10 Easy and Awesome DIY Christmas Presents for Parents

Getting Christmas presents for parents doesn’t have to be hard or expensive. I have 10 easy and awesome DIY gifts for you.

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Christmas Presents for parents DiYs

This is great for creating gifts. You can etch anything that is glass (mirrors included). Here are a few examples of things I have etched - recycled bottles, candle holders, dishes, mirrors, sun catchers, picture frames, etc.

1. Easy Glass Etching DIY with Video

Did you know glass etching is so easy? With a few simple steps, you can easily customize dishes, candle holders, mirrors, and more with this easy technique. You can find the full tutorial at Easy Glass Etching DIY with Video

You can use the wider edge to fill in the wider spaces and the fine tip to do the detailed work. There are other heads to work with too so you can pick the one you're comfortable working with.

2. Using A Wood Burning Tool

I love my wood-burning tool kit and you can create some amazing pieces for your home that also make great gift ideas. Once you learn how to use it, the possibilities are endless. You can find the full tutorial at Using A Wood Burning Tool

I love the bright vivid pictures, and look forward to using these.

3. How To Make Your Own DIY Coasters with Video

Do you want to make your own DIY coasters? I like to make gifts for all occasions and these can be useful items many people need. I have come up with 3 different sets that are easy to make. You can find the full tutorial at How To Make Your Own DIY Coasters with Video

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Tip the hat upside down Place your glass in the hat Surround the glass with the snacks

4. Easy Baseball or sport Gift Customizable DIY

Do you want an easy baseball or sport gift? Personalize this project, and it is easily adjustable, eco-friendly, and great for so many occasions. You can find the full tutorial at Easy Baseball Gift Customizable DIY

I added the chalk so they would have it for the garden markers. I added pruners to help care and shape the plants. I added items that would be helpful in the kitchen to use the herbs like the scissors, pizza cutter, and rubber scraper. I placed them into the dirt representing flowers or the plant.

5. Easy Garden Gift Basket DIY with Video

Do you need an easy gift idea for a gardener? You can make this garden gift basket that’s great for indoors or outdoors. You can find the full tutorial at Easy Garden Gift Basket DIY with Video

6. DIY Hand Soap Dispenser

Did you know you can make your own hand soap dispenser? I’m going to show you a few ways I made them using a mason or recycled jar! This is a fantastic and useful DIY gift idea that everyone needs. You can find the full tutorial at DIY Hand Soap Dispenser

7. Family Heirloom Fingerprint Art

I love to make things that will capture a piece of my family forever. I have made a couple of different art pieces that will preserve my family’s fingerprints and handprints and wanted to share them with you. These are easy, everyone gets to be involved, and it’s a great gift idea for Mother’s/Father’s Day, Christmas, Birthdays, etc. You can find the full tutorial at Family Heirloom Fingerprint Art

8. Easy Gift Wreath For Any Occasion

Looking for a gift to give someone special? Why not personalize this easy & inexpensive wreath! It can be adjusted for any occasion – holidays, birthdays, mother’s day, graduation, etc. You can find the full tutorial at Easy Gift Wreath For Any Occasion

9. Dish Towel Gift – 4 ways

Do you like to make gifts for your family and friends? Me too. If you like to give meaningful and affordable gifts this is a great option! I will show you 4 ways to make dish towels and you can mix and match any of these ideas. You can find the full tutorial at Dish Towel Gift – 4 ways

10. Glowing Photo Holder

Change a candle holder into a glowing photo holder. This project is inexpensive and easy! Great gift idea for so many holidays and celebrations! Personalize it & change it up, as this is something that will make everyone smile. You can find the full tutorial at Glowing Photo Holder

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Family Gift Exchange Ideas

What are some good gift exchange ideas? This holiday season will be different from others, gifts could be hard to find, and you might want to get a head start now. Instead of the traditional gift guides, I’m going to share our family’s wish lists for our family gift exchange ideas. You can find the full tutorial here Family Gift Exchange Ideas

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