60 Unique DIY Hostess Gifts For Every Occasion

Although it's hard to believe, it's almost that time of year when holiday parties start occupying most weekends. Most people's go-to gift for these kinds of events is usually a bottle of wine, but sometimes it's nice to surprise your hostess with something different. Here are 60 fantastic DIY hostess gifts that you can start thinking about ahead of time to avoid excessive holiday stress.   

When To Bring A Hostess Gift

Any time you are invited to a formal gathering of any kind, you should consider bringing a hostess gift. Think about it this way... if the hostess has invested a lot of time and money into the event, you'll probably want to bring a small token of your appreciation. The size and cost of the item will vary depending on the gathering (for example, if you're visiting someone's new home for the first time for a housewarming party, you may want to put a bit of extra effort into your gift), but as a general rule you should plan to bring something to parties, showers and holiday gatherings. Read more about hostess gift etiquette here.

Thanksgiving Hostess Gift Ideas

1. DIY Monogrammed Cutting Board

2. DIY Dip-Dye Place Mats

3. Sweet Caramel Sauce 

4. DIY Modern Succulent Planter

5. Hand Stamped Wooden Utensils 

6. Homemade Vanilla Extract 

7. Cinnamon Stick Votive Candle

8. Simmering Potpourri Mix Hostess Gift

Christmas Hostess Gift Ideas

9. DIY Coffee Candle 

10. DIY Wood Slice Serving Board

11. DIY Stamped Tea Towels

12. DIY Flavor-Infused Vodka

13. DIY Simple Linen Apron  

14. DIY Lavender-Infused Sugar Hostess Gift

15. DIY Leather Coasters   

16. DIY "Goodies" Tote Bag

New Years Eve Hostess Gift Ideas

17. DIY Copper Grid Votives 

18. DIY Chalkboard Serving Platter

19. Homemade Limoncello 

20. DIY Labeled Bar Bottles

21. DIY Geometric Leather Garland  

22. DIY Painted Tile Coaster Hostess Gift

23. DIY Mini Mint Julep Mix 

Bridal Shower Hostess Gifts

24. DIY Tassel Wine Stopper 

25. DIY Wood Ring Trivet

26. No-Sew Plant Wrap 

27. DIY Wood Plank Wine Rack

28. DIY Marble Tray 

29. DIY Indigo Dyed Tea Towels

30. Monogrammed Hand Towels 

Baby Shower Hostess Gifts

31. Lavender Bath Salts 

32. DIY Bath Bomb Hostess Gift

33. DIY Shibori Tea Towels 

34. DIY Beeswax Candles

35. Gilded Agate Coaster Hostess Gift 

36. Marbled Clay Trinket Dish 

Best Housewarming Gifts

37. DIY Hand Trinket Dish

38. DIY Chalkboard Canisters

39. DIY Dip-Dyed Wooden Vases

40. DIY Mini Copper Planters and Desktop Organizers

41. DIY Sisal Rope Bowl 

42. DIY Monogram Mug Hostess Gift

43. DIY Typographic Cork Coasters

Inexpensive Hostess Gifts

44. Tassel Wine Charms 

45. Geometric Wine Bottle Stoppers

46. DIY Mable Bacon Marshmallows

47. Homemade Croutons 

48. Grapefruit Epsom Salts  

Last Minute Ideas 

49. Mason Jar Tea Time Kit 

50. Organic Olive Oil and Lavender Sugar Scrub

51. DIY Burlap-Wrapped Herbs

52. Tea Towel Wrapped Flower Bouquet

53. Hand Soap Wrapped In A Hand Towel 

54. Six-Pack of Beer Reindeer Hostess Gift

Best Hostess Gifts of 2018

55. Terrazzo Tile Wall Hanging 

56. Upcycled Container Candle Holders 

57. Rainbow Painted Grid Napkins

58. Easy DIY Pumpkin Spice Soap 

59. Alphabet Terracotta Pots 

60. Rope Wall Hanging 

What are some of your go-to hostess gifts? Share your faves in the comments!