There is never a perfect occasion or time to make your best friend feel special. And what could be much better than a DIY gift (Do It yourself)?
A Best Friend is that one person in our life who has lived our happiness, sorrows, and mood swings with us and never left any stone unturned to make us feel special. But I think now is the time.
Why not show your best friend how special they are to you? Let’s take a small step with handmade gifts.
As soon as you hear about gifts, especially DIY, hundreds of questions pop up in your mind. Well, stop them there!
We are here to help you with our Top 10 Creative gift ideas that are not only fun but are a piece of cake to make.
Along with the Ideas, we have helped you with hints on how to make DIY without hush and rush.
So, are you ready to surprise your best friend with one of the most beautiful gifts ever?
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Top 10 Best DIY gifts for your Best Friend
Candy Chocolate Wreath
Is your Best Friend a Chocolate or Candy Lover? Then trust us, they will love this charismatic Candy Chocolate Wreath. Whereas a wreath symbolizes an eternal lifeline, using their favorite Candies and chocolates will work as icing on the cake with the concept.
How To Make Candy Chocolate Wreath
The steps to make a Candy Chocolate Wreath is quite simple-
- Bend a wire/ coat hanger or metal ring into a circle shape.
- Cut some colorful ribbon strings of 3-4 inches and tie different candies with each of them.
- Tie the candies/chocolates in the circular ring.
Note: You can use as many colorful candies, chocolates, or ribbons as possible.
‘Open When’ Letters
For ages, letters have been the best and most meaningful way of expressing love toward your loved ones. With the ‘Open When’ Letters, you are going to do something like that.
These ‘Open When’ Letters are pre-delivered letters that enable you to be there for a best Friend when the distance gets hard.
The ‘Open When’ Letters can be general as, “Open when you miss me,” “Open When you are angry,” “Open when you are bored,” and so many more.
Through this DIY Gift, you can express your feelings and show that you will always be there for your best friend even without being there.
How to make DIY ‘Open When’ Letters
- Cut Different colored papers in different sizes; it could be a heart, flower, or a simple square, according to your creativity.
- Use another set of colored paper to make envelopes for the letters, and write down “Open When” (You are angry, you graduate, etc.) accordingly above them.
- Now, express your feelings on the colorful papers, and put them inside the envelope. To make them more attractive, you can add an old picture of you and your best friend on each envelope.
- Tie all the envelopes in a set, and you are good to give.
Birthstone Friendship Bracelets
For centuries, Friendship Bracelets have been used as a symbol in honor of the time, energy, and love put into our friendships.
This time you will do something like that but with a unique twist.
Instead of using simple embroidery floss, you can make a Birthstone Friendship bracelet. You can use the birthstone that represents your best friend’s birthday month.
These birthstones offer deep spiritual connection and powerful properties, like healing, protection, and strength, to their wearers.
List Of Traditional Birthstones
The traditional birthstones are:
- January: Garnet
- February: Amethyst
- March: Aquamarine, Blue Topaz & Bloodstone
- April: Diamond, Crystal
- May: Emerald, Chrysoprase
- June: Pearl, Moonstone & Alexandrite
- July: Ruby, Carnelian
- August: Peridot, Green Amethyst & Spinel
- September: Sapphire, Lapis Lazuli
- October: Opal, Rose quartz & Tourmaline
- November: Citrine, Smokey quartz & Topaz
- December: Turquoise, Tanzanite & Zircon.
Travel Fund Box
Is your Best friend a big adventurer? If Yes! Then what could be a better handmade gift than a ‘Travel Fund Box’?
You can give them a ‘Travel Fund Box,’ so they can save for their next trip. You can start it by putting in a lump sum amount of money that is enough to fund their one night out.
What To Do
- Find a Tin/ Plastic box. Wash and dry them.
- Take their lid and draw a coin slot on the lid top.
- Cut down the coin slot carefully and ensure it is big enough for money to go through.
- Now Wrap the box/tub with colorful papers, and decorate it accordingly.
F.R.I.E.N.D.S Collage
The best way of collecting memories is in 21st-century pictures. And I can bet you, too, must have a bundle of memories with your best friend captured as pictures. Why keep them only on your phone?
Let’s decorate them in the best way possible and surprise your best friend.
How To Make a D.I.Y F.R.I.E.N.D.S Collage
- Use big cardboard and cut it in your preferred shape, either heart, square, or anything else.
- Wrap the cardboard with large chart paper.
- Collect pictures and other images to make the collage.
- Glue the pictures on the chart paper.
- Add embellishments like ribbons and stickers to make the collage more colorful.
Wine Bottle Lamp
Do you want something Dreamy, romantic, and fabulous? Then the Wine Bottle Lamp is the perfect homemade gift for your best friend. The Wine Bottle Lamp will work as a light in the dark for your best friend.
How to make a ‘Wine Bottle Lamp.’
- Use an old wine bottle, and wash and dry it properly.
- Draw cute sketches and graphics on the bottle with colorful markers.
- Put on fairy lights inside the bottle.
- When connecting it to the power supply, the bottle will display the graffiti you did on it.
NOTE: It would be best if you use odd things that are no longer in use and recycle them to make the best-ever DIY gift for your best friend.
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Final Thoughts
Handmade gifts are the most personal and closest to the heart, and no expensive gift can match the level of a DIY Gift.
Use the above-given creative gift ideas and put a touch of your creativity and love to make it an unforgettable gift for your best friend.