23 Home Gifts to DIY For Your Secret Santa Exchange
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 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 is the way to go. Here are 23 fantastic and easy DIY gifts that will make you the coolest Secret Santa in the room.
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Temporary Tattoo Mug
With a little Mod Podge and some temporary tattoos, you can turn an old mug into a fantastic Secret Santa gift.
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Stamped Snack Bags
If your Secret Santa recipient is always hungry, consider helping them out with these adorable and personalized snack bags.
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Lavender Candles
It doesn't take much to brighten somebody's day, and these aromatic and pretty lavender candles will do just that.
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Velvet Died Pillows
These beautiful and simple tie-dye velvet pillows make a cozy and stylish gift.
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Note Monkeys
These adorable little monkeys are easy to make and come with a special pocket for notes.
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Salt-Dough Ornaments
A perfect craft to take on with kids, these adorable salt-dough ornaments make excellent gifts.
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Embroidery Hoop Bulletin Board
A great idea for the office friend who wants to dress up their workspace, this embroidery hoop bulletin board is easy and stylish.
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Copper-Dipped Glasses
Adding a touch of copper to a mug, shot glass, or wine glass is a great way to make a basic Secret Santa gift far more elegant and impressive.
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Mason Jar Soap Dispenser
Your Secret Santa recipient will get to boast that they received a cool, handmade soap dispenser rather than yet another gift card tucked into a tiny stocking.
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Map Coasters
Old maps don't need to be tossed, but instead can be easily transformed into hipster-approved coasters.
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Marble Base Earring Holder
Your fashionista friend or most stylish coworker will love showing off this earrings holder at home.
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Beeswax Candles
A beautiful candle can transform a room, and these easy beeswax candles are the perfect DIY for a holiday gift.
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Hanging Terrarium
Breathe a little life into your home decor gifts with this hanging terrarium.
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Painted Tree Stump
Perfect when hung or used as a tabletop decor piece, this painted tree stump is easy and makes a big statement.
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Painted Cutting Boards
Great to use as a cheese board or to hang in the kitchen, these painted cutting boards are anything but ordinary.
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Leather Catchall
A little leather can elevate even the most mundane object into something stylish, like this leather catchall for an entryway table.
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Abstract Diamonds
A little paint and some imagination, and voila: artwork that shines bright like an abstract diamond.
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Gilded Pencil Holder
Your Secret Santa recipient will love how put-together their desk looks with this gilded pencil holder.