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DIY Gifts

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You DO NOT necessarily need all of the items in each section to DIY a gift, but this is to give you a general sense of what you can use. Some of these materials you may also already own or can thrift.
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Cards

You can use watercolors, acrylics, or a collage-technique to make personalized homemade cards!

 
Level 2 Watercolor Pad by Artist's Loft
 
Mr. Pen Watercolor Brush Pens, 6 pcs
 
Strathmore 140-208 Watercolor Paper, 10 Sheets
 
12 Half Pans Iridescent Watercolor Set by Artist's Loft
 
FENORKEY 12pcs Artist Watercolor Brushes Set
 
12 Half Pans Pastel Watercolor Set by Artist's Loft
 
15 Posca Paint Markers, Fine Acrylic Pens
 
Watercolor Paint Starter Set by Artist's Loft
 
Strathmore® 300 Series Canvas Pad
 
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*Acrylic paints
36 Color Acrylic Paint Value Pack by Artist's Loft ...
 
White Synthetic Flat & Round Brushes by Artist's Loft® ...
 
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*Acrylic paints
36 Color Acrylic Paint Value Set by Craft Smart
 
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*Watercolor paints
36 Color Watercolor Paint Value Pack by Artist's Loft ...
 
Snowflakes Double-Sided Cardstock Paper by ...
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12" x 12" Peppermint Plaid Paper Pad, 90 Sheets by ...
 
12" x 12" Gingerbread Forest Paper Pad by Recollections™
 
Echo Park Santa's Christmas Delivery Collection Kit
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12" x 12" Christmas Solids Paper Pad by Recollections™
 
Merry Christmas Foil Stickers
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Sable Watercolor Brushes 9pcs Professional
 
ACSTEP 50Pack White A4 Self Seal 4x6 Envelopes
 
Silunkia Brown Note Cards & Envelopes 4x6

Homemade Stovetop Potpourri

Make sure to include instructions (written or typed on a small tag) & tie them onto the jar with some twine!

 
Ball Jar Stainless Steel Wide Mouth Lids 6-Pack
 
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You can also find jars at thrift stores or use jars you may already have!
Ball 8oz. 12pk Glass Regular Mouth Quilted Mason Jar with Lid and Band
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You can also find jars at thrift stores or use jars you may already have!
Buy in Bulk - 24 Pack: Heritage Mini Mason Jar by Ashland
 
Cinnamon Sticks
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Organic Navel Oranges
 
Pomegranate Seed Bowl
 
Fresh Rosemary
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Spice Islands Whole Allspice, 1.5 Ounce
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Whole Cloves
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Star Anise
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Fresh Thyme
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Fiber Arts

Macrame, Crochet, Knitting, etc.

 
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3mm
3mm Macrame Cord 220 Yards Sage Yarn
 
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Great for macrame keychains
JWBIZ 15 Pcs D Ring Lobster Claw Clasp
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950pcs Natural Wooden Beads 7 Sizes DIY
 
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2mm
NOANTA Sage 2mm x 220yd Macrame Cord
 
325PCS FIVEIZERO Keychain Making Kit Set
 
Yarniss 20 Sizes Crochet Hooks 0.5-10mm Set
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Yarniss Crochet Kit for Beginners, 840 Yards Yarn, 10 Ergonomic Hooks 2.0-6.5mm
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7 Pairs Bamboo Knitting Needles Set, Long Wood
 
Yarniss 13 Pair Circular Knitting Needles Set
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Hand Knitting Book

Homemade Peppermint Bark

Super easy + tasty treat! 

 
YumEarth Christmas Candy Canes - 4.94oz/10ct
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Lily's Chocolate Baking Chips White Chocolate Style, 9 Ounce
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McCormick Pure Peppermint Extract, 2 fl oz
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Scrapbook

Make them a scrapbook! This can be a certain timeframe, a specific trip, or even like “20 things I love about you” using pictures!

 
Craft Smith 12" x 12" Grove & Gather Paper Pad
 
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This giant pack goes on sale frequently!
Elmer's Disappearing Purple Glue Sticks, 30 Ct
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Cursive Month Stickers
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Black Scrapbook Album with Silk Ribbon, Cover Window ...
 
