Roundup: 15 DIY Gift Ideas for the Holidays

Every year, I vow to make gifts for my friends for the holidays, but then life happens and I usually don't end up getting around to it. This year is going to be different though because I'm starting early. I put together a list of the gifts I want to make and am getting started this weekend. Wanna join me? Here are 15 do-it-yourself gifts to make this Christmas for your friends and family.
![credit: Elsie Larson [http://www.abeautifulmess.com/2012/09/homemade-beeswax-candles.html] homemade beeswax candles](https://images.curbly.com/Lyfl1oVmO1dHxzskFMVn6RG1Qk9XCvUuxQxVpfYVz_I/w:709/plain/https://assets.curbly.com/photos/0000/0016/2511/6a00d8358081ff69e2017c31d6cadd970b-800wi_large_jpg.jpg@webp)
![credit: Jennifer Hagler [http://www.amerrymishapblog.com/2012/10/diy-hardware-store-necklace.html] diy necklace](https://images.curbly.com/dVmWoh-OJM9CaFccC37Rb8YOgNJVO3xvgmdveuFADRc/w:709/plain/https://assets.curbly.com/photos/0000/0016/2493/8139541622_0b8a88718d_o_large_jpg.jpg@webp)
2. DIY Hardware Store Necklace
![credit: Liz Stanley [http://sayyestohoboken.com/2012/04/diy-mini-boxy-makeup-bag.html] makeup bag diy gift idea](https://images.curbly.com/rAD9r_EQdBBuVGKPvuDPiSZ6RCyTfqZXyHc3y4VZOyI/w:709/plain/https://assets.curbly.com/photos/0000/0016/2494/SayYesHowTo-103_large_jpg.jpg@webp)
![credit: Kimberly Genevieve [http://www.designlovefest.com/2012/08/make-it-16/] patterned mats for frames](https://images.curbly.com/q3H3HBL84I3skQ3mSxtiQCBSIMBHigANKdhs1ceq7K4/w:709/plain/https://assets.curbly.com/photos/0000/0016/2495/final-frames-pattern1_large_jpg.jpg@webp)
4. Patterned Mats for Picture Frames
![credit: Ez Pudewa [http://www.creaturecomfortsblog.com/home/2012/5/1/diy-brushstroke-glazed-mini-bowls.html] painted mini bowl gift idea](https://images.curbly.com/vpbSpMuzbLSl16Iq0ewkJWe4YbZ4ZbIAYnh9FiVD8dg/w:709/plain/https://assets.curbly.com/photos/0000/0016/2496/paintedminibowlsforjewelry_large_jpg.jpg@webp)
5. DIY Brushstroke Glazed Mini Bowls
![credit: Erica from Honestly WTF [http://honestlywtf.com/diy/diy-sequin-bracelet/] sequin bracelet di0y](https://images.curbly.com/bFUqdqcbQVOfQBQzRIGpsMDAsqRpxUkBJ3Yf-U8oXto/w:709/plain/https://assets.curbly.com/photos/0000/0016/2497/sequinbracelet0_large_jpg.jpg@webp)
![credit: Maxwell Tielman [http://www.designsponge.com/2012/08/diy-project-rubber-dipped-toothbrushes.html] rubber dipped toothbrush stocking stuffers](https://images.curbly.com/F1muaXnSpDiAIxsDqyues9j-7s95-1COzZ7IHkZ-Wco/w:709/plain/https://assets.curbly.com/photos/0000/0016/2498/rubber-toothbrush_large_jpg.jpg@webp)
7. DIY Rubber Dipped Toothbrush Stocking Stuffers
![credit: Lumi [http://snapguide.com/guides/print-a-photo-on-wood-with-inkodye/] photo printed on wood (gift idea)](https://images.curbly.com/ZSV-RITlFMCsQKTxjf_kjvEForR9j2IORXBT-dBawcg/w:709/plain/https://assets.curbly.com/photos/0000/0016/2512/540x380_ac_large_jpg.jpg@webp)
8. Print a Photo on Wood for Wall Art
![credit: Jessica Jones [http://howaboutorange.blogspot.com/2012/08/diy-iron-on-typographic-tote-bag.html] tote gift](https://images.curbly.com/X028u0biXsEMK5_1O2Yjkjhsf67tJBaNh0YikY-i4vc/w:709/plain/https://assets.curbly.com/photos/0000/0016/2500/holding-DIY-tote-bag_large_jpg.jpg@webp)
9. Typographic Tote Bag with Iron On Graphic
![credit: Alice G. Patterson [http://www.thesweetestoccasion.com/2012/11/diy-etched-glass/] diy etched glass project](https://images.curbly.com/yL9Vddef1cO_Ku4euLsX-k6d1NWPLteKh5sQ597ikQQ/w:709/plain/https://assets.curbly.com/photos/0000/0016/2501/DIY-0051_large_jpg.jpg@webp)
10. DIY Etched Glass Jars for Gifting
![credit: Geneva Vanderzeil [http://apair-andaspare.blogspot.com/2012/05/diy-chain-camera-strap.html] diy camera strap](https://images.curbly.com/QMKtS7aQqUM6UWxJ_-JmLJl_erYkyeLEeEzFHICPqnk/w:709/plain/https://assets.curbly.com/photos/0000/0016/2513/7202635384_d47846396c_z_large_jpg.jpg@webp)
![credit: Jenny Batt [http://www.thesweetestoccasion.com/2011/12/diy-monogrammed-leather-key-chain/] leather monogrammed keychains](https://images.curbly.com/rhxEyBK62HjAAujV90uCXFeSLLTDBfyWIZGNwHUYBGU/w:709/plain/https://assets.curbly.com/photos/0000/0016/2503/diy-key-ring-600x400_large_jpg.jpg@webp)
12. Monogrammed Leather Key Chain
![credit: Ilene of Some on, Ilene [http://www.comeonilene.com/2011/10/17/american-apparel-circle-scarf-knock-off-tutorial/] circle scarf diy](https://images.curbly.com/wnOdS3qgvPuccdA0bUg9tgaZqhmaNVIbngLdvVdTrdc/w:709/plain/https://assets.curbly.com/photos/0000/0016/2504/scarf_all_large_jpg.jpg@webp)
13. DIY Circle Scarfs for Everyone You Know
![credit: Nicole Balch [http://makingitlovely.com/2012/04/17/diy-terrarium/] diy terrarium diy gift idea](https://images.curbly.com/4PGcIx7n1XUMhycmQt35sormS-9OOyLweZyYRjqBskI/w:709/plain/https://assets.curbly.com/photos/0000/0016/2505/IMG_8751a640_large_jpg.jpg@webp)
![credit: Hello Whimsy [http://hellowhimsy.blogspot.com/2012/09/diy-anti-dust-plugs.html] diy anti dust plug for iphone](https://images.curbly.com/2471hX1txAP77inoN9HNLYzKC198eja8ew2r2qL-uEo/w:709/plain/https://assets.curbly.com/photos/0000/0016/2506/_MG_1779-001_large_jpg.jpg@webp)
15. Make Your Own Anti Dust Plug for your Phone
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