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80+ DIY Gifts For the Hostess With the Mostest

Dec 24 2014 - 1:00pm

If your holiday shopping list is anything like ours, then you'll know how easy it is to forget to get something for at least one person. So when you realize you forgot to get something for the hostess of the Christmas party or New Year's Eve soiree you're attending in just a few short hours, panic sets in. But don't worry! We've totally got you covered. Here are 81 gifts you can DIY [1] before the party that any hostess would be absolutely crazy not to love.

Teacup Candles

Use vintage teacups [2] to create these gorgeous gifts.

Source: Pretty Prudent [3]

Chocolate Caramel Popcorn

Make a big batch of this sweet treat [4] so your hostess can put it out as a snack at the party!

Photo: Lauren Hendrickson

Wine Bag

Present your hostess with a bottle of wine in one of these DIY wine gift bags [5].

Source: Pretty Prudent [6]

Glitter Shot Glass Vases

Add some glitter to shot glasses [7] for a DIY [8] gift that could function as shot glasses or gorgeous vases.

Photo: Sarah Lipoff

Mod Vase

Making this decorative vase [9] is supersimple and oh so cute!

Source: Pretty Prudent [10]

Photo Votive Candle

Take someone's favorite photos (perhaps pick them from their Instagram or Facebook account) and create these personalized photo votives [11].

Photo: Sarah Lipoff

Apron

What hostess wouldn't love an adorable apron [12]?

Source: Pretty Prudent [13]

Oven Mitt

Making an oven mitt [14] is easier than you think. We promise!

Source: Pretty Prudent [15]

Microwavable Eye Mask

This microwaveable eye mask [16] is probably exactly what your hostess will need after a long night of partying!

Photo: Sarah Lipoff

Soothing Bath Milk

Blend together basic ingredients for a soothing milk bath [17] that is seriously indulgent.

Photo: Sarah Lipoff

Lemon Sugar Scrub

Her skin will be oh so smooth and have a pleasant citrus smell with this homemade lemon sugar scrub [18].

Source: I Heart Nap Time [19]

Cheese Platter

Transform plastic supplies into a chic cheese tray [20] with the help of homemade chalkboard paint.

Photo: Sarah Lipoff

Cake Stand

You can make this cake stand [21] for just $3. Yes, that's right — $3.

Source: Pretty Prudent [22]

Homemade Limoncello

Limoncello [23] makes a great present for those with a fondness for cocktails.

Photo: Nicole Perry

Hot Buttered Rum Mix

Treat your hostess to some hot buttered rum mix [24] in jars.

Photo: Nancy Einhart

Glitter Plant Pot

This DIY [25] is supereasy and looks superexpensive.

Source: The Glitter Guide [26]

Natural Room Scents

Gift the gift of a deliciously scented home with these natural room scents [27].

Source: The Yummy Life [28]

Spool Wine Corks

These spool wine corks [29] are easy to make and totally useful!

Source: A Beautiful Mess [30]

Chalkboard Wine Glasses

Your hostess will use these chalkboard wine glasses [31] over and over again!

Source: Just Short of Crazy [32]

Stamped Tea Towels

Customize stamped tea towels [33] to fit your hostess's personality and interests!

Source: Centsational Girl [34]

Garden Markers

These adorable garden markers [35] totally look store-bought!

Source: Julie Blanner [36]

Glitter Tumblers

Any hostess would love these DIY glitter tumblers [37].

Photo: Sarah Lipoff

Etched Glassware

Etched glassware [38] is a little tougher to make at home but adds a personal touch that won't go unnoticed.

Source: Make It & Love It [39]

Gold-Striped Vase

Your hostess will go crazy for this gold-striped vase [40] filled with her favorite flowers.

Source: Two Twenty One [41]

Coconut Oil Hand Soap

You only need three simple ingredients to create this hand soap [42].

Photo: Sarah Lipoff

Succulents in Vintage Cups

Create a minigarden with vintage cups and succulents [43].

Source: Hipaholic [44]

Spice Rub

This spice rub [45] is great for a variety of dishes. POPSUGAR Food says it suits anything from roasted vegetables to grilled chicken. 

Photo: Susannah Chen

Fabric Coasters

They won't even be able to tell you made these fabric coasters [46] at home!

Source: Sewbon [47]

Cup Cozies

Make these cup sleeves [48]for that special someone who enjoys hot drinks during this cold season. 

Photo: Sarah Lipoff

Polaroid Magnets

These Instagram polaroid magnets [49] will add a nice personal touch to any home or office.

Photo: Patricia Pan

Witty Gloves

Come up with an eight-letter expression that describes your hostess to create these witty Winter gloves [50].

Source: Country Living [51]

Elf Wine Bottle Covers

OK, if these elf wine bottle covers [52] aren't the cutest thing you've ever seen, then we don't know what is.

Source: HGTV [53]

Monogrammed Tote

This monogrammed tote [54] is useful and has a personal touch!

Source: Woman's Day [55]

Homemade Reed Diffuser

Upcycle an old oil bottle into a pretty homemade reed diffuser [56] that makes good use of lemon rinds and ends of herbs.

Photo: Sarah Lipoff

Casserole Carrier

A casserole carrier [57] is perfect for any holiday partygoer!

Source: Taylormade [58]

Photo Magnets

Use pictures and greeting cards to make magnets for the hostess's fridge. Here's a tutorial on how to make picture magnets [59].

Photo: Sarah Lipoff

Lavender Soap

Learn to make this easy lavender soap [60].

Source: Pink When [61]

Lavender-Infused Sugar

Make some lavender-infused sugar [62] in an airtight jar, and you've got yourself an adorable hostess gift.

Source: The Glitter Guide [63]

Neon Rope Basket

This neon pink rope basket [64] captures two of the most popular trends — rope decor and neon colors.

