Need a last minute gift idea for a housewarming gift? If you have friends or family who just moved into a new home or apartment, you should always have something awesome on hand to take with you when you visit. My question is always, what? Well, think no more. We found some of the best DIY presents to give as a housewarming present, and most are super easy and quick to make. Check out the easy to follow step by step tutorials and you will have a cool gift in hand in no time. Not just for housewarming parties, either. Some of these ideas make perfect last minute Christmas ideas, too. A simple DIY housewarming gift is so awesome to help new homeowners (or renters) break in a new home, housewarming gifts can range from something as simple as a candle, or as elaborate as an appliance.
More than likely, if you’re preparing a housewarming gift, you’re hoping to put a smile on your friends’ or new neighbors’ faces – and make a meaningful impression as they embark on a new chapter of their life together! I think it’s important to remember that your gift needn’t be expensive to make an impact. When packaging up a gift, the most important thing is that you show you put thought and effort into curating something they’ll love. If they are close friends of yours, you probably already have something in mind, but if you have yet to meet your new neighbors, you’ll want to give them something that shows them you’re the kind of neighbor who will always loan a cup of sugar! To start, pick a theme for your gift. Something like food, cleaning supplies, household items, laundry supplies, garden tools, etc. Then head to the store to pick out a few items. As I said, you don’t have to get fancy to make an impact! Follow this formula: something useful or necessary, (think hammer, laundry detergent), something pretty, (candle, potted plant, hardware accessories), and something DIY homemade, I like including a handmade item to show that extra thought was put into the gift!
DIY Housewarming Gift Ideas
3. DIY Housewarming Gift basket
houston.citymomsblog
Oh, DIY gift baskets make sensational housewarming gifts and let me tell you, to this Southern girl, there is absolutely nothing sweeter than throwing a few of my favorite things into a basket and giving my dear friends a gift. Whether it’s a baby shower, a birthday, or even just because – I think I can put together a gift basket for just about any occasion! So lately, as the Austin real estate market booms and my friends keep growing their family, I have found myself putting together quite a few of these DIY Housewarming Gift Baskets. They are absolutely precious, fairly simple to make, and here’s the thing I love most about them…it is goodies that my friends will actually use! As in, pass the bottle opener, open immediately, and use RIGHT AWAY!!
4. Thoughtful Housewarming Gift
darlingmagazine
A simple DIY housewarming gift is so awesome to help new homeowners (or renters) break in a new home, housewarming gifts can range from something as simple as a candle, or as elaborate as an appliance. More than likely, if you’re preparing a housewarming gift, you’re hoping to put a smile on your friends’ or new neighbors’ faces – and make a meaningful impression as they embark on a new chapter of their life together! I think it’s important to remember that your gift needn’t be expensive to make an impact. When packaging up a gift, the most important thing is that you show you put thought and effort into curating something they’ll love. If they are close friends of yours, you probably already have something in mind, but if you have yet to meet your new neighbors, you’ll want to give them something that shows them you’re the kind of neighbor who will always loan a cup of sugar! To start, pick a theme for your gift. Something like food, cleaning supplies, household items, laundry supplies, garden tools, etc. Then head to the store to pick out a few items. As I said, you don’t have to get fancy to make an impact! Follow this formula: something useful or necessary, (think hammer, laundry detergent), something pretty, (candle, potted plant, hardware accessories), and something DIY homemade, I like including a handmade item to show that extra thought was put into the gift!
5. DIY Air Freshener
thecardswedrew
We I moved into a new house in September and one thing I’m still struggling with is the smell. An older gentleman lived there for quite a while and the home itself was built in the early ’80s, so there is a lingering “musk” I’m working to rid the home of. I’ve tried charcoal air purifying bags to help rid the room of the scent and I think they’re working because the musk is going down a bit, but there’s still that old house smell I’m working on updating with a fresher, cleaner scent. And sure, I could run to the nearest Bath and Body Works and plug an artificial scent into every outlet in my home, but that really doesn’t do much for me. I like my house to just have a natural, clean and uplifting scent. So today I saw this recipe for DIY air freshener and it was super easy and cheap to make. I used three simple ingredients to make my own DIY Air Freshener and how you can bottle it up and gift it as a gift for other new homeowners, as well! So if you’ve been searching for that unique housewarming gift idea, this one is a real winner!
