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51 Meaningful DIY Christmas Gifts for Your Wife to Prove You’re a Crafty Husband

A DIY Christmas gift will give your wife something unique and thoughtful that she will not find anywhere else. Read on to discover the best homemade holiday presents for your better half.

Diy christmas gifts for wife

For the crafty husband, creating a handmade Christmas gift for his wife can be an incredibly meaningful gesture. It demonstrates you put thought and effort into a unique, personalized present. Make DIY gifts as simple or elaborate as you like, depending on your time and skill level. Besides, homemade presents are significantly cheaper than something ready-made from a store, and you are free to use the materials of your choice.

Knowing your wife’s wants and interests is the first step toward deciding on the ideal DIY Christmas present since this information helps narrow the list of possible gifts. For example, consider the following categories: jewelry, self-care, aromatherapy, cooking, gardening, and home décor.

This article describes the best DIY Christmas gifts for your wife. Here is a list of items further described in this article:

  • DIY Christmas tree card
  • DIY wine cork earrings
  • DIY wine cork necklace
  • DIY gilded polymer clay triangle necklace
  • DIY seed bead necklace
  • DIY colorful tassel necklace
  • DIY raffia tassel earrings
  • DIY elegant white bead bracelet
  • DIY wire bracelet
  • DIY balsa wood ring holders
  • DIY marbled clay ring dish
  • DIY zipper book clutch
  • DIY orange-scented bath bombs
  • DIY liquid soap
  • DIY face scrub
  • DIY peppermint sugar scrub
  • DIY spa pedicure goodies in a jar
  • DIY slippers with goodies
  • DIY scented candles
  • DIY stovetop potpourri
  • DIY reed diffuser
  • DIY chunky knit throw blanket
  • DIY agate coasters
  • DIY chalkboard coasters
  • DIY etched mug
  • DIY marble-dipped mug
  • DIY coffee filter flowers
  • DIY glitter Santa vase
  • DIY tea bag Christmas tree
  • DIY twine-wrapped wine bottle
  • DIY apron
  • DIY etched cutting board
  • DIY colorblock wooden cutlery
  • DIY kitchen tablet holder
  • DIY bent-spoon recipe box
  • DIY framed handwritten family recipe
  • DIY cookbook
  • DIY herb garden planter
  • DIY candy cake
  • DIY peppermint candy spoons
  • DIY felt laptop case
  • DIY vintage book travel tech organizer
  • DIY twig monogram
  • DIY ombre macrame wall hanging
  • DIY mason jar snow globe
  • DIY marquee letter
  • DIY wood slice photo ornaments
  • DIY mini photo calendar
  • DIY photo keychain
  • DIY explosion box
  • DIY memory box

Read on to discover more information about each homemade present idea for your partner.

1. DIY Christmas tree card

Diy easy christmas tree card christmas ideas for wife

A DIY Christmas tree card is a simple, last-minute Christmas gift idea for the wife who would appreciate a heartfelt note and could store it for years on the bookshelf. This DIY project requires white cardstock, decor paper in three colors, scissors, a glue stick, Christmas stickers, and rhinestones. Check out the directions on our website for making a Christmas tree card.

2. DIY wine cork earrings

Diy wine cork earring christmas gifts for your wife

DIY wine cork earrings are a Christmas gift idea for a wife who loves handmade jewelry. This DIY project uses wine corks, faux drop-shaped pearls, earring hangers, head-mounted wands, acrylic paint, a paintbrush, a loop mounting rod, a mounting ring, a threaded hanger, conical tongs, pincers, a pencil, and a folding utility knife. Visit our website to get the full instructions for crafting these wine cork earrings.

