Simple DIY Christmas Gifts Ideas 2020
Need a simple yet thoughtful gift to give to someone this year?
The holidays are a time of joy, celebration, and spending time with your family. The bright side is gifts are a part of it. However, many people have faced physical, emotional, and financial challenges this year. Although this holiday season may be different, it is the perfect time to bond with your family, make beautiful memories, and even make DIY (Do it yourself) Holiday Gifts.
Check out these simple, customizable DIY holiday gift ideas for the whole family. Each gift is easily customizable and kid-friendly.
Personalized Tote Bag
Tote bags are lovely to use as shopping bags, storage, and even as a purse. Gift this to anybody in the family with a heartfelt message they will love.
Materials:
Canvas Tote Bag
Pencil
Fabric Marker
Sharpie
Fabric Paint (optional)
Step 1:
Gather all of your materials and decide what design you want on the bag
Step 2: Customize your bag! Very simple, and this step is up to you. If you want to paint flowers on the bag, outline them and color them in. If you’re going to write messages on the bag, then do it. The options are limitless.
Step 3: Let the bag dry, then gift.
Personalized Mugs
Who doesn’t love coffee or tea? No matter your drink preference. Gifting a personalized mug to any relative will make them smile.
Materials:
Plain ceramic mugs
Acrylic Paint (or acrylic paint markers)
Paintbrushes
Step 1: Get your paint or paint markers and your mugs.
Step 2: Draw. You can write a personal quote or draw a picture.
Step 3: Seal the acrylic paint on the mug. Place the freshly painted mug into the cold oven (kids will need adult supervision). Set the oven to 350. Once the oven is at 350, allow the mugs to stay in there for 30 minutes.
Step 4: After 30 minutes, turn the oven off and let the mug sit in the oven to cool off.
Warning: Make sure you do NOT place the mug in the oven while hot to avoid cracking.
Personalized Mask or Key Holder
Functional house decor can benefit anybody. What makes it better is when it is personalized just for them. Gift this to anybody in the family to hold their keys, mask, purses, or anything else they may need.
Materials:
Wooden Initial
Acrylic paint of choice
Markers of choice
Clip Hooks
Step 1: Paint and design the initial in any design you want
Step 2: Let the paint dry.
Step 3: Screw the hooks into the bottom of the letter
You are in control! All of these DIYs are super easy and customizable. Make your family members feel special this holiday season by making a piece just for them. Let the kids show off their beautiful artworks by grabbing your favorite paint, paint markers, stickers, glitter, and everything else.
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