Pinterest might be responsible for the uptick in interest in homemade gifts. Gorgeous photos with detailed instructions reassure the uncrafty that they too can produce fabulous homemade or sort-of-homemade gifts for their friends and family.
If you’re not a naturally crafty person the key is to pick an easy gift that looks classy and has very few steps to it.
Here are 10 fun and easy homemade gifts to create projects straight from Pinterest.
1. Limoncello
A fantastic drink that you make with vodka, sugar, water, and lemons, limoncello is easy to put together but you will have to plan the different steps because it’s an easy multiple day process.
The key to managing the process is to put reminders in your cell phone. Or, schedule the steps on your Google calendar.
2. Infused olive oils
Infused olive oils are super easy! The trick is to figure out the types of food or flavors your friend or family member doesn’t like. Once that’s figured out you can begin with creating a simple infused olive oil. Make sure to include a cute ribbon or twine with a cute cardboard label to “tie” it together.
3. Homemade bath salts
For those of you who have family members who enjoy a nice soak in the tub or need a nice soak in the tub, homemade bath salts are the gift for them.
4. Sugar scrubs
You usually just need sugar, oil, and a scent to make sugar scrubs for the skin. A super recipe and all you will need is a measuring cup and a cute container.
5. Body butter
Body butter might seem a little frightening because most people think where should we begin? Body butter is actually a little easier to put together. You might get messy but it will be great when you’re finished.
6. Cookies
Get a cute box with lovely tissue paper and bake two or three types of cookies! They will be fresh and delicious without you having to do all of the hard work.
7. Pre-made mixes
You’ve probably seen them already premade mixes in a cute glass jar.
You just have to make sure you’re measuring everything out properly and putting everything in the jar carefully so that it looks cute.
8. Fancy toffee
Toffee dipped in chocolate with sea salt sprinkled on it is easy to make. You can purchase the toffee and then melt down the chocolate and sprinkle a little bit of sea salt on the bar. After the chocolate cools off then wrap it in brown paper wrap and top it with twine or a cute ribbon.
9. Mason jar plants
Mason jars are all the rage and they are easy to find to use to make mason jar plants. You can pick up jars from thrift stores or Ball jars from your local grocers. Put nice rocks in the jar and then place a succulent or other plant on top.
10. Everything bag of homemade gifts
A bag with a little bit of everything is my favorite among homemade gifts! Get a cute basket, bag, or box and collect a number of cute little items that the one you love would enjoy. Socks, shaving cream, chocolate, a favorite beer, and the list goes on. Be creative and have fun!
If you’re trying to be frugal, or are a lover of homemade gifts this list is a great place to start. You may spend a little time to put these gifts together, but people will love the perceived time and energy you put into the gift.
This post on homemade gifts was written by Michelle Jackson, a personal finance and lifestyle blogger sharing her story at The Shop My Closet Project. Her goal is to help people cultivate their best life. When she’s not blogging or podcasting for Girl Gone Frugal you can find her riding her bike, going for coffee, or hiking in the mountains.
Personally, I’d like to receive homemade gifts, particularly the Homemade bath salts. Can someone give one? 😀