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Best Mother’s Day Gifts & Ideas to DIY

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May 7, 2019 By Rebecca D. Dillon 2 Comments

I seriously got the best Mother’s Day gift EVER this year! So I wanted to ~~share~~ mom brag about my son’s gift to me. Plus share a few DIY ideas for the best Mother’s Day gifts you can make for your mom this Mother’s Day.

I got my Mother’s day gift early this year. Words cannot even explain how amazing it is! My son, Cody, graduated valedictorian from my alma mater, Roanoke College, this past Saturday. He’s the first on our side of the family to be headed to grad school.

Cody will be working on a research grant when he starts his major in clinical health and research in the fall at UNC Charlotte. His end goal is to be able to help those in need so they can lead happy and fulfilling lives. I feel so blessed to have a son who cares so much about others and the world around him that he wants to make it his life’s work.

While you may not be in a stage in your life that you can wow your mom with your achievements, I can help you out with a collection of 18 handmade gifts that she’ll totally love. Keep reading to explore the best Mother’s Day gifts & ideas that you can DIY for your Mom this May – even if it’s last minute.

Best Mother’s Day Gifts & Ideas to DIY

Blueberry Thyme Bath Salts Recipe

If you’re looking for an easy Mother’s day gift to make last minute, then try this simple homemade bath salts recipe! It’s formulated with Epsom salt and magnesium flakes to ease your mom’s sore muscles and reduce stress. Plus it smells amazing! Get the recipe.

Rose Essential Oil Bath Bomb Recipe

Another of the best Mother’s Day gifts you can DIY, these fragrant rose essential oil bath bombs make a lovely DIY Mother’s Day gift. Made with natural rose essential oil and fragrant roasted cocoa butter, these bath bombs ar the perfect bath time treat to help Mom unwind and relieve stress. Get the recipe.

Easy DIY Succulent Soaps

These adorable succulent soaps from Everything Pretty are guaranteed to delight your mom this Mother’s Day! Perfect for homemade gifts, these DIY melt and pour soaps look like little potted succulents ready for a sunny windowsill. Learn to make them.

Essential Oil Rose Bath Truffles Recipe

Help Mom take a time out for self care with these skin softening DIY rose bath truffles from Country Hill Cottage. Made with six natural ingredients, these beautiful bath treats infuse bath water with nourishing oils and butters to moisturize Mom’s beautifully maturing skin! Get the recipe.

Natural Magnesium Body Butter Recipe

My mom is embarking into her seventies. Unfortunately that means her arthritis is getting worse. If your mom also suffers from common aches and pains, then she’ll appreciate this natural magnesium body butter as much as my mother does! Made with natural ingredients like roasted cocoa butter and essential oils, this body butter recipe also contains magnesium flakes to ease sore muscle and joint pain. Learn how to make it.

Pineapple Hidden Color Bath Bomb Recipe

If your mom is on trend with the latest hidden color bath bombs, then she’ll love to receive these pineapple shaped bath fizzies. Formulated to stay together even in high humidity, these hidden color bath bombs will turn your mom’s bath into a rainbow of colors! See the tutorial.

Related: Explore more beautiful DIY Mother’s day gift ideas here.

DIY Crochet Coffee Sleeve

If your mom’s like me then she loves that morning cup of coffee or tea! This crochet coffee cup sleeve from Skip to My Lou is so beautiful. Your mom will use it everyday for that early cup of java. Making it one of the best Mother’s Day gifts you can DIY last minute. Learn how now.

DIY Seashell Wine Charms

What could be more perfect for moms who love wine and entertaining than wine charms? These super cute DIY seashell wine charms from Crafts By Amanda are super simple to make, but look amazing! Plus it’s a great use for those seashells you still have stashed from last summer. See the tutorial now.

DIY Mother’s Day Suncatcher Gift

This suncatcher craft project idea from Darice is super easy to make. It’s also small enough that it can be mailed to your long distance mom if needed. Each bead on this Mother’s Day suncatcher reflects a different child in her life. Learn how to make this memorable best Mother’s Day gift for your mom’s kitchen window. It’s a lovely reminder that you’ll always be in her heart. Learn to make it now.

DIY Solid Rose Lotion Bars

Lotion bars a great way to care for your mom’s maturing skin. Formulated without beeswax, these vegan friendly solid lotion bars are made with natural plant based ingredients for healthy skin care. Get the recipe and helpful tips for creating your own homemade lotion bars for gifts at A Life Adjacent. Get the recipe.

DIY Handwritten Recipe Tea Towel

A handwritten recipe tea towel is the best Mother’s Day gift idea for moms who love to bake! Learn how to transfer a handwritten recipe card from your mom’s recipe collection onto a tea towel with this tutorial from Lyndale Drive. Learn how now.

Hand Poured Citronella Candles DIY

With summer on the way, your mom will surely appreciate these beautiful hand poured citronella candles from Country Hill Cottage. Made using soy wax and citronella essential oils, these patio stable candles make the perfect gift for any mom who loves enjoying time outdoors. There are even printable labels to make this Mother’s day gift even better. Make them now!