3. DIY wine cork necklace

Diy wine cork necklace christmas presents for mom

A DIY wine cork necklace is a Christmas gift idea for a wife who loves folksy jewelry, which pairs perfectly with the wine cork earrings discussed above. This DIY project uses wine corks, open jump rings, a tear-shaped decorative pearl, head pins, standard pliers, round-nose pliers, a knife, screw eye pins, a fastener, a chain, eye pins, acrylic paint, and a paintbrush. Get the complete instructions for making this wine cork necklace from our website.

4. DIY gilded polymer clay triangle necklace

Diy gilded polymer clay triangle necklace xmas gifts for wife

A DIY gilded polymer clay triangle necklace is a Christmas gift idea for a wife who loves handmade, modern-looking jewelry. This DIY project requires a gold leaf kit, polymer clay in two or more colors, a knife, a cylindrical glass, two jump rings, a pin, pliers, and super glue. Visit our website to get the instructions for crafting a gilded polymer clay triangle necklace.

5. DIY seed bead necklace

Diy seed bead necklace christmas gift ideas for mom

A DIY seed bead necklace is a Christmas gift idea for a wife who loves cute, handmade jewelry. This DIY project uses seed beads in three colors, eye pins, head pins, a chain, standard pliers, and round-nose pliers in two sizes. Visit our website to get the full instructions for making this seed bead necklace.

6. DIY colorful tassel necklace

Easy diy colorful tassel necklace what to get wife for christmas

A DIY colorful tassel necklace is a Christmas gift idea for a wife who loves cute, unpretentious jewelry. This DIY project uses cotton rope, a gold-plated chain, assorted embroidery floss, wire pins with loops, jump rings, scissors, pliers, and an embroidery needle. Check out the full tutorial on making a colorful tassel necklace on our website.

7. DIY raffia tassel earrings

Diy raffia tassel earrings gifts for my wife

DIY raffia tassel earrings are a Christmas gift idea for a wife who likes homey jewelry. These earrings would pair well with the DIY colorful tassel necklace discussed above. This DIY project uses raffia yarn, gold twisted yarn, turquoise crewel yarn, earring wires, eye pins, standard pliers, round-nose pliers, scissors, cardboard, and a glue gun. Check out the full tutorial on making raffia tassel earrings on our website.

8. DIY elegant white bead bracelet

Diy elegant white beads bracelet christmas presents for wife

A DIY elegant white bead bracelet is a lovely Christmas gift for a wife who appreciates homemade jewelry. This DIY project uses a jewelry line, beads, a magnet fastener, and scissors. Check out the full guide on our website for crafting a bracelet of white beads.

9. DIY wire bracelet

Easy diy wire bracelet good gifts for wife

A DIY wire bracelet is a Christmas gift idea for a wife who loves handmade, delicate jewelry. This DIY project uses malleable gold-sprayed wire, a faux leather tassel, a gold-colored jump ring, gold crimps, pliers, and a small mason jar. Skip the leather tassel if it does not suit the wife’s style. Get the complete instructions for crafting this wire bracelet from our website.

10. DIY balsa wood ring holders

Diy balsa wood ring holders

DIY balsa wood ring holders are a Christmas gift idea for a wife who needs a place to store her rings and never lose them again. This DIY project comes from Fall for DIY and requires minimal woodworking skills. It calls for balsa wood, a craft knife, strong glue, a pencil, and sandpaper. Visit Fall for DIY to get all the crafting details.

11. DIY marbled clay ring dish

DIY marbled clay ring dish

A DIY marbled clay ring dish is a Christmas gift idea for the wife who needs space to hold not only her rings but also her necklaces, bracelets, and earrings. This DIY project comes from A Beautiful Mess and requires oven-bake clay, an X-ACTO knife or a plastic clay knife, a small bowl or baking ramekin, gold paint, a small paint brush, a silicone rolling pin or a large round jar, a large can or a jar for tracing, and glaze to seal the dish. Head over to A Beautiful Mess to get all the details.

