Handmade DIY Reward Concepts That Gained’t Make You Lose Your Thoughts

Some ideas – get your clay actually comfortable, roll it out, and assemble your candlestick holders as for those who have been taping collectively items of paper. Or go pinch pot fashion. Use a taper candle or tea mild as a information to verify it’s the proper measurement. As soon as baked + dry, I used acrylic paint so as to add colour, stripes, patterns, and many others., and completed it off with a coat of clear shiny spray paint to seal it. I’ve additionally seen folks use clear nail polish! If you wish to add a bit of little bit of texture, you possibly can combine baking soda into your paint to offer it a cool look, too (this additionally helps forestall having the ability to see the paint streaks for those who’re doing thinner layers).

Trinket Dishes

In the same vein, you could possibly additionally use this to make little tiny trinket dishes. These are so cute and extremely straightforward – get artistic together with your shapes! Should you don’t just like the natural look, you should utilize a paintbrush and a few water to clean out any deformities/fingerprints after you have your form down. Don’t overthink the baking half – simply comply with the advice on the packaging. It’s onerous to mess it up. Additionally, for those who’re feeling notably impressed to create from scratch, you possibly can all the time make some salt dough with flour, salt, and water.

Fridge Magnets

This is able to make a extremely cute housewarming present. Similar course of as above, you then simply scorching glue or superglue a few of these small magnets on the again. 

I like how this particular person did these letters. I imagine the one who created these began providing them on Etsy after going viral on TikTok, so for those who don’t really feel like making them your self you must positively bookmark her store!

Match Field / Matchstick Holder

Make a bit of matchstick holder (or field!) and fasten some matchbook paper to the aspect or backside. They make these multipacks of adhesive placing paper that are available in all completely different sizes.

Dishwasher Marker

I liked this clear/soiled dishwasher magnet that we shared on our store web page this yr, and I had the concept of hand-making one in all these with clay and paint.

A fast Pinterest search instructed me I’m not the primary particular person to consider this – there’s a ton of cute ones on Etsy, too.

Bonus Clay Concepts

What do you get if you mix artistic framing, Sculpey, and one more reason to purchase a pack of magnets??  These lovely fridge frames. Just a few extra rapid-fire concepts you could possibly make with clay: Mancala board + clay beads, coasters, ornaments, mini domino set, ring stand, keychain, incense holder, image holder, stash-box, tic tac toe board, bud vase, magnet bud vase to place in your fridge, cleaning soap tray… so many issues!

Stamps!

Hand-Carved Library Stamp

I went to a celebration this summer season, and a pal of a pal had handmade this for the birthday woman – I IMMEDIATELY wrote it down in my notes app as a result of it’s too good. You probably have a giant reader in your life, I’m certain they might be so honored to obtain this. It positively takes a bit of extra time to do and requires some funding in provides, but it surely’s extremely considerate and one thing they might have perpetually. I feel this might even be such a cute present for a younger budding reader 🙂 Should you love this concept however don’t really feel like making it your self, this Etsy store provides actually cute designs.

To DIY it, you’ll want rubber blocks, a pencil, and a carving software (or simply snag this package). I’ve this one from Speedball, and it’s very easy to determine – it comes with a number of different-sized nibs so you will get a bit of extra granular. Right here’s a bit of tutorial:

You’ll be able to draw your design straight on the stamp after which carve, however keep in mind, if in case you have phrases, they’ll should be in reverse. This one can be tremendous cute to present together with an inkpad and your favourite guide.

Equally, I like the concept of carving a bit of return label stamp for letters – this might be lovely to offer to some newlyweds:)

Stamped Tea Towels

A basic! Upon getting your stamp carving instruments, why not make some little stamped tea towels? Test your native thrift retailer for used linens. All they really want is an efficient soak in some OxiClean they usually’ll be good as new 🙂 You should utilize material block printing ink for this (however I might suggest utilizing a curler). 

