I’m dreaming of a White Christmas….well, actually not really because snow around here is somewhat of a pain. Are you thinking about Christmas? I’ve already bought a few items to make Christmas gifts and thought that you all might be interested in seeing these ideas as well. I’m going to start posting ideas of DIY projects that make perfect Christmas gifts. Let me know what type of people you need gifts for and I will work to create a DIY idea for you! For all the ideas so far, click the A DIY Christmas tab in the menu bar above.
Introducing A DIY Christmas
Ideas for Everybody in Your Life
My fist idea to share with you is something that you need to start right away if you want to give it by Christmas. DIY Vanilla Extract & Sugar. I previously posted about this as Adventures of Brad & Kendra; the post can be found here: Homemade Vanilla Extract. Pretty much all you need are vanilla beans and alcohol for the extract and Turbinado Sugar for the sugar. If it isn’t quite ready come December, place half a bean into the little gift bottle and add a little note saying not to use until January.
What sort of gifts are you looking for? Leave a comment of what type of people you need ideas for!
amber says
I’ve already started a collection of mini pine cones…Not sure exactly what is going to happen to them except that they will be dipped in gold glitter.
Kendra says
How fun! I’d love to see how they turn out.
debcb says
Great idea. I’ve pinned and will re-visit when the holiday’s are closer. It’s still 90 degrees out. Can’t think about Christmas yet.
Kendra says
We had a record high yesterday. I’m ready for some fall but I know in about 2 months I’m going to miss this beautiful summer. When you re-visit I’ll have lots more ideas up and ready for you!
Jamie says
I need ideas for parents, cousins and grandparents as I just got married, we bought a house and I left my job and have returned to school full time for another degree. Low cost DIY is the name of the game!
Kendra says
Challenge accepted to find as many ideas as I can for you :)
Ami says
I need gift ideas for the in-laws! The OH’s mum is really into her bath smellies, but indulges all year round so could probably open a shop with what she has! (Plus we made her a smellies gift basket last year.) His dad I have no idea about, he’s constantly getting into new projects only to drop them in a matter of weeks.
That’s not much to go on so if you can come up with anything I’ll be impressed – I’m struggling!
Kendra says
I’ll see what I can do. I’m planning on posting on this every Tuesday but it will probably be twice a week once we get more into October/November as I’m getting lots of ideas :) Now I need to go get crafty and make the samples.
Kandace says
Need ideas for my mother and father (: dad is of the theory if he wants or needs anything he will get it himself. Mom hares dust collectors lol and loves to garden but hates weeding!!
Kendra says
Hmmm, I will see what I can come up with. One idea for your mom would be an experience instead of an item.
Celeste says
Hi!
I need sone DIYs for my Dad, Mom, and bestfriend.
My mom loves comforting things, cozy socks, fuzzy sweaters, drinking tea, etc.
My dad likes to cook, and work on handyman projects.
My best friend is a real sucker for candy and smelly lotion and frangrance.
It would be awesome if you could give/post some ideas.
Kendra says
For your dad you could try this one: http://simplydarrling.com/2013/10/create-a-signature-bbq-dry-rub/
For your best friend: http://simplydarrling.com/2013/09/relaxing-bath-salts/
I have a couple things coming up that could work great for your mom!
Celeste says
Great idea for my dad, and can’t wait for something for my mom! I mig
Do you by chance have any other ideas for my dad? Mysister needs an idea.
If not its fine. But thanks so much for the response!
Kendra says
I’ll see what I can do. I’m thinking of upping this to twice a week come November and I need to get some more guy-gifts in there.
Celeste says
Good idea. Look forward to the new posts and “Guy Worthy Ideas”!