12. DIY zipper book clutch

Diy zipper book clutch

A DIY zipper book clutch is a creative Christmas idea for the wife who loves books and fashion. This DIY project idea comes from See Kate Sew and teaches you how to transform an old hardcover book into a clutch with a zipper, useful for storing makeup and other small items. The list of supplies contains an old hardcover book, iron-on adhesive, fabric scraps, archival glue, a brush for glue, a thick metal zipper, an X-ACTO knife, a ruler, and E6000 glue. Head over to See Kate Sew to learn all the necessary steps.

13. DIY orange-scented bath bombs

Orange scented bath bombs christmas gifts for my wife

DIY orange-scented bath bombs are a Christmas gift idea for a wife who loves to relax in the tub after a hard day. This DIY recipe requires baking soda, cornstarch, citric acid, Epsom salt, water, coconut oil, orange essential oil, orange zest, food coloring, and a bath bomb mold. Check out the recipe instructions on our website for preparing orange-scented bath bombs.

14. DIY liquid soap

Homemade hand soap thoughtful gifts for wife

DIY liquid soap is a great Christmas gift idea for the wife who appreciates handmade bathroom essentials. This DIY project comes from South Georgia Style and requires a soap bar and glycerin. Head over to South Georgia Style for the complete details.

15. DIY face scrub

Diy face scrub

A DIY face scrub would make a considerate Christmas gift for the wife who loves relaxing and spoiling herself with a face exfoliant and moisturizer. This recipe is from our own repertoire and uses granulated sugar, coconut oil, lemon zest, grapefruit essential oil, and red food coloring. Check out the complete instructions for this homemade face scrub.

16. DIY peppermint sugar scrub

Diy peppermint sugar scrub

A DIY peppermint sugar scrub is a thoughtful Christmas gift idea for the wife who loves pampering using an exfoliant and moisturizer for her body. This DIY project comes from Meraki Mother and asks for sugar, coconut oil, peppermint essential oil, and red and green food coloring to create a two-tone scrub in the spirit of Christmas. Replace the peppermint essential oil with any other scent that your wife might like better and which reminds her of Christmas, such as orange, gingerbread, pine, or cloves. You also need a mason jar to store the sugar scrub and a festive ribbon to wrap it nicely. Head over to Meraki Mother for the recipe details.

17. DIY spa pedicure goodies in a jar

Diy spa pedicure goodies in a jar

DIY spa pedicure goodies in a jar make a cool Christmas gift for a wife since she can do her pedicure at home. This DIY gift idea comes from A Night Owl and uses a glass jar, card stock, and baker’s twine. This project aims to fill a glass jar with foot care items, such as nail polish, foot cream, a pumice stone, toenail clippers, or anti-chafing gel. Attach a lovely gift bag and use a seasonal message, such as For your mistletoes. Head over to A Night Owl to find out more.

18. DIY slippers with goodies

Diy slippers with goodies

DIY slippers with goodies are a surefire Christmas gift idea for your wife if you do not know exactly what she wants and if you are in a hurry. This DIY project comes from Pretty Providence and suggests getting a regular pair of house slippers, filling them with various goodies that women love, and wrapping the slippers with a lovely bow. For example, add lip balm, bath bombs, chocolate, nail polish, a face mask, a small lotion or perfume, lipstick, jewelry, or a gift card. Add as many small items as possible, as long as they fit the slippers. Consider turning the slippers with goodies into a gift basket by wrapping everything in cellophane wrap. Since it is a present for Christmas, use ribbons in festive colors such as red, white, and green. Head over to Pretty Providence for more information.

19. DIY scented candles

Diy scented candle

DIY scented candles are a great Christmas gift for a wife who loves to relax with a good book and a fragrant candle. This DIY project comes from BHG and requires candle-making tools, such as candle wax, heat-resistant glass jars, a double boiler pot, a silicone spatula, essential oils, candle wicks, a wick centering device or chopsticks, and a wick trimmer. Since the candles will be a Christmas gift, use essential oils with festive scents, such as cinnamon, pine, orange, cloves, or gingerbread. Alternatively, make several candles with different scents or, if you have enough time to spare, experiment with various scent combinations to see which your wife might like best. Head over to BHG for the complete tutorial.