Related: Make mom a DIY needle felted wine bag with this tutorial.

Hand Painted Rose Mason Jars

You can’t beat these lovely hand painted rose mason jars as another of the best Mother’s Day gifts & ideas to DIY. Not only are these mason jars beautiful, they also have a number of uses. Mom will love using these decorative jars as vases or to store kitchen staples! Discover the tutorial for making hand painted roses at It All Started with Paint. See the tutorial.

Foaming Salt Scrub Recipe

This homemade foaming salt scrub recipe is a great way to exfoliate, cleanse and moisturize skin in one simple step. A reader favorite recipe, this DIY foaming salt scrub has been reproduced numerous times over the years both to sell and give as homemade gifts. Another win as one of the best Mother’s Day gifts to DIY this spring. Get the recipe.

Natural Essential Oil Perfume Recipes

Essential oils are big right now and for good reason. They wonderful for crafting natural skin care products as well as for use in aromatherapy. In addition, essential oils are also perfect for creating natural gift worthy perfume. Learn how to make five essential oil rollerball bottle perfume recipes that mom will love. Get the recipes now.

DIY Terrazzo Triangle Trinket Box

If you’re lucky enough to have a 3D printer, then this trinket box is a must for a DIY gift for Mom. Gift it with a handmade felt brooch or a novelty enamel pin to customize it even further. Then decorate the outside with temporary tattoos. Don’t have a 3D printer? Try an upcycled cardboard box version instead! Get the pattern to make yours.

Cucumber Mint Sugar Scrub Recipe

Need even more Mother’s Day gift ideas? This cucumber mint sugar scrub recipe is another homemade gift idea that tops the list. Made with ingredients that skin loves like cucumber seed oil and aloe, this homemade body scrub has a refreshing cucumber mint fragrance your mom will love! Get the recipe.

DIY Twig Pendant

This DIY pendant is the best Mother’s day gift idea for jewelry lovers. A DIY reproduction of the wildly popular Door 44 twig pendant, this tutorial from Door 44 Studios walks you through the steps to make your own as a handmade gift for mom. Learn how now.

Do you have ideas for the best DIY Mother’s Day gifts? I’d love to hear your DIY ideas for homemade Mother’s Day gifts! So be sure to share your ideas for the best Mother’s Day gifts in the comments. You can also explore more DIY Mother’s Day gift ideas on my Pinterest board here. Or browse for handmade gifts you can buy for Mother’s Day on Etsy here.

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Homemade Winter Gifts for Your Seasonal Holiday Gift List

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December 11, 2018 By Rebecca D. Dillon 2 Comments

Not all handmade gifts are created equal. So it can be hard hunting for homemade gift ideas that you know will truly be appreciated. To take some of the guesswork out your holiday gift list, I’ve put together a gift guide filled with homemade winter gifts.

So whether you’re crafting handmade gifts for a winter holiday, or making birthday or hostess gifts, this collection of homemade winter gift ideas are perfect for everyone on your list!

Homemade Winter Gifts & Ideas

1. Hot Chocolate Lotion Bars

These DIY hot chocolate lotion bars from Eco Living Mama (pictured) make lovely seasonal stocking stuffers and handmade holiday gift ideas. Not only do they smell amazing, they made with all natural, good-for-your-skin ingredients. Make it.

2. Hot Chocolate Milk Bath Salts

Another chocolate inspired homemade gift idea, these hot chocolate milk bath salts from Everything Pretty are the perfect homemade winter gift. Not only do these bath salts soothe seasonally dry skin, they’re the perfect way to relax amidst the hustle and bustle of the holiday season. Make it.

3. Sugar Plum Body Butter Bars

These silky, lightweight body butter bars from Humblebee & Me are made with plum oil for its moisturizing properties and rich, seasonal scent. They can be tinted with mica, if desired, and are perfectly sized for stocking stuffers for simple homemade winter gifts for friends and coworkers. Make it.

4. Homemade Mulling Spices

These fragrant, homemade mulling spices from Hello Glow make wonderful homemade winter gifts for wine lovers. (Trust me, I know!) However, this recipe works beautifully with bourbon as well. Included with the printable recipe are easy instructions for making citrus ginger mulled wine to include with your gift. Make it.

5. Peppermint Orange Body Butter

A recipe from one of my guest posts on The Nourished Life, this peppermint orange body butter recipe helps to nourish and protect dry, winter skin. It’s a super easy homemade holiday gift to make while the fresh citrus mint fragrance is perfect for the season. Make it.

6. Christmas Tree Bath Bombs

Whether you celebrate Christmas or not, these Christmas tree bath bombs from Onion Rings and Things (pictured) are a winter delight when taking time out for self care. Scent them with essential oils for natural homemade winter gifts for your friends. They’re perfect for helping ease the pressures of the holiday season and forcing that much needed time off from the stress of daily life. Make it.

