Creative DIY Gifts Using Things Lying Around The House

1. Glitter State Art

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Home is where the art is! Give your friend this homemade work of art that not only looks cool, it has sentimental value too! Well, unless you give them a random state that has no meaning to them. But hey, geography!

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2. Flavored Salts

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This gift is guaranteed to cook up some fun in the kitchen. You can customize these gift salts to be spicy, sweet, or somewhere in between. And if you hand them out during the holidays, don't forget to put "Season's" Greetings.

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3. Love Necklace

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See, love really does hold everything together! Before you throw your broken necklace away, try this DIY hack and make a special gift for your friend, your mom, your lover, or the Starbucks barista who spells your name right.

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4. Personalized Tea Tags

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It's always tea time with these adorable handmade tea tags. You can write inspirational messages on them as well, like "Keep the faith" or "Don't Mess This Up." Either way we're sure your recipient will have a par-tea with these.

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5. Lemon Soap Bars

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Give these to your mom for Mother's Day or to your smelly friend who can't seem to take a hint. These lemon bars smell so delicious you could eat them (but don't, cause, indigestion).

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6. Photo Block

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Make your own photo block to give to your family and friends. And they can pretend to be deep in thought trying to solve this photo puzzle when stuck in awkward conversations at dinner parties.

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7. Recipe Ring

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For the chef who has everything or for the beginner cook in all our lives. There's not too many cooks in this kitchen! In fact, there are no cooks in this kitchen. Give this to your lover or spouse and maybe they'll take a hint.

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8. Safety Pin Bracelet

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They're called safety pins because they'll "save" you a trip to the mall since you can make this stylish piece from the comfort of your own home. You can watch reruns of Friends while making jewelry for your friends. I mean, if you have friends.

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9. Jewelry Storage

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If you have an old picture frame lying around you can easily make this jewelry holder. Or if it was a photo of you and your ex, you can use it as a dart board. I'm just trying to give you options here.

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10. Emergency Chocolate

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This is the ultimate chocolate lover's gift. This shadow box frame filled with M&M's should be in every office, daycare, and DMV. Although you might want to keep a box for yourself the next time your in-laws come over.

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11. Recipe Cutting Board

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What a cutting edge gift! Engrave old cutting boards with family recipes to make thoughtful housewarming gifts. It's okay if there are already scratches on it. People buy jeans that are already ripped. Just call it "vintage."

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12. Neon and Metallic Journals

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If you're like me and keep buying new journals and notebooks when you haven't even used your old journals and notebooks, then this up-cycled gift is perfect for you. Use paint or markers to color the outsides, giving them a fresh new look. And with all the money you saved, you can buy yourself a fresh new look too.

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13. Braided Scarf

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Put those old girl scout braiding techniques to good use with this scarf tutorial. All you need are 2 shirts, which is perfect if you've been meaning to get rid of those wacky ones your grandma bought you. Just make sure you aren't giving this scarf as a gift to her.

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14. Embroidered Gloves

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Think of them as knuckle tats but for the high class citizen. Your friends will love this witty addition to their wardrobe. Bonus points if you make the digits iPhone touch-screen compatible.

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15. Rope Vase

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This nautical-themed vase tutorial will make your friends so jealous they'll be saying "I literally can't even" and "can you knot?"

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16. Trophy Wine Stopper

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This is the perfect way to show off your love of wine while subtly letting everyone know you were a hot-shot athlete growing up. If you weren't an all-star, I guess you could always use your participation trophies too.

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17. Clothespin Coaster

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I don't know what is more surprising: making a coaster out of clothespins or that people still own clothespins! If you're no longer playing Mary Poppins and hanging clothes up to dry, might we suggest gifting this creation to the rest of your friends?

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18. Thimble Necklace

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This is perfect for the sewing pro in your life, or any Disney/Peter Pan fans out there. And, if you're like Peter and never grow up, you can use it as a friendship necklace too.

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19. Colorful Card Frame

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If you're like me and buy greeting cards for loved ones only to find yourself too busy to send them, then here's the perfect DIY for you. Think of it as a belated Birthday/Holiday/Housewarming gift. Very belated...

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20. Photo Coasters

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You can use these personalized coasters for wedding gifts, baby shower gifts, or if they don't have a spouse or baby, you can include 6 photos of their cats instead.

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Creative DIY Gifts Using Things Lying Around The House

If you're short on time and money, check out these easy DIY crafts you can give away! Don't think of it as re-gifting. Think of it as recycling.

Creative DIY Gifts Using Things Lying Around The House

If you're short on time and money, check out these easy DIY crafts you can give away! Don't think of it as re-gifting. Think of it as recycling.

1. Glitter State Art

2. Flavored Salts

3. Love Necklace

4. Personalized Tea Tags

5. Lemon Soap Bars

6. Photo Block

7. Recipe Ring

8. Safety Pin Bracelet

9. Jewelry Storage

10. Emergency Chocolate

11. Recipe Cutting Board

12. Neon and Metallic Journals

13. Braided Scarf

14. Embroidered Gloves

15. Rope Vase

16. Trophy Wine Stopper

17. Clothespin Coaster

18. Thimble Necklace

19. Colorful Card Frame

20. Photo Coasters