DIY holiday gift guide

6 For the new mom A warm throw for a winter-born baby is a lovely gift for the new mom. This argyle fleece throw is easy to make with light stitching and only a handful of required materials, making a classic, cozy Christmas prezzie.

7 For the traditionalist After the holidays have settled down, everyone needs a set of 'thank you' cards to send to gift-givers. Create a unique set of 10-15 cards and envelopes, wrapped in a small box for friends who prefer say ‘thank you’ the personal, old-school way.

8 For the gamer Board game magnets are more than a playful kitchen addition, they're a great way to put the remaining pieces of old board games to good use. Just glue magnets on the back of Scrabble tiles, colourful Sorry pieces or Trivial Pursuit pie pieces and wrap in a retro box or gift bag.

9 For the cottager Road signs are quintessential cottage markers, so why not make a rustic addition? Grab an old slab of wood and sand it down. Paint a base, stencil on the lettering and finally, lightly sand the final project or cover in crackle paint to give it that old cottage charm.  

10 For the entertainer For your holiday hostess, pair a bottle of wine with some home-made wine glass charms. Pick up jewellery rings, beads and charms at a craft store and create the unique charms. Choose your overall theme, but make each charm different so your hostess will know which glass belongs to which guest.

 

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