Give An Extra Special Gift This Time! 10 Unique, Super Easy Handmade Gifts For Birthdays That You Can Make Yourself

Be it a gift or something around your home, the first thing that comes to your mind is to get it professionally done or buy it in a store. But more and more people are going the DIY way these days. It not only provides for a well-earned respite from the busy life, but it also makes for a fun time. Still not convinced that it is not a waste of your time! We put together 5 reasons, why DIY is the way to go.

Even if it is a simple handmade card, the idea of making something with your hands brings immense satisfaction. The feeling that you get when you look at the beautiful end-product is so satisfying. The value of the object also increases in the eyes of the person receiving the gift. It is not just about the effort, it is also about the love you have for the person and how much you value the person.

Each gift that you make teaches you something. If not teach, it helps you to hone your skill and helps you accomplish something. When you start working on a gift, the amount of work that needs to be done might deter you. To avoid that, start small. Learn the little things. Gradually move to bigger and complicated gifts. Even with the big projects, split them into little ones and you can visualize the end result.

The misconception that people have when it comes to handmade gifts is that they are not as good as a store-bought gift. But that isn't the case when you take time and effort to learn and apply yourself. Sometimes, the best of the products that are natural and organic might cost you a huge sum of money. But if you consider the raw materials, they might not be as expensive. All that is left is to learn the trade. And you can make a gift with better quality at a much cheaper price.

Making a gift by hand helps you bring your vision to reality. Instead of compromising on some aspect like in the case of store-bought gifts, with handmade you can make everything to your specification including the price. You can pick and choose the colour for gifts and perfumes to your friend’s preference. You shouldn’t have to choose a gift just because your preferred colour is unavailable.

Quality is expensive; If you want quality, you should be ready to pay for it. These are the myths that should have been busted long ago. If you want quality, make it yourself. When you go DIY way, you know what goes into your products and also the quality of the ingredients. You also would need to buy the ingredients in bulk and the price of one gift reduces quite a bit when you consider everything.

In the age of tablets and mobiles, family fun time is very much lacking. Everyone is on their laptops and tablets doing one thing or the other. Making a DIY gift helps you switch off from the digital world and bring the family together. This holiday season, make it a point to make DIY gifts for your friends and family. Bring your family together and make DIY gifts along with your children. You would be giving them a sense of importance and teaching them that family comes before everything else. Not just that, you would be giving them a chance to bring their creativity and imagination into play.

If you are looking for one thing to light up space and make your home feel cosy is candles. Who doesn't love candles? They also make for awesome gifts and you can choose the fragrance accordingly.

Who wouldn’t love some gorgeous looking fancy wine glasses? You do not have to drink wine or alcohol for that matter. You could just own one; even if it is to showcase it in all its glory.

Is it really possible to find a woman who doesn’t love nail polish? Imagine making your mom’s/sister’s/best friend's favourite colour yourself for her birthday!

Macramé is the art of knotting strings to make decorative items. After being out of the limelight for a long time it is making a comeback with these mason jar. If you have got a plant lover for a friend, the macrame mason jar plant holder is an ideal gift. Add an air purifying plant or a succulent and your gift is ready.

Have a cute sweater that has shrunken beyond use? Why don't you give it a new lease of life by converting it into a cute mitten for your friend for her birthday? Few simple materials lying around your home and the most basic of all stitches your handmade mitten is ready.

This is quite an easy gift to put together and can be personalised to your wishes. You can put anything from candy to chocolate bars and trail mix. If you are buying for your girlfriend or sister you can formulate a small spa set with pedicure supplies, body scrub, nail polish, candles and even aromatherapy diffusers for a relaxing evening. You can visit Crazy Little Projects for printables and stick it to your bucket. It doesn't cost a bomb and your friend is sure to be touched by this gesture of yours.

Imagine ending a long day with a warm bath and a glass of wine! The only thing that can make it better is a fizzy bath bomb. Bath bombs are quite popular but also expensive when bought at a store. But to make it at home, not only is it easy but also quite inexpensive.

With the cold weather creeping up on us, there's nothing like relaxing with a warm mug of hot chocolate and a book. How about gifting your loved ones a delicious batch of hot chocolate mix that takes all the way to food heaven?

Now that you have an amazing list of gifts you can try at home, we hear you ask “Where can I buy the raw materials?”. We have put together a list of websites where you can buy craft materials in bulk and retail. Go ahead! Shop and get crafting.


Create For Less: Portland-based craft supply store where you can get materials for scrapbooking, sewing, knitting and kids crafts.

DollarDays: A website dedicated to providing everything from everyday stuff to jewellery and craft supplies at a low cost. If you are looking to buy supplies at a cheap rate then this is the place.

Itsy Bitsy: Anything you need for your project you can find in ItsyBitsy at a competitive rate. And no second thought about its quality. You can find everything from washi tapes to succulents and art supplies.

Amazon: Is there anything you can't get from Amazon? Amazon offers craft supplies at discounted rates and if you are a prime member you are bound to get further benefits.

Crafts Corner: Anything to do about crafts, you can find on CraftsCorner. Their collection is massive and when you are there have a look at their blog for inspiration. Their designer Rupa has some awesome tutorials.