50+ Pretty & Stylish DIY Gift Ideas
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Are you looking for some pretty homemade gifts to give to your favorite people? Here are some stylish ideas that are perfect for all your girlfriends, for mom, or for ladies you want to bless! Check out these DIY gift ideas that are perfect for Christmas, birthdays, Mother’s Day, or just because!
Pretty Homemade Gifts for All Your People
A few years ago, I got turned on to homemade gifts, and I haven’t looked back.
I think there’s something really special when you put your hands and heart to work to create something special and unique for someone.
It shows thought.
It communicates meaning.
It requires effort.
It’s personalized to your person specifically.
And in a world of mass-produced stuff, I think that’s really special.
Today, I’m sharing a round up of DIY gifts that I think would be great for so many ladies and occasions.

Handmade Gift Ideas for a Variety of Women & Occasions
There are ideas in this group that perfect for your best girlie girlfriends – options that you can custom create to their individual taste.
There are ideas for friends and family members who love home decor and things for the house. So many of these ideas are perfect for Mom on Mother’s Day or her birthday!
There are jewelry ideas, spa and beauty ideas, as well as ideas for your foodie friends.
Not only are these great ideas for those close to you like your mom, sisters, besties, and cousins – there are options that would be great homemade gifts for your extended circles like coworkers, teachers, and neighbors.
Any of these would make amazing DIY Christmas gifts.
But they also would be great for birthdays, housewarming, bridal showers, thank yous, party favors, and lots of other ‘thinking-of-you’ and ‘just because’ occasions.
These ideas are easy, inexpensive handmade gifts- and lot of them can be made in bulk, so you can give them to many individuals.
Many of these projects are also simple enough for anyone to pull off, even if you’re not super crafty.
With just a little bit of time and effort, you can create something truly special that feels way more meaningful than store-bought.
Alright, let’s check them out!
50+ Fantastic DIY Gift Ideas You’ll Want to Keep for Yourself
DIY Room Sprays with Printable Labels
Here's another option for room spray using witch hazel and essential oils. Many recipes to choose from plus free printable labels!
Fern Printed Tea Towels
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!
Bookmark DIY with Fabric Scraps
I love that these gorgeous bookmarks were made with leftover transfers! How stunning are they on that creamy fabric. Just love this one!
DIY Tassel and Macrame
Speaking of macrame and yarn projects, how about keychains? These are so cute - practical and trendy.
DIY Rustic Clay Tags
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!
DIY Pressed Flower iPhone Case | Etsy
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!
Homemade Vanilla Extract (Orange and Mint Flavors, too!)
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.
DIY Bath Bomb Recipe with Rose Petals
Bath bombs are a trending gift idea, and the rose petals really put this into the luxuriant category, as far as baths go!
Aroma Diffuse
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.
DIY Aromatherapy Room Spray
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.
DIY Fabric-Covered Wooden Spoons
How fun are these?!? The fabric takes something ordinary and really makes it special!
DIY WATOJI PAPER JOURNAL
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.
DIY Pine Scented Soy Candles
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.
Homemade Lavender Soap
Lavender is lovely anywhere it's used, but as a soap, it's just a sweet and endearing gift.
Rosemary, Orange & Thyme Flavored Herb Salt
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.
Teacup Candles
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!
Rose Water Face Spray
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.
DIY Clay Essential Oil Diffuser Necklace
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.
Decoupage Earrings Made with Mod Podge
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!
Braided Bracelets from Vintage Handkerchiefs
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!
Easy DIY Jewelry Tray
This is a fun idea that you can customize in so many ways! Choose the style of paper for the bottom and color, and fill it with little goodies for a friend or family member! Made from mini wood tray from Dollar Tree!
Easy DIY Body Butter
Body butter is another soothing cream for the skin. This one has magnesium for relaxation and wellness - a much-appreciated bonus!
Clip Photo Board
If you like ideas with fabric, here's an easy photo board that is super-fun to make and give! To make it extra special, add meaningful photos or cute tags!
Classy DIY Mason Jar Luminaries (Farmhouse Gift Idea)
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!
DIY Beauty Spa Kit
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!).
DIY Reusable Lavender Sachet
This is a thoughtful gift! Sachets are perfect for freshening up drawers and lavender is a beautiful scent for this.
DIY Magnets
This is a fun DIY magnet! You can use all sorts of fun images for the magnet such as scrapbook paper, maps, sheet music - whatever!
Custom Keychain Using Resin
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!
DIY Stamped Clay 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!
Homemade Notecards with Pressed Flowers
This is such a beautiful way to used pressed flowers - as note cards! This is such a thoughtful and equisite gift to give!
Monogrammed Soap Dispenser
This truly is a genius idea! Personal and classy- and really easy to make!
Lemon-Infused Olive Oil
If you have a person in your life who loves to cook, this delicious oil will be put to good use.
DIY Sharpie Mugs
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.
Personalized Photo Magnets
How sweet are these magnets? This is another great gift ideas using photos for a really personalized gifts.
DIY Reusable Tea Bags
An environmentally friendly gift for a crunchy or budget-conscious tea drinker friend! So cute!
Marbled Nail Polish Dipped Mugs
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!
No Sew Felted Mug Cozies
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!
Glitter Wine Glasses
How fun and fancy! Such an easy way to take a regular glass up to fun and flashy elegance!
Sourdough Free Printable Gift Set: Tags, Feeding Instructions, & Bread Care
Sourdough has been trending for the past several years! Gifting fresh sourdough bread (or even sourdough starter!) is a unique gift idea and a fun way to share a favorite thing! This printable tag set incudes bread and starter gift tags, starter feeding instructions, and a bread care card!
Whiskey Maple Syrup Recipe Gift in a Jar {+Free Printable Labels!}
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!
Dip Mix Ornaments
This dip mix is SUCH a fun idea for a food gift! Try this in ornaments of all sizes and shapes, too!
Scrunchie - 3 Different Ways
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!
Easy Homemade Lip Balm in 5 Minutes
Lip balm is another super-easy gift to make that is always well-appreciated! Your choice of flavors! Yum!
DIY Coconut Lime Mint Sugar Scrub with Free Printable Labels
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!
Homemade Goats Milk and Honey Soap
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.
Lemon & Peppermint Antibacterial Hand Scrub
These days, anything antibacterial is very appreciated! This hand scrub is all natural, with no harmful ingredients!
Homemade Hard Lotion Bar
Lotion bars... I just love these! Super-practical but feels so good!
Silky DIY Body Lotion
If a lotion bar isn't your thing, how about this silky body lotion? Just 4 ingredients and you pick the scent.
Homemade Peppermint Healing Foot Balm
If you know someone who has a job where he or she is on their feet all day, this is an especially thoughtful gift!
Lavender Pillow Spray
Help your loved one get the gift of sleep! Lavender is known for its soothing, relaxing, and sleep-inducing qualities.
I hope you found some DIY gift ideas for friends and family that you love!
To me, gift-giving is one of the most obvious ways we can express the heart and love of Jesus to others. And when it’s a handmade gift, given with love, it only demonstrates more obviously His heart in our generosity and care for others.
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