Discover simple handmade presents for any special woman in your life
There are certain moments when crafting a handmade gift feels right
Sometimes the handmade requirement comes from gift exchanges, but often it's for budget reasons or just a personal, crafted touch
Regardless of why you're gifting, here are some simple and affordable choices for a cherished lady
Easy Handmade Presents for Her
Home Decor Sign
Making a personalized home decor sign allows you to tailor the gift to the recipient's unique taste
Consider these possibilities:
- A farmhouse-style sign, similar to the one shown, is easily achieved with a custom stencil (Follow instructions here.)
- A sign featuring a beloved Bible verse or saying can hold deep meaning (Review the basic sign making guide here. Step-by-step video instructions are available here.)
- Personalizing a sign with her last initial offers a charming touch (See that guide plus 6 other concepts here.)
Sachets
Sewing small, fragrant sachets filled with lavender buds is a quick and thoughtful gesture; I used vintage linens from a garage sale to create these, but any fabric and color of your preference works. If sewing isn't your skill, most sewing shops sell excellent adhesive options too!
Decorative Pillows
If you are comfortable with a few basic stitches, decorative pillows or covers present a straightforward option
Look in shops for design inspiration, then adapt it using your own fabrics and colors. Towels or placemats can also substitute for traditional fabric in pillow covers
Some past pillow tutorials I have shared include:
- 1. Hand Painted Pillows
- 2. Burlap Pillows
- 3. Envelope Pillow, Pillow with Grommets , and Simple Linen Pillow
Message Boards
For a busy woman needing a lovely home command center, a customized message board makes a wonderful gift
These message boards were inspired by a costly Pottery Barn item but were made affordably using drop clothes, jute, burlap, and simple stamping materials (Find the instructions here.)
Lovely Gifts from Your Kitchen
Were you busy preparing various jams this summer? Consider adorning them with a lovely ribbon, affixing a label, and presenting them in a gift basket alongside a fresh loaf of bread; this gesture would surely delight a lady and her relatives.
For another wonderful culinary present, there is the lovely Swedish tea ring, which freezes exceptionally well and suits a Christmas morning breakfast perfectly.
More Gift Suggestions:
- Create a selection of bath salts and bath bombs, then arrange them in an attractive basket with a candle and a book for a 'spa inspired' present.
- Should the recipient be a family member, a photo book or calendar featuring family images might be a cherished option.
