Top 14 Brilliant Hand-Made Birthday Gifts

Mixi February 21, 2021 | 20:01

When it’s one of your close friends or family members' birthday, you’ll want to give them something special. When a gift is handmade, it carries special meaning. It shows you took the time and effort to make something truly extraordinary. Check out Top 14 Hand-made Birthday Gift Ideas right below!

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1.Milk Candles - Top Hand-Made Birthday Gifts

Make a creamy milk candle with a sweet aroma. Scents like lavender and vanilla can be added to the melted wax. Fill jars or quirky candle holders for decorative decor.

2.Decoupage Soap - Top Hand-Made Birthday Gifts

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Decoupage soap? I’d never heard of such a thing! But these bars of soap turn out so cute, and they only take minutes to make. (And yes, the decoupaged decoration will stay in place throughout the lifespan of the soap!)

3.Picture Frame Message Board - Top Hand-Made Birthday Gifts

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Message boards have been a big home decor trend over the past few years, and they’re easy to DIY! You can make your own to give as a gift using an old picture frame, a bit of twine, and some cute gift tags.

4.Love Map Wall Art - Top Hand-Made Birthday Gifts

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Cut heart shapes out of maps from important places: where you and your significant other met each other, where you were engaged or where you got married. Label each location and frame the piece for keepsake art gift for your significant other.

5.Chunky Paracord Survival Bracelet - Top Hand-Made Birthday Gifts

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Super cool and very practical too, these paracord survival bracelets are a great gift for guys and girls who like a bit of adventure.

6.Salsa - Top Hand-Made Birthday Gifts

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Salsa and chips are a favorite snack to many. Mix a large batch of salsa together and pour it into mason jars. Tie each lid with a ribbon and tag.

7.Knitted Infinity Scarf - Top Hand-Made Birthday Gifts

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Infinity scarves can be worn in spring, fall and winter. Make one using a knitting loom in a color of yarn that will match a range of outfits.

8.Spa in a Jar - Top Hand-Made Birthday Gifts

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With our busy lives, it’s often hard to find time for ourselves and your BFF is no exception. This perfect “me time” gift is so easy to put together.

Simply get a large mason jar and fill it with health/beauty minis like body lotion, nail polish and bath bombs. Your best friend will thank you for giving her an excuse to pamper herself on her birthday. She might even share some facial scrub.

9.Decorative Pillow - Top Hand-Made Birthday Gifts

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Who doesn’t love sleep? No one. Make your BFF silently thank you each night before she drifts off to sleep by making her this cute pillow for her birthday or the holidays.

Get fabric, stencils and craft markers before following a simple sewing tutorial. What you write on the pillow is completely up to you, it could be her name, a joke or those cheesy One Direction lyrics she loves.

10.Painted Bottles - Top Hand-Made Birthday Gifts

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I just love these painted bottles, and your gift recipient could use them in so many different ways! They could use them as a vase for fresh or dried flowers, or as a pencil cup, or just as a cute decor item.

11.Dollar Store Potted Succulents - Top Hand-Made Birthday Gifts

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Even if you have a “brown thumb,” you’ll love succulents! They are very low maintenance plant companions and there are so many quirky varieties to suit anyone’s style! Add a touch of green to your decor with this simple craft using dollar store items.

12.Tea Towel Gift Set - Top Hand-Made Birthday Gifts

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Add some whimsy to your kitchen, or give as a thoughtful handmade gift! A super easy gift idea for Mom, Grandma, or your favorite hostess! You can never have enough cute tea towels for the kitchen, and there’s a free printable gift tag you can download to tie it all together.

13.Painted Herb Pot - Top Hand-Made Birthday Gifts

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Boost the look of a potted plant by painting it in a solid color and engraving a message. Place a basil or thyme plant in the pot to produce herbs that can be used all year long.

14.Mood-Boosting Essential Oil - Top Hand-Made Birthday Gifts

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I don’t know who couldn’t use a mood boost after the year we’ve been having! This mood-boosting essential oil spray takes seconds to put together, and is sure to be appreciated by those who could use a lift.

DIY birthday gifts are the best way to celebrate someone’s birthday and make them feel special, after all, they are much more personal and show that you actually put thought and time into making a gift. Above are KnowInsiders' recommendations for you, remember to like, and share with your friends and family. Thanks for tuning in!

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