I love handmade gifts!
I love to give them, I love to receive them, I love to make them.
In our home, May is a crazy month! We have Mother’s Day, our Anniversary, and not just one but 2 birthdays. Gifts are in my mind! It took me a few weeks however to put this list of handmade gifts together
The reason why is because I wanted to give you 25 amazing, cute, affordable, and easy gifts. Things that you would really want and love to give. Things that your friends, family, and neighbors would love to receive. I hope you like them as much as I do!
1
EASY CITRUS TEA-TOWELS AT Jessica Welling Interiors
2
DIY Wooden Necklace
Modern, easy, fun, colorful… I want one!
tutorial by agirlwhomakes.com
3
Oh goodness!
Give this to the chef of your home!
tutorial by beeinmybonnetco.blogspot.com
4
Bottle Cap Flower Magnets
What a cute idea!
This would make a wonderful Mother’s Day gift.
tutorial by Positively Splendid
5
DIY Multi-Strand Scarf
Be still my heart!
tutorial by Rabbit Food for My Bunny Teeth
6
These Camera Key Chains are so fun and I think they would be easy to make!
7
Tiny Polaroid Magnets
Aww!
via small birdie
8
DIY Spa Treatments
Yes please!
tutorial over at marthastewart.com
9
DIY Handmade Journal
I make these journals all the time and give them for birthday presents.
Everyone love them!
Check out my tutorial here.
10
Make a Spoon Ring!
I give this project a 10…
This is BRILLIANT….
Check out the tutorial over at Through the Front Door.
11
Pop Can Key Chain
Genius!
tutorial by Diary of a Crafty Lady.
12
Shrink Film Necklaces
What I love about this project is that the possibilities are endless…
Your imagination and creativity is the limit!
my tutorial here
13
Braided Belt – Tutorial at I Creative Ideas
Simple and perfect!
14
Citrus Coasters
Oh, Happy Day! I love everything about these fruity colorful felt coasters.
Tutorial at The Purl Bee
15
CD Case Holder Picture Album
Shut UP! My mom would love to receive this with family pictures. Proud grandma can even carry it in her purse!
tutorial by Weddingbee
16
Ombre Soaps
…delicious!
tutorial by Soap Queen
17
Picture Puzzle
Cute gift… cute decor!
tutorial by How Does She?
18
Homemade Jam – Tutorial by Funkytime
Sweet! I love a good jam! Funky Time is not just sharing the recipe but the free printables!
19
DIY Lace Pottery – Tutorial by Victoria Mag
Gorgeous! You are going to be amazed at how easy it is to make this pottery!
20
Custom Stencil Washable Mugs – My tutorial here
You may remember these mugs from my kitchen. You can monogram it, hand-free paint it, or come up with a cool unique design. Make it and give it!
21
R is for Ric Rac Rose Ring! – Tutorial by The Ribbon Retreat
Love the color, love the look, love the tutorial, love it all!
22
Give some DIY Washi Tape to your Crafty Friend!
Adorable!
tutorial at Nifty Thrifty Things
23
This Homemade Laundry Detergent would make a sweet welcoming Home Gift for any new homeowner!
tutorial at Great Oak Circle
24
DIY Mod Podge Photo Canvas
Clever!
tutorial by The Sassy Pepper
25
Shrinky Dink Bracelet
This bracelet was made with ink-jet printable Shrinky Dinks sheets.
I love the vintage look!
tutorial at Country Living
They are EXTRAORDINARY!
If you have a minute you may also want to check 25 Handmade Gifts Part 1.
and these 20 great wrapping ideas
Happy Day!
Desirée
Hi Desiree, I love love your blog before I knew it an hour has passed..I saw a bracelet on Pinterest tonight that linked me to your site. I can not find it anywhere on ur blog can you please help..
I looks like a spoon bracelet with leather ties and a name printed on it.. it is amazing.. I would love to have one..
Thank you so much for sharing your wonderful thoughts and talents with us..
sincerely Sharon J
Sharon,
That was a bracelet that a sponsor of mine gave away over a year ago. It is not a tutorial or anything like that. I think you can find it under giveaways on my sidebar. I hope this helps.
I love the things you’ve shared, given me some great ideas for my female friends. Any suggestions for the hard to buy for/make for men in our lives?
Hannah, check out 25 Handmade Gifts Just for Him: http://www.the36thavenue.com/2012/01/20-handmade-gift-tutorials-just-for-him.html
They are some pretty cool ones there!
Beautiful Page! glad I found you. Found you after Pinning from Pinterest today and could spend hours here. Such helpful tutorials and wonderful photography. thank you for putting in the hard work for us Pinner’s.
Thank you Ronda and welcome to The 36th AVENUE.
Hi, I’m new 2 this site, found it on StumbleUpon, these are brilliant ideas, this is now 1 of my fave websites, I LOVE vintage and creative stuff!!! I really like 4, 6, 9, 11, 14, 20, 21, 22 and 25. Pretty please post lots more 😉
Part 3 is coming soon 🙂
I am new to your site – I came across it today on Stumble Upon! I must tell you how much in love I am with your blog! Still trying to figure it all out, and explore it to the farthest corners. But as I do, I find more and more to cherish about it. Two questions though. Do you update/add new things/ideas continuously? And secondly, I subcribed to you through FeedBurner. Is that how I follow your blog?? I’m new to all this as you probably gathered 😛
Hi Joy!
The best way to follow is by FeedBurner or email. make sure to follow on Facebook so you don’t miss a thing 😉
Welcome to The 36th AVENUE!
One of the BEST blogs I’ve ever read! Keep it up! I can’t wait for more!
Alex, you made my day… Thank you so much!
I just want to say you have some of the cutiest
Ideas, and they really are so simple and cheep to
Make. Thank you for sharing. I cannot wait to try
Several of these if not all of them. Lol
I so love crafts. This is a must for a repin.
Thank you Barbara… I am so glad you love them!
I’m super in love with #14 right now, those coasters are so totes adorbs and scream summer to me! P.S. Thanks for the shout-out! =)
Wow! That has to be the most thorough list of great gifts that I have seen! Last year the kids did coloring pages for mom from http://www.thecolor.com/Category/Coloring/Mothers%20Day.aspx?holiday this year maybe they can try the Polaroid magnets.
Thank you Annie! By the way I have an Anni { without the e } of my own. I love your name!
Have a great weekend!
LOVE everything on this list! I’m getting my mom a chalkboard sign she’s been wanting for forever.