The holiday season is quickly approaching and you know what that means … gifts! Let’s make this holiday season different and add a personalized touch to your gifts! Below are a few easy DIY gifts that are great for anyone who might get stressed by gift giving during the holidays. No more boring gift cards; now is your chance to show that you are the best gift giver! 

DIY Ornaments

Looking to get crafty? This project is for you! Grab a clear plastic ornament from your local arts and crafts store, and fill it with fun-sized candy bars, confetti, pom poms, or any cute crafting supplies. If you’re feeling adventurous, why not try a small-sized gift instead like a watch, key chain, jewelry, nail polish, etc. This is a great gift to personalize around the receiver’s interests. Not only does it add the perfect final touch to your gift, but the recipient can use some part of the ornament in the future. It’s a win-win situation!

Cookie Mix in a Jar

Trying to find a gift for a baker? Look no further. Who doesn’t love mason jars and baking cookies? Simply grab a quart-sized mason jar and start by layering the dry ingredients of your favorite cookie recipe. A helpful tip is to tap the bottom of the jar on the counter as you go to get everything to lay down into the jar nice and flat. If your recipe includes chocolate chips, measurements can be approximate so use what works to fill the jar. You can print the recipe on a piece of paper and tape it to the back of the mason jar so they can easily reference it. Lastly, put it all together by wrapping a cute bow or ribbon around the top of the jar. Now if they’re craving a cookie, they have all the dry ingredients in one place! 

“For Your Mistletoes” Mason Jar

Love mason jars? Try out this self-care spa manicure/pedicure gift in a jar! Start by gathering all the perfect spa day necessities at your local pharmacy store such as Walmart, Walgreens, or CVS. Some must-haves include a few colors of nail polish, nail file, nail cutter, cotton balls, and nail polish remover! Lastly fill your chosen mason jar with everything they need for a salon-worthy manicure or pedicure right from the comfort of home! Want to make your gift look more uniform? Keep the colors of the gift tag and ribbon consistent with the nail polish color, but feel free to use any combination of colors! Now they can look their best at all the holiday parties and not have to worry about finding a last minute appointment at the salon.

Winter Wonderland Shakers

Have extra empty salt and pepper shakers lying around? Why not put them to use by making them into scenes of a winter wonderland! Start by filling those empty salt and pepper shakers with salt. Yes, you guessed right – imagine that the salt is snow. Next, add mini bottle brush trees, and reindeer figurines to complete an adorable winter wonderland display. This is a perfect gift for a hostess who is looking to upgrade their dinner table or kitchen counter!!

Gift Baskets

Have so many gift ideas but don’t know how to make them look cute? Try a gift basket for your loved one that’s completely tailored to your budget! Start by checking out any of the Homegoods family stores and pick your favorite basket. Next, add all those little items you know they’ll love, such as snacks, drinks, books, clothes, accessories, games, etc. If your items need some height, add some boxes to the bottom to elevate them.  Make sure to add a pop of color with recyclable filler paper throughout the basket. Not only can they use the basket for storage around the house, but each item shows that you took the time to think about them. 

Last Resort: Etsy

Don’t have time to personalize your Christmas gifts for your loved ones? No problem, Etsy is here to help! This online marketplace is filled with tons of small businesses that specialize in personalized gifts ranging from jewelry to artwork. Make sure to keep shipping time in mind when purchasing to ensure your gifts arrive in time! 

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Gift giving doesn’t always come naturally to everyone and that’s ok! Need inspiration? There are a ton of websites out there that offer gift ideas based on interest, hobbies, demographics, etc. You don’t have to buy exactly what they suggest, but it’s a great starting point for those who want to branch out of gift cards. Combined with one of the above DIY gifts, your loved one won’t be able to forget your gift this holiday season!