Eid, birthdays, special holidays and anniversaries are great but the pressure of finding the perfect gift is not! To save you from pulling your hair out trying to find the right gift, we’ve found the cutest DIY gifts that you can easily make at home.
1. Rose Gold Foiled Pencil Cup
If you’ve got a stationery lover in your life, spice up their desk with this millenial-perfect cup, which you can fill with their favourite pens and pencils. Learn how to do it here.
Via damasklove.com
2. Kate Spade-Inspired Notebooks
Got a friend who lives and breathes lists? Instead of giving them a plain notebook, try making these cute ones. Turn to this Dubai-blogger to find out how to make them here here.
Via onceuponherdream.blogspot.ae
3. Plate Clock
This one requires a little more work but this hipsterish clock will be well worth the effort. Get all the details here.
Via sugarandcloth.com
4. Marbleized Air Plant Pots
Plants – especially easy(ish) to keep alive succulents – are totally in right now and this easy to make plant pot will be the perfect addition to any little corner. Get all the steps here.
Via abubblylife.com
5. Jewellery Storage
Instead of buying a ton of jewellery, why not try and make this chic jewellery holder. Plus, everything you need to make it is probably already in your house, bonus! Get the full tutorial here.
Via abubblylife.com
6. Memory Box
Sentimental gifts are the best and what’s better than a box full of all the fun memories you two have shared. Find everything you need to make it here.
Via wellnesting.com
7. Unique Wall Art
You don’t have to be Picasso to nail this design. It’s so simple even kids can do it. Step by step tutorial here.
Via itsalwaysautumn.com
8. Glitter-Dipped Mugs
The person you give this to will definitely think of you everytime they sip their coffee or tea. You will definitely add some shine to their day. Find the tutorial here.
Via creativegreenliving.com
9. Monogrammed Anything
Monogramming adds a personal touch to any random gift. Make a monogrammed candle like this one.
Via damasklove.com
10. Instagram Photo Coasters
Print out all of their favourite Instagram pictures and make coasters out of them. It’s easy and you can add various personal touches to them such as by adding washi tape borders or captions for each picture.
Via onegoodthingbyjillee.com
11. Brass Fringe Earrings
Tassles are very trendy at the moment and instead of trying to find the perfect tassle earings, make them with this easy to follow tutorial.
Via thestripe.com
12. Wire Fabric Headband
Find a fabric they will love and create this no-fuss headband. Details here.
Via sarahhearts.com
13. Bath Bombs In A Jar
We all love our Lush bath bombs, they dissolve beautifully and make our baths that much better. These bath bombs are easy to make and can be cutely stored in a jar for prime gift giving.
Via idlewife.blogspot.ae
14. Scratching Post
Surprise the cat lover in your life with this scratching post. Not only is it super cute, it’s also functional – your friend and their cat will love you.
Via beautifulmess.com
15. Tea Wreath
Tea lovers will obsess over this hand-made tea wreath. Get all their favourite tea flavours and put them on display.
Via kojo-designs.com
16. Instagram Cards
All of their favourite Instagram memories in card format. Personalise them with sweet messages in each one before you put them in a box. Learn how to make them here.
Via sayyes.com
17. His and Hers Pillowcases
If you’ve got a special couple in your life whose anniversary is coming up then make them this sweet set of pillowcases.
Via abeautifulmess.com
18. Neon Coiled Bowls
These neon bowls will add the right amount of colour to any room. Fill it up with goodies that they love.
Via we-are-scout.com
19. Canvas Wall Art
This personalised canvas may seem like a ton of work but its super easy to do and better than any wall art you can find in stores.
Via abeautifulmess.com
20. Things I Love About You Cards
Use a deck of cards you have lying around and write all the things you love about someone on them. They will definitely grin ear to ear flipping through this. Learn how to make it here.
Via instructables.com
21. Spa In A Jar
Don’t have enough time or money to treat your bestie to a spa day? This spa in a jar comes close to the real deal.
Via thegunnysack.com
22. The Happy Jar
Make someone’s day with this jar full of love, encouragement, favourite memories, things to do and quotes. Fill it with whatever you want. You can add a twist by making it a 365 day jar where there’s a note for every day.
Via armylifefromthewife.blogspot.ae
23. Candy Bouquet
Sweeten up their day by making a bouquet of their favourite candies and chocolates. We’d prefer this over a bouquet of roses any day.
Via funkypolkadotgiraffe.net
24. Photo Collage Letter
You can make this with their initials or their entire name if you want. Simple yet thoughtful gift.
Via houseontheway.com
If you decide to make any of these be sure to tag us on Instagram @CosmoMiddleEast