20. DIY stovetop potpourri

Diy stovetop potpourri

DIY stovetop potpourri is a Christmas gift idea for a wife who loves the smell of seasonal ingredients. This DIY project comes from Boxwood Avenue and calls for cinnamon, whole cloves, allspice, dried citrus, dried cranberries, dehydrated apples, and dried rosemary. Head over to Boxwood Avenue for the complete details.

21. DIY reed diffuser

Diy reed diffuser

A DIY reed diffuser is a Christmas gift idea for the wife who likes aromatherapy. This DIY project comes from Sugar and Cloth and requires a diffuser bottle or vase, pure liquid coconut carrier oil, rattan reeds or reed diffusing sticks, and essential oil. Use a Christmas-scented essential oil or a combination of oils, such as pine, gingerbread, cinnamon, or cranberry. Head over to Sugar and Cloth to check out the complete step-by-step instructions.

22. DIY chunky knit throw blanket

Diy chunky knit throw blanket

A DIY chunky knit throw blanket is a thoughtful Christmas gift idea for a wife who loves to cozy up with a warm cup of tea while watching a movie. This DIY gift idea comes from Lily Ardor and requires ultra-thick yarn. However, instead of using crochet hooks, you will knit the blanket with your fingers. Head over to Lily Ardor to check out the easy instructions.

23. DIY agate coasters

Diy agate coasters

DIY agate coasters are a cool Christmas gift idea for a wife who loves the mesmerizing colors of agate crystals. This DIY project idea comes from Jen Woodhouse and teaches you how to make coasters out of baked clay and paint them in agate patterns. The list of supplies includes polymer clay, acrylic paint, gloss glaze, classic gold liquid leaf, clear bumpers, paint brushes, and a rolling pin. Head over to Jen Woodhouse for the complete step-by-step instructions.

24. DIY chalkboard coasters

Fun Gifts for Wife - Chalkboard Coasters

DIY chalkboard coasters are a fun Christmas gift idea for a wife who loves doodling and jotting down ideas on any surface. These coasters are painted with chalkboard paint, making it possible to write and erase messages. This DIY project comes from Living Well Spending Less and requires plain coaster tiles, chalkboard paint, paintbrushes, buttons, felt, tacky glue or hot glue, chalk, and a ribbon and gift tag for packaging. Head over to Living Well Spending Less for the complete instructions.

25. DIY etched mug

Diy etched mug

A DIY etched mug is a customizable Christmas gift idea for the wife. This DIY project comes from The Kitchn and teaches you how to make a long-lasting personalized mug using a simple etching technique that uses a mug, adhesive stencils, glass etching cream, and a paintbrush. For example, you can etch your wife’s initials on the mug or go for a more complex design by etching Merry Christmas. Check out The Kitchn for the complete information.

26. DIY marble-dipped mug

Diy marble dipped mug

A DIY marble-dipped mug is a stylish and practical Christmas gift idea for the wife, especially if she appreciates abstract art. This DIY project idea comes from House of Hipsters and calls for plain white coffee mugs, nail polish, a container or a plastic bin, bamboo skewers, and paper towels or parchment paper. Since the mug will be a present for the most festive time of the year, stick to Christmas colors such as red, green, and gold. Go to House of Slippers for the complete guide.

27. DIY coffee filter flowers

Diy flowers from coffee filters fun gifts for wife

DIY coffee filter flowers are a last-minute Christmas gift idea for the wife who appreciates faux flowers and paper crafts. This DIY project comes from Felt Magnet and teaches you how to make coffee filter flowers in various patterns: rose, peony, hydrangea, camellia, and gladioli. You need cone filters, floral wire, floral tape, flowers, watercolor paint, a flat brush, a bamboo skewer, and a glue stick. Head over to Felt Magnet for the complete step-by-step instructions.

