DIY Christmas Gifts to Make, Not Buy, This Year

Here’s another gift for your bookworm pals. Gather up some plastic animals from thrift stores or dollar stores, plus some scrap pieces of wood, and you’re on your way to some seriously cute bookends.

If you’ve been wanting to try your hand at making polymer clay earrings, this is a fantastic tutorial (with a video!). Proceed with caution: It’s so easy and fun that you might find yourself up to your eyeballs (or, ahem, earlobes) in earrings.

Fiber artist Mandi Smethells introduced her incredibly charming rainbow wall hangings a few years ago, and they’re still as cute as ever. Not quick enough to snag one from her shop? Ashley shows us how to make our own in this easy to follow tutorial.

This personalized Guess Who game would be a great gift for a group of family and friends, who could all be included on the board. Or, plug in characters from a pal’s favorite movies or TV shows for a pop culture spin. Either way, this game is just as much fun to make as it is to play.

Pop culture junkie on your list? These dolls are sure to surprise and delight. Make them a bit bigger and they’re the perfect statement pillows.

You know your friends who no longer have mugs or glasses to drink from because they’re all being used to propagate plants? Here’s a gift from Jen Woodhouse that says “I see you, and I want to help.”

A mini cocktail or mocktail kit is a fun way to celebrate birthdays, achievements, or holidays. Give your pal’s favorite drink, or make a batch of your signature concoction to give to a large group. It’ll feel like you’re raising a glass together, even from afar.