6. Adorable Bundt Gift Basket
darlingdoodlesdesign
Since wedding season is upon us I put together a DIY gift idea and tag that is perfect for a bridal shower or as a wedding present. Wish the new couple “Nothing Bundt Love and Joy!” This gift requires a bundt cake pan, but after that, it is up to you what you want to put in. I used some dishtowels, dishcloths, measuring cups, kitchen utensils, and a cute mason jar. You could also put in a boxed cake mix and frosting, spices like vanilla or cinnamon, toothpicks, and cupcake liners, etc. Anything “baking” will totally fit!
7. Homemade Housewarming Gif
julieblanner
We have several friends that have recently purchased new homes, so I love welcoming them with a few simple items they can enjoy. I have several DIY housewarming gift ideas, but generally, create gifts on a whim when I’m strolling through a store. This was one of my spur of the moment creations using a rustic basket, lavender soap, a lavender plant, and flour sack towels individually wrapped in twine.
11. Cozy Slippers Gift
prettyprovidence
Do you love diy housewarming gifts? This cozy slippers gift idea is exactly the kind of thing I go looking for. The first time I tried this I rushed it, and it taught me that a little patience really does pay off here. It’s the kind of thing you can whip up without any fuss, especially with the cozy slippers gift. The whole thing comes together with basic tools and ingredients, nothing fancy or hard to find. Prettyprovidence has the full step by step tutorial if you want to make it yourself.
I am a big fan of an easy tutorial, and this paper flower bouquet idea is one of my favorites. I will admit I have messed this one up before by skipping a step I thought did not matter, so trust the process. This one always gets asked about when I bring it out. Even if you are newer to this, it is a forgiving one to start with. Our full tutorial walks you through every step.
13. Simple Housewarming Gift
createcraftlove
This simple housewarming gift idea is simple, quick, and exactly a clear how-to I keep coming back to. A friend of mine swears by doubling the batch, since it never seems to last as long as you think it will. Even on a busy night, this one is realistic to actually make. You can scale it up or down depending on how many people you are making it for. Get the full recipe from Createcraftlove to see every step.
Denim Pocket Placemats – yes please. This one delivers on homemade treats without any fuss. My first attempt at this was not exactly picture perfect, but it still turned out great, which taught me not to stress over it. No fancy equipment needed, just a few basics you probably already have. Even if you are newer to this, it is a forgiving one to start with. The complete step by step version is linked above.
16. Bloody Mary Gift Basket
biscuitsandburlap
This is fun crafts, and I never get tired of it. I learned the hard way that rushing this one is not worth it, so give yourself the extra few minutes. It’s simple to put together and always turns out great, especially with the mary gift basket. You can scale it up or down depending on how many people you are making it for. Biscuitsandburlap has the full step by step tutorial if you want to make it yourself.
17. Mason Jar Housewarming Gift
southernstateofmindblog
Whether it is a weeknight or a get-together, this mason jar housewarming gift idea fits right in if you love DIY gifts. I almost skipped this one the first time around, and I am glad I did not, because it turned into a regular around here. It keeps well too, so it’s easy to make ahead of time. The whole thing comes together with basic tools and ingredients, nothing fancy or hard to find. You can grab the whole recipe from Southernstateofmindblog at the link.
19. Welcome To The Neighborhood Gift
thirtyhandmadedays
Thirtyhandmadedays nailed it with this welcome to the neighborhood gift idea – step by step instructions, no fuss. The first time I tried this I rushed it, and it taught me that a little patience really does pay off here. It’s the kind of thing you can whip up without any fuss, especially with the welcome neighborhood gift. You can scale it up or down depending on how many people you are making it for. Head over to Thirtyhandmadedays for the complete recipe.
20. Housewarming Gift Tower
kaseytrenum
My family always asks for handmade goods like this, and this housewarming gift tower idea is one we keep making. I will admit I have messed this one up before by skipping a step I thought did not matter, so trust the process. This one always gets asked about when I bring it out. The whole thing comes together with basic tools and ingredients, nothing fancy or hard to find. Check out Kaseytrenum’s full tutorial for all the details.
21. Champagne Pineapple Housewarming Gift
themakery
Ever crave DIY projects? This champagne pineapple housewarming gift idea is the one I keep going back to. A friend of mine swears by doubling the batch, since it never seems to last as long as you think it will. Even on a busy night, this one is realistic to actually make. Even if you are newer to this, it is a forgiving one to start with. Themakery has the full step by step tutorial if you want to make it yourself.