You can too discover some decently priced plain tea towels on-line – I used to be solely capable of finding multipacks, however for those who’re eager to batch make items for a number of folks, it comes out to only a couple bucks per towel. Additionally, you don’t want a full stamp carving package to do that – don’t overlook about potato stamping! This is able to be actually enjoyable to do with children. Or simply use any regular stamps you’ve gotten laying round.

Customized Batch Cocktail Bottle

Okay, this doesn’t fall into the stamp class (however technically you could possibly use stamps for this). Shoutout to my pal Sophie who I acquired this concept from (her creation for our pal, Madeline, seen above!), which has turn out to be a private favourite of mine to present as a result of it may be pulled collectively in lower than an hour (extra time if you wish to get fancy with it). I like to save lots of my wine bottles to financial institution for this – give it a superb wash, soak it in some heat water to get the label off, after which craft up a giant batch of your present recipient’s favourite cocktail. Perhaps put a seasonal twist on it! You may additionally use these bottles (that I purchase at IKEA however I’m certain you could possibly discover nearly wherever) or simply present it in a mason jar.

I hold a batch of sticker paper readily available (which has randomly been so helpful to have) and draw a enjoyable label for the bottle. You can too print on sticker paper, which is what Sophie did right here – use Canva to create a design (both from scratch, or they’ve a whole lot of templates) and print it onto the sticker paper. Tie some cute ribbon round it and increase! This is able to be a extremely cute hostess present, and if you wish to layer onto it, present it with a enjoyable set of classic cocktail glasses 🙂

Frames… So Many Frames…

Handpainted Frames & Mats

I’m undecided about your native Goodwill, however mine is actually overflowing within the artwork and body aisle. I really feel like I decide one body up they usually all come violently crashing down on me (I dropped an enormous one on my foot the opposite week, woo). The web has positively been getting actually artistic within the framing division and I really feel like I’m seeing increasingly whimsical artwork/framing/photograph show concepts. Personally there isn’t a present I like greater than one thing fairly that I can show in my area in some way and these handpainted frames are so enjoyable.

Get artistic together with your matting! If the body comes with an outdated mat, you could possibly paint that too – both one other sample, or the identical colour as your body for a monochromatic look… or strive wrapping it in material:

Now for concepts of what to place in mentioned frames???

Mal’s Silhouettes 

A few of you would possibly keep in mind this small element in Mal’s Dwelling Room makeover, and I need to revisit it as a result of it’s so candy. She made these mini silhouette photographs of her and her roommate and likewise made a rapid video about how she did it:

My mother has silhouettes of my siblings and I that we acquired executed after we have been children – I keep in mind an artist got here to an occasion at my elementary faculty and minimize our faces out of paper on the spot. Like, no tracing, no laptop, no define – simply her eyes and a pair of scissors. It was so cool and I nonetheless take into consideration her insane expertise each time I decide up a pair of scissors. This is able to be an excellent cute present to somebody with children, of their children, and would make a extremely little cute decoration too. 

Classic Postcards

Okay, we’re barely slipping out of DIY territory right here, however simply wished to throw this in. Mal additionally did this in her eating room! If somebody has a spot that’s tremendous particular to them, like their hometown, someplace they studied overseas, possibly the place they acquired engaged, it will be actually candy to discover a classic postcard from that place on ebay/Etsy and body it for them 🙂 and for those who actually need to spice it up, you could possibly all the time draw, paint, stamp or collage on high of it.

Justice For Perler Beads (AKA Fuse Beads)

Okay, these may not be for everybody. I’m a sucker for something nostalgic, and I like the chance to play with sample and colour right here. These have been my favourite as a child they usually’ve actually been again on my thoughts ever since I acquired the cutest perler bead themed puzzle a few birthdays in the past. I might see how maybe some folks could not have the ability to transfer previous the truth that these items inherently seem like they have been made at summer season camp (to me that makes it even higher), and that’s okay. However significantly, when was the final time you performed with these… they’re a extremely actually good time, I promise 🙂 

Perler Bead Coasters

This instance isn’t essentially meant to be a coaster, however I needed to share it as a result of the sample is so enjoyable. Caitlin Bentley is the creator of those and he or she shares a ton of tremendous cute designs on her Instagram.

