Between office celebrations, friendly gatherings, and extended family parties, the pressure to have a supply of little gifts on hand starts to build. Besides being time-consuming, shopping for all those perfect gifts [1] can be tiresome, and trying to keep up the spirit of giving without getting stressed out is a challenge.
If you'd like to save money while still giving unique and stylish gifts for the home, then DIY [2] is the way to go. Here are 23 fantastic and easy DIY gifts [3] that will make you the coolest Secret Santa in the room.
Temporary Tattoo Mug
With a little Mod Podge and some temporary tattoos, you can turn an old mug [5] into a fantastic Secret Santa gift.
Stamped Snack Bags
If your Secret Santa recipient is always hungry, consider helping them out with these adorable and personalized snack bags [6].
Lavender Candles
It doesn't take much to brighten somebody's day, and these aromatic and pretty lavender candles [7] will do just that.
Velvet Died Pillows
These beautiful and simple tie-dye velvet pillows [8] make a cozy and stylish gift.
Note Monkeys
These adorable little monkeys [9] are easy to make and come with a special pocket for notes.
Collage Art
Put a classy, mature spin on colorful collage art [10] with this fun tutorial.
Room Spray
Keep the magic of the holidays going strong with these DIY room sprays [11].
Salt-Dough Ornaments
A perfect craft to take on with kids, these adorable salt-dough ornaments [12] make excellent gifts.
Embroidery Hoop Bulletin Board
A great idea for the office friend who wants to dress up their workspace, this embroidery hoop bulletin board [13] is easy and stylish.
Copper-Dipped Glasses
Adding a touch of copper [14] to a mug, shot glass, or wine glass is a great way to make a basic Secret Santa gift far more elegant and impressive.
Mason Jar Soap Dispenser
Your Secret Santa recipient will get to boast that they received a cool, handmade soap dispenser [16] rather than yet another gift card tucked into a tiny stocking.
Map Coasters
Old maps don't need to be tossed, but instead can be easily transformed into hipster-approved coasters [17].
Pom Basket
Perfect for the home office, this pom basket [18] makes work much more fun.
Embroidery Wall Art
Every wall looks better with a little embroidery art [19].
Marble Base Earring Holder
Your fashionista friend or most stylish coworker will love showing off this earrings holder [20] at home.
Beeswax Candles
A beautiful candle can transform a room, and these easy beeswax candles [21] are the perfect DIY [22] for a holiday gift.
Hanging Terrarium
Breathe a little life into your home decor gifts with this hanging terrarium [23].
Painted Tree Stump
Perfect when hung or used as a tabletop decor piece, this painted tree stump [24] is easy and makes a big statement.
Home Key Fob
Anyone who takes home decor seriously will love this speckled keychain [25].
Painted Cutting Boards
Great to use as a cheese board or to hang in the kitchen, these painted cutting boards [26] are anything but ordinary.
Leather Catchall
A little leather can elevate even the most mundane object into something stylish, like this leather catchall [28] for an entryway table.
Abstract Diamonds
A little paint and some imagination, and voila: artwork that shines bright like an abstract diamond [29].
Gilded Pencil Holder
Your Secret Santa recipient will love how put-together their desk looks with this gilded pencil holder [30].