(While this bath bomb recipe calls for food coloring, I recommend using a bath bomb colorant or lake dye instead for a colorful bath that won’t stain your tub.)

7. Skin Softening Hand Scrub

Winter is rough on dry skin. However, it can be even more brutal on dry hands. Help your friends, family and even teachers (who are always washing their hands) keep their hands soft and moisturized this winter with this easy skin softening hand scrub recipe from Soap Deli News. Make it.

8. Holiday Gifts in a Jar

Sugar scrubs are so easy to make. Why not make a trio of three mason jar sugar scrubs for your homemade winter gifts? No Compass Necessary shares their natural sugar scrub recipes for peppermint, vanilla spice and frankincense sugar scrubs. Plus there are free printable labels to make gift giving even easier! Make it.

9. Fizzy Bath Salt Recipe with Essential Oils

It’s hard to avoid a cold during the holiday season. So why not give a gift that tackles all of one’s holiday woes – winter sniffles included? This fizzy bath salt recipe from Soap Deli News fizzes like a bath bomb but is SO much easier to craft. While taking a time out to relax in the tub, the combination of Epsom salt and essential oils help to clear nasal passages and ease sore muscles. Make it.

10. Hot Cocoa Bath Bombs

If you’ve mastered the art of bath bombs then this DIY from A Cultivated Nest is a must for your homemade winter gifts. These cute homemade hot chocolate bath fizzies look like something you could eat, complete with “icing” on top so you can wow your friends and coworkers with your mad crafting skills. Make it.

11. Scented Dry Oil Body Spray

This best homemade holiday gift idea for a DIY dry oil body spray from Soap Deli News (pictured) is a long time Pinterest favorite. It makes lovely stocking stuffers or homemade winter gifts for friends and family. Make it.

12. Homemade Massage Candles

Candles are another amazing way to enjoy your favorite scents. However, these homemade massage candles aren’t just great for making the room smell great. They can also be massaged onto skin once the wick is blown out. Then simply massage onto skin to condition dry patches and add a wonderful holiday scent. Make it.

13. Simple Solid Perfumes

Solid perfumes make wonderful homemade winter gifts for friends. This easy DIY perfume trio from Hello Glow using natural essential oils to create three lovely fragrance blends – energizing, calming and joyful. If aromatherapy isn’t quite your thing, swap them out with fragrance oils in your favorite seasonal scents. Make it.

14. Hand Poured Herbal Candles

Candles always make lovely homemade winter gifts for just about anyone. I especially love gifting candles as handmade hostess gifts throughout the year. These DIY hand poured herbal candles from The Herbal Academy are especially perfect for the winter season. Naturally scented with simple essential oil blends and botanicals, these candles are made with toxin free soy wax. Make it.

15. Essential Oil Room Sprays

This trio of essential oil room sprays from A life Adjacent are another wonderful gift for the hostess this winter at holiday gatherings. Crafted using only distilled water, vodka and essential oils, you can make room sprays scented in cola, mulled orange cider, vanilla latte and hot cocoa for natural home scents throughout the season. Make it.

16. Homemade Winter Hand Scrub

We all suffer from skin that feels dry and tight in the winter. Our hand, especially, tend to suffer from hand washing and other daily activities. Help your friends and loved ones pamper their hands with this homemade winter hand scrub from Lemon Peony (pictured!) Make it.

17. Shimmering Body Butter

This cardamom scented shimmering body butter from Wild for Nature is non-greasy. So moisturizing dry hands this winter won’t leave behind those messy oily fingerprints. It’s warm spiced fragrance is perfect for winter weather, while the addition of bronze mica makes it holiday party perfect! Make it.

18. Eggnog Soy Wax Candle

This delightful candle tutorial from Jojotastic is crafted with soy wax and natural essential oils for a fun spin off the popular holiday drink. Infused with with nutmeg, cinnamon, and vanilla essential oils, this soy wax candle looks and smells just like eggnog! Make it.

19. Handmade Rosemary Mint Soap

Everyone uses soap, which is part of why it makes such a great handmade gift ideas. These rosemary mint soap bars from The Turquoise Home are made using a natural melt and pour soap base in addition to honey to nourish dry winter skin. Rosemary and peppermint essential oil then add a delightful seasonal scent. Make it.

(Prefer to make cold process soaps for your homemade winter gifts? Try this rosemary mint cold process soap recipe! And don’t forget to check out these pretty gift wrap ideas for your homemade holiday soaps.)

20. Stovetop Potpourri

This beautiful jars of stovetop potpourri from Tidbits will not only make your own home smell like the holidays, they’re also shelf stable. So they’re perfect for homemade winter gifts for neighbors, teachers and coworkers – all the people you’re not quite sure what to give for gifts. Choose from three delightful home fragrance blends with this cost effective homemade gift DIY that also comes with free printable labels. Make it.

