Looking for fun, simple, and creative DIY projects? This is my growing list of handmade home decor and personalized gifts. Each craft is beginner-friendly and all the supplies you need to bring them to life.
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DIY Floral Wreath
DIY Candles
DIY Potpourri
DIY Painted Pots
DIY Floral Wreath
Last year for Christmas I gave everyone homemade wreaths and they were a big hit ! These are examples of what I used to make them
Start with a base , you can use something like this or the wire wreathes recommended
12" Orchard Grapevine Wreath, Natural
You can also start with a pre-made wreath and customize it with your own floral and trinkets
22" Eucalyptus Wreath with Hello Sign
These are great if you want to add fresh foliage and natural elements like cedar
14" Dark Green Metal Wire Wreath Frame
You can also add fairy lights (prior to foliage or between foliage and flowers ) for a twinkling effect
Brightown 12 Pack LED Fairy String Lights
Use this to secure florals to wreath
GLAMFIELDS Floral Wire and Tapes
Add fake or dried foliage and flora
75 Pc Faux Plants & Flowers Set
Pick your favourite dried or fresh flowers
Roses Artificial Flowers for DIY 19pcs
Don’t be afraid to cut these up into pieces and spread them out throughout the wreath
12 Bundles UV Resistant Outdoor Fake Flowers
Switch out the flora with the seasons
Ling's Moment Sunflower Terracotta Floral Set
Endless options for wreath decor
Floweroyal Blue Silk Flowers Combo for DIY
Secure small pieces with a hot glue gun
SHJADE Mini Hot Glue Gun Kit with 30 Sticks
Add trinkets to personalize
20 Pcs Enamel Bee Charms for DIY Crafts
Cute to add to wreaths both natural and painted
BRAVER LEMON 80 PCS Wooden Spring Ornaments
Make your own bow for the bottom of the wreath. Lots of different bow making tutorials available on YouTube
Green Wildflowers Wired Edge Ribbon, 2 Rolls
Or skip the step and use a wreath that is already made
Large Spring Bows, Purple White Plaid Decor
I also like to customize my wreath bows by adding cute little charms to the centre of them
Holicolor 120pcs Kawaii Slime Candy Charms
There are so many ways to customize your wreath and make them unique to you
Mr. Pen PVC Random Charms, 30-60 Pcs
DIY Candles
I have yet to make these my self but it may be my Christmas gift idea for distant family this year . I love giving homemade gifts .
I prefer beeswax but you can also use soy
TRINIDa 5LB Organic Beeswax Pellets
Wicks required . These ones are cotton and cone with all the little extras
CandMak Candle Wick Kit - 60 Cotton Wicks
Find some second hand mugs or small glass containers , or use some you already have on hand
HAPPY flower small vintage mug
You can also use new tins and customize them as gifts
Custom Filigree Initial Gold Tin Candle Favors - Bulk Favors for Guests - Custom Party Favor - Baby Shower Favor - Bulk Candle Gifts - 3oz.
New or used , owned or thrifted . Tin canisters also work great
small tin canisters
Another option for your candles
Thick Candle Jars 16 Pcs, 7 OZ with Lids
Add a few drops of your favourite essential oil (not required)
Saje Natural Wellness | Essential Oils & Diffuser
Great to add to the top or bottom of your candles if you’re gifting them to others
1.5" Handmade Love Stickers, 500 Pcs Heart Labels
DIY Potpourri
I grew up with a Mom who disliked any scents unless it was natural like potpourri . This is a simple recipe to make your own
Add 1 cup of fried lavender flower buds
Dried Lavender Flower Buds, culinary grade
Add 1 cup of dried rose petals
Dried Rose Petals
Add 1 cup dried chamomile flower
Dried Chamomile Flower
Add 1/2 cup of dried Jasmine flowers
Dried Jasmine Flowers
Add 1/2 cup of dried Calderon flower
Dried Calendula Flower
Add 1/2 cup of dried peppermint leaf
Dried Peppermint Leaf
DIY Painted Pots
I painted ‘you look sharp’ on my cactus pot :)
All you need for this fun and simple craft is any size terecota pot (this medium holds paint very well, I have some I painted over 5 years ago and they still look great )
Terracotta Outdoor Planter
I find acrylic paint holds onto terecotta the best
Acrylic Paint
Acrylic paint brushes to add your design to the pot
Acrylic Paint Brushes
Use mod podge over top of your artwork once its dry to seal it . This type of mod podge can handle moisture .
Mod Podge Craft Glue
You can take your pots a step further and glue things like, seaglass, , seashells, special trinkets , etc.
