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41 DIY Gifts To Make for Friends and Neighbors

The holidays will be here before you know it and we will all be in gift buying (and making) mode…

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41 DIY Gifts To Make for Friends and Neighbors

The holidays will be here before you know it and we will all be in gift buying (and making) mode before you know it. I don’t know about you, but one of the things that always gets me is the number of little gifts I need to have on hand for friends and neighbors, and I have lots of those people in my life. Problem is, I can not always even remember who I need to get a gift for, there are so many. Ever been caught on the doorstep before empty handed when a neighbor shows up with something awesome to give you for Christmas? Try making some of these easy, cheap and quick DIY ideas to have on hand this Christmas and never be left without a gift ready to give again!

DIY Gifts for Friends

DIY Gifts for Friends and Neighbors, a gift for neighbors, simple enough for a first try and an idea worth saving for later

1. Golden Nugget Photo Holder

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Golden Nugget Photo Holder, flexible enough to adjust as you go and worth bookmarking for your next project list

This is a simple DIY craft to decorate your Thanksgiving, Christmas, or any occasion holiday table. I had a small get together with the Ladies from my lodge, the Royal Order of Benevolent Elks and took polaroids of each friend by my Elk oil painting in the entryway. Then as a surprise at the wrap of our business, I put their photos in these clever little placeholders I had made the day before. My little Elk sisters kicking and bucking with joy.

2. Nacho Neighbor Gift

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Nacho Neighbor Gift, flexible enough to adjust as you go and a great fix using stuff you already have on a shelf

Our new neighbors just came to Texas from the East Coast and they did not know what nachos were, bless their hearts, they needed a Christmas christening gift for their new kitchen. and let me tell you, this is nacho ordinary Christmas gift! I love the idea of funny Christmas gift ideas to take to friends or neighbors and this one’s just a little bit quirky and sure to make them smile! We ate the whole bag and my husband had to go to HEB and buy 5 more bags. These east Coasters went nacho crazy.

Easy DIY Gifts for Neighbors

3. DIY Ombre Necklace

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DIY Ombre Necklace, a gift for neighbors, flexible enough to adjust as you go and an idea worth saving for later

Let me introduce you to my ombre necklace, a really great holiday DIY gift idea. I hadn’t tried ombre on anything as yet, shocking right? Now that Christmas is here, the occasion couldn’t be any more perfect to make this tassel ombre necklace from my leftover brass tubes. Truth to be told I had been visualizing a brass necklace for a long time, and I really feel like I got a winning idea perfect to try and it made me very happy. The technique is very simple, I have my brass tube cut and embroidery thread wounded around. Then there is a little something that holds it all together. Insert your chain and finish it off with lobster clasp and a jump ring. All the lucky peeps on your Christmas list will be rocking this ombre necklace with holiday flair.

5. DIY Striped Corkboard Coasters

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DIY Striped Corkboard Coasters, flexible enough to adjust as you go and a small upgrade with a real visual payoff

Cork coasters are the easiest DIY Christmas gift you will ever make. They are practical, extremely useful, cheap and effortless. Seriously, this is a DIY Christmas gift you could do in your sleep. I made a stack a mile high for everyone I knew this year. I’m going to take them to all my adorable tellers at my credit union and throw them around like frisbees. I will be dressed as Santa when I dit and they are going to laugh so much because I keep them so amused when I do my banking.

6. Decorative Wooden Spoon Display

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Decorative Wooden Spoon Display, flexible enough to adjust as you go and a smart way to add personality to a room

My best friend loves her new kitchen and I saw the cutest DIY craft gift for her on Pinterest. I painted a piece of wood white and let that dry overnight with the spoons. Once everything is dry you can then glue the spoons to the wood with the glue of your choice. Do not eat from these or cook with the spoons they are just for decoration.