21. Gingerbread Bath Bombs

Gingerbread is always at the top of my list for homemade winter gifts. There’s just something about those warm spices and the fragrant scent that make the season feel comforting and inviting. These gingerbread bath bombs from Beauty Crafter (pictured) are no exception and are perfect for stocking stuffers and other seasonal winter gifts. Make it.

22. Gingerbread Men Soap Bars

There are so many wonderful ways to gift gingerbread for the holidays, I couldn’t stop with just one DIY ideas. These super easy, glittering gingerbread soaps from Soap Deli News are made with just three ingredients and are perfect for last minute homemade winter gifts for friends and family. Make it.

23. Gingerbread Man Soaps

If glitter isn’t your preference, not to worry. These 15-minute DIY gingerbread man soaps from Happiness Is Homemade offer a more traditional take on gingerbread. Simply add a bit of soap paint to your finished gingerbread soaps for the cutest stocking stuffers ever. Make it.

24. Gingerbread Men Snow Globe Soaps

Snow globes are always a favorite during winter. This creative homemade soap tutorial from Soap Deli News shows you step-by-step how to make your own DIY snow globe soaps with little gingerbread men hidden inside. They’re not only super cute, but they’re also a favorite among both kids and adults alike! Make it.

25. Gingerbread Cookies

Gingerbread cookies always make delightful homemade winter gifts. The warm seasonal spices are definitely my favorite this time of year! This gingerbread cookies recipe from Evermine, however, offer a unique twist on traditional gingerbread cookies. Each gingerbread man cookies is designed to hold a candy cane inside it’s grasp! Make it.

26. Boozy Wood Infused Bourbon

Gifts for guys can be hard. However, this DIY for wood infused liquor from Man Made DIY (pictured) is perfect for homemade winter gifts for him. Simply infuse a piece of grilling wood – along with dried fruits and spices if desired – to create unique holiday alcohol blends that can be enjoyed throughout the winter holiday season. Make it.

(Not sure about making your own infused alcohol without a little extra guidance? Try one of the DIY liquor infusion kits from Vena’s Fizz House for all your favorite liquors.)

27. Needle Felted Wine Bags

Don’t just gift a bottle of wine this holiday season. Gift it with your own handcrafted needle felted wine bag! Not only are these wine bags WAY easier to make than you might think, they are also reusable and regiftable making them perfect homemade winter gifts for the eco-conscious. Make it.

28. Wood Burned Rolling Pin

This DIY allows you to explore your own creativity even if you’re short on time. The perfect gift for bakers and foodies alike, these easy wood burned rolling pins from Delia Creates can be customized in minutes with just a simple, inexpensive wood burning kit. Make it.

29. Marzipan Pinecone Treats

The fact that these marzipan pinecone treats from Country Hill Cottage look just like pinecones delight me to no end. A simple no bake holiday gift, these pinecones are made using marzipan, almond slices, cocoa, and spices for unique homemade winter gifts. Make it.

30. Gourmet Vanilla Extract

If you have an instant pot then you’re going to love this homemade holiday gift idea. Tidbits teaches you how to make your own gourmet vanilla extracts for your favorite foodies in three gourmet flavors – chocolate vanilla, cinnamon vanilla and coconut vanilla – in your instant pot. Plus there are free printable labels to make your gift look perfect! Make it.

31. Simple Beeswax Candles

These simple, natural beeswax candles from Hello Nest only take five minutes to create. Perfect for any minimalist in your life, this gift also makes a lovely addition to anyone’s home decor. Even better, you can buy beeswax sheets with Prime shipping for the perfect last minute holiday gift idea. Make it.

32. Cookie Cutter Fudge

This homemade cookie cutter fudge recipe from Crafty Morning is perfect for the baker in your life. Not only are your friends and family gifted with homemade fudge – yum! – but your gift comes wrapped inside a cookie cutter that can be added to their collection. Make it.

33. Peppermint Patties

Peppermint patties are one of my all time favorite candies. These homemade peppermint patties, however, are the most amazing thing ever! Learn how to make your own at The Gunny Sack. Then top your handmade treats with crushed peppermint for delish homemade winter gifts everyone will love. Make it.

34. Peppermint Mocha Salt Scrub

Coffee scrubs are touted for anti-aging skin care benefits. But when you combo a coffee scrub with mocha, you’ve got the perfect homemade holiday gift for the coffee lovers in you life. Learn to make a salt scrub with a caffeine punch at Everything Pretty. Make it.

35. Christmas Tree Body Wash

This fragrant, bubbly Christmas tree body wash recipe from Humblebee & Me makes great homemade winter gifts for those surprise guests. Or slip them inside your family’s stockings for homemade skin care they’ll love bathing in all winter long. Make it.

More Homemade Winter Gifts & Ideas

Didn’t quite find the perfect homemade winter gifts for your holiday gift list? Take a peek at these DIY Christmas gift ideas. Or shop from my handmade holiday gift guides below.