23. Housewarming Gift In A Colander
waitingonmartha
This housewarming gift in a colander idea is quick, easy, and a real win for an easy tutorial. My first attempt at this was not exactly picture perfect, but it still turned out great, which taught me not to stress over it. No fancy equipment needed, just a few basics you probably already have. The whole thing comes together with basic tools and ingredients, nothing fancy or hard to find. Get our full step by step tutorial to try it yourself.
24. DIY Home Essentials Gift Basket
honeyandlime
Why make it complicated? This diy home essentials gift basket idea keeps a clear how-to simple. I learned the hard way that rushing this one is not worth it, so give yourself the extra few minutes. It’s simple to put together and always turns out great, especially with the essentials gift basket. Even if you are newer to this, it is a forgiving one to start with. Head over to Honeyandlime for the complete recipe.
25. Front Door Wreath
teachcraftlove
Front Door Wreath? Sign me up. This is gift ideas done right. I almost skipped this one the first time around, and I am glad I did not, because it turned into a regular around here. It keeps well too, so it’s easy to make ahead of time. You can scale it up or down depending on how many people you are making it for. Check out Teachcraftlove’s full tutorial for all the details.
26. Dish Towel Cake
kitchen-concoctions
Here is homemade treats, and I keep coming back to it year after year. This is one I originally made by accident, sort of, after improvising with what I had on hand, and it stuck. It comes together faster than you’d expect for how good it tastes. The whole thing comes together with basic tools and ingredients, nothing fancy or hard to find. Kitchen Concoctions has the full step by step tutorial if you want to make it yourself.
27. Coffee Lovers Gift Basket
happygoluckyblog
From a quiet night in to a full house, this coffee lovers gift basket idea works if you love fun crafts. The first time I tried this I rushed it, and it taught me that a little patience really does pay off here. It’s the kind of thing you can whip up without any fuss, especially with the lovers gift basket. Even if you are newer to this, it is a forgiving one to start with. You can grab the whole recipe from Happygoluckyblog at the link.
28. Rosemary Infused Olive Oil
missbuttercup
Try this rosemary infused olive oil idea next time you’re after a fun DIY. I will admit I have messed this one up before by skipping a step I thought did not matter, so trust the process. This one always gets asked about when I bring it out. You can scale it up or down depending on how many people you are making it for. Get our full step by step tutorial to try it yourself.
29. Wooden Caddy
magnoliamarket
Magnoliamarket really knows an easy tutorial, and this wooden caddy idea shows it. A friend of mine swears by doubling the batch, since it never seems to last as long as you think it will. Even on a busy night, this one is realistic to actually make. The whole thing comes together with basic tools and ingredients, nothing fancy or hard to find. Head over to Magnoliamarket for the complete recipe.
30. Wooden Spoons
farmhousechicblog
Around here, this wooden spoons idea disappears fast whenever I make a fun DIY. I used to overthink this one, but it turns out the simple version is just as good as the fussy one. A little effort goes a long way with this one. Even if you are newer to this, it is a forgiving one to start with. Check out Farmhousechicblog’s full tutorial for all the details.
31. DIY Polka Dot Napkins
freutcake
Looking for a fun DIY that actually works? This diy polka dot napkins idea is it. My first attempt at this was not exactly picture perfect, but it still turned out great, which taught me not to stress over it. No fancy equipment needed, just a few basics you probably already have. You can scale it up or down depending on how many people you are making it for. Freutcake has the full step by step tutorial if you want to make it yourself.
32. Traditional Housewarming Gift
thedecoratedcookie
I will admit it, I am obsessed with a fun DIY, and this traditional housewarming gift idea proves it. I learned the hard way that rushing this one is not worth it, so give yourself the extra few minutes. It’s simple to put together and always turns out great, especially with the traditional housewarming gift. The whole thing comes together with basic tools and ingredients, nothing fancy or hard to find. You can grab the whole recipe from Thedecoratedcookie at the link.
33. Box Of Sunshine Gift Crate
fantabulosity
This box of sunshine gift crate idea is fuss free and delivers on a fun DIY. I almost skipped this one the first time around, and I am glad I did not, because it turned into a regular around here. It keeps well too, so it’s easy to make ahead of time. Even if you are newer to this, it is a forgiving one to start with. Get the full recipe from Fantabulosity to see every step.