Look how cute these Marimekko-inspired ones are – there are actually TONS of patterns on Pinterest that you may reference for those who want concepts.

Fridge Magnet Frames

Okay, I assume we’re actually sticking to a theme of fridge decor and framing. However look how cute these are – you could possibly go greater scale for traditional image measurement, or I like the concept of constructing mini Instax Polaroid frames. This is able to be a enjoyable and straightforward one for teenagers to make too! You’ll be able to snag a starter package right here (once more, the magnets right here).

Felt-able Concepts

Okay, now felt crafts have been round – however for those who’re one foot in craft-tok that felt has had considerably of a renaissance this vacation season. Perhaps it’s simply Gen Z discovering it for the primary time, however regardless I’ve been overwhelmed with felt concepts this previous month.

Felt Ornaments

That is positively barely extra superior (simply because it takes a bit of observe to get your stitches clear, I realized the onerous approach), however SO well worth the effort. The simplest and hottest possibility right here is to make some enjoyable little ornaments – that is the TikTok I noticed that basically satisfied me to get all of the provides for this.

The provides my mates and I used: small spherical beads, longer skinny beads, felt, embroidery thread, beading needles, embroidery wants, thread (I might suggest getting these supplies in a lot smaller/extra regular portions at your native craft retailer). You’d additionally want some type of filling like polyfill, however I simply used felt scraps and… paper towels, haha. Right here’s one other video that exhibits the method a bit of extra clearly. The order of operations right here is: minimize your shapes, add your beads or any felt layers, then sew 90% of the best way, add your filling, and ta-da. This blanket-stitch tutorial was additionally useful.

Look how cute this decoration body is – I made one in all these final week for my boyfriend however we don’t have to see it right here as a result of it was my first try and my craftsmanship had a *disturbing* quantity of room for enchancment. I’ve gathered a ton of concepts for these so I’m very excited to observe and make extra over Christmas time.

Felt Crowns

Now a second to brag about how proficient my BFF (Tess) is, who made me essentially the most lovely birthday crown this previous yr that I’ll cherish perpetually.

I’ve seen numerous creators make these for his or her children and it will be such a cute yearly custom. (Additionally, hand-sewing will not be your vibe, you could possibly completely simply scorching glue this.

Felt Photograph Album Cowl

I like the concept of placing collectively a mini photograph album however making an lovely felt cowl for it – this might make such a particular present and feels so considerate. You’ll be able to in fact get photographs printed at Walgreens and many others., however this printer might be one in all my most used gadgets at residence and makes final minute photograph printing really easy and is extra reasonably priced in the long term (additionally simply well worth the comfort).

To do that, I might simply minimize a big piece of felt to the dimensions of your guide (or piece a number of scraps collectively), do any stitching or felt collaging on it, after which simply scorching glue it to the surface of the album.

This instance is quilted so not precisely the identical as a felted guide however I find it irresistible as inspiration. The creator of those, Emma, is one in all my favourite creators to comply with on TikTok and is essentially the most proficient, whimsical artist. Her and her accomplice are full time artists and promote customized photograph books and banners on Etsy fabricated from all classic materials.

Should you’ve already dialed in your gifting, I hope that these can provide you concepts for the remainder of the yr – these would all make nice housewarming, birthday, or just-because items yr spherical. So bookmark this for later for those who’re feeling impressed…  I’m all the time trying to find extra concepts so I might love to listen to some other concepts or go-tos that you’ve. Thanks for studying and cheers to my fellow procrastinators 🙂

Opening Picture Credit: Kaitlin Inexperienced