20 thoughtful DIY gift ideas people ACTUALLY want! 🌲 (Affordable + Amazing!)

20 thoughtful DIY gift ideas people ACTUALLY want! 🌲 (Affordable + Amazing!)

WATCH my NEW 2023 version of this video: https://youtu.be/5B4kTclpu5s
📷 Thank you to Canon for sponsoring a portion of this video and sending me this awesome smartphone photo printer! Check out the Canon SELPHY CP1500 photo printer: https://canon.us/whitney
I loved using the Canon SELPHY CP1500 compact photo printer to create some unique DIY gifts for my friends and family. It’s a small printer that packs a big punch! This mobile photo printer would also make a great gift on it’s own!

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0:00 – 0:42 – Intro

0:43 – 1:23 – DIY Dollar Tree Body Scrub
1 cup – Brown Sugar
1/2 cup – Coconut Oil
A few Drops – Vanilla Extract

1:24 – 2:05 – Turtle Pretzel Bites
250F for 2-3 Minutes

2:06 – 2:45 – Personalized Milk Jug
Jug is from Hobby Lobby
Permanent Vinyl: http://shrsl.com/3529y
I’d recommend this for a beginner (and it’s on sale!) Cricut Explore Air 2: https://go.magik.ly/ml/1o34n/
EV Transfer Tape – Clear: http://shrsl.com/2p2zd
Cricut Design Space Tutorial: https://youtu.be/7ouOLYTC2YM

2:46 – 4:20 – DIY Ornament Memory Jars with the Canon SELPHY CP1500
Ornaments – Michaels
Stickers – Michaels

4:21 – 5:43 – Easy wood photo gifts – Ornaments & Photo Block with the Canon SELPHY CP1500
Early American Stain: https://bit.ly/3Fx9Swc
Wood Block – Michaels: https://bit.ly/3FawL7l
Mod Podge: https://amzn.to/3VCzCwO
Wood Round Ornaments – Amazon: https://amzn.to/3BeevZC
Wood Tags – Dollar Tree
Wood Houses – Michaels

5:44 – 7:06 – DIY Photo Coasters with the Canon SELPHY CP1500
DIY Coaster Set – Michaels: https://bit.ly/3F4WVZ7
Mod Podge: https://amzn.to/3VCzCwO

7:07 – 8:54 – DIY Fishing Photo Frame Gift
Frame is clearance from Hobby Lobby
Fish Image is from Canva
Black Matte Spray Paint

8:55 – 10:42 – DIY Hot Cocoa Ornaments & Movie Night Basket Gift
Cellophane Bag – Michaels: https://bit.ly/3VDRNCd
Movie Bucket – Hobby Lobby
Rest of the contents came from Dollar Tree, including the wrapping paper

10:43 – 11:22 – DIY Monogrammed Personalized Wallet
Wallet is from Target
HTVRont HTV: https://amzn.to/3gYQhM8
Cricut Easy Press Mini: https://go.magik.ly/ml/1o34h/

11:23 – 12:14 – DIY Wood Round Riser
15″ wood round: https://bit.ly/3uqE8md
Early American Stain: https://bit.ly/3Fx9Swc
Black Chalk Paint: https://bit.ly/3h5m6Tj
Polycrylic Sealant: https://bit.ly/3P41pUu

12:15 – 12:58 – DIY Bubble Photo Ornaments
Plastic Ornaments: http://shrsl.com/183d1-1e2g-kzvejv_1-1

12:59 – 13:39 – DIY Unique Earrings
Fish Hook Earring Hardware: https://amzn.to/3FvAptK

13:40 – 14:23 – DIY Dollar Tree Dog Treat Jar
Full Project tutorial: https://youtu.be/C2phgn9YCZ8
Everyday Jar tutorial: https://youtu.be/YQMAWBr3NB8
Puppy Kisses (treats in Jar): https://bit.ly/3UDwz6j

14:24 – 15:11 Custom Candles
Walmart Candles I love: https://bit.ly/3uvdjgM

15:12 – 16:21 – DIY Photo Candles
Parchment Paper: https://amzn.to/3gZKENH
My Embellishment Gun: https://bit.ly/3DIlf3T

