DIY GIFTS YOU HAVEN'T SEEN BEFORE...that people will actually want for Christmas!!
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- Handmade Christmas Gifts - DIY GIFTS YOU HAVEN'T SEEN BEFORE
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Please, please read this if you plan to do the coasters! My friend was gifted this craft at her engagement party and the little feet of each coaster stuck to the surface the tile below. The person who made them was devestated. She said she was sure the mod podge was dry - and she’s an experienced crafter! Be sure to wait a week or more before stacking them to gift. I would even consider placing sheets of wax paper between just to be safe.
You look lovely *smile*
Great tip, thank you!
I had the same experience with my Fimo trays I made as a gift. I coated them with ModgePodge and at first they where fine but after a few days they became so sticky. It was a disaster. Never take ModgePodge again.
Poor bride... 🙁 she must have been so stressed. You say « An experienced crafter made them this way ... » but, really? ... 🙄 I doubt she was for this kind of work , because We all know mod podge should cure for at least 3 weeks before being used like what she did : stack them ! Sorry for the bride but it is NOT a secret. We all know this if we can read. 😉
For some reason my mod podge is ALWAYS sticky, so I just add a sealant afterwards
I have made doll clothes from our old clothes. When we were kids we made potholders out of old clothes. I made my kids sewing cards from old greeting cards glued to cardboard. Playsets made from boxes. My grandma handed me a rolled up towel if I asked for a doll. We made papier mache from newspaper, flour and water. We made clay from flour, salt and water. Doll and action figure furniture from throw away stuff. Since many people in the family were refugees and/or very poor we wasted nothing. I once made 25 luncheon favors for about $1.00.
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I am down sizing & decluttering my home....anyone that gives me home made decore, I pass on to a white Elephant party at New Years!
I’ve been making coasters from tiles for years. I do recommend spraying them with a sealant and also, I place sticky backed cork on the back of the coasters to help protect tables from the underside of the tiles and it just gives them a more finished look.
What sealant do you use?
What sealant to you use please?
what sealant do you reccomend?
I think any type of sealant will work. Look in the painting section for clear sealants!
U can also use u v gel and 30 under light
tip; put felt on the back of the tile with the picture to be soft on the table.
Good idea
Thanks for that helpful tip, Mujer, Levantate y Resplandece para Cristo! Happy crafting. 👍🌹
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These are great gifts. I would love to have those coasters, I have 10 grandchildren and 4 great grandchildren. Thanks for sharing. Have a blessed day.
I was going to suggest the same thing.
Love the coaster idea! A little tip...put a piece of felt on the back so they don't scratch the table. Also you should use water proof modge podge. I had some of these and the condensation from the cups ruins the finish.
These are all AMAZING! I have 3 daughter in laws and I really want to give them something that is not only useful, nice and heartfelt which is why I love DIY. Unfortunately this year, technically the past 16 months have been exceptionally difficult for our family. My husband had a massive stroke and now has 87% brain damage. (This happened 7/19/20) completely outta nowhere. He was a healthy/active 40yr man with zero health conditions and zero family history of strokes. In a literal instant our entire world changed! I’m his sole caregiver as he is unable to do simply activities of daily living…I feed him, bathe him, take him to the restroom, dress him as he is unable. This has absolutely devastated us financially, just keeping our utilities on, a roof over our head, his medical treatment/medications/speech therapy, physical therapy and occupational therapy, having enough food in the house…like I said it’s been extremely difficult in every aspect. So we don’t have much money for Christmas. So these gifts are so helpful and I love all of them! Thank you!! 🙏❤️
I love making coasters - make some for a friend's bar around the pool. Had to have something unbreakable, so I went to Home Depot, flooring department, and got 8 of the little squares showing designs on wood flooring. They are freebies, so long as you don't clean the display out. Peeled the paper off the back, wiped down with alcohol, and modge podged photos to the front. Covered with several coats, then sealed well. On both sides. He loved his very different coasters, and two years later, still look like new. Also, they are waterproof, and unbreakable!
Liz, a fantastic addition to the dog treat gift would be a personalized dog tag! You can make them at most Petsmarts.They usually have the machine in front by the registers. Then just use the red & white string you wrapped around the canister with to tie it in so it hangs at the knot or bow!
So glad to see projects that aren’t just Dollar Tree supplies! Although I’ve seen or have made all of these it’s still refreshing! 👍
I like Miners comment about putting felt on the bottom of the coasters. I would also recommend putting felt on the bottom of the cement planters as well. Those are such a cute ideal. Thanks
I love the fact you were straight to the point without much talking.
