5 DIY Christmas presents for the home

I don’t know about you, but I can’t believe Christmas has come round this quickly. Every year I dread looking at my bank account, knowing it’s been drained buying expensive and probably un-used gifts for my entire (huge) family.

Well, it stops here. I can’t afford it this year and if you can’t either take a look at these DIY gift ideas that you would be happy to receive yourself.

1.) Make Your Own Candles

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Everyone loves candles at Christmas. Walk into any department store and you’ll be greeted with prices up to £100 for ONE scented candle. We can’t afford that this year, so let’s make them at home. You can decorate them  with cinnamon sticks, or by tying brown string around them to give your gift an authentic, home-made edge. Take a look at these instructions.

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2.) Brunch Basket

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I love me a brunch basket. There’s nothing like home-made jam and freshly baked bread. You can do this at home the day before Christmas, and everyone will love it. Why not bake some banana bread alongside some blackcurrant jam? You can wrap them up in brown paper with string and nip along to a charity shop to find an old basket and some jam jars. Cheap as chips, fun and thoughtful.

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3.) Tree Stump Vase

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These vases will look stylish and unique anywhere in the home. You can put flowers in there or even plant bulbs for when the sun comes back. Cheap, easy and fun. Take a look at these instructions for more info.

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4.) Animal Bookends

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If you’re really stumped for a gift, this is a great idea. It can work for kids and adults alike and won’t cost you an arm and a leg. You can paint your chosen animal any colour (depending on your demographic) and it’ll only take about half an hour. Thank me later!

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5.) Tea Towels

I can’t pin point a day in my adult life where I’ve felt as though I couldn’t do with more tea towels. Although I would struggle to use these, as they look so darn nice. This is a real chance for you to get creative, and it ‘ll be fun for the whole family! Just buy stamps and stencils and get to work.

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