Source: Design Sponge [65]

Beaded Wood Trivet

This beaded wood trivet [66] is superchic and easy to make.

Source: Apartment Therapy [67]

Watercolor Tile Coasters

These coasters [68] look straight out of an art museum.

Photo: Sarah Lipoff

Polka-Dot Bottles

Your hostess could use this polka-dot bottle [69] to display just about anything!

Source: Ruffled [70]

Personalized Cork Coasters

Add a personal touch to cork coasters [71] like these!

Source: Martha Stewart [72]

Homemade Pinecone Fire Starter

Homemade pinecone fire starters [73] are the chicest way to get a fire (and party!) started.

Photo: Sarah Lipoff

Beeswax Candles

How cool are these beeswax candles [74]?

Source: Oh Happy Day [75]

Monogrammed Cutting Board

Anyone who hosts parties regularly will love this monogrammed cutting board [76].

Source: Ruffled [77]

Lace Vase

This DIY lace vase [78] is perfect for any season and party.

Source: M&J Blog [79]

Sleep Salve

This sleep salve [80] will relax the user right into dreamland.

Photo: Sarah Lipoff

Polka-Dot Napkins

Polka-dot napkins [81] are superchic and easy to make!

Source: Freut Cake [82]

Doily Votive

Make a beautiful votive [83] from doilies as a gift.

Source: Spirello [84]

Colorblocked Mug

This colorblocked mug [85] along with some coffee beans or tea is a perfect gift.

Source: She Uncovered [86]

Cork Planters

These cute cork planters [87]are great as desk decor or can be turned into magnets.

Photo: Sarah Lipoff

Cookie-Cutter Candles

These minicandles [88]will add holiday cheer to any home.

Photo: Sarah Lipoff

Copper Dipped Shot Glasses

These copper dipped shot glasses [89] will make a very chic hostess gift.

Photo: Sarah Lipoff

Candy Cane Scrub

This candy cane peppermint sugar scrub [90] will delight someone who is fond of pink.

Photo: Sarah Lipoff

Gold Foil Salad Servers

Any hostess would be ecstatic to receive these gold foil salad servers [91].

Source: The Glitter Guide [92]

Colorful Bath Salts

These colorful bath salts [93] make a great gift for someone who loves to treat themselves.

Source: Intimate Weddings [94]

Lotion Bars

These lotion bars [95]are so handy — they'll keep her hands moisturized all day and night.

Photo: Sarah Lipoff

Frosted Vases

If you hosted a party [96] recently or haven't taken out the recycling bin just yet, chances are, you'll have a few empty glass bottles sitting around the house. Gather them up and do this easy DIY [97] to transform them into beautiful frosted vases in a matter of minutes!

Photo: Sarah Lipoff

Flavored Salts

Flavored salts [98] make a great gift for the foodie who loves to cook.

Photo: Lauren Hendrickson

Homemade Tea Bags

Make these cute tea bags [99] with a special blend of customized tea to show your appreciation.

Photo: Sarah Lipoff

Embroidered Table Set

If you're skilled with a needle and thread, then you must make this embroidered table set [100].

Source: Saké Puppets [101]

Cinnamon-Stick Votive

This cinnamon-stick votive [102] is such a quick and easy gift to make.

Photo: Sarah Lipoff

Rope Bowl

This DIY rope bowl [103] is perfect for storing (and displaying) seasonal fruits and veggies.

Source: Centsational Girl [104]

Picture Coasters

These cute picture coasters [105] are the perfect gift for those who love personalized gifts.

Photo: Sarah Lipoff

Infused Oils

These infused oils [106] will make great gifts. 

Photo: Sarah Lipoff

Gold-Decorated Jewelry Dish

Make one of these jewelry dishes [107] in your hostess's favorite colors.

Source: Hello Natural [108]

Magnetic Letters

Spray-paint some dollar-store magnetic letters [109] for something cute to stick on any whiteboard.

Photo: Sarah Lipoff

Lemon Soap

These lemon rind soaps [110] are too cute not to give.

Photo: Sarah Lipoff

Rose Petal Lip Balm

Get rid of dry, chapped Winter lips with this soothing lip balm [111].

Photo: Sarah Lipoff

Coffee Grounds Soap

Find out how to make these homemade coffee grounds soaps [112].

Photo: Sarah Lipoff

Glitter Magnets

These pretty glitter magnets [113] will beautify anyone's fridge.

Photo: Sarah Lipoff

Homemade Body Lotion

Whip up some homemade body lotion [114] as a gift for your hostess. They'll love how natural it is and how well it moisturizes their skin.

Photo: Sarah Lipoff

Monogrammed Mug

Why go to Anthropologie when you can make a monogrammed mug [115] at home?

Source: Design Mom [116]

Rose Petal Bath Salts

Your hostess will feel like she's soaking in a luxurious bath of rose petals with these bath salts [117].

Photo: Sarah Lipoff

Tea Wreath

If you have a friend or family member who is a tea-lover, then this quick tea-wreath craft [118] yields the perfect gift.

Source: Kojo Designs [119]

Striped Soaps

This peppermint soap [120] is such a cute and refreshing DIY [121].

Source: Martha Stewart [122]

Glitter Candle

These glitter candles [123] will make such a sweet and sparkly gift.

Photo: Sarah Lipoff

Homemade Bath Bombs

Homemade bath bombs [124] are supereasy to make and won't cost you a fortune.

Source: POPSUGAR Studios

Colorful Tumblers

This DIY gift [125] is so easy to make but looks like something you bought in a store.

Photo: Sarah Lipoff

Garbage Disposal Refreshers

These homemade garbage disposal refreshers [126] will sure come in handy when your hostess is cleaning up!

Photo: Sarah Lipoff


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