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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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!
Easy Wood Playing Card Holders
Kids will love playing games when they have a way to hold their cards easily.
Pair this simple DIY with a fun card game for the perfect stocking stuffer. Some of our older kids favorites are Five Crowns and Cockroach Poker.
Easy DIY Wood Trivets 3 Ways
Turn small scraps of wood into a beautiful DIY gift that will get used everyday!
There are 3 different trivet designs. Some easier and some needing more tools. Each one uses small scraps to use up whatever you have on hand.
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. The tray also contains the dice so they will not roll off the table.
Simple Wood Craft Cart Plans
Make craft time less stressful with this simple cart to store all your supplies.
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.
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. Pair with fun seasonings or some wooden utensils.
DIY Cutting Board Stand
If you know anyone with lots of wood cutting boards (like me), they will love this simple to build stand.
It will hold all their boards on display and make them easy to use.
DIY Wooden 4 in a Row Game Board
Games make great gifts, and even better if they are handmade.
This wood 4 in a Row game a beautiful classic game that will bring hours of fun.
Portable DIY Toddler Bookshelf
This small shelf is perfect for letting toddlers have some independence.
Little kids can easily roll it around and use it to hold their favorite books and toys.
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.
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. Perfect for setting on your nightstand to keep things organized.
DIY Catchall Desk Organizer
Keep clutter at bay with this fun organizer. Makes a great catchall for your desk or nightstand.
DIY Passive Phone Amplifier
Know someone who loves to listen to podcasts or music?
This simple amplifier will make the phone sound louder without the need for batteries.
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.
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!
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