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15 Easy DIY Wood Gifts

Make it a homemade holiday with DIY gifts for everyone on your list.

I love building DIY gifts.

Not only do they save me money, but they can also be extra thoughtful and special.

So this year, I am making everyone handmade gifts for Christmas and you can too. Here are 15 easy DIY wood gift ideas for everyone on your gift list.

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Slicing a loaf of sourdough bread in a wood bread slicer.

DIY Bread Slicer Cutting Board

Know someone who like to bake their own bread? Build a beautiful bread slicer so they never have to have a crooked loaf or slice again!

DIY wood playing card holders with "no peeking" design on the back.

Easy Wood Playing Card Holders

Kids will love playing games when they have a way to hold their card easily. Pair this simple DIY with a fun card game for the perfect stocking stuffer.

Three DIY wood trivets, two with pans sitting on top of them.

Easy DIY Wood Trivets 3 Ways

Turn small scraps of wood into a beautiful DIY gift that will get used! There are 3 different designs to use up whatever you have.

DIY dice tower made from poplar with a design on the front inside a tray.

DIY Dice Tower with Tray

Another great gift for anyone who loves game night is a dice tower. This simple build will make playing games fun and easy and keep everyone honest.

DIY wood craft cart with craft supplies stored in it.

Simple Wood Craft Cart Plans

Make craft time less stressful with this simple cart. With room to store supplies and the perfect tray on top to hold your current project, you can roll it out to create then easily clean up when you are done.

Wood salt and pepper shakers from Woodshop Diaries.

DIY Wooden Salt and Pepper Shakers

Turn scraps of wood into beautiful salt and pepper shakers. These would be great gifts for a housewarming or hostess, or for the holidays.

Cutting board stand from Anikas DIY Life.

DIY Cutting Board Stand

If you know anyone with lots of cutting boards (like me), they will love this simple to build stand. It will hold their boards on display and make them easy to use.

DIY connect 4 game from Woodshop Diaries.

DIY Wooden 4 in a Row Game Board

Games make great gifts, and even better if they are handmade. This is a beautiful classic game that will bring house of fun.

DIY toddle book wagon by Anikas DIY Life.

Portable DIY Toddle Bookshelf

This small shelf is perfect for letting toddlers have some independence. They can roll it around and use it to hold their favorite books and toys.

DIY Coffee table book stand by Anikas DIY Life.

DIY Coffee Table Book Stand

This easy to build book stand is a great way to keep your favorite book or cookbook open. Perfect gift for a book lover or cook.

DIY Book holder from Woodshop Diaries.

Simple DIY Book Holder

Another great book stand meant for holding your place. This one is super quick to build and has room for your cup and glasses.

Catch all desk organizer by Woodshop Diaries.

DIY Catchall Desk Organizer

Keep clutter at bay with this fun organizer. Makes a great catchall for your desk or nightstand.

Passive phone amplifier by Anika's DIY Life.

DIY Passive Phone Amplifier

Love to listen to podcasts or music? This simple amplifier will make your phone sound louder without the need for batteries.

Rotating picture frame from Anika's DIY Life.

DIY Rotating Picture Frame

The only thing better than a picture frame is a picture frame that holds 2 pictures. Everyone will love being able to rotate between pictures.

DIY photo frames from Woodshop Diaries.

Easy Modern Picture Frames

These simple picture frames are the perfect way to use up scraps and create great gifts. Have fun with the size or design to create lots of easy frames.

And if you are looking for even more DIY gift ideas, I have over 75 handmade gifts for any occasion too.

You will definitely be able to find something to make for everyone.

Happy Building!

-Kati with picture of blog author Kati

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