DIY Thank You Gifts

Expressing love and appreciation can be quite overwhelming, especially if you aren’t the best with words. That’s where gifts come in handy! Adding a personal touch by DIY-ing your own gifts makes it all that much better. Here are 8 DIY-friendly Thank You Gift ideas, which you can try out for yourself!

1. Handmade soap

Though it sounds daunting, soap is actually pretty easy to make and only calls for 3 main ingredients - water, oil and lye. The process may take a few tries for you to perfect but trust us, the end result is totally worth it! The best thing about this is that you can add in scents that your parents adore to personalize it even more.

2. Customized mugs

When you were a child, we reckon you’d always see a cup of coffee in your parents’ hands. Let your creative juices run wild with this gift. Simpy get a plain ol’ white mug and paint on anything your heart desires. What’s great about this is how you’re in full control of the design you create. If paint is a little intimidating, you can use a marker pen to draw on the mug instead! Fancy something premade? Well, if you’re lucky enough, you can stand a chance to win your very own Signature Market Mug!

3. Photo collage

Photos are always such a great way to take a walk down memory lane, which is why we adore photo collages! You can put together your own photo collage using your favourite family photos and an empty photo frame. Simply arrange the photos in any order or shape you prefer and use some string to tie it all together! Additionally, this also makes perfect decor for the house.

4. Personalized kitchen utensils

This one’s perfect for those whom parents love being in the kitchen! Giving them a personalized set of kitchen utensils would make the process of making home-cooked meals all that more sweeter! You could paint some doodles on the handles or simply inscribe it with the initials of your parents’ names. The choices are endless and the end-result is just stunning!

5. Kitchen starter kit

Meanwhile, if your parents aren’t particularly fond of being in the kitchen, you could always prepare a kitchen starter kit. Just include a cooking book containing quick and easy recipes and some kitchen utensils that are perfect for beginners! This way, it can thoroughly inspire your parents to start getting in the kitchen.

6. Macramé wall tapestry

Tapestries have been incredibly popular lately, for obvious reasons. It looks beautiful! Best thing about it is how easy and pocket friendly it is to make. You can get your hands on premade macramé kits or start from scratch if you’re feeling frisky. Either way, your parents will love the amount of thought and effort put into it.

7. Movie night starter kit

Since going to an actual cinema isn’t exactly possible at this moment, why not create your own movie night in the comfort of your own home? Pick out your parents’ favourite movie and print out some ‘admission tickets’ if you’re feeling a little extra! You can also make your own snack bar by preparing some popcorn, chocolate bars and drinks! Grab a blanket for more comfort too!

8. Personalized bath mat

There are plenty of generic bath mats which you can get from shops but where’s the fun in that? All you need is to get a plain bath mat and some yarn to crochet a design close to your parents’ hearts! You can even crochet on an inspiring quote to further brighten up your parents’ days once they step out of the shower.