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9 Last Minute DIY Gifts

By poppytalk |

December has really gotten away on me and with less than a week now until Christmas — time is of the essence.  I don’t know about you, but I still have a bit of a list to get through and was hoping to do a few last minute DIYs for some of them.  I’ve been bookmarking ideas and inspiration and thought some of you may be interested.  I think there’s something for everyone on this list (adult-wise) and they’re all do-able in an afternoon.  Click below to see!

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  • Sew Crazy Table Cloth

    Sew Crazy Table Cloth

    The technique for this DIY table cloth is fairly simple, just sew backwards and forwards fast and error, slow down and turn here and there and let the loose threads at the end becoming a part of the pattern!
    Get this DIY from Livet Hemma

  • Embroider Knuckle Tattoo Gloves

    Embroider Knuckle Tattoo Gloves

    A fun take on the knuckle tattoo, customize a set of gloves for someone special with this fun gift idea.
    Get this DIY from countryliving.com.
    (Photo: Lara Robby/Studio D)

  • Leather Pencil Canister

    Leather Pencil Canister

    Made by wrapping leather craft lace around containers, this DIY would make anyone's desk or table super happy!
    Get this DIY from Creature Comforts Blog.

  • Rope Trivets

    Rope Trivets

    Make these trivets using a thick mariners rope and a glue gun. (Pull out the translator for this clever little how-to).
    Available at 101woonideeen.nl

  • Salt Dough Ornaments

    Salt Dough Ornaments

    Make some fun ornaments for everyone (maybe as a gift ornament).
    Get this DIY from Make It Give It.

  • iPhone Cases

    iPhone Cases

    Use an iron-on transfer to create this unique case.
    Get this DIY from countryliving.com.
    (Photo: Burcu Avsar)

  • Copper Mobile

    Copper Mobile

    We're loving copper right now and so what a cool gift this would be. Made out of copper disks that are twisted and then hung on a photo mobile hanger.
    Get this DIY from thecraftysisters.com

  • A Dapper Bow Tie

    A Dapper Bow Tie

    Make this adorable little bow tie for some handsome fellow.
    Get this DIY from abeautifulmess.typepad.com

  • T-Shirt Hanging Planter

    T-Shirt Hanging Planter

    A simple DIY for anyone (yet so impressive)! Made with an old T-shirt too — so perfect for an eco-friendly friend!
    Get this DIY from Walk in Love.

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Jan is the co-founder of Poppytalk, a blog about the beautiful, the decayed and the handmade and Poppytalk Handmade, an online curated marketplace. Follow her on Twitter , Facebook and Pinterest!

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Jan Halvarson, who blogs for Babble Home, founded a Vancouver-based design blog called Poppytalk with her husband Earl. Today they both run their very busy blog and online marketplace, Poppytalk Handmade while they raise their family and two cats in beautiful British Columbia, Canada.

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