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Vintage & Handmade Father’s Day Gift Ideas

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June 7, 2018 By Rebecca D. Dillon

Give Dad a truly special gift this year by giving the gift of handmade. This thoughtful collection of vintage & handmade Father’s Day gift ideas are perfect for reminding your dad just how much he means to you.

There have been a lot of times throughout my life that I have, unfortunately, taken my parents for granted. But being who they are, when I’ve needed them, they’ve been there for me no matter what.

Yesterday my dad had heart surgery to remove a 100% blockage in an artery. As with all surgeries there’s a risk. So there I was hoping for the best, yet preparing myself for the worst. Luckily my Dad made it out of surgery without a hiccup. He comes home today.

Recently it’s really hit home that I don’t know what I’d do if I lost either of my parents. I can’t imagine them not being there for me. So I’ve been making the effort to try to visit more. I’ve also been working on trying to slow my roll and appreciate all of the small things that life has to offer.

If you’ve lost your father, my heart is with you. However, if you dad is still kicking, doing all those amazing things that dads do, then I hope he has a wonderful Father’s Day.

Following is my collection of vintage & handmade Father’s Day gifts to help you shop for the perfect Father’s Day gift this year. These gifts are a wonderful gesture to him for all the memorable things he’s done for you throughout your life.

Vintage & Handmade Father’s Day Gift Ideas

Stacked Magnetic Knife Rack from Gaston Made

Mini DIY Bluetooth Speaker from intermono
Travel Cribbage Board from Walnut Studiolo
Cold Process Shaving Soap from Crow & Sparrow Wares

Personalized Hex Jewelry Stand from MijMojDesign
Sofa Arm Rest Table Stand from Keo Decor

For more vintage & handmade Father’s Day gift ideas, be sure to check out my full collection of gift ideas for guys on Etsy. Or explore more Father’s Day gift ideas that you can buy or DIY on my Father’s Day Gift Ideas Pinterest Board. Additionally, I also have a new Pinterest board filled with DIY gift ideas for the holidays and beyond.

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Magical Skin Care Recipes for Your Inner Child

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September 2, 2017 By Rebecca D. Dillon

Unicorns, mermaids and fairies, oh my! Here are ten magical skin care recipes that will bring out your inner child!

Magical Skin Care Recipes

Mermaid Soap Tutorial

Make waves with this awesome mermaid soap tutorial that lets you explore your creative side! Crafted using a combination of melt and pour soap bases, this soapmaking project makes a fun filled weekend project you can enjoy with friends or family! Find this soapmaking tutorial here.

DIY Unicorn Balm

Learn how to make your own fabulous DIY unicorn balm! This tri-color balm leaves just a hint of shimmer on your skin and can be scented with your favorite fragrance! Get the magical unicorn rainbow poop inspired recipe here.

Fairy Dusted Moon Cake Bubble Bar Recipe

Learn how to create your own magical, fairy dusted moon cake bubble bars! This sweetly scented moon cake bubble bar recipe yields nine amazing glittery pink bubble bars for a massive bubble filled bath. Get the recipe here.

Unicorn Rainbow Poop Sugar Scrub Recipe

Learn how to make this fun sparkly and unicorn inspired rainbow moldable sugar scrub! The semi-solid moldable sugar scrub recipe lets kids mold and shape this scrub in the tub before washing! Get the recipe here.

Mermaid Lagoon Bath Bomb Recipe

Learn how to DIY a mermaid lagoon bath bomb for a fun and colorful addition to your bath time ritual. This mermaid lagoon bath bomb recipe yields two large bath bombs with moisturizing cocoa butter shells. Find this magical bath bomb recipe here.

Magical Fairy Glitter Gloss Recipe

Learn how to make this fun, rose lemonade scented fairy glitter gloss! This fairy inspired homemade glitter lip gloss recipe is not only a snap to make, but it’ll remind you that yes, there is magic still left in the world! Get your glitter infusion with this magical recipe here.

Unicorn Macaron Soap Tutorial

Made using melt and pour soap bases, my unicorn macaron soap tutorial will guide you through the steps of making your own unicorn macaron soaps! Just melt, pour then paint your soaps for a sweet homemade gift! Find this soapmaking tutorial here.

DIY Unicorn Eyeshadow Trio

Learn how to make your own DIY unicorn eyeshadow. This fun trio of pressed eyeshadows offers lasting pastel color and shimmer that’s perfect for eyes. Once you’ve mastered these colors, be sure to try out your own custom DIY unicorn eyeshadow colors! Learn how here.

Unicorn Glitter Butter Recipe

This magical unicorn glitter butter recipe is perfect for parties and summer festivals! Scented with a sweet candy crush fragrance oil, this lavender colored unicorn glitter butter leaves a lovely layer of iridescent sparkly glitter on skin wherever it’s applied! Find this magical recipe here.