28. DIY glitter Santa vase

Diy glitter santa vase

A DIY glitter Santa vase is a Christmas gift idea for a wife who needs a place to keep her flowers. This DIY project comes from KAStyles and teaches you how to make a vase out of a mason jar covered in red glitter that reminds you of Santa Claus, complete with Santa’s black belt. The list of supplies includes a tall mason jar, red, white and gold glitter, white acrylic paint, black ribbon, and a mini wooden heart. Check out KAStyles for additional details.

29. DIY tea bag Christmas tree

Diy tea bag christmas tree

A DIY tea bag Christmas tree is a cute gift idea for the wife who loves tea. This DIY project comes from Welcome To I Choose Me and uses a paper mache cone, individually wrapped tea bags, a hot glue gun, glue sticks, and ribbon or other embellishments. Head over to Welcome To I Choose Me for more information.

30. DIY twine-wrapped wine bottle

Twine wrapped bottles front door christmas decorations

A DIY twine-wrapped wine bottle is a Christmas gift idea for the wife that loves wine and rustic design. This DIY project requires a bottle, colored jute twine, glue, scissors, and decorative pearls. There are several ways to approach this DIY project and turn it into functional décor. For example, peel off the label of a store-bought wine bottle and wrap the bottle in twine, or work on an empty bottle that will be used as a vase. Check out the complete instructions on our website for crafting a twine-wrapped wine bottle.

31. DIY apron

Diy christmas themed apron

A DIY apron is a customizable gift for a wife that loves cooking since you can decorate it with any holiday motifs, such as pine trees, snowflakes, sugarcane candy, or gingerbread men. Or, write a cute Christmasy message such as Baking spirits bright. This DIY project comes from Crafts by Courtney and requires a cutting machine. You need Silhouette Cameo 5, Cricut heat transfer vinyl, a Cricut weeding tool, a plain apron, ribbon, and hot glue. Head over to Crafts by Courtney to check out the complete details.

 32. DIY etched cutting board

Etched Cutting Boards - Christmas Presents for Wife

A DIY etched cutting board is a cool Christmas gift idea for a wife who loves to cook since the board is fully customizable. For example, etch a Christmas tree or write a Merry Christmas message. This DIY project comes from Design Mom and requires an etching tool, a cutting board, and the design. Head over to Design Mom for the complete instructions.

33. DIY colorblock wooden cutlery

Diy colorblock wooden cutlery

DIY colorblock wooden cutlery is a practical Christmas gift for a wife who loves personalized kitchen utensils. This DIY project comes from Studio DIY and asks for plain wooden cutlery, craft paint, a paintbrush, painter’s tape, and plastic wrap or small plastic bags. Check out Studio DIY for the complete step-by-step instructions.

34. DIY kitchen tablet holder

Kitchen Tablet Holder - Christmas Ideas for Your Wife

A DIY kitchen tablet holder is a practical Christmas gift idea for the wife who needs a stand for her tablet to view cooking recipes. This DIY project comes from Mamie Jane’s and uses an old cutting board, a Scrabble tile holder, a child’s building block, wood glue, sandpaper, spray paint, and wood stain. Check out Mamie Jane’s for additional details.

35. DIY bent-spoon recipe box

Recipe Box Presents for Wife

A DIY bent-spoon recipe box is a creative Christmas gift idea for a wife who needs a place to keep her cooking recipes. This DIY project comes from Country Living and uses an old box, sandpaper, a foam brush, a wood finish, a teaspoon, glue, and recipe cards. Check out Country Living for the easy step-by-step instructions.

36. DIY framed handwritten family recipe

Diy framed handwritten family recipe

A DIY framed handwritten family recipe is a meaningful Christmas gift idea for a wife to cherish for years to come. For example, use an old handwritten recipe passed down from your wife’s mother or grandmother and frame it in a floating frame. This DIY project comes from Blesser House and uses float frames, UV laminating film or UV-resistant clear gloss, an iron and ironing board, scissors, and a recipe. This idea also works for a handwritten letter. Go to Blesser House to view the complete instructions.

