2011 Ultimate DIY Gift Guide

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I am very excited to share something special I’ve been working on…

I know how much I love making and receiving handmade gifts (and I’m sure there’s some of you out there who do too) so I figured why not create an ultimate collection of ideas!? All items listed below were chosen with a “gift-giving” mindset… So, whether you need a housewarming gift, baby shower idea, birthday or holiday present, you’ll be sure to find some inspiration here.
Just follow the links to various amazing sites for step-by-step instructions, tutorials, and recipes.
I hope these help stir up some extra creativity! Enjoy!


*Please note that all links & photos were active & working at the time I created this post, however, over time if you discover a link is no longer available, please leave a comment and let me know. 

1. Chalkboard Coasters via Crazy Wonderful
3. Sugared Jelly Candy Recipe via Country Living
5. Pie in a Jar Recipes via Our Best Bites
7. Picture Frame via How About Orange
9. Mini Covered Composition Books via Yes, Teacher!
11. Headbands from T-Shirts via Make It – Love It
13. Stay-In-Place Kitchen Towels via Fancy Pants
15. Clock via Design Sponge
17. Family Guess Who via At Second Street
19. Pom Pom Necklace via Stay At Home Artist
21. Painted Puzzle Blocks via Momtastic
23. Painted Chevron Earrings via Craft-O-Maniac
25. Rope Coasters via Random Recast
27. Fork Napkin Ring via Booklyn Limestone
29. Custom Candles via A Girl in Paradise
31. Oil-Based Sharpie Mug via How About Orange
33. Fancy Clothespins via Creature Comforts
35. Quotes on Canvas via Brassy Apple
37. Etched Tree Plate via Taylor Made
39. Color Wheel Pendant via Stay At Home Artist
41. Men’s Necktie Wristlet via Green is Universal
43. Painted Umbrella via What I Wore
45. Envelope Clutch via Swellmayde
47. Simple Canvas Art via Virginia & Charlie
49. Refashioned Shirt via Happy Together
51. Party Animal Candles via The Sweetest Occasion
53. Chalkboard Champagne via The Next Bird
55. No-Sew Teacup Pin Cushion via Tip Junkie
57. Homemade Lip Balm via Mountain Rose
59. Crochet Slippers via Art Fire
61. Cake Stand via The House of Smiths
63. Wine Cork Monograms via Green is Universal
65. Star Desktop Calendar via Ounce of Creativity
67. Boho Lace Bangles via Rubies Pearls
69. Cranberry Infused Vodka via Food Channel
71. Pins & String Wall Art via Curbly
73. Wreath via Danielle Burkleo
75. Book Bag via Country Living
77. Clock via Oh Dee Doh
79. Sweet & Spicy Nuts via Delish
81. Felt Flower Headband via Shad & Lizzie
83. Hanging Notepad via Etsy How-To
85. Homemade Fortune Cookies via Alpha Mom
87. Doily Monogrammed Bag via Under the Sycamore
89. Homemade Caramels via Eat Make Read
91. via E Tells Tales
93. Lunch Bag via Martha Stewart
95. Hair Iron Cozy via Craftster
97. Painted Stone Tic-Tac-Toe via Joann
99. Lemon Sugar Scrub via Two More Seconds
101. Custom Stamps via The Sweetest Ocassion

2. Mini Quilt Hoops via The Joy Cottage
4. Infused Vodka via Real Simple
6. Rag Rug via Sugar Bee Crafts
8. Baker’s Twine via Frugal Crafter
10. via E Tells Tales
12. Transfer Photos to Canvas via Sarah’s Projects
14. Paint Chip Circle Wall Art via Apartment Therapy
16. Easy Closure Pocket Pillows via Texas Cottage
18. Bound Book or Journal via Martha Stewart

20. I-Spy Kid Game via Meet the Dubiens
22. Mini Mason Jar Sewing Kit via Say Yes! to hoboken

24. Beefy Bean Soup Mix from Delish
26. Potholder Emergency Clutch Kit via Tidy Mom
28. Glittered Table Decor via Martha Stewart
30. Personalized Plates via Brooklyn Limestone
32. S’mores via One Simple Addition
34. Braided Headband via Skip To My Lou
36. Lace Vases via Urban Comfort
38. Sunburst Mirror via Crazy Wonderful
40. Charming Bookmarks via Country Living
42. Handmade Hoop Earrings via Happy Together
44. Rosette Bracelet via Sew.Craft.Create
46. Mini Button Backgammon Game via Style Me Pretty
48. Monogram Soap Dispenser via the Idea Room
50. Sugar Bowl Candles via Real Simple
52. Sewing Book via STC Craft
54. Scrabble Coasters via Intimate Weddings
56. Stenciled Mugs via Country Living
58. Rice Heating Pad via the Green Wife
60. Cupcake Crumble Recipe via Babble
62. Apron in a Jar with Recipe via Pleasant Home
64. Love Cards via PaperVine
66. Spa Basket & Homemade Scrub via Sunset
68. Apple Cider Cups via Give Me Some Oven
70. Monogrammed Button Art via Craft Craft
72. Homemade Vanilla via Talk Crafty To Me
74. Hand-Carved Monogram Soap via The Idea Room
76. Rose Ring via Rubies & Pearls
78. Ice Cream Sundae Kit via Family Bites
80. Apricot Brandy Recipe via Country Living
82. Lost Laundry Board via The House of Smiths
84. Decorated Clipboard via Skip To My Lou
86. Puzzle Piece Necklace via Planet Green
88. Decoupage Pendant via Stay At Home Artist
90. Burlap Napkin Rings via Tatertots & Jello
92. State Art Print via Lolly Jane
94. Braided Doormat via Martha Stewart

