Emma Radebaugh
Gift giving is a very sentimental activity that allows people who care for each other to provide a physical memento of their affection. Homemade gifts that you put your time and thought into are particularly special. If you have a unique skill, there’s no better way to use it than to create something for someone you love. We made a list of creative DIY gift ideas that individuals with specialized talents can make.
Woodworkers: A Chess Table
A chess table is a beautiful piece that’s decorative and functional. It adds an immediate air of sophistication to a room, and it will surely evoke admiration and appreciation. You can create a simple chess board that the recipient can place wherever they choose, or you can take it to the next step and make the board a part of a table. If you’re also adept at fine detail, you can carve the playing pieces yourself.
Graphic Designers: Customize a Notebook
Graphic designers have an extremely vast skillset, and if you are one, you’ve likely received many requests for custom work. You can design something personalized for someone you love, and print it onto the cover of a notebook. They’re sure to love having a piece of you with them.
Welders: Create a Rose
There are several different welding methods, and whichever welding type you choose can be used to yield different results. Processes such as stick welding can create detailed projects, and you can use it to produce high-quality art pieces. Weld a rose for your loved one to gift them with an everlasting bloom; this flower will never need to leave the vase.
Knitters: Boot Cuffs
Boot cuffs are a fashion staple during fall and winter, and you aren’t likely to see many pairs of boots without them. Talented knitters can create beautiful boot cuffs anyone can wear daily for an entire season. Since they’re affordable to make, you can knit several pairs and knock a few people off your gift list.
Gardeners: Homemade Jam
Jam from the store will never compare to a homemade recipe. Once someone tastes a handmade batch, they’ll have a hard time going back. If you grow fruit or berries, create a jam and spruce up the jars you’ll put it in. This is a delightful gift that’s sure to please the taste buds.
