39 DIY Gifts You’d Actually Want To Receive

There is nothing worse than when someone opens your gift and is all “Oh! You…made this [backs away slowly].”

1. Terrarium Kit

It’s like a tiny jungle you can own. Directions here.

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2. Painted Camera Strap

For the one person in your life who doesn’t just Instagram everything. Directions here.

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3. Instagram Coasters

And for everybody else. Find out how here.

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4. Studded iPhone Case

Directions here.

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5. Decorated Tea Towels

That nobody will ever want to get dirty. Directions here.

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6. Nebula Pillow

Because the only thing better than a pillow fight is a SPACE PILLOW FIGHT. Directions here.

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7. Geode Ring

Directions here.

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8. Shark Hoodie Towel

Directions here.

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9. Fabric Clock

Directions here.

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10. Personalized Cork Coasters

Find out how here.

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11. Artsy Mug

Directions here. Again with the German.

You could also make these easily with a Sharpie.

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12. Gold-Leaf Papier-Mâché Bowls

FInd out how here.

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13. Chalkboard Tray

Directions here.

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14. Catnip Feather Toy

For the feline who has everything. Directions here.

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15. Painted Pouch

You can put ANYTHING YOU WANT IN IT, like an engagement ring or a Snickers. Directions here.

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16. Fabric Painted Mousepad

Adorable baby not included. Directions here.

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17. Stamped Tote

You can use potatoes as the stamp! Directions here.

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18. Gold Bead Bracelets

Directions here (they’re in German, but ay yo, Google Translate).

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19. Lace Cement Votive Holders

Directions here.

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20. Homemade Cat Treats

Directions here. And here is a recipe for dog biscuits, just to prove that we’re not totally cat-biased.

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21. Gold Leaf Notebooks

For anyone with thoughts they need to jot down. Directions here.

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22. Lana-del-Rey-ified Sunglasses

For divas only. Directions here.

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23. Laptop Case

Directions here.

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24. Peppermint Sugar Scrub

It looks edible. It is not. Directions here.

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25. Honey Lip Balm

It’s nicer than saying “Your entire mouth is gross and chapped.” Directions here.

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26. Magnetic Tote Bag

Spell out a crytic message with alphabet letters. Get the tutorial here.

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27. Dip-Dyed Candles

Directions here.

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28. Skinny Tie

For a dapper dude. Or a dude who you wish were dapper-er. Directions here.

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29. Planter Box

Directions here.

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30. Travel Art Kit

For long car rides (and short ones too). Find out how here.

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31. Printed Leather Jewelry

Because sometimes someone just really loves her cat, and you should acknowledge that. Directions here.

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32. Floor Cushion

Beanbag chairs for grown-ups! Genius. Directions here.

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33. Handmade Soap

Everyone will be unbelievably impressed and also they will smell however you would like them to, which is really a great deal of power. Directions here.

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34. Tassel Bracelet

Directions here.

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35. Stenciled Jar Vase

Directions here.

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36. Glitter Bottle Necklaces

Because no matter how many necklaces a person owns, she probably doesn’t have one that’s filled with glitter. Directions here.

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37. Jewelry Storage Frame

The perfect place to house all those glitter-filled necklaces. Directions here.

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38. Candle Luminaries

These are made from decorative aluminum sheets you can easily find at Home Depot. They’d also make really nice desk organizers or pen holders.

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39. Animal Bookends

Because nothing says “I love you” like a bright-blue hippo. Directions here.

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