A Homemade Christmas Gift: A Pillow Mattress
We Make It Beautiful shows you how she recreated a Pillow Mattress for under $20 that she saw online but was selling for way more than $20! I think this would be a fantastic gift for kids!
Homemade Christmas Gift: Coffee Scrub Soap
Today’s Homemade Christmas gift idea is quick and easy to make! These Homemade Coffee Scrub Soaps are sure to be a hit with someone on your list!
PS: Find a rectangle soap mold here.
A Homemade Christmas Gift: No Sew Dish Towel Apron
Today’s homemade gift idea can’t get much simpler. So, I happen to think it would make a perfect last-minute gift! Simply head to your nearest dollar store, pick up a fancy dish towel and some ribbon and get started!
Here’s how to create a No Sew Dish Towel Apron that any chef would love to receive:
DIY No Sew Dish Towel Apron
Supplies needed:
- Thick ribbon, at least 1 yard
- Cotton dishtowel
- Iron on fabric tape or fabric adhesive
- Scissors
Directions:
- Begin by folding your towel into the size of apron you want. You can fold it down to about 8 inches by 8 inches square for a child, or simply fold the towel in half for an adult. If you wish for a longer apron, manipulate the fabric to get the shape you wish. For the sample you see here, I folded the towel once in half, then folded each end in about 2 inches.
- Apply a strip of iron on fabric tape OR fabric adhesive to the inside of your folded seams. Press and iron the towel if needed. The idea is to use the tape or adhesive to secure the shape of the towel.
- Apply a length of adhesive tape or glue to the top of your towel. Press the length of ribbon into it. Press and iron if needed. The ribbon should now be adhered to the towel, leaving you two lengths on each side for tying.
- Once your adhesive is dry or ironed in place, your towel can be used. Simply use the excess ribbon as ties, tying them behind your back to hold the apron in place.
A Homemade Christmas Gift: Snow Day Survival Kit
How fun is this gift idea? Create a Snow Day Survival Kit for the recipient to pull out on a cold winter’s day. Find the instructions and printables over at The DIY Mommy.
Christmas Tree Bath Bombs
Homemade Christmas Tree Bath Bombs
Bath bombs are easy to make and are always well received as gifts. They’re made of ingredients that will make your bath water fizz and smell delicious by releasing essential oils. These Christmas Tree bath bombs can be made in just a few minutes, even by beginners! They’re also the perfect size for putting into organza bags to give as gifts over the holidays.
Bath Bomb Ingredients:
- 1 Cup baking soda
- 1/2 Cup citric acid
- 1 tbsp. coconut oil
- Green food coloring
- A few drops of essential oil (your choice)
- Spritz of water, as needed
- Silicone Christmas Tree mold
Bath Bomb Directions:
- Combine the baking soda and citric acid.
- Add in the coconut oil and then the water a little bit at a time and combine to mix using your hands. You want it slightly dense but not soaked through.
- Add in several drops of green food coloring and use your hand to thoroughly mix.
- Spoon the mixture into the Christmas Tree mold filling each cavity about halfway. Use your fingers to press down.
- Spoon the remaining mixture evenly into the cavities and continue to press down.
- Set the Christmas Tree bath bombs in a cool/dry spot for 24 hours to allow them to set.
*Makes 6 Christmas Tree Bath Bombs/Fizzys
To use them, just drop a bath bomb into your warm bath water. Watch as it fizzes and dissolves before your eyes while releasing the essential oil.
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