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Hello friends! Today I am sharing a list of homemade gift ideas for friends, specifically geared towards your home-loving friend. If you’re anything like me, you love the sentimentality that a handmade gift brings. You also may not have boocoodles of money to spend on gifts, and need budget-friendly (but no less special) ideas. If you find yourself in either or both positions, you’ve come to the right place!
HOMEMADE GIFT IDEAS FOR FRIENDS:
HOMEMADE BREAD BASKET
I have never not been happy when on the receiving end of a fresh baked loaf of bread. Pair it with homemade butter, jam, speciality sugar, chocolate spread, fresh fruit, honey, etc. Put it together in a pretty gift basket to make a beautiful and YUMMY gift for your friend.
PRESSED FLOWERS
This home art idea from Room for Tuesday is such a unique gift. The pressed flower art is not only meaningful but it’s truly such a cute idea for home decor lovers. Maybe a certain flower has meaning between you and your friend and would make this such a heartfelt gift. Even if it doesn’t, this is truly a wonderful gift your friend is sure to love.
EMBROIDERED TEA TOWELS
I am not a sewer, and I do NOT own a sewing machine, but after finding this tutorial from Twelve on Main, I really believe I could do this! She uses a base of tea towels, making this a budget-friendly gift idea, as well.
The great thing about this tutorial is the sky is the limit. You can make this a personalized gift for your friend by embroidering something that is significant to them! For a little extra pizazz, pair your tea towel with another item – think coffee mug, candle, baked good, etc.
PERSONALIZED COASTERS
Personalized coasters are wonderful diy gift idea! Not only will they add a personal touch to your friend’s home decor, but they will also serve a practical purpose in their home. What’s not to love?!
To make this extra personal, pair these with a drink you know your friend loves and wrap it up in a pretty bow!
BATH SALTS
Homemade bath salts are the ideal gift idea for a spa-loving or self-care loving friend, and are truly such a simple diy. You can customize bath salts with essential oils and ingredients that suit your friend’s preferences – think lavender, orange, lemon, mint, etc. Pair them with a beautiful glass jar, a heartfelt note, and maybe even a homemade bath bomb. Voila! You have the perfect gift.
KITCHEN HERB GARDEN
A kitchen herb garden is a great idea for your homebody friend who loves to cook. I have an herb garden in my kitchen window and it brings me endless joy! It’s not only practical, but also adds a touch of fresh green to the kitchen. If you know your friend doesn’t have one, this is something they are sure to love!
Personalize it by adding homemade signs for each herb, like this lovely example by Cottage on Bunker Hill.
SIMPLE WREATH
A homemade wreath doesn’t have to be only made for Christmas! Wreaths can be special gifts that are customized to suit any season! This is a perfect idea for home decor lovers.
DIY SERVING BOARD
A DIY serving board is such a fantastic gift idea for the friend who loves to entertain. It’s not only stylish but also practical for serving yummy food. I think this could also be the perfect hostess gift.
You can personalize this diy tutorial with a design or message that’s meaningful to your friend, making each meal feel extra special. Even if you keep it simple, a homemade serving board will add beauty and sentiment to your friend’s kitchen.
Make it extra special by gifting it with food (maybe even have this as the base of our first idea – homemade bread, jam, etc.)
HOMEMADE BREAD LOAVES
I love the simplicity of these bread loaves! Varying types of bread that are wrapped and labeled with cute gift tags in such a thoughtful way. This is an ideal choice for any friend, but this is a really sweet idea for a friend who may have just had a baby, is dealing with illness, or who has undergone surgery. They can eat what they want and freeze the rest for a rainy day!
STOVETOP POTPOURRI
Again, potpourri does not have to be Christmas themed! Make it fit any time of year by using ingredients that are relevant to the season.
I love how Lemon and Grove Lane paired their potpourri with mason jars and kraft paper “lid.” Simple, affordable, and incredibly thoughtful!
HOMEMADE COOKIE BOX
The perfect gift for your sweet treat loving friend! I mean… who wouldn’t be over the moon for a homemade cookie box?! Make a small batch of a few of your favorite cookie recipes and pair them all together in cute basket.
SIMPLE HONEY VANILLA CANDLE
I love candles, period. But candles made by a friend are even better, because I think of them every time I light one. This is a great gift idea for your cozy-loving friend!
Personalize it by adding scents that you know they love, or using a custom jar/bowl as the base to suit their home decor.
FREE VINTAGE ART IN FRAME
Another great gift idea for the home decor loving friend in your life. I have a post here with a list of my favorite free vintage art downloads, so all you need to do is find a cute frame to pair it with! This is a VERY easy DIY project.
For a personalized touch, pair this with an art print that is relevant to your friend or the decor of their home. Make it extra special by pairing it with a baked good!
DIY REED DIFFUSER
A DIY reed diffuser is the perfect diy gift for your cozy loving friend. Personalize it by using scents that you know your they gravitates towards!
HOMEMADE TEA BLEND
Have a tea loving friend? Make them a custom, homemade tea blend to sip in their cozy house. You can follow this recipe by Wholefully, or create something all on your own!
For extra flair, pair this with something else that inspires cozy – slippers, a blanket, or maybe even… can you believe I’m going to say it again… a baked good (lol!)
HERB WREATH
A perfect example of how wreaths do not have to be related to Christmas! A herb wreath is a beautiful way to add beauty and scent to your friend’s home.
LAVENDER SACHETS
Lavender sachets are an easy and thoughtful gift idea for any friend. These are perfect for placing around the home to add a fresh scent while also repelling insects. The great thing about these is that you can customize the look to fit the style of your friend!
HOMEMADE BEESWAX CANDLES
Homemade beeswax candles are a charming gift for your cozy home-loving friend. Not only do they offer a warm, inviting glow, but they fill the room with a subtle, natural honey scent. These can be customized with your friend’s favorite colors or scents, making them a truly personal gift and touch of beauty for their home.
WOODEN CANDLE HOLDER
A DIY wooden candlestick holder is the perfect gift for your home decor loving friend. You can customize the design to match your friend’s taste, whether that’s sleek and modern or rustic and charming.
CAKES IN A JAR
Cakes. in. a. jar. Need I say more?! These are so cute, and the sky is the limit on variety. Surprise your friend with a variety of their favorite cakes! Food gifts are NEVER a bad idea, can you tell I agree?
DIY POT HOLDERS
I don’t know if you’re like me, but I can never have enough pot holders. The thoughtfulness of a friend making one for me would make it a prized possession.
Pair these a fresh batch of cookies for extra pizazz 🙂
PIE IN A JAR
Just like cakes in a jar, need I say more? Maybe your friend’s sweet treat of choice is pie! Why not gift them a variety in these adorable little jars?
HOMEMADE VANILLA EXTRACT
Whip up some homemade vanilla extract for your friend who loves to bake! This is a simple project that will wow your friend!
DIY COCKTAIL KIT
For the hostess friend, a DIY cocktail kit is a thoughtful, beautiful, and practical gift.
PHOTO TRANSFER ON WOOD
A photo transferred onto wood is easier than you might think, and is the perfect gift for your home decor loving, sentimental friend! This is a such a thoughtful present that they are sure to love.
PLANT CLIPPING
Do you have plants with leaves to spare? Consider propagating them and giving clippings as a small, thoughtful gift.
HONEY LAVENDER LIP BALM
For your chapstick loving friend… you know the one! This tutorial for a homemade honey lavender lip balm is the perfect, thoughtful gift.
I hope this list of homemade gift ideas for friends sparks the perfect gift idea!
Until next time,
Courtney
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