37. DIY cookbook

Diy cookbook

A DIY cookbook is a stunning Christmas gift idea for a wife who loves to cook since you can gather all her favorite original recipes and gather them in a book. This DIY project idea comes from Artifact Uprising and requires an empty book, recipes, and photos. Head over to Artifact Uprising since it guides you every step of the way, from collecting and transcribing the recipes to designing the cookbook layout and printing everything.

38. DIY herb garden planter

Diy herb garden planter

A DIY herb garden planter is an awesome Christmas gift idea for the wife who likes to grow her own herbs. This DIY project idea comes from Fun365 and teaches you how to build a modern farmhouse-inspired herb garden planter using a flower box centerpiece, galvanized pots small enough to fit inside the flower box, galvanized metal pails, polished silver rocks, black chalkboard paint, white chalk markers, washi tape or masking tape, paint brushes, herbs, and potting soil. Head over to Fun365 to get the complete step-by-step instructions.

39. DIY candy cake

Diy candy cake good gifts for wife

A DIY candy cake is a Christmas gift idea for the wife with a sweet tooth. This DIY project comes from Lick the Bowl Good and involves building a makeshift cake out of various candies. In addition to the candy, you need styrofoam and ribbon. Head over to Lick the Bowl Good to check out the complete step-by-step instructions.

40. DIY peppermint candy spoons

Diy peppermint candy spoons

DIY peppermint candy spoons are a fun Christmas gift idea for a wife with a sweet tooth. This DIY project comes from Princess Pinky Girl and teaches you how to bake crushed peppermints in the shape of spoons, dip them in hot chocolate, and cover them with holiday sprinkles. For this recipe, you need a silicone spoon mold, peppermint candy, chocolate candy melts, and Christmas sprinkles. Head over to Princess Pinky Girl for more useful information.

41. DIY felt laptop case

Diy felt laptop case what to get my wife for christmas

A DIY felt laptop case is a cool Christmas gift idea for a wife who works on a notebook computer and does not have a protective case. This DIY project requires minimal sewing skills and uses a sewing machine, thick felt, colored waistband elastic, coordinating thread, scissors, pins, and measuring tape. Visit our website to get step-by-step instructions for making this felt laptop case.

42. DIY vintage book travel tech organizer

Christmas Ideas for Wife - Book Travel Organizer

A DIY vintage book travel tech organizer is a cool Christmas gift idea for a wife to organize her gadgets and conceal them in a vintage book cover. This DIY project comes from Design Sponge and uses a vintage cloth-bound hardcover book, black rubberized fabric, elastic ribbon, a sewing machine, pins, a needle, thread, an illustration board or a thin mat board, Elmer’s Glue, fabric glue, a ruler, an X-ACTO knife, a cutting mat, and photo tape. Head over to Design Sponge for the complete step-by-step instructions.

43. DIY twig monogram

Diy twig monogram

A DIY twig monogram is a thoughtful Christmas gift idea for the wife who loves personalized rustic decorations. This DIY project comes from our website and teaches you how to craft a letter from twigs, which can be hung on the wall. The list of supplies includes branches, a glue gun, a pencil, scissors, a paintbrush, acrylic paint, hemp twine, lace ribbon, pom-poms, and felt in two colors. Since it will be a Christmas gift, use festive colors for the paint and felt, such as red, white, and green. Visit our website to check out the complete instructions for making this twig monogram.

44. DIY ombre macrame wall hanging

Diy ombre macrame wall hanging

A DIY ombre macrame wall hanging is a lovely Christmas gift idea for a wife who appreciates the boho style. She can use it as décor for her office, for example. This DIY project comes from our website and uses a wooden rod, rope, tape, a paintbrush, and acrylic paint in various colors. Choose festive colors, such as red, white, and green for a touch of Christmas. Check out our website for the complete instructions on crafting a DIY ombre macrame wall hanging.