Mermaid Shimmer Body Spray DIY

This gorgeous mermaid shimmer body spray recipe leaves a touch of light reflecting, mica shimmer on skin so anyone feel like a mermaid for a day! Customize the recipe further with your own favorite scent. You can even use it in your hair! Find this magical DIY here.

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50 Father’s Day Gifts You Can Buy Or DIY

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June 5, 2016 By Rebecca D. Dillon

50 Father’s Day Gifts You Can Buy Or DIY

Father’s Day is right around the corner! Don’t wait until the last minute to find Dad the perfect Father’s Day gift. Start your Father’s Day gift hunt now with this collection of 50 fantastic Father’s Day gifts that you can buy or DIY.

Father’s Day Gifts You Can Buy

1. Only the Best Dads Get Promoted to Papa Father’s Day Mug – This large 15 oz coffee mug tells Dad, “Only the Best Dads Get Promoted to Papa” for a lovely Father’s Day gift! It’s also a fun way to tell your significant other that he’s going to be a Papa. Alternately, you can customize this mug with any word you like in place of “Papa”.

2. Personalized Whisky Decanter – If dad likes a finer whiskey or enjoys having company over, this classy decanter makes the perfect gift. You can have it customized for him and even buy matching glasses to pour his favorite drink into. This is a classic and timeless idea for Father’s Day.

3. The Craft Your Own Bitters Kit – Who says dads can’t be crafty? Get yours pops shakin’ this Father’s Day. He’s never too old to stir!The Hella Bitters’ Craft Your Own Bitters kit brings the satisfaction of making fine tinctures and extracts into the home of cocktail lovers and foodies everywhere. They’ve curated a handsome assortment of the essential tools and packaged them alongside their proprietary mix of herbs, spices, bittering agents and dried fruit peel. Out of the box, the results are delicious!

4. Classic Cocktails Bar Set – Relaxing with a hard-to-find craft IPA or a glass of your favorite vintage is a great way to spend an evening, but there is something truly special about mixing a fabulous cocktail. Our cocktail bartending kit for adults makes mixing up your own favorite libations a breeze! (Includes printable Patron Cocktail Ideas.)

5. Wood Carved Beer Tasting Flight Set – Does dad like to show off his knowledge of beers? Maybe he changes taste as the night or game goes on. This wood carved beer flight kit lets him pick and choose, change beers and show off his knowledge of beers all with a thoughtful gift that you gave him!

6. Force of Action Mug – For those that prefer their morning brew like their version of the force – strong and dark – may we introduce to you this Darth Vader mug! Cradling your bevvie with iconic character inside of smoothly glazed black ceramic, this vessel is the most powerful way to start the day.

7. Spirit of the Good Times Homemade Gin Kit – This DIY Gin Kit comes complete with a stainless steel strainer and funnel, juniper berries, an expertly crafted botanical blend, and two sleek glass bottles to encase your creation, this kit is perfection for the master mixologist.

8. The Sriracha Cookbook – Compiled by Randy Clemens, this petite cookbook honors one of the most ubiquitous and yummy seasonings – Sriracha – with 50 piquant recipes, a history of this staple hot sauce, as well as garnishing tips for the zesty gourmet. If he loves sriracha, then may also like the Ghost Chili Hot Sauce DIY Kit.

9. Barbeque Crusaders Portable Grill – This portable charcoal grill by Wild & Wolf supports the organization WaterAid, which helps provide clean drinking water to people all over the world! Business maven by day and seasoned barbe-cutie by night, you swoop into the cookout with the black briefcase exterior, mess-free ash catcher, essential tongs, and sturdy base of this versatile wonder.

10. Lomo’Instant Sanremo Camera – Shoot breathtaking photos and share them on the spot with this Lomography instant camera. Featuring an advanced lens system with a built-in wide angle lens, fisheye and portrait attachments, and color gel filters, this impressive camera opens up a world of photographic opportunities!

11. Fix It Up a Notch Bicycle Repair Kit – Supplying you with a bicycle multi tool, metal tyre levers, a tube of rubber solution, a chalk and metal rasp, and six rubber patches, this handy, dandy portable bicycle repair tool kit keeps you going full-steam ahead!

12. Scrub-a-Dub-Debonair Shaving Soap Set – When all other shower scents seem like a wash, this sandalwood soap by Wild & Wolf comes to the rescue! Any guy would enjoy lathering up with this fresh and fragrant bar – and the retro tin to suds it up in – so much, he’ll see a smooth face as the only option!

13. Vinyl Decision Record Case in Cognac – Dad can keep those precious pressings safe and stylish in this cognac brown case! With antiqued gold accents, a bright plaid interior, and a chic shoulder strap for toting your tunes, this vegan faux-leather case boasts fashionable functionality from the living room to the listening party.

14. Monopoly: Game of Thrones Collector’s Edition Board Game – An elegant, unique and special edition MONOPOLY game for Game of Thrones fans. All aspects of the game are customized; including oversized tokens, custom game board, cards, MONOPOLY money, rules and more!

