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There are unique DIY presents that look expensive but are cheap and your friends will love them. Spending so much money to make a friend smile is not necessary in the modern days of amazing DIY ideas. So get creative this weekend and make cheap DIY presents for your friends that will make them feel loved. Here are ideas just for you.
Wow your friends with these DIY Presents
1. Customized Photo Frames:
Materials: Plain photo frames, paint, decorative elements (shells, beads, buttons).
Instructions: Paint and decorate the frame to match the recipient’s style. Insert a meaningful photo.
2. Homemade Scented Candles:
Materials: Wax, essential oils, candle wicks, jars, or decorative containers.
Instructions: Melt the wax, mix in essential oils, and pour into containers with the wick positioned in the center.
3. Hand-Painted Mugs:
Materials: Plain white mugs, porcelain paint, or markers.
Instructions: Decorate the mugs with personalized designs or messages. Bake as instructed to set the paint.
4. Decorative Throw Pillows:
Materials: Plain pillowcases, fabric paint, stencils.
Instructions: Use stencils to paint designs on the pillowcases, or freehand your own creations.
5. DIY Bath Bombs:
Materials: Baking soda, citric acid, Epsom salts, essential oils, food coloring, bath bomb molds.
Instructions: Mix the dry ingredients, then add oils and coloring. Press into molds and let dry.
6. Personalized Coasters:
Materials: Plain cork or ceramic coasters, paint, or photos and Mod Podge.
Instructions: Paint or decoupage photos onto the coasters, sealing them with a waterproof coating.
7. Handmade Jewelry:
Materials: Beads, wire, clasps, jewelry tools.
Instructions: Design and assemble necklaces, bracelets, or earrings using a combination of beads and wire.
8. Customized Notebooks:
Materials: Plain notebooks, decorative paper, glue, and embellishments.
Instructions: Cover the notebook with decorative paper and personalize it with stickers or other embellishments.
9. Framed Pressed Flowers:
Materials: Flowers, heavy books, parchment paper, picture frames.
Instructions: Press flowers between parchment paper and heavy books for a few weeks, then frame them.
10. Homemade Body Scrub:
Materials: Sugar or salt, coconut oil, essential oils, jars.
Instructions: Mix sugar or salt with coconut oil and essential oils. Package in pretty jars.
11. Decorative Wall Art:
Materials: Canvas, paint, stencils, or printable art.
Instructions: Create a unique piece of art using paint and stencils or print and frame a stylish design.
12. Gourmet Food Gifts:
Materials: Jars, ingredients for a recipe (cookies, hot chocolate mix, etc.), ribbon.
Instructions: Layer ingredients in jars and attach a recipe card. Decorate with ribbon for a gourmet touch.
In Conclusion
These DIY gifts are not only affordable but also allow you to add a personal touch, making them special and memorable for the recipient.
