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25+ Gifts to Buy or DIY for Girlfriends

My goal for the next two weeks is to help you out a bit with your Holiday gift giving!  I’ll be posting ideas for gifts that you can sew, make, OR buy.  Some will be quick, and others will be well worth the extra time involved. Today, I have for you a round-up of 25+ DIY gift ideas for friends.

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Okay, let’s chat about Christmas. When do you start your Holiday gift buying or making?  I’m NOTORIOUS for waiting until after Thanksgiving and always start out with a list of things to make that is a MILE long.

I usually give up on most of it a few weeks before Christmas.  Since I live in Kentucky, and most of my family lives in Utah, if I want to make gifts AND send them in time, I only have until about mid-December.  Why, after 20 years of living far away from family, I haven’t figured this out, I do not know!

This year, I am attempting to start my gift planning/making earlier (although I’m guessing many of you may already be done) as I’ve been making lists of things to make and buy for the people I love in my life I thought that I’d share with you some of the things that I’ve found.

Every year, I update this list to add new sewing patterns I’ve created during the year and new gifts I think your friends will love.

24 DIY Gifts to Make for Friends in 2023

Before we get going, this list comprises DIY gifts for Girlfriends, like your “best friend that’s a girl,” not necessarily a romantic partner girlfriend.

If you’re looking for ideas for that, I suggest jewelry. If you’re totally stumped, try an Initial Necklace. You can get them at all price points and styles.

DIY Gifts for Girlfriends

Show your "besties" some love this year with one of these unique handmade gifts!

Travel Inspired Gifts

While we might not be traveling much now, we can still "prepare" for the day we are all ready to get out of town!

Quick Sew Gifts

Each of these gifts is FAST to sew. You can easily make them in bulk.

Holiday Themed Gifts

I love to give Holiday themed gifts to my girlfriends. Here are a few items that I've gifted in the past.

Gifts for the Home

Create a little something for them to use in their home with one of these simple tutorials.

2022 Gift Ideas for Girlfriends: Things to Buy

10+ Gifts to Buy for Friends

Let me tell you, every time I post a project I get lots of “can you just make it for me?” or “where can I buy something like that?” emails.  

So this year in addition to DIY gifts, I’m going to include a 10 suggestions for gifts to buy as well.

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3 Comments

  1. MM~

    Love your blog and I really appreciate your lists. I’m not able to mall shop this holiday season (knee surgery- thanks zumba ;D ), so I’m crushing on the new ideas. The Paper Source site has some AMAZING gifts and ideas. I get lost in the web shopping thing, so fresh perspective goes a long way. Keep up the good work! k

    1. Paper Source is AMAZING, we have a store here and I love going in there to browse! I had surgery a few years ago, lots and lots of web surfing while I laid on the couch! Hope you heal fast!

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