15. Badass Balm for Muscles and Joints – Badass Balm will be a friend to any athlete or worker whose body is tired and sore as well as those with arthritis. Made using capsaicin – the active ingredient in cayenne pepper, and ginger for relieving deep arthritic pain and for reducing its accompanying inflammation. It also includes arnica for dealing with pain caused by physical trauma, anti-inflammatory chamomile and St. John’s Wort Oil, long famous for healing injury.

16. The Snacking Dad: A Parody Cookbook – At the heart of this cookbook is Pam Beaumont, who must fight the dead and feed the living. The apocalypse is no picnic, but she survives on quick bites—and on her love for Daryl, a backwoods badass with a crossbow who reminds her that she has more than one appetite. From brain food to finger food, and from sticky sweets to killer cocktails, the 50 recipes in this cookbook parody are guaranteed to grab you.

17. Life Taste Walking Dead Ceramic Mug Novelty Heat Activated Color Changing Mug – Perfect for The Walking Dead fan, this Walking Dead color changing mug can make you feel something different. After added into hot liquid the black mug will turn light and the picture of zombie shows.

18. Righteous Beef Jerky Variety Pack – Righteous Felon’s four all-natural beef jerky flavors. O.G. Hickory, Che-Potle Guevara, Habanero Escobar, and Victorious B.I.G. to get Dad happy wherever he’s snacking – even on the go!

19. Peck of Pickles Gift Box – Mouth will spear you the worry (and the tongue twisting) with this peck* of delightfully vinegared, perfectly pickled cukes. Includes: Maple Bourbon Bread & Butter Pickles, The People’s Pickle, Jalapeno Honey Dills, Sweet Chip Pickles and Old Bay Pickles.

20. Stainless Steel Glacier Rocks – Glacier rocks have a sleek look and are an easy way to cool your drinks without diluting them. The stainless steel rocks won’t scratch your glassware and will never alter the flavor of your favorite drinks.

21. Personalized Hip Flask – These Handsome Hooch stainless steel hip flasks are the essential accessory for getting up to no good, and looking damn fine in the process. Branded with the initials, a date, or cheeky message of your choice, this makes a great personalized Father’s day gift.

22. Beard Oil – If your Dad has a beard then chances are he’ll love CRUX Supply Co.’s beard oil. A mix of almond, avocado and jojoba oil will moisturize his skin while giving his whiskers everyday protection.

23. “Hey Handsome” Shaving Kit Bag – If Dad’s a regular traveler then he’ll love this “Hey Handsome” Shaving Kit bag for Father’s day. It’s made from #8 18 oz Duck Canvas and 1000 Denier Nylon on the exterior and 420 Denier Nylon on the inside. YKK zippers keep this bag both shut tight and water repellent so Dad can feel safe knowing that his grooming essentials will stay inside the bag, even if they leak.

24. The Motley Cologne Collection – The Motley Cologne Collection is a sampler kit of four distinct, yet harmonious, scents that together take you on a sensory journey across the globe. We’ve chosen four of the top mens cologne scents from around the world. Each with its own unique fragrance.

25. Mustache Treatment – This all natural mustache wax will help keep Dad’s beer tamed so he always looks great.

26. DropCatch Magnetic Bottle Opener – I love this DropCatch wall or magnetic mounted bottle opener with a magnetic cap catch! The DropCatch Pilsner Magnetic Bottle Opener uncaps all beer and soda bottles, utilizing a powerful permanent magnet to draw up to 70 bottle caps to its walnut surface. Plus it can be customized with a beautiful 3 to 12 letter engraving making it the perfect Father’s day gift for Dads who love beer or craft sodas.

Need ever more ideas for Father’s day gifts you can buy? Shop for even more Father’s day gifts from Domino via their Father’s day gift guide here and receive free shipping! Or check out my Father’s day gift ideas board on Pinterest for over 200 pins of Father’s day gifts you can buy or DIY.

Father’s Day Gifts You Can DIY

27. DIY Cookout Kit – This DIY Cookout Kit via Lark and Linen is an easy assemblage of tools and ingredients that will help Dad grill the best of the best all summer long.

28. Men’s Clay and Tea Tree Soap Recipe – This men’s soap recipe via Wholesale Supplies Plus is formulated so it’s suitable for active men. Tea Tree is used in this soap for the antibacterial, antifungal and antiviral properties, while bentonite clay is used for it’s excellent oil absorbing properties believed to remove acne causing toxins from the skin.

29. DIY Beard Balm – This DIY Beard Balm via Brit + Co. helps to keep Dad’s beer looking great and it comes with free printable product labels for a professional finish to your Father’s day gift!

30. Papa Bear’s Father’s Day Printable Gift Wrap – This free printable Papa Bear gift wrap and Father’s Day card via Little Luxuries Loft will give your Father’s day gift a personal touch whether you’ve purchased a gift for Dad or made your own.

