What to put under the tree: 10 gifts with your own hands from the clutch to the origami lamp
The holiday season for many becomes a reason for stress. When it comes to gifts, many are tormented not only by the question of "what to give," but also "what to buy." Both of these immediate problems can be solved by making a choice in favor of simple DIY-souvenirs. If you like to create gifts yourself, but have not yet gone on interest for inspiration, then interest will come to you. We have collected 10 videos in which you can draw ideas for simple homemade gifts from inexpensive supplies.
We are sure that among your friends there will be those who have just moved and are in dire need of simple interior decorations. Lamps and lampshades, perhaps, one of the most popular items for self-made experiments. There are a lot of DIY-lamp options, from small lamps to the table in pretty annoying cans, to large suspended ones, the creation of which does not do without a balloon. Simple lamps, inspired by origami and Japanese kusudam, are everywhere today, and it’s not difficult to make them yourself. The main thing is to understand the principle of constructing a scheme for such a lampshade, after which you can come up with your own, which will definitely be no worse than IKEA.
Before you run away, frightened by the word "cement", pay attention to the many minimalistic accessories for the home, which are filled with design blogs. Cement is a popular material not only when designing a house, when making a choice in favor of bare walls or floors made of concrete, but also interior trifles like vases or simply intricate shapes. Polyhedrons from special plastic cement that can be used as book holders are just one example. There is plenty of room for fantasy here - just make sure that you can drag such a gift to the recipient.
Homemade pillows, examples of which are numerous on YouTube, usually look like an acid explosion - and not everyone will like that. We suggest using instructions for turning bright felt pieces into something soft solely as inspiration. Use this knowledge to make something taste to the friend to whom you are going to give it. It is possible that he is not a fan of Totoro or anthropomorphic sushi, but it does not matter: the principle of creation is still the same, and if you do not know how to sew, you will always come to the aid of a glue gun.
Artificial leather is the same versatile material as felt. If desired, it is not even necessary to sew it, limiting it with glue, as, for example, in the instructions for such a clutch. If you are able to sew at least in your hands, then as a simple gift you can make a purse or a cosmetic bag. Even more dexterity will require a bag tote in the example above. But the result will meet all expectations, and a simple but reliable bag shopper will be useful to anyone and will be an excellent gift.
Maybe the mug and the most banal gift in the world, but always cheap. With the help of special paper, you can make a mug with a personal message on your own. This approach has obvious advantages: firstly, you can choose any beautiful mug, unlike the standard ones that offer print services, and secondly, you don’t have to fear that someone else will see it in the same service. If there is no money, but I really want to give something nice, bring the idea of a souvenir mug to the point of absurdity, having printed something quite strange on it. Let the one to whom it is meant drink coffee at work and rejoice at it.
To make even a simple notebook yourself, you will have to be patient, especially to those who have not done anything like this before. Learn the various ways of self-book binding - it is better to dwell on the one that causes the least doubt in your abilities. The key to success lies in the consistent implementation of all instructions and accuracy. If you don’t rush, then in a couple of days you’ll get a real Moleskine, which is not an example cheaper than what’s in store. If you wish, you can not stop there: you can fill the resulting album in advance with photos or turn it into a scrapbook if its recipient loves this kind of romantic gifts.
A watch is almost the simplest thing you can do on your own, and such a gift will look surprisingly solid. In fact, all you need is good taste and the movement itself, which is sold in any shop for creativity. Minimalism and simplicity are the best allies of anyone who wants to make something non-lucky as a gift, and watches like those above are excellent illustrations. If you feel the courage to do something more risky, then try your hand at creating a mirror in the style of mid-century modern - a popular DIY project that, however, will be problematic to pack to present as a gift.
Themed edible gifts come to mind first, and for good reason. With any other you can still miss, but what you cook, surely someone will eat (though not the one who received). Self-baked cookies and sweets are also quite a budget option that allows you to cross out a few people from the list of those whom you decided to donate something for the New Year. Salted caramel, gingerbread men and fudge as in the video above - everything is so beautiful that the main problem will be to resist and not to eat everything yourself.
Undoubtedly, self-made terrariums look a little less luxurious than purchased ones, but, to be very, very neat, you can make it so that you can not tell. Succulents, mosses and epiphyte plants today are loved by everyone for their simplicity, and transparent mini-greenhouses perfectly complement them. If you want to donate such a terrarium to a plant lover, try building a DIY kit. Instead of a ready-made mini-garden, attach the filling separately: let the one who receives it as a gift be able to arrange lichens, pebbles and other beauty to your taste.
If you are shy to give people homemade gifts, then it’s not a shame to give the animals anything - as you know, the cats most of all rejoice in a cardboard box. From the same cardboard you can make special combing for claws, and for dogs you can bake harmless cookies (consult a veterinarian), but a cat's cave made of wool (a small dog will fit there too) will be a top homemade gift. If your grandmother is interested in felting, it's time to learn from her skill. According to eyewitnesses, animals like the smell and shape of these houses so much that they simply do not get out of them.
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