The Personalised Home Made Gift Guide

The art of gift-giving needs to be mastered. On one hand, those with lots of disposable income have the benefit of spending hundreds on gifts without even scratching the surface of their bank account. On the other hand, it's not all about the value of the gift; it's more about thought and personability. Gifting a homemade gift often surpasses the thoughtfulness of a gift bought in a shop.

We all did arts and crafts when we were younger, so all you need is creativity and willingness to experiment when creating gifts for your loved ones. We will cover some easy yet bespoke gifts that you can make within a day. Just be sure to buy all of the right tools, and you will give yourself the best gift ever.

Hand-painted ceramic mug

Starting simple, everyone needs a mug to drink their coffee each day. What if that mug happens to be hand-painted by yourself with beautiful images and words that represent your relationship? This is such a simple yet beautiful homemade gift to give, and the materials do not need to cost a bomb. All you need is some acrylic paint in colours that you love, a mug and of course instructions on how to add the ceramic effect. Now their morning coffee will be even more special!

Trinket dish

Continuing the painting theme, trinket dishes are trending right now, but certain designs from stores such as Urban Outfitters cost a fortune, all while you can do the same thing from home. You may even gift the mug in addition to a trinket dish. For jewellery, small hair clips and other items that often get lost, a trinket dish is the best thing for keeping everything in one place.

Crotchet teddies

Everyone has seen the hype surrounding Jellycat teddies. They are extremely expensive and often lack the personability that gifts need. So, why not take up a new skill and create a crotchet teddy for your friends and families? This is especially great for children, and learning how to make teddies can be beautiful keepsakes for years to come. All you need are some crotchet tools, the right yarn and of course a few hours spent on youtube learning the trick of the trade.

Embroidered clothing

If you like the idea of sewing or are already skilful at it, you might even consider embroidering clothes for your loved ones. For example, if they have asked for a hijab, why not add their name or initials onto the side of the hijab for a personal touch? This is a great way to combine a bought gift with a personalised touch. Adding elements such as dates and both of your initials is also a good way to bookmark the occasion, and look back at the memory of the gift in years to come.

Memory book

Last but not least, a memory book can be a crowd-pleaser when it comes to personalising gifts. Gift your loved one a personalised memory book, filled with images throughout the years you've spent together, adding dates and small keepsakes that relate to the time of the image.