I'm so glad you love it, Leeanne Browne. Have fun watching! 💕
I loved the coasters. A great gift for grandma”s like me! I love to see my grandkids faces. I would add a sheet of thin cork to the back to keep the tiles from scratching the furniture.
Or felt.
@@pollyg4160 yep -- cork or felt on the back and be sure to use the dishwasher safe or exterior type of Mod Podge (or add couple coats of polyurethane over the regular kind) to avoid water rings.
Wendy, I like the cork idea better than felt ! Thanks for suggesting it !
I loved the photo coasters
You don't have to cove the whole entire bottom, and it can even be flannel from an old pillow case or a cork from an old wine bottle cut into slices. You only have to put it on the corners, which is much cheaper and less wasteful, unless maybe you use a thin fabric like felt - which can even be doubled. Get creative and have fun!
I have been making and giving cookie jar gifts for years. They are a favorite of mine!
You and that sheepish grin with the concrete planters... oh my, I'm cracking up. you are adorable
Coasters and then the monogram beads. How cute!
A tip for getting photos to stick to the tiles: scratch the surface of the tile with a nail (a metal one, not a fingernail!) just where you plan to glue the photo, so it'll be hidden. It'll give the glue more surface area and it'll adhere better. 💛
Thanks for that helpful tip, Ellen Brooks! Happy crafting. 👍🌹
I have used smaller tiles by cutting a 12x12 tile sheet apart (you can get squares or fun shapes as well) , attached photo's on front and magnet on back for fridge magnets as well! Fun gifts!
MY FAVORITE IS THE LAST DIY! IT LOOKS EXPENSIVE & I THINK SO CUTE! LOVE IT!
Coasters, wood ornaments will be my go to!!👏🏻👏🏻❤️❤️😄😄
Just a suggestion, when making a template for the coaster pictures, I use a clear plastic from notebook dividers or page protectors, or any plastic you can see through. This way you can position the picture easily. Works like a charm!
Oh, thanks for that suggestion, Lisa Eldred. I appreciate it. Happy crafting! 😉
Finally some gifts that aren't useless, dust catchers or cheesy ! Love all of these!
I like your sarkasm.
My favorite gift idea is the coasters. I will definitely be making some of those for myself as well as for gifts.
I loved the cookie mix and the coasters with pictures of the grandchildren happy faces. There's enough space at the below the pics to write the year. I liked Wendy's idea to use cork on the back to prevent scratching the furniture. Thanks for all your fabulous ideas!
Hi Rebecca Quigley. I'm glad you loved that one. Thank you!😍
My fav was the beaded wood chip thingy. Would be cute on stockings too!
For the coasters shouldn't you glue felt to the back of the coasters? So they don't scratch the surface they put them on.
Cork would be good too.
When I make my tile coasters I use felt circles that you put under furniture legs. I’ve used cork and felt sheets before and I find the furniture felt circles to be the best. Gives them a good height too. I got a big bag from Amazon.
@@kathleenkeeley3194 good idea/good add on
and waterproof ( dishwasher safe) mod podge
I thought the same thing. Or perhaps cork!
I liked the coasters. I have made some with paper napkins. I put cork on the bottom to protect the table top. I am sewing some bowl cozies for my adult children as a homemade gift.
Those coasters are just lovely gifts!
The coasters have been around for years my kids made them in scouts they are in their 40's now. They used epoxy for the top to seal it I think. They had felt on the bottom through one of our moves they got broken had to throw them away. Such a cute idea glad to see they are still doing them all these years later. 😁❤
Crazy question...did water (from condensation) run off the coaster? Love this idea!
I’m 57 and I made these as a kid! I forgot about the felt on the bottom. That’s actually a very important step too, so thanks! I’m so glad Liz included these in this gift video. Let’s keep this gift going for decades more!
@@daniellec8849 resin would certainly prevent any water damage to the photos.
@@daniellec8849 Yes it does. I make travertine coasters I sell at craft shows (or did pre-pandemic) You should never use a sealed or shiny coaster if you drink iced beverages - if the coaster is sealed it won't absorb the condensation and that defeats the whole purpose of using a coaster, at least in my book! Travertine is an absorbent natural stone. With mine, I back them in a waterproof sealant and cover them with cork on the back. This way the moisture can't penetrate. I then stamp them with Stazon permanent inks. This won't work for photographs but you could stamp names or initials throw on some decorative elements (swirls, etc) and you have a beautiful set for a personalized gift. For those who do want to use photos double check what mod podge you are using - mod podge can melt under a hot cup and when it drips onto your furniture it can ruin it.
