Last Minute DIY Gifts

Homemade Beauty Products

Dipped Decanter and Glasses

Color Block Wood Bowls

Keepsake Jar Necklaces

Ombre Market Tote

Leather Plant Air Swing

Did you wait to the last minute to do all your Christmas shopping and find that a bunch of the gifts on your list are sold out? Omg, Christmas is only three days away! Don't worry, we're here to help. Here are a few great last minute gift ideas that you can make yourself!

12 Minute DIY // The Gift Edition 02

How's that Christmas gift list going, you guys? Are all those names ticked off? Are you checking it twice? ;) With less than a week to spare, there's nothing quite like last minute panic to set you in high gear shopping mode. But you can skip those crowded shops and malls because we have a new installment of 12 Minute DIYs today and it's a two-for! These air plant-centric gifts are a cinch to throw together and will make those green thumbers in your life oh-so-happy!






DIY Hanging Wooden Air Plant Dish //
Mini Bamboo Prep Bowls*
Drill
Yarn
Air Plant

Measure and mark four spots on your bowl, making sure each spot is symmetrical. Drill a hole in each spot. Thread the yarn through each hole (use an embroidery needle if you're struggling to get the yarn through) and double or triple knot to secure. Gather together the four pieces of yarn and knot at the top. Add an air plant and hang!

*We found these little bowls at our local food co-op where they sell a small selection of bamboo serve ware. You can find something similar at most health food stores (and we've spied them at Whole Foods Market and World Market.)

Air Plant Ornament //
Clear Glass Ornament
Yarn
Air Plant

It's not even fair to call this a DIY because it's so self explanatory. The only tricky part can be finding an air plant small enough to fit through the opening of the ornament. Once a week, fill the ornament with water to soak the plant, drain, and turn upside down to dry out. We think this ornament is darling enough to leave out year round! 



Still stumped on what to give or stuck in a present rut? Here are a few more simple DIY gift ideas to get you inspired for a crafty weekend:

DIY Dipped Decanter and Glasses / Moon Phases Mug / Tipsy Succulent Planters / Dried Sage Smudge Stick / DIY Dipped Wood Air Plant Pot / Homemade Coffee Mud Mask / Rosemary Shaving Cream

12 Minute DIY // The Gift Edition 01

Guess what? There are (only) 22 days left until Christmas. And I have approximately zero gift shopping done. Gulp! This year I made the promise to shop small and avoid big box stores. But in addition to supporting independent and local artists, I want to try my hand at giving homemade gifts. Double gulp!
The thought of homemade gifts can conjure images of overly crafty Pinterest-fails and/or glittered covered macaroni necklaces. But we're here to reassure you that handmade gifts can be every bit as lovely as store bought. And they don't have to eat up a ton of your time. Proof: this DIY Dipped Decanter and Glasses set. This will make the perfect gift for the wine snob on my list (you know who you are)! The look is luxe and modern without being too fussy or fancy. And the step-by-step is beyond easy.

DIY Dipped Decanter and Glasses //
Set of wine or drinking glasses
Non-Toxic Craft Paint
Paint Brush
Painters Tape
Exacto Knife
Wax Paper

Dip Method // Pour paint in to a container just wider than the glass and dip. Lift glass and let excess paint drip off for 30 seconds. Turn glass mouth down over wax paper and let the paint drip and dry overnight.
*Even though the paint is non-toxic, it's still not a great idea to put your mouth on it. Once the paint is completely dry, use an exacto knife to peel away any drips that reached the rim of the glass.

Paint Method // Using painters tape, section off a portion of the glass to be "dipped". Cover the remaining exposed glass with wax paper (to avoid getting paint in this area). Paint the exposed glass below the painters tape. To create a smooth finish, use thin layers of paint, letting each layer dry completely before you add the next. Once enough layers have been applied, remove the tape and let dry overnight.

To cure // Set glasses on rack in a cool oven and turn it 350 degrees. Bake for 30 minutes. Turn off oven and let it cool down completely before removing your glasses. Wait 72 hours before using. Hand-wash only to ensure you glasses last you a long time!

Phew! Gift number one is checked off my list. Plan on making a Dipped Decanter and Glasses set as a gift (or even for yourself)? We'd love to see! Make sure to tag #fmholidays.

{Lauren}