31. DIY Beer Tasting Flight Tray – This DIY Beer Tasting Flight Tray via Brit + Co. is the perfect gift for Dad so he can relax and try some fancy beers. You can even turn it into a brew-tasting party with a few extra beer flights!

32. DIY Homemade Cocktail Bitters – These homemade cocktail bitters via Soap Deli News are practically foolproof. There are recipes for making both peach and orange bitters, both of which would be a wonderful addition to Dad’s home bar!

33. DIY Father’s Day Chocolate Tool Box – This Father’s Day, instead of giving your dad tools or a box of chocolate, combine the two and gift him something he’s never gotten for dad day — a DIY chocolate toolbox via Brit + Co.! You heard that right. We’re talking chocolate tools in dad-approved flavors. He’ll be thrilled when he opens up his new carrying case to see that he gets to EAT the tools inside. And when he takes a bite, he’ll be pleasantly surprised that his chocolates taste like BBQ, bacon and chiles.

34. DIY 1915 Redwood Beard Balm – This redwood beard balm recipe via Humblebee & Me is a blend of honeyed beeswax and warm, forest floor scented bayberry wax. It also contains green hemp seed oil as well as castor and sweet almond oil to help stimulate hair growth and add shine to a Dad’s beard.

35. DIY Beard Oil – This DIY beard oil via Everything Etsy is easy to make and even comes with free printable labels to add the finishing touch to your handcrafted beard oil for Dad.

37. Father’s Day Snack Mix – Gift Dad this Father’s day snack mix via Kix in a cute mini paint can or large paint can favor box for snacking at work or in front of the TV.

38. DIY Shaving Cream – This shaving cream recipe via The Idea Room is great for any Dad with sensitive skin. This shaving cream is all natural and free of preservatives. You can scent it with simple essential oils – I shop at Mountain Rose Herbs for quality, organic essential oils – for a light fragrance or leave it naked. Then print off a free label for your finished shaving cream for gifting.

39. Father’s Day BBQ Rub Recipe – This Father’s day BBQ rub recipe via Delia Creates is something even the kids can help create! Simply combine the spices – I love the organic bulk spices from Mountain Rose Herbs! – and package in an airtight container. The kids can then design their own fun gift tag for their gift.

40. DIY Pipe + Leather Wine Rack – This DIY wine rack via Design Sponge is a creative and unique Father’s day gift idea. Not only does it help to free up storage space but it makes a fun conversation piece for when Dad is entertaining.

41. DIY Custom Photo Tumbler – This DIY custom photo tumbler via The Pink Samurai is a fun way to customize everyday drinkware for Dad. Use photo editing software to incorporate characters from Dad’s favorite movies – like Star Wars – tv shows, or even a family portrait onto his new favorite tumbler.

42. BBQ Gift Basket with Free Printables – Put together a BBQ gift basket with all of Dad’s favorites with this easy assemblage tutorial and free printables via Bread & With It.

43. DIY MANhand Salve – This DIY MANhand salve recipe via Crunchy Betty is the perfect combination of DIY personal touch meets masculine practicality. It’s strong enough for a man, and it’s made for a man. It also smells quite manly, but will nourish Dad’s work-worn hands in a way that will melt his heart in a very tender, unmanly kind of way.

44. DIY Modge Podge Pencil Holders – These DIY pencil holders via Modge Podge Rocks are a great project to make with the kids as a homemade Father’s day gift. Plus it’s something Dad can actually use at home or in his office!

45. DIY Father’s Day Message Cookies – Make these fun Father’s day message cookies that spell out a message using alphabet cookie cutters with this tutorial via Tell, Love and Party.

46. DIY Wall Mounted Bottle Opener – Make Dad his own custom bottle opener for his brew and craft sodas with this easy tutorial via Curbly.

47. DIY Drink Coasters – These DIY drink coasters made from square slate drink coasters via Beckham + Belle are are perfect for Dad’s cocktails. Pair them in a gift box with a mason jar shaker, copper mugs, vodka, limes and a recipe for making Moscow Mules for a wonderful Father’s day gift.

48. DIY Woodworker’s Toolbox – If you’re handy with wood, this woodworker’s toolbox via Instructables is a wonderful handcrafted Father’s day gift that any Dad is sure to love!

49. DIY Soundwave Portable Electronics Workstation – If you’re crafty with tools, Dad will go head over heels for this cool DIY soundwave portable electronics workstation via Instructables. It transforms and opens to reveal all the tools you need to work on most electronics.

50. Dad’s DIY Survival Six Pack – Whip up this easy survival six pack via CreativeLive blog that features free dad themed printables for everything you need to personalize some beers, snacks and maybe some of dad’s favorite BBQ sauce!

Need ideas for even more DIY Father’s day gifts? Check out my DIY Father’s Day Gift Ideas post on Soap Deli News blog here for 20 more fantastic DIY gift ideas for Dad. Also don’t forget to visit my Father’s day gift ideas board on Pinterest for many additional Father’s day gifts you can buy or DIY.

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