45. DIY mason jar snow globe

Diy mason jar snow globe what to get my wife for christmas

A DIY mason jar snow globe is a thoughtful Christmas gift idea for the wife who loves snow globes and would appreciate a homemade version of it. This DIY project comes from Michaela Noelle Designs and requires a mason jar, tiny fake Christmas trees, a glue gun, and fake snow. Visit Michaela Noelle Designs for the complete tutorial.

46. DIY marquee letter

Diy marquee letter

A DIY marquee letter is a glamorous Christmas gift idea for a wife that is customizable. For instance, build the marquee letter using her initial, which she can place next to her makeup table. This DIY project comes from Instructables, requires woodworking skills, and uses thick plywood, wide metal lashing, globe string lights, dark walnut stain, finishing nails, super glue, a letter template, scrap wood, and various tools. Check out Instructables for the complete tutorial.

47. DIY wood slice photo ornaments

Diy wood slice photo ornaments

DIY wood slice photo ornaments make a meaningful Christmas gift idea for a wife, especially if family pictures are involved. This DIY project comes from DIY Inspired and teaches you how to easily attach pictures to wood slices and turn them into ornaments. You need wood slices, photo paper, a photo printer, scissors, Mod Podge, a foam brush, small eye hooks, twine, and ribbon. Check out DIY Inspired for the complete tutorial.

48. DIY mini photo calendar

Diy mini photo calendar

A DIY mini photo calendar is an endearing Christmas gift idea for the wife since it will have pictures of the whole family, one for every month of the following year. Or create a photo calendar of the current year and include a picture of the most meaningful event of each month. This DIY project comes from It’s Always Autumn and requires card stock, photos, a paper trimmer or scissors, and adhesive. Head over to It’s Always Autumn for the complete information.

49. DIY photo keychain

Diy photo keychain

A DIY photo keychain is a practical Christmas gift idea for a wife to keep her keys organized and always have a cherished memory with her. This DIY project comes from A Beautiful Mess and asks for a printer, photo paper, blank plastic keychains, large gold jump rings, and gold key rings. Head over to A Beautiful Mess to get the complete step-by-step instructions.

50. DIY explosion box

Diy explosion box

A DIY explosion box is an unexpected Christmas gift idea for a wife since it combines a seemingly ordinary gift box with a heartfelt element of surprise, family pictures. This DIY idea comes from Chaotically Yours and requires cardstock, complimentary scrapbook paper, scissors, a glue stick, pictures, a paper cutter, a scoring tool, and decorations like ribbons, tin boxes, paper flowers, or tiny bottles. Head over to Chaotically Yours for the complete step-by-step instructions.

51. DIY memory box

Diy memory box

A DIY memory box is a meaningful Christmas gift idea for a wife who needs a safe place to cherish her most treasured possessions, such as old pictures, concert tickets, charm bracelets, and other memorabilia. This DIY project comes from A to Zen Life and requires a wooden box, paints, stickers, washi tape, ribbons, buttons, lace, glue or puffy paint, glitter, stamps, Mod Podge, and paper or fabric decoupage. The memory box is fully customizable. For instance, write your wife’s initial or leave a note to make it extra special. Head over to A to Zen Life for the complete instructions.

Conclusion

Though the items on this list may cost a little more time than money, they will surely fill your wife with happiness and love this holiday season. If you start early and plan ahead, you can make this Christmas extra special for her without breaking the bank. So put on some Christmas music, pour yourself a cup of hot cocoa, and get started crossing these DIY gifts off your list!

If your kids have no idea what homemade present to get your wife, check out these Christmas gifts for mom. And if you are looking for more ideas for the other women in your life, look over these Christmas gifts for women.

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