16:22 – 17:16 – How to etch a tumbler with Citrustrip
Walmart Mug: https://bit.ly/3UCI6mb
Vlog of our trip: https://youtu.be/BTHFaPTN190?t=1041
CitriusStrip: https://amzn.to/3PdL13J

17:17 – 18:31 – How to etch a beer can glass with Armor Etch
Armor Etch: https://amzn.to/3h5zGGk
Libbey Beer Can Glasses: https://amzn.to/3Y12hx6

18:32 – 20:26 – DIY Hairpin Leg Bench
16″ Bench Legs – Amazon: https://amzn.to/3P8iyfu
1x12x4 Wood: https://bit.ly/3OTQLQ9

20:27 – 22:34 – Easy Pretzel Peanut Butter Bites to Gift

ABOUT THIS VIDEO
Today we’re making DIY Christmas Gifts with our Cricut and other tools! Dollar Tree is a GREAT place to get items to personalize with your Cricut or another vinyl-cutting machine. I’ll show you how to make DIY body scrub, a DIY hairpin leg bench, a DIY Christmas movie night bucket, and tons of other DIY photo gifts. I’ll give you a ton of Cricut Christmas gift ideas as well as Christmas photo gift ideas, and Christmas wood gift ideas! These Cricut Christmas projects include Cricut Christmas ornaments, Cricut Christmas Gifts, Cricut Christmas Gifts, and even Cricut Christmas Projects to sell.
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50 Comments

  1. The fish picture is awesome!!! Great video!

  2. The bench is phenomenal 😍 I’m thinking about making one for each of my siblings houses with their last name stenciled on

  3. Where do you normally get your tiles from?

  4. @kandrstrickland9746 January 16, 2025 at 10:32 am

    Loving the snack ideas😊

  5. Money is extremely short. I found some beautiful candles on sale At Michael’s before Thanksgiving. Apple Cinnamon scent. Every family will get one.
    Only cost $ 40.00.
    Big candle was $ 3.00 each.

  6. I was checking out that printer the other day!! Thanks for all the Information on it!!

  7. ⭐ WATCH THESE NEXT! DIY Gifts People Actually Want NEW!: https://youtu.be/5B4kTclpu5s
    Wood Gifts For Christmas: https://youtu.be/7pWhxQAAu3s
    Dollar Tree Christmas Cricut DIYs: https://youtu.be/rtajDJ0THYA

  8. Thanks for all the ideas. I don’t comment often but watch you all the time and think you are the most creative person on YouTube and have such a lovely personality. I like hearing about your sweet young family. May God bless all of you this Christmas.

  9. I loved all your projects ❤

  10. @kathleendonnelly6077 January 16, 2025 at 10:37 am

    Wow these are phenomenal!

  11. What a great bunch of gift ides, thank you so much!!

  12. @melissastevenson1428 January 16, 2025 at 10:43 am

    I made up the pretzel peanut butter mixture and mine is very gritty because of the brown sugar. Any ideas how I can remedy this?

  13. 🍁♥️🌹✝️

  14. When I cut thin letters on my cricut they pull up and get tangled together while the cutting is going on. Any suggestions? Do I need new blade?

  15. @lindawarden-burglund9603 January 16, 2025 at 10:46 am

    Love the fish art piece, all the edible treats, and especially that beautiful bench. That one was my favorite! Happy Christmas to you and your family in your new house! 🎄🏠

  16. nice gift they gave you to make the items with photos

  17. You knocked these out of the park! Awesome ideas! I’m making the scrub, picture ornaments, candles, coasters, and both pretzel treat recipes!!! Thank you so much much for sharing these!!! Oh, and the awesome fish picture!!!!!! Genius!! Merry Christmas!!!

  18. Whitney, I really love doing all of these last minute gift ideas! I really loved the sugar scrub. I haven’t made any of these in years! I forget how wonderful it makes the skin feel. My boys want to make all the pretzel treats. My husband John and all my boys love the sweet and salty treats! My family love to give family pictures as gifts. We took a family photos at Mother’s Day so I would love to do copies for framing. I truly loved the Muskie picture frame! My husband is from Illinois but was born in Michigan. His biggest wish is to catch a Muskie! He is an avid fisherman as we all are and catching a Muskie is his biggest dream. He came out to Arizona when he was only 8 yrs old. Thank you for sharing how you created the glass for the pictures. I’ve got a lot of photos of he and the boys catching Bass and trout. So cool. Have a great week!