96. Vintage Sheet Cocktail Napkins via Design Sponge
98. Twenty Minute Totes via Purlbee
100. Pencil Holder via The Sweetest Occasion
Now it’s time to get busy crafting!
Please feel free to share this with any fellow crafters or grab the button below so you can easily hop back over whenever you need a little inspiration!

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  • Mandy @ Sugar Bee Crafts - thanks for including me!October 20, 2011 – 8:42 amReplyCancel

  • Sallie - So many wonderful ideas! No reason to buy gifts this year, I can make them all. Thanks for including my pillow covers in your guide.October 20, 2011 – 10:08 amReplyCancel

  • Shelley - Oh. My. Gosh. This list is AWESOME!!! I’m sooo going to be using this as a Christmas gift guide. And, thank you so much for including my chalkboard coasters and sunburst mirror ๐Ÿ˜€

    Almost forgot to tell you – new follower here!October 20, 2011 – 11:21 amReplyCancel

  • Kacey - So thrilled to be included…three times! Thanks, DM. ๐Ÿ™‚October 20, 2011 – 11:27 amReplyCancel

  • A Girl - Wow look at all these wonderful ideas! Thank you so much for including my candles.October 20, 2011 – 12:07 pmReplyCancel

  • Taylor - thanks for including me!!October 20, 2011 – 12:51 pmReplyCancel

  • Lolly Jane - Wow! Lots of work. Pinned it (:

    THANKS for including us! Kelli & KristiOctober 20, 2011 – 9:51 pmReplyCancel

  • Dani Marie - You’re so very welcome ๐Ÿ™‚ Such great ideas to keep us all busy!October 23, 2011 – 4:29 pmReplyCancel

  • swellmayde - it’s an honor to be part of this great list!! thanks for the mention! ๐Ÿ™‚ and your blog is quite adorable!

    take care, aimeeOctober 26, 2011 – 2:02 amReplyCancel

  • Genevive - Thank you so much for including my Skinny Flats crochet pattern Dani Marie! Outstanding DIY guide! Blogging and mentioning in thanks.October 27, 2011 – 5:32 amReplyCancel

  • A @ Pink, Pearls, and Polka Dots - This is so neat! I think I need to make a trip to Hobby Lobby and get crafting ๐Ÿ™‚October 27, 2011 – 1:18 pmReplyCancel

  • Knitrageous - Love this post! Thank you for taking the time to get it together! Now to get busy!October 29, 2011 – 10:45 amReplyCancel

  • Melissa - I came across this on Pinterest..wow!!! You have given me so many wonderful ideas you have no idea how helpful this was! Thank you thank you thank you!!!!! ๐Ÿ™‚

    October 29, 2011 – 11:54 amReplyCancel

  • Sarah - What an awesome collection! Many of these things I’ve seen nowhere else. I KNOW that was a lot of work putting this together for us… thank you!!
    -Sarah from Create StudioOctober 29, 2011 – 3:40 pmReplyCancel

  • Meghan Newsom - This is a great, great list of crafts! Thank you. It’s hard for me to think of things to make that are cost effective and things that people in my family would enjoy. Thank you for taking the time to put this list together. Meghan from eat.live.makeOctober 29, 2011 – 10:34 pmReplyCancel

  • Nathalie - Thank you SO MUCH for featuring my desktop calendar along with those awesome ideas!!!! I have added your button on my “featured” page! Thank you! ๐Ÿ™‚November 2, 2011 – 3:44 pmReplyCancel

  • littlemrsorganized - Amazing collection of ideas! I don’t even know where to start! Thanks so much for sharing!November 5, 2011 – 9:55 pmReplyCancel

  • Catherine Denton - This list is A-MAZ-ING!! My daughter came across it and we squee-ed our way through the list. Thanks for putting this together.November 7, 2011 – 10:48 amReplyCancel

  • Kemรกl Amรกl - Great ideas!November 9, 2011 – 6:01 amReplyCancel

  • Aysel Vandeventer - Thank you SO much for putting this together. What a great way to help everyone with gift ideas ๐Ÿ™‚November 18, 2011 – 1:07 pmReplyCancel

