Cupcakes and Cashmere

Homemade Gift Guide

December 16th, 2012

I hope you found my gift guides (under $25, $100, $200, and for men) to be helpful for the holiday season. I think all of the items would make for great gifts, but for those of you on a tight budget or who simply want to give more personalized presents, I’ve rounded up some of my all-time favorite DIY projects I’ve done over the years. Whether you make a delicate necklace, infused alcohol, or a hanging vase, there’s something for everyone on your list at a fraction of the price as store-bought varieties.1. Ombre Necklace
2. Teacup Candles
3. Infused Alcohol
4. Bread and Butter Pickles
5. DIY Bouquet
6. Floating Vase
7. Jeweled Clutch
8. Painted Brooches
9. Bottle Stoppers
10. Sunglass Solution

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  • http://www.bakingincouture.com Inna

    I have loved the candle idea for a while and actually just ordered the kit last week, nice to see it up as a gift idea today xo Inna

    baking in couture blog

    http://www.bakingincouture.com

  • http://www.onabricklane.com Stephanie

    Such a great roundup to your holiday gift guide Emily! My roommate and I were inspired to make candles based on your post, and I must they turned out pretty well! Thanks for sharing!

    http://www.onabricklane.com

    xo,
    Stephanie from On A Brick Lane (lifestyle blog)

  • http://misscitychic.com Miss City Chic

    super cute gift ideas! i love the sunglass solution!

  • http://mademois-elle.com jamie-lee

    I like the idea of DIYing a clutch like you did – it would be such a nice surprise gift for a friend

  • http://www.livingincolorstyle.blogspot.com Elle

    Amazing picks! I’m loving the gift guide series you’re doing this year! thanks so much for sharing!
    xo, elle from Living in Color.

  • http://pinklemonincrystal.blogspot.com Michelle Lee

    amazing ideas

    oh-so-Christmas post on
    http://www.pinklemonincrystal.blogspot.com

  • http://demureindiamonds.blogspot.com Jenna @ Demure in Diamonds

    You are so creative! Love it.

    XO Jenna
    Demureindiamonds.blogspot.com

  • http://www.CaveGirlintheCity.com Kenzie Lee

    What great, inexpensive and thoughtful ideas!

    xo, Kenzie

    http://www.CaveGirlintheCity.com

  • http://lejlatravels.blogspot.com/ Lejla

    I love self-made gifts.

    http://lejlatravels.blogspot.com/

  • Magda

    Nobody wants/ wants to make that hideous clutch. Seriously, with all those comments previously, you’d think you would have learned your lesson.

  • http://www.founditonapostednote.wordpress.com founditonapostednote

    the teacup candle idea is so thoughtful and sweet. it’s also a great idea for a group activity.

  • http://www.theaveragegirlsguide.com alyson

    Such creative ideas… adore the idea of giving someone something more thoughtful this year.

  • http://www.thriving-wives.com Thriving Wives

    I remember all of these projects, thanks for rounding them up for a gift guide! These all make perfect gifts.

    Strive to Thrive,
    Nic
    http://www.Thriving-Wives.com

  • http://jerrellrenee.com Jerrell // jerrellrenee.com

    I loved your teacup candles DIY! I’m looking for the perfect mismatched set to make my own.

  • http://www.vicariousLA.com i.s.

    brilliant post xx
    http://www.vicariousLA.com

  • http://www.prairiegirlinthecity.com Jennifer Pistor
  • http://goodlifeforless.blogspot.com Jill

    I love that you rounded up all of your DIY’s! I would like to try the painted brooch idea… I saw you do that on the Today Show and loved the idea.

    http://goodlifeforless.blogspot.com

  • http://www.suspironews.blogspot.com Betsy

    This is great, thank you!

    http://suspironews.blogspot.com/

  • http://www.TheSkinnyConfidential.com Lauryn

    Love this! And love the homemade bottle stoppers. Too cute.

    http://www.TheSkinnyConfidential.com

  • http://www.penchantforpretty.com Nora

    Especially love the teacup candle and the gem bottle toppers. Beautiful gifts and so thoughtful!

    Nora
    http://www.penchantforpretty.com

  • Rachel D.

    Love the candle idea! I’m making them this week using vintage tea tins!! How many drops of each oil did you put in the pitcher? Thanks for the great idea! Hugs from Austin!

  • http://www.caninesandcouture.com Julia Gleason

    Love this post. I made grapefruit infused vodka last year as well as limoncello. They were huge hits!

    Julia of Canines & Couture

  • http://SparklyEverAfter.com Nicole

    Gorgeous graphic and great suggestions. I adore your blog! Sent from reading Blog INC. :)

  • Katrien

    Love the necklace! I just saw a different website on which you can buy the same one!