Inexpensive Homemade Christmas Gifts

7. Soda-Lighted You’re My Neighbor Gift Basket

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Soda-Lighted You're My Neighbor Gift Basket, a gift for neighbors, and a sweet little detail guests always notice

When I saw these darling old-school Coke bottles at HEB, I knew they MUST be incorporated into my Christmas Neighbor Gift ideas I designed a fun “soda-lighted you’re my neighbor” gift tag (now available for only $5), tied on some sparkling Christmas twisty-ties, added some candy and poof…all done. So easy! One thing off the list. My neighbors already love me and I make sure the love keeps on coming! 😉

8. DIY Clipboard And Glitters

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DIY Clipboard And Glitters, flexible enough to adjust as you go and worth bookmarking for your next project list

My sister just got an award for being the fastest cook her catering company had ever had, she can crack and separate eggs flawlessly in a matter of seconds, it’s truly amazing. So this Christmas I wanted to make something unique to display her award. I saw this DIY clipboard idea on Pinterest and thought it was so much cooler than a traditional frame. All you need is a board, paint, glue, and a clip. She loved it and her award it safe and on public display.

11. DIY Minimal Geometric Clock

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DIY Minimal Geometric Clock, flexible enough to adjust as you go and worth bookmarking for your next project list

12. DIY Casserole Carrier

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DIY Casserole Carrier, a gift for neighbors, easy to fit into a free afternoon and an idea worth saving for later

13. Friend And Neighbor Succulent In A Mason Jar Gift

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Friend And Neighbor Succulent In A Mason Jar Gift, simple enough for a first try and an idea worth saving for later

14. Bucket ‘O’ Chalk

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Bucket 'O' Chalk, low pressure enough to try this weekend and a great fix using stuff you already have on a shelf

16. DIY Glam Napkin Rings

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DIY Glam Napkin Rings, a gift for neighbors, easy to fit into a free afternoon and an idea worth saving for later

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Cookie Cutter Set, gentle on the wallet and the schedule and a great fix using stuff you already have on a shelf

19. DIY Planter Box Picture Frame

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DIY Planter Box Picture Frame, flexible enough to adjust as you go and a sweet little detail guests always notice

20. DIY 3 Set Hanging Mirrors

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DIY 3 Set Hanging Mirrors, a gift for neighbors, simple enough for a first try and an idea worth saving for later

21. Simple Patterned Pillows

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Simple Patterned Pillows, flexible enough to adjust as you go and a nice way to make a plain corner feel finished

22. DIY Monogram Clay Key Chains

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DIY Monogram Clay Key Chains, flexible enough to adjust as you go and a sweet little detail guests always notice

23. Homemade Vanilla Extract

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Homemade Vanilla Extract, a gift for neighbors, simple enough for a first try and an idea worth saving for later

24. Cup Of Cheer Gift For Friends And Neighbors

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Cup Of Cheer Gift For Friends And Neighbors, easy to fit into a free afternoon and an idea worth saving for later

26. T-Shirt Yarn Bowl

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T-Shirt Yarn Bowl, gentle on the wallet and the schedule and a great fix using stuff you already have on a shelf

28. Hand Painted Coffee Mug

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Hand Painted Coffee Mug, a gift for neighbors, doable even on a tight timeline and an idea worth saving for later

29. Painted Cork Coasters

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Painted Cork Coasters, gentle on the wallet and the schedule and a nice way to make a plain corner feel finished

31. Candied Pecans In A Jar

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Candied Pecans In A Jar, flexible enough to adjust as you go and a nice way to make a plain corner feel finished

32. DIY Book Planters

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DIY Book Planters, a gift for neighbors, gentle on the wallet and the schedule and an idea worth saving for later

33. DIY Tie Dye Dish Towels

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DIY Tie Dye Dish Towels, flexible enough to adjust as you go and a nice way to make a plain corner feel finished

34. Element Jar Necklace For Nerdy Friends

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Element Jar Necklace For Nerdy Friends, doable even on a tight timeline and a satisfying finish for not much work

35. Thankful For You Gift DIY

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Thankful For You Gift DIY, a gift for neighbors, simple enough for a first try and an idea worth saving for later

36. Basket Weave Burlap Table Runner

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Basket Weave Burlap Table Runner, doable even on a tight timeline and a sweet little detail guests always notice

37. Cinnamon Pecans

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Cinnamon Pecans, low pressure enough to try this weekend and a great fix using stuff you already have on a shelf

39. Thankful For You Neighbor Gift

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Thankful For You Neighbor Gift, a gift for neighbors, simple enough for a first try and an idea worth saving for later

40. DIY Relaxing Spa Gift

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DIY Relaxing Spa Gift, gentle on the wallet and the schedule and a nice way to make a plain corner feel finished

41. May Day Baskets

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May Day Baskets, low pressure enough to try this weekend and a great fix using stuff you already have on a shelf

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