If the recent recession still has you gripping your wallet, I suggest one of these girlie DIY gifts for your favorite lady friend.
Here we have something for everyone, from your girlfriend to your grandmother. With DIY lampshades and endless arts and crafts apparel ideas for the frugal fashionista, here are a list of DIY gifts to inspire and possibly save you.
Implications - Arts and crafts is a popular past time for both grownups and children. The ability to create something with your own hands is a tradition that remains and it has transitioned to the web for people to download templates for DIY projects. With people looking to customize their own belongings, DIY products are becoming more popular with brands providing people the option of owning a product that reflects their personality.
45 Girlie DIY Gifts
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DIY Marbled Nails
The Marble Manicure is Stylishly Unique
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DIY Victorian Cottages
Sandra Foster Transforms an Old Home into Something Romantic
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DIY Fashion Accessories
These Origami Earrings by Cynthia Devening are a Great Way to Recycle
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Arts & Crafts Fashion
The Fashion156 Juxtaposed Issue is a Bricolage of DIY-Looking Clothes
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Cozy Winter Decor
These DIY Holiday Decorations are Both Fun and Unique
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DIY Couture Stilettos
Upper Street Boutique Lets You Design Your Own Luxury Shoes
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DIY Wacky Manicures
Nail Rock's Nail Wraps Save You Money From the Salon
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Fierce Frugal Apparel
The DIY Nixxi Floaty Wrap is Easy on the Eyes and the Wallet
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DIY Dungeon Boots
Blogger Recreates Charles Anastase's Spiked, Sky-High Platforms
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DIY Victory Garden
'Eleanor's Garden' is the Ultimate Locavore Growing Kit
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Minimalist DIY Lamps
The Guk Lamp is Shaped like a Dog and Assembles in a Cinch
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DIY Heart Blouses
Hannaliis Ruuven's Self-Made Rose-Colored Top is Lovely
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Mini-Me Morsels
DIY 'Cupcake' Cupcake Toppers are Trippy Dessert Doppelgangers
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Incredible DIY Couture
Maison Martin Margiela Artisanal Collection 2010 is a Fashionista's Dream
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Planter Pumps
Cactus Shoes Will be Welcomed by Green Thumbs and Green Toes
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DIY Dress-Painting
Be Your Own Pattern-Maker with the Pseudomorph by Anouk Wipprecht
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DIY Sewing Cafes
The Sweat Shop in Paris Features Per Hour Sewing Stations
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DIY Wedding Receptions
Julia Davis and Andy McLeod Ensure an Eco-Friendly Wedding Day
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DