10 Quick and easy crafts for the gift giving season!

With the holidays inching near us, it’s important to safely execute gift-shopping for your loved ones. This doesn’t mean you have to absolutely limit yourself; which is why hand-made gifts can always be a quick go-to. It means more, saves money, and it’s perfect to do at home: something we need to practice more often, considering our circumstances with an unexpected global pandemic.

Picture frame message board:

Message boards are a great way to motivate the ones you love! Grab a detailed frame, some string, and a few tags to display a cute message that shows your appreciation.

Mini Tea Tree:

Create a small stand out of cardboard and attach tea bags to stack them on top, replicating a miniature tree. This is perfect for tea-lovers and sweet way to remind loved ones to take care of themselves.

Terrarium:

A terrarium is a lovely way to introduce some nature and life into a space like an office or a classroom. You could make one large statement plant arrangement, or a bunch of smaller ones to line a windowsill, for example.

Clay Accessory Plates:

This one asks for a little more effort, but the end product is Pinterest-worthy. Grab your clay and mold some abstract faces to hold some aesthetically pleasing jewelry in.

Tiny pool table in a tin:

For the dad who is always seeking a pool table, this tiny tin version will keep him entertained when he's itching for a round. All you need is a small, rectangular tin, some felt, and few tin balls.

Vintage license plate birdhouse:

Old license plates also make a one-of-a-kind roof for your favorite birdhouse. Simply use hot glue or a screw to attach them to the little home.

Witty embroidered handkerchiefs:

For each, handwrite the phrase of your choice in the bottom-right corner with a water-soluble marker. Then embroider over the letters using a standard stem stitch. It makes for a sweet message when it goes to good use.

Handmade candles:

Teacups offer elegant vessels for hand-poured candles. They make something simple look extra special and fancy.

Knit blanket:

If you're feeling extra crafty, and know how to knit--why not put your skills into keeping someone warm for Christmas? Knitting styles are vast and all over the internet, making this project an easy learning experience.

Hot chocolate stirrers:

Last but not least, candy cane stirrers are essential for hot-chocolate lovers. Dip them in chocolate and roll them around in its crunched bits make for a cute-peppermint taste for each sip.