Are you looking for a gift that’s meaningful compared to something simply off of a store shelf? This holiday season consider creating homemade gifts that come from the heart. If you’re looking for cute personalized creations, here are five heartfelt DIY gifts that will bring smiles to faces.

Scrapbook-

Create a personalized photo album or scrapbook. Gather pictures, mementos and handwritten notes to create a book/journal. Whether it’s a pile of unseen bits from trips, celebrations, or everyday moments, this DIY project allows you to relive precious experiences and create something that will be cherished for years. Include captions, quotes, tickets or postcards to make it unique to them. Not only does this gift show thoughtfulness, but it also allows the recipient to reminisce over special events spent together.

Handmade Candles-

Candles are a classic gift, but homemade candles allow you to customize the scent and color to match the recipients preferences. Wax, wicks, essential oils, and a container of your choice is all you’ll need. Whether it’s a sleepy lavender scent for a friend who loves relaxation or a fresh citrus blend, handmade candles are always a must. Plus, they are fun and easy to make.

Personalized Knit Scarf or Blanket-

During these cold months,a blanket is a must. This idea is great if you are skilled at knitting or crocheting. Choose yarn in their favorite color or make a funky patchwork. If knitting isn’t your strength, consider making a no-sew blanket, which is simple and quick to put together with just your hands. These gifts offer warmth literally and emotionally.

Food-

Food is always a delicious gift and baking it yourself adds a personal touch. Consider making a batch of cookies or a charcuterie board if they enjoy more savory food. Package your treat in a decorative jar or tin. You can even get creative and layer the dry ingredients for a recipe in the jar/container and add instructions for them to finish the treat at home. This allows the recipient to enjoy the gift in the moment as well as a fun experience for later. The effort and time you put into baking/creating something special will be much appreciated.

Homemade Bath Bombs-

Who doesn’t love taking a warm bath in the winter? Whether you’re having a spa day or love watching the colors explode, bath bombs are always fun! To create them, you need baking soda, citric acid, epsom salts, cornstarch, essential oils, and a rubber mold. Mix wet and dry ingredients separately, then slowly add them together. Press the mixture into a mold and let dry for 24 hours. Just like every DIY gift you can customize the bath bomb to the recipient’s liking and experiment with different scents and colors.

This holiday season, take a step away from the stress of shopping and craft something unique. Whether it’s a photo album, a homemade candle, blanket, or bath bomb! Each DIY gift reflects the thoughtfulness behind it.