DIY Crafty Gifts to Give

DIY crafty gifts have often been a way for our family to create budget friendly gifts, and at times re-purpose materials to make something new.

Not only are these meaningful because they are handmade, but a good sustainable choice. Pictured below are 12 ideas we have made over the years.

1. Pretend Play Doll Diapers with fabric scraps + felt

2. Pretend Play Tea Party with felt envelopes and sentimental fabric tea bags

3. Doorway puppet theater with tension rod + felt hand Puppets

4. Name garlands with family heirloom fabric and felt

5. Love Note Pocket Pillows perfect for leaving notes your kiddos

6. Sentimental Stuffie made with family members clothing

7. Travel Inspired Cookbook sharing recipes + stories from a recent adventure

8. Fabric Flowers necklace with fabric scraps and repurposed buttons

9. Pretend Play campout with a sheet, clips/clothes pins, flashlight, felt/fabric fire + books

10. Cardboard box kitchen using recycling bins materials + duct tape

11. Monthly Experience Tickets for ice cream and movie dates, a hike at a favorite park, bike ride, fire pit and drinks after the kids are in bed, etc.

12. Heirloom Recipe Book + Apron with family recipes + photos and apron made from family clothing.