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20 Awesome DIY Holiday Gift Ideas

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Time to get crafty, ya’ll.  The holidays are just around the corner, so I thought I would try to inspire some homemade magic with you all.  My favorite gifts are always the ones that are handmade and personal.  Wouldn’t you agree?

In the past, I have made beeswax candles, soaps, lip balms, and lotions.  One year we made so much bath salts that we still had some left over the next holiday season.  Winter time always inspires me to get crafty as the cold weather keeps us indoors.  We tend to take on lots of little projects to keep us occupied and busy (like we need to be more busy, right?) And it makes me happy.  I’m a DIY crafter at heart.  Here are some of my favorite DIY gift ideas that I have seen lately.

Chocolate Mint Lip Balm from Homemade Mommy

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Coconut Oil Sugar Scrub from Veggie Converter

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Silky Lotion Bars from Beauty Secrets Revealed

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DIY Orange Harvest Scented Sachets from The Rising Spoon

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 DIY Glass Magnets from Five Little Homesteaders

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Homemade Non-Toxic Vapor Rub from Homemade Mommy

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Homemade Citrus Lavender Perfume from Our Heritage of Health

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Calming Lavender Scrub from The Darling Bakers

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Homemade Bath Salts from Primally Inspired

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DIY Flower Kit for Kids from The Browning Homestead at Red Fox Farm

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Ancient Healing Black Salve from The Paleo Mama

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Homemade Deodorant for Sensitive Skin from Oh Lardy!

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Vanilla Bean Body Butter from Primally Inspired

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All Natural Homemade Shaving Cream from Homemade Mommy

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DIY Healing Skin Balm from 20 Something Allergies

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Skin Glowing Oil Facial Blend from Mix Wellness

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Rose Geranium Lip Balm from Beauty Secrets Revealed

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 Homemade Sunscreen Lotion Bars from Homemade Mommy

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 Decadent Body Butter from Life By Jeanie

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Whipped Coconut Oil from Primally Inspired

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OK, are you ready to get crafty?  Need some supplies?  Here’s a few to get you started:

  • Heart Shaped Molds
  • Small Jars
  • Mini Jars
  • Lip Balm Tubes
  • Beeswax
  • Coconut Oil
  • Shea Butter
  • Essential Oils

I would love to hear what you are making this holiday season.  Leave me a comment below!

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  1. Kelly from Primally Inspired says

    November 20, 2013 at 6:28 am

    What a fun roundup! I want to make it ALL! lol
    Thanks so much for including some of my goodies, too 🙂

    Reply
  2. Jeanie says

    November 21, 2013 at 1:29 pm

    Thanks for including me. These all look gorgeous, I better get busy!

    Reply

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