@@crickett4877 Thank you!! Just the information I was seeking.
One of my favorites was the trivet! So easy, not expensive and a very useable gift for sure! I also liked the cookie mix in the jar. This is always a welcomed gift! All of the DIY’s were great of course! TFS! I’m planning on making some felt ornaments this Christmas
The coasters. Great idea. All of them are really fun ideas. Thanks for sharing.
I loved all the ideas but I think my favorite was the tassels. Thank you for the ideas. Love your channel.
I love how Liz shows herself actually making the gifts. She is clear and concise with her explanations. Thanks a Milly Liz!
I'm so glad you love it, Sharlane Fenton. Have fun watching! 💕
So cute when you sheepishly said keep the planters for yourself for back drop. Made me giggle. Hadn’t seen that side of you before. My favorite project you made
The tile/ picture coasters for sure were my favorite
Loved all of these. Not exactly a homemade gift but I gathered pictures of my cousin's 2 dogs that passed this year. Sent them to an Etsyy store. They photo shopped them into Renaissance outfits. Had both of them in the same picture. I went to Hobby Lobby & bought a mat. Went to a thrift store & found a great frame for $4.00. The picture, for it printed off, the mat & frame all less than $40.00. The frame is 18"x22", mat is 11"x14" so it is quite large. Did the same with my daughter's, (who is fighting cancer), cat in Victorian dress. I am over the moon the way they turned out. Can't wait to give them.🤗 Merry Christmas to you.❄❄
I'm so glad you love it, evy stacy. Have fun watching! 💕
Liz, these are fantastic gift ideas! Favorite, if I have to choose, is the concrete planters. I can't wait to give them a try.😊
I just love homemade gifts! Hot cocoa jars are cute to make too but I'm not sure those would be a good idea during this pandemic or just give to family or jyst add wrspped treats. Love the cement planters and coasters but I think my fav is the clothespin trivet. It reminds me of a snowflake. Thanks so much Liz for these adorable homemade gift ideas! ❤🎄❤
Hi Adrienne Burke. I'm glad you loved that one. Thank you!😍
I like the concrete planters. I LOVE the jar cookies and the clothespin trivet.
Lol. Love that you kept the planters. 😆
Hi Liz, I love your clothespin coaster idea! Great instructions. I could watch your creations all day long...!
Use the dishwaher safe Mode Podge on your coasters ❤ I made coasters from 100% paper use them all the time & have washed them and no damage 😀
That's a great idea.
Mod Podge
What is dishwasher safe Modge Podge?
@@kymzanmiller2493 it is a newer formula of modge podge that makes things waterproof & if put on glass it can be placed on top dishwasher shelf. I used it on a coaster made of paper & it's very waterproof
@@kymzanmiller2493 I don't know..but it's Mod Podge..not "Modge Podge".
I love the tassel.
Love all of them ,planter would have to be my fav because I love to decorate with them ,love handmade gifts to me there special ,I have stuff my kids made still saved ,20 yrs later
These are all great ideas, as usual. 😄 Really like the coasters. You could use a piece of plastic, (from discarded packaging) for your template, to make it easier to center on the photos. 💝🎄
I was thinking something similar, but only cut a window out of the cardboard the size you want and trace the inside. That way you can see exactly what it will look like without the extras.
Love all the ideas! I really like the dog treat idea, as I have 4 neighbors who, our dogs, "exchange" gifts every year. This will take a lot less time for me than making homemade dog treats every year :) Thank you for sharing!
I love the coasters and the tassles. I am going to make the tassels to go along with gifts this year!!
I love the planter round, but they are all lovely. You rock as always!
I love the coaster idea! But Mod Podge isn't waterproof-- polycrylic would be a better choice!
The dishwasher safe mod podge is amazing
I was thinking the same thing because I used Mod Podge one time and it got sticky when it got wet.
I’ve made hundreds if glasses with dishwasher safe mod podge and as ling as you don’t soak in a bucket if water it works great. I recommend hAnd washing
Have made coasters numerous times with Modge Podge and have had no issues 🤔
I recently learned there are like a bazillion different types of Modge Podge. Who knew?!?
