Gifts that you can DIY yourself to give at Christmas, birthdays, or any time of the year. Some of these are good for kids, but adults will be able to make all of them to give to friends and family. I've added links to tutorials for all!
My list on Amazon of craft supplies for all kinds of craft projects. (affiliate link)
My big list of craft supplies
If you can sew, or are leanring how, these are easy to make and it's a useful thing to give to people.
How To Make Easy Potholders or Hot Pads
Kids can do these, but adults can make really fancy ones to give as sets.
Homemade Coasters And Tile Decoration Crafts For Kids
A handmade journal is a really nice gift, and your friends will be impressed with the effort you put into it.
How To Make A Handmade Book With Fabric
I'm not gonna lie, this takes a long time, but it's worth it. And you can either give this to someone who will appreciate it, or keep it for yourself.
DIY Braided Rag Rug Tutorial With Fabric and Time Estimates
Make a felt scrap coaster that you can use on your desk or coffee tables.
Easy DIY Felt Crafts: Make A Felt Scrap Coaster (Photo Tutorial)
Make small zipper pouches for pencils or other small items.
DIY Small Sewing Project: Making A Zippered Pencil Pouch
Make some tiny frames with polymer clay and gold leaf (or paint) and add photos of you and your friends to them.
How To Make Dollhouse Frames With Gold Leaf
Make a crazy quilt for someone who needs a little warmth. I made this one with an old flannel sheet as the backing, and because I folded it in half, the end result is heavy like a weighted blanket, so that's a plus!
Improv Crazy Quilt Photo Tutorial With A Repurposed Flannel Sheet
A full photo tutorial on how to make this quilt. Make a smaller one if you don't need the full-size version.
How To Make An Irish Chain Quilt Variation: Photo Tutorial
Easy tote bag pattern to sew for crafts or the beach.
Easy Tote Bag Pattern, Free Template And Photo Tutorial
An easy yarn stash project that only uses the knit stitch.
Easy Beginner Knitting Project, One-Stitch Scarf To Bust Your Yarn Stash
Make some easy hair accessories using cork fabric. This one can be done with or without a sewing machine.
Sewing With Cork Fabric: How To Make A Bow Barrette
Make an Amish knot rag rug with fabric strips and a toothbrush needle. Super simple to learn, and it's a useful thing to give to someone.
How To Make An Amish Knot Rag Rug, With A Fabric Yardage Chart
Make a no-sew catnip toy (or a bunch of them) for someone who loves their cat but who doesn't like paying for toys. These are easy to make and it's an upcycling project,
How To Make A No-Sew, DIY Catnip Cat Toy From An Old Shirt
Make a crocheted basket to give to someone who likes organization.