  • Desiree - Found this on Pinterest. The hardest decision is which one will I make??November 19, 2011 – 3:07 pmReplyCancel

  • Audrey @ Putting Me Together - I love this so much! Thank you for putting this together. I found 9 ideas on first glance for gifts for my family!December 3, 2011 – 2:56 pmReplyCancel

  • smalltown20something - Great ideas! I’m definitely bookmarking a few!December 5, 2011 – 5:51 pmReplyCancel

  • Lacey - Thank you so much, this is AWESOME!December 8, 2011 – 3:27 pmReplyCancel

  • Anonymous - #75 doesn’t work. It only links me to the pic. Otherwise, thanks for all your hard work putting this together. I just crossed off a bunch of people from my list!December 11, 2011 – 1:04 pmReplyCancel

  • Dani Marie - Ooopsie – sorry about that – I fixed #75 and it should be fine now ๐Ÿ™‚ The link is: http://www.countryliving.com/crafts/projects/book-bag-craft-1109?click=main_srDecember 13, 2011 – 8:45 amReplyCancel

  • Rachel - Wow! That must have been so much work to put together. I love it and am totally using these. Thanks so much!December 18, 2011 – 7:38 pmReplyCancel

  • kateashford - This is the best, most awesome post ever. I like SO MANY of these ideas. Well done.January 5, 2012 – 1:46 pmReplyCancel

  • lo - Beautiful things! I wish I’d found you before Christmas, but glad I’ve found you in time for the next! Thank you for sharing all these great ideas.January 7, 2012 – 11:03 pmReplyCancel

  • Anonymous - Love all the ideas. Can’t wait to try some. Thanks for sharing.January 8, 2012 – 2:16 pmReplyCancel

  • Dani Marie - You’re all super-welcome ๐Ÿ™‚ I’ll try and keep new, seasonal lists coming too!January 8, 2012 – 5:39 pmReplyCancel

  • Anonymous - WOE!
    This is such an EXCITING site!!!!
    Thank YOU, Thank YOU, Thank YOU!!!!!
    I will be checking back here often!!!!January 28, 2012 – 3:43 pmReplyCancel

    • Dani Marie - ๐Ÿ™‚ yay! I’m so glad you like it ๐Ÿ™‚ I’ll be creating many more guides in the future since they seem to be a hit! January 30, 2012 – 1:05 pmReplyCancel

  • Jesus S.Johnson - Hiya, I am really glad I have found this info. Nowadays bloggers publish only about gossips and internet and this is really irritating. A good website with interesting content, that’s} what I need. Thanks for keeping this site, I’ll be visiting it. Do you do newsletters? Cant find it.
    Pittsburg Steelers Super Bowl Champs Bowling PinFebruary 11, 2012 – 4:05 amReplyCancel

    • limefish studio - Thanks so much for your kind words! I don’t currently do newsletters, but definitely hope to in the future. Also, in case you haven’t seen the latest post… our company is getting a little branding upgrade with a new name! We’ll still be focusing on all the same great projects and inspiring posts! LIKE our new facebook page to stay up to date with all the changes!
      https://www.facebook.com/limefishstudioFebruary 13, 2012 – 11:01 amReplyCancel

  • Dana - Putting all these ideas together is so great! Would you be able to post a pdf version?March 12, 2012 – 10:42 pmReplyCancel

    • limefish studio - I can definitely look into it …. the important part though would be keeping the links though! ๐Ÿ™‚March 13, 2012 – 1:32 pmReplyCancel

  • Momma Rosie - I just found this post a couple of days ago & it gave me so many ideas for homemade gifts for my kids. I checked out the rest of your blog & loved it so much I added a link on my “Blogrific!” page. Thanks for sharing your ideas!

    xoxo
    Momma Rosie
    July 30, 2012 – 4:50 pmReplyCancel

  • Designology Interiors - This is the best diy gift list I have ever seen! Thanks for sharing!October 21, 2012 – 2:58 pmReplyCancel

    • limefish studio - ๐Ÿ™‚ Thanks for your kind words! I’m so glad to hear it … especially since I’m in the middle of creating a new 2012 guide! Be on the lookout ๐Ÿ™‚October 22, 2012 – 6:47 pmReplyCancel

  • Anonymous - I like your list but most of the links are no longer active so I can’t figure out how to make these things .:(December 28, 2012 – 5:20 amReplyCancel

  • ู…ูˆุณูˆุนุฉ ุงู„ุทุจุฎ - very nice thank you so much =)February 23, 2013 – 10:14 amReplyCancel

  • ุฎูŠุงุทุฉ ูˆุชูุตูŠู„ - very nice thank you so muchFebruary 23, 2013 – 10:15 amReplyCancel

  • luck monger - These all Christmas gifts are wonderful and awesome. Your blog is helpful for choosing gift for Christmas event.July 16, 2013 – 6:34 amReplyCancel

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