Amazon sells cork 4/4 squares. Just peel and stick. May need to trim a small amount
Hi Deborah Moreno! Thanks so much for watching my video. 😊
Loved ALL your gifts. You're Original
I loved them all very much! But I think the coasters are my favorite.
Loved the concrete plant holders! That was super cool. Gave me an idea for a co-workers Christmas gift. Thanks
what type of paint did she use on the concrete?
I wouldn't exactly say these are DIY gifts I hadn't seen before...but all are cute for sure.
Yes, girl! I cherish handmade gifts better than store bought. U have some great ideas and I really love the cookie one.
Loved planter charm!
Loved all of them! I’m gonna try making the cement planters!💕
I'm so glad you love it, Sabrina Diefenderfer. Have fun watching! 💕
Can’t pick a favorite. Want to make them all.
Me too
I use Mod Podge all the time! I would also spray a lacquer over the top of the coaster tile after the Mod Podge dries. I just like my projects to be super-durable.
So love the picture coaster! God bless and have a wonderful week ❤
I am loving these ideas! Did you do a video on your backdrop? I love it! It's something different than hook board.
The cookie jar was a pretty, cheerful gift idea. Liked the planters too.
I love the coasters and cookie jars. Really loved them all!
Very nice. All affordable and simple to make. Especially loved the trivet.
I made homemade vanilla extract for gifts this year.
How? I use it so much and always wonder how to make my own.
@@lauranewman7606 you take cut up vanilla beans and put in a jar with vodka. Shake the jars every couple of days for the first month and then every once in a while after that. Let sit for 3 months at least but the longer it sits the better it gets. That’s it. 😊 There are tons of videos on how to do it.
@@jennifersmith6259 thank you. I will try.
I absolutely love them all..going to make grandparents a Christmas decorations with pictures on wooden ornaments
I'm so glad you love it, kim holst. Have fun watching! 💕
I love the clothespin trivet! So cute!
Brilliant!!! Thanks for sharing and the printable!!
As a gardener, you do have to have to have a draining hole. Even if it’s cactus. I don’t like being the person to comment that you did something wrong, but, it will eventually, kill the plant
Concrete evaporates humidity, I take it it's not enough or evaporates fast enough?
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Depends on how much it’s glazed. If there is a good amount of non glazed pot, it will allow some evaporation
i’ve seen people put some rocks at the bottom of a pot so the plant isn’t touching the bottom, would something like that work?
@@snowypaws8494 Rocks help with drainage, but if there is no where for the water to go it will just sit there and eventually cause root rot. The worst part is, once you can actually tell root rot is happening (visible above the soil) it's too late to save the plant and the whole thing will most likely die :( Unfortunately it is very, very easy to accidentally overwater
@@sleeeeennnnaa okay thanks, i have the problem of underwatering my plants right now but i have two that are doing pretty good
I love how creative you are!!What size are the jars for the cookie mix? Thanks for the free printable.
That's what I need to know 😁
I loved them all but the planters were my favorite. I like that your ideas were different but useful gifts
im making my adult sons, their spouses and grandkids each a fleece pillow case. i made these for myself last year and they are so cozy in the winter. then ill use that for a bag to pack their gifts in.
Just love the cookies! Think I'll make up a batch to fix with my granddaughter! Thanks.
Great idea!
Tiles are super rough on the bottom, definitely need felt added so they don’t scratch furniture
Lol the whole point of coasters is that they protect the table 😂
You had me at “or you could just keep them yourself and put them behind you on your backdrop” 😂🤣 Subscribed based on the look on your face at that very moment! Loved it!
Haha!! I laughed out loud too
Photo coasters - I made 18 sets of 5 coasters in 2019 for Christmas & birthday gifts. People loved them!
The coasters are my absolute favorite! What a fantastic idea for Ggrandparents!!! Thank you
Seriously? Gifts we haven’t seen before? Honey, these have been around for years.
As a teacher, we don’t want homemade cookie mix, homemade hot chocolate mix, candy, bath bombs, lotions or coffee mugs. The thought it great, but we can only have so many coffee mugs. If you want to get your teacher something, get them a gift card to Target, Walmart, the local teaching store or ask if they have an Amazon classroom wishlist.
Yeah, I think food is only if you know someone really, really well. I mean, I've seen some people's kitchens. Just saying. Scents are so incredibly personal that unless you're certain, find something else to give. With allergies and preferences, lotions, bath stuff, and even candles can just get regifted or unused.
How about coal and sticks
Or better yet, nothing.