  19. This was the most helpful and inspirational video I have watch this year. Thanks for inspiration. Have a blessed Christmas with your family. Hugs Sheryl from Greenwood Indiana 🎄🎨🎄

  20. What is the board that you are using with the mugs and striper??

  21. Thank you Whitney, All the crafts you have made . You r such a special person very kind hearted. Merry Christmas to you and ur family. Can’t wait to see what u have in store for next yr…………….

  22. @donnacaldwell1904 January 16, 2025 at 10:52 am

    Another Awesome video! Thank you!!! I love the bench and have been looking for something to fit my narrow front porch. Just to add some decor.

  23. I want to get the photo printer.

    I definitely will make the last project. But, I like ALL of them! ❤

  24. Those peanut butter pretzels look delicious

  25. very helpful, worth the watch

  26. @CraftingMyBestLifewithLisa January 16, 2025 at 10:57 am

    Awesome gift ideas! I love that bench. So nice and not too hard. 🥰🤗

  27. You are so talented and love every craft in this video 🥰♥️
    Merry Christmas 🎄🎁

  28. Great ideas on all for nice gifts.

  29. @christineeschelbach166 January 16, 2025 at 10:59 am

    Love all your gift ideas. Gives me some things to think about for Christmas. Tfs your talent and creativity. 😢 Always enjoy watching you create DIY’S. God Bless.

  30. We made the pretzels and they were a great hit with the cooks. Hopefully they will still be around for Christmas 🎄.

  31. Whit,
    I was wondering on your circuit. What type of vinyl did you use for the mug stencil?

  32. @leighaynsilvey852 January 16, 2025 at 11:05 am

    So many great ideas! Thanks for sharing.

  33. Thanks for all the wonderful ideas. I know I’m definitely going to try the candy!!!

  34. New subscriber! These gifts ideas are so amazing thank you for sharing. I love all of them! 😊❤🌸

  35. Thanks for sharing these great ideas. Tomorrow I’m going to make the pretzels even though I’m sure I’ll regret it. HA!

  36. @Freitagsfarmhouse January 16, 2025 at 11:10 am

    Please do another video on the citristrip please!!

  37. The candy looks so tasty.
    When I was growing up.
    We always made all kinds of candies and cakes and pies and treats. I don’t cook or bake much anymore. After loosing my in-laws and my husband, all the joy of cooking and baking left me. My MIL and I we always cook together and shared with the elderly in the community. So many have passed away. I am alone in this world it seems. My son does what he wants. My family lives off.

  38. Outstanding

  39. Amazing ideas! "This is not the time to be MacGyver." 🤣🤣🤣

  40. @lorrainehicks9172 January 16, 2025 at 11:19 am

    Alot of amazing gift ideas. I’ve got to get a Cricit and learn how to use it. I’ve also been looking for a good picture printer 🖨. I’ll have to check the Canon out. Thank you for sharing 💜

  41. Super ideas, thanks for sharing

  42. Asking Santa now for the canon delft printer!! LOL! Great gift ideas! Thanks for showing them 😊

  43. Thank you so much for sharing your recipe for the Pretzel Peanut Butter Bites. They are absolutely delicious and my family loves them. Hopefully I’ll have some left to give as gifts as that was my intended purpose. Even though I made about 100 of them I can see that that is not enough. So good! Thanks again for the recipe and all the other gift ideas. Wishing you a happy and healthy holiday season ❤️

  44. Put a disclaimer on the coconut oil scrub: my father in law fell in the shower after using my homemade scrub I gifted them one year for Xmas 😢😂

  45. Use wax paper to cover the candle. Parchment paper doesn’t have wax.

  46. Love all of your stuff, but coffee cups looked amazing💜

  47. Really inspirational ideas for handmade gifts. Those last pretzels with the peanut butter and chocolate look so yummy, they may be an item to try for New Years!

  48. Love all of them!!

  49. wow, great video. thanks so much

  50. ill definitely try that, thanks!

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