Echo Park Let's Take the Trip Collection Kit
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Black Paw Print Stickers
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Floral Embers Photo Album by Recollections™
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8" x 8" Spiral Bound Scrapbook Album by Recollections®
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1512 Alphabet Vinyl Stickers 12 Sheets
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Neutral Paper Pad, 12" x 12" by Recollections™
 
Travel Handwritten Stickers
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135 Pcs DIY Scrapbooking Frame Stickers Set
 
QIQQIKIN Cardstock Journaling Scrapbook Punch
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Block Alphabet Stickers
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Travel Sticker Book by Recollections™
 
Evteck 12 Inch Paper Cutter Trimmer
 
120Pcs Natural Dried Flower Stickers for Crafts
 
Black Printed Alphabet Stickers by Recollections™
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Essential Oils

Make sugar scrubs, bath bombs, roll-ons, perfumes, room sprays, cleaning supplies, shower steamers, and more!

 
Bamboo Mason Jar Lids - 6PCS Regular Size
 
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Perfect to add to a jar of homemade sugar body scrub
30 Mini Wooden Spoons for Condiments & Spices
 
365 Organic Virgin Coconut Oil, 14 Fl Oz
 
Essential Oils | Aura Cacia
 
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I suggest unscented if you want to add your own scent.
Unscented - Pure-Castile Liquid Soap - Dr. Bronner's
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You can also find jars at thrift stores or use jars you may already have!
Ball 4oz 12pk Glass Regular Mouth Quilted Mason Jar with Lid and Band
 
Aura Cacia Essential Oil Discover Kit
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Aura Cacia, A Walk in the Woods Kit
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Aura Cacia, Sweet Orange
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Aura Cacia, Pine
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Aura Cacia, Lemongrass
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Fractionated Coconut Oil
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Light Brown Sugar
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Florida Crystals Regenerative Organic Raw Cane Sugar, 48 oz Jug
 
Redmond Real Salt, Ancient Fine Sea Salt
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DMuuuDM 20 Pcs 8ml Glass Car Air Freshener
 
4-Pack Empty Essential Oil Diffuser Bottles Car Vent Clip
 
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Great size for your purse
2oz Amber Glass Spray Bottles, Set of 3
 
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Fractionated coconut oil (liquid at room temp) for roller balls and sprays
Aura Cacia Fractioned Coconut Oil, 4 Fl Oz
 
2 PCS Car Essential Oil Wood Diffuser
 
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Easy to assemble and work great
sungwoo 12 Pack 10ml Amber Glass Roller Bottles
 
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For a papaya scent
SheaMoisture Papaya Vitamin C Serum 1 oz
 
1oz Aluminum Tin Jar Refillable 12 Pack
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FIRETREESILVERFLOWER 15 Cavity Flower Candy Mold Set
 
Bontip Amber Glass Spray Bottle Set 2-Pack
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Misc

These are items that I find handy to have in general.

 
KINGLAKE Natural Jute Twine 328 Feet
 
Stamp Set - Spritz™
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DYMO Embossing Label Maker Starter Kit
 
SallyFashion 100pcs Kraft Paper Gift Tags
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SallyFashion 200pc Kraft Label Stickers 3x2in
 
Scotch Thermal Laminator, 2 Roller System TL901X
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Homemade Gift Ideas/Tutorials

Find more ideas saved on my Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/eatinwithemma/ 

 
DIY Beaded Bookmark
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DIY Love Story Scrapbook: Crafting a Handmade Couples Memory Album in 2025
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DIY Potholders and Hot Pads
 
How to Make Homemade Natural Candles
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Macrame Polaroid Holder
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I made these for Galentine's and it was really easy! 🎀
DIY Bow Wine Charms
 
Macrame Christmas Tree Ornaments
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Felt Tree Garland
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5-Minute Lavender Lemon Sugar Scrub
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Scrapbook
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Stove Top Potpourri
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Watercolor Bookmarks DIY
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Watercolor Christmas Cards
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Personalized Deck of Cards
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DIY Frame Ornaments
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Painted Rock Garden Markers
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Coffee Cake Simmer Pot
 
Easy Maple Vanilla Candied Pecans
 
Collage Bookmarks
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DIY Framed Collage Board
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Infused Olive Oils
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Air Dry Clay Ideas
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