be so excited to receive.

I love this as a really unique idea for a food gift! Consumables are a hit and so thoughtful - this one is something that really creative and sure to please!

This dip mix is SUCH a fun idea for a food gift! Try this in ornaments of all sizes and shapes, too!

If you have a friend or family member who loves essential oils, this diffuser necklace is perfect! It's stylish and will give all the benefits of aromatherapy all day long.

For all you girls who were teenagers in the 80s and 90s, here's your time to create a 'retro' trendy gift! Yup, they're back - and they make great gifts!

You had me at 'no-sew'! Headbands are a staple in my accessory stash, and there are so many ways to create a pretty braided one with fabric you have on hand!

Just look at this fun and easy bracelet that is also braided! So fun and trendy! So many ways to suit someone's taste! A fun, boho look!

I just love the beachy feel of these bracelets! So many ways to customize them - and they look awesome as summer anklets as well!

How great are these stamped necklaces? If you have someone who loves unique and industrial type jewelry, this is the way to go!

I adore this craft for a DIY gift! I have so many different patterns of tissue paper at home that I know would love fabulous on earrings! This is also a great gift to make in bulk for several friends!

This is a wonderful girlie gift for those days when someone just needs a little spritz of refreshment. I love my rose water, and I promise, this is a welcome choice.

Lip balm is another super-easy gift to make that is always well-appreciated! Your choice of flavors! Yum!

This is a beautiful choice with all kinds of DIY goodies in here: bath salts, body scrubs, toner and mist, lip balm, body oil, and face serum. Yes, recipes for ALL OF THAT is here. What a phenomenal gift to give (and receive!).

A relaxing bath is always much needed and very welcome! A bathtub tray for a book and a glass of wine is the perfect way to help your person unwind.

Body scrubs are super-popular gifts, and I've always loved when someone gifted me one! Coconut lime is such a refreshing scent as well!

Bath bombs are a trending gift idea, and the rose petals really put this into the luxuriant category, as far as baths go!

This is a beautiful, soothing bath soak idea. These natural ingredients will be perfect for someone who needs a bath to wind down.

Lavender is lovely anywhere it's used, but as a soap, it's just a sweet and endearing gift.

If you want to try another kind of soap, this one is made from goat's milk and honey, for a soothing, all-natural variety.

These days, anything antibacterial is very appreciated! This hand scrub is all natural, with no harmful ingredients!

Lotion bars... I just love these! Super-practical but feels so good!

If a lotion bar isn't your thing, how about this silky body lotion? Just 4 ingredients and you pick the scent.

Body butter is another soothing cream for the skin. This one has magnesium for relaxation and wellness - a much-appreciated bonus!

If you know someone who has a job where he or she is on their feet all day, this is an especially thoughtful gift!

Help your loved one get the gift of sleep! Lavender is known for its soothing, relaxing, and sleep-inducing qualities.

Dishwasher detergent may not seem like gift material, but when it's homemade without all the harsh ingredients, oh, it definitely is.

I've just recently begun using this myself, and I LOVE it. The clothes smell so fresh, and I love knowing there are no harsh chemicals in there. A fantastic family-friendly gift. Lots of scent recipes in this post!

Here's another DIY that might not seem like gift material, but trust me, if your friend or family member is into toxin-free living, these will be just perfect.

If you have a friend or family member who loves to journal or write, this is a gorgeous handmade journal using the Japanese binding technique. I promise this will be cherished.

This is such a beautiful way to used pressed flowers - as note cards! This is such a thoughtful and equisite gift to give!

This is pretty genius in my opinion! Technology can feel so cold - I love that you can infuse some gorgeous elements from nature on a phone case!

This is my sister's blog, and she actually made me one of these and gave it to me for Christmas YEARS ago. And I still use it. This is a great one! 🙂

Who doesn't love a cozy scarf? This is perfect for a beginner in sewing and those who love sewing hacks as well!

This is such an adorable as well as practical gifts! These rice warmers are perfect to keep inside pockets on chilly days - and the rice stays warm for hours!

These blanket scarves are cozy, popular and a useful gift! Easy to make and budget-friendly! There's even a no-sew version!

And if you like a little sewing, give this reading pillow a try! I think it's an awesome gift for an avid reader. If you're like me, I almost try to create all the sewing things as no-sew!

These chunky blankets are the BEST! If knitting is your thing or you're willing to learn, this is a fabulous gift.

This is a thoughtful gifts! Sachets are perfect for freshening up drawers and lavender is a beautiful scent for this.

If you have a Cricut or Silhouette, but no hat press, no fear! Here are simple instructions for making a DIY hat with HTV that doesn't require a hat press!

This is such a wonderful idea for a DIY gift. It's not your traditional craft, but you create a family cookbook with all of your family recipes compiled in one place! This is super-meaningful and sure to be treasured from generation to generation!

Now this is a fun gift! Regular Jenga is a blast, but this oversized version is sure to be a hit!

I'm a bit of a newb when it comes to crocheting, and I love it this is something that even I can do! Love these adorable coasters - and you can add in a basket if you feel inclined to!