Low on cash and feeling crafty? Try making your kid a gift she'll love and remember, especially since mummy made it!
DIY Gifts to Make For the Kids!
The best gifts are always the homemade ones, especially if you pick projects that don't take all season to pull together (hint: skip the baby quilt).
Chalkboard City
New York? Paris? London? With this too-cool chalkboard paint, your little guy can create his own city over and over again!
Dinosaur Hoodie
Is your little guy obsessed with dinos these days? If so, make him a tricked-out hoodie he'll love (and you'll be proud of).
Braided Bracelets
Have old fabric lying around and wish you could put it to good use? Turn your scraps into fun and chic jewelry for your little fashionista.
Modern Lego Table
All you need is a cheap IKEA table and four LEGO bases -- voila, you’ve got a modern, easy-to-use Lego workshop that keeps the pieces on the table top and out of the
Dress Up Crowns -- For Your Little Princess
That plastic tiara just not cutting it?
Sweater Pal
A way to recycle old clothes and make your kiddo a stuffed friend to carry around? Count us in!
Shapes and Color Memory Game
The fuzzy shapes and bright colors are great for the smallest players, and you can adjust the difficulty as desired by making more pieces.
I Heart My State Tee
There's nothing cuter than a waddling munchkin that's full of state pride.
They’re easy (and super cheap!) to make so create a whole menagerie! Plus, no need to hunt around for Halloween ideas next year.
Fabric-Covered Headband
You can make it with whatever fabric you like or have lying around, making it easy to match to an existing outfit.
Rawr! A Not-Too-Scary Monster Bag
Useful for keeping art supplies neat and organized, this adorably scary kids' carry-on is easy to make and super unique. Rawr!
Racerback Dress
We love this colorful, fun and easy-to-make razorback dress that she'll love to wear with a cardigan and leggings when it's cold, and by itself when it's not.
Vintage-Inspired Onesies
Onesies are a staple in every new mom's household...especially when they can look this stylish.
Wooden Elephant Block Puzzle
A project that repurposes old wood, features baby’s favorite animal and helps baby learn? We’re in.
Plush Guitar Pillow
This plush guitar toy has all the superstar cool she craves, but is still completely snuggle-worthy when she's done rocking out. with.
Hobby Horse
We get it -- she wants a pony and you live in a condo. No matter, this adorable stick horse is a worthy substitute for the real thing.
Wooly Baby Booties
Every baby deserves warm tootsies in the cold winter months, and these booties are just the perfect, fuzzy thing.
Foldable Car Caddy
This portable play-spot is perfect for a place to play with and pack his rapidly multiplying car collection.
Harry Potter Wizarding Wand
Wingardium Leviosa! Opticus Reparem!
A Reversible Bib
This reversible bib is like getting two gifts in one. Plus, they come together super quickly.
Papier-Mch Pull Toys
Pull toys are an olden’ days classic, but this modern spin leaves you with a version that's an instant heirloom.
A Twirly Skirt
What little girl doesn’t want a skirt that’s perfect for twirling? It’s held up by elastic, so you can loosen and lengthen as time goes on.
Flannel Boys' Wallet
This flannel boys’ wallet is just-like-dad, so we know your guy will dig it.
Play Tent
Build them a five-star fort that doesn’t have to be taken down at the end of the day.
Feather Barrette
Feather barrettes have a Victorian air of sophistication about them -- just right for a young lady who deserves the finest of fine things.
Rollie Pollie Bean Bag
A beanbag, a chair, a toy, a pillow… The Rollie Pollie has it all!
Heart Design Onesies
This is a super-cute way to spruce up plain white onesies. Warning: Once you’ve got the simple template, you’ll be stamping hearts on everything.
Ruffle Embellished Tee
It’s got a princess-worthy look, without the price, and it’s casual enough to become her favorite everyday tee -- so prepare for more crafting.
Tiny Ties
All the cool babies wear ties these days -- or at least they do if you want to capture a super-cute Instagram shot of your little man.