Oh -and let’s have all students go to charter schools
A homemade gift from a student means more than any gift card...
I would completely disagree with Dany Rae !!
As a 40 yr old woman who has been working in early childhood education as well as working with “height needs / low income” families for aprox 18-20 years
Also growing up with an elementary school teacher, and now a sister in law in education, we don’t do it for the gifts ! Like what cold hearted ungrateful human being, I have got to be missing something?!?
A home made gift is from the heart a gift card is just plastic that you can buy more plastic material good with.
The VERY BEST gift from a child, or familiy member is a genuine thank you !
When you hear a child say “you say thank you, I will never forget you were my favorite because you didn’t judge me, or when a parent and a child can say “you saved my life”
“You saved my child and gave them a future!
THAT IS PRICELESS!!!
@@elizab6529 A gift made by a child is different than these gifts presented in this video. Those are amazing. I’d rather get a child made drawing any day of the week rather than a gift card or mass made item.
I also worked in a very high needs school (on a reservation). I understand people not being able to afford gifts. They are never expected and always appreciated.
My point is, don’t waste your money on these types of gifts. If you can make these types of things, you are spending money. Ask teachers what they need for their classroom.
Also, I work my rear off for my students. 15 years. I’ve cried many tears and spent many dollars on my students including buying clothing and food. It’s very disappointing and frustrating to be called a cold hearted ungrateful human being by a fellow educator. Maybe ask some questions next time before name calling.
my daughter made photo coasters using pictures from vacation. we sealed them with a poly spray. i would also say it's very important to have something on the back of each coaster - cork or felt - to keep them from scratching a table.
Lol when she points to keeping her plant's😂🦋😜
I would love to see something similar to the Polaroid coasters PLEASE 🤞 A rustic farmhouse craft of pictures growing up for them and their wives to decorate their homes.
Hi Michelle Leigh. Thanks for letting me know!💕
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Lmao most definitely have seen all of these already diy by someone else. What a weird clickbait.
Words cannot express how much I appreciate when we're given free printables. TFS & God Bless...
These are such original ideas! I feel like gift videos get repetitive but I was pleasantly surprised with the creativeness of these DIYS!
Hi C C.! Thanks so much for watching my video. 😊
Loved the coasters and cement planters
Definitely the coaster's Liz . I will be making those 😊
For Christmas, I made a gift for my great niece as a gift for her mom and dad. It was key ring made with a wine cork and strung colored beads in her mom and dad’s favorite colors and silver beads to add a little pop. Of course I made them to look like a 6 YO made and they really liked them!!!
I to create specialized coasters from tiles. I gear them to the recipient - for example, A friend was always the "gifter" not the "giftee" - she'd had a really nasty week, so to cheer her up, I created a set of six coasters, each with a different photo of ELVIS- especially the leather outfit,! - but they ran from a very young ELVIS, up to his more mature years. Sealed them well, corked on bottom, wrapped up in fancy paper, tied with ribbon. When given, I explained the why, always giving, never getting - when she unwrapped, it brought tears! She said she'd never had anyone do anything so thoughtful - she showed all her friends, and as a result, I made 8 more sets, different photos, and sold for a fair amount of funds. This has become a tradition with me - handcrafted quality items are hard to find, and they mean more when gifted. A TIP; Went to Home Depot, FLOORING SECTION, got 8 of the 4x4 samples of wood flooring, and made coasters from them. WATERPROOF, great for a friend's bar. And, they are FREE.!
I really like the cookie jar gift diy! A very thoughtful gift!
I loved everyone. Thank you for these great ideas. They are affordable and so easy to do. I'm going to do each of my children's fur babies and gift those. I think I'll apply cork on the bottoms of each one so the don't scratch furniture
Love these ideas I've not seen before (thank you!) but my favorite is a tie between the cookie jar and the photo coasters.
I love the coasters and the dog treat jar!
I would use a shot glass to arrange the clothespins. Very creative!
the cookie craft was my favorite. thanks for sharing all of these
I think i like the planter pot jewelry the best. I have bits and bobs of things in my plants all the time.
I'm so glad you liked it, cynthia Aka CynD smith! Stay tuned for more fun videos. 😊
All are nice. My favorite are the coasters and the clothes pins plate.
I like the picture tile coasters and the concrete planters.
Loved them all but coasters and planters were my fav
I really like the coasters and planters.
Love the little concrete planters. I'm picturing all kinds of shape and sizes and designs. Bravo!
My fav is the cookie jar! They’re all great ideas though!