DIY gift ideas to make that look handmade, not homemade. Easy DIY gift ideas for moms, grandmas, dads, grandparents, kids, and babies. DIY birthday gifts, DIY wedding gifts, DIY Christmas gift ideas, DIY Father’s Day gifts, DIY Mother’s Day gifts, and more!
Sew up a set of my cute modern quilted potholders to brighten up your kitchen. My free quilted potholder sewing pattern makes both square and round potholders so you can choose whichever shape you like. The hand pockets on the back fold like a taco to protect your hands from heat.
Looking for clay crafts? See how to make cute and easy DIY clay magnets for your fridge. This fun craft activity for both kids and adults makes a great DIY gift idea while organizing your refrigerator.
Here’s an easy round potholder sewing pattern and free tutorial that’s simple enough to make in an evening or two. My free quilted potholder pattern folds like a taco around cookie sheets and pot lids to protect your hands from the heat. This round taco hot pad style is both functional and cute. I mean, …
Make Christmas special for the kids in your life by making them a handmade DIY Christmas gift! Here are 10 fun Christmas gifts to sew for kids of all ages. Most of my all-time favorite sewing projects are for my kids. In fact, most of my best DIY ideas, in general, are for my kids. …
There’s nothing that Grandma wants more for Christmas and birthdays than a gift made by her grandchildren. Here are 10 super fun and useful DIY Gift Ideas for Grandma that kids can make – yay! There are a lot of useful gifts on this list. I’m a sucker for useful gifts so you’ll see many …
The kids and I made a DIY Pen Pal kit for Grandma as a handmade Christmas gift idea. I’m a sucker for useful DIY gifts, and what’s more important than the kids and Grandma getting to share stories with each other all year? My free printable DIY Pen Pal Kit template includes 12 sets of …
Make felt mitten Christmas ornaments for friends and family with my free mini mitten printable template. There’s a monogram on the mitten front and a heart on the mitten back. I had a lot of fun making these handmade felt Christmas ornaments using super pretty wool felt and colorful embroidery floss. Download my felt ornament …
Transform plain white cotton cloth napkins into cheerful DIY Tie-Dye Dinner Napkins. It’s so simple to do, tons of fun, and takes just a couple of craft supplies to make a whole bunch. Tie-dying is one of those magical crafts where you can be a total beginner and nail it. The key is to really …
Make DIY ball markers for your favorite golfer! This golf gift DIY craft idea is quick and easy for the kids to make a DIY golf gift idea for dad or grandpa, and it’s lots of fun too. It’s a great DIY gift idea for Father’s Day and birthdays. See also: ‘Sharpie Golf Tees DIY …
Today I’m sharing my paper bead jewelry DIY ideas that celebrate spring. I designed four pieces of bright and cheery paper bead jewelry — paper bead necklaces, paper bead bracelets, and paper bead earrings — inspired by my favorite spring flowers: daffodils, hyacinths, violets, tulips, and azaleas. Keep reading to see how to roll paper …
Gift cards are a popular holiday gift. My teen niece absolutely loves gift cards! And gift cards are great for teachers, babysitters, and coaches. Let’s be honest, though; gift cards can feel a bit impersonal. So today I’m sharing super cute handmade mitten gift card holders that will make your gift cards feel memorable and …
Download my easy DIY graduation gift card holder bookmark topped with a graduation hat! Just print, cut, glue, and slip in a gift card. It’s a cute graduation gift idea for high school and college graduates. 🎓
Looking for 50th birthday gift ideas? Make a memorable DIY handmade book filled with 50 things that you love about them. This “50 things we love about you” DIY book tells the story of 50 things you love about your sister, brother, dad, mom, husband, friend. Keep reading to download my free printable template to …
Daddy likes to golf? Make him this DIY Father’s Day gifts from kids: Painted golf tees with cute stripes, colors, and smiles. These DIY-painted golf tees are easy to make, and it doubles as a fun kid’s craft activity too. I really like DIY gifts that are useful and special, and these DIY golf tees …
Here’s an easy and free baby bib sewing pattern with a few clever twists for drooly babies who are teething. First, it’s lined with waterproof PUL fabric, the same stuff that you can use to make DIY baby diapers. I put orange water-resistant PUL fabric on the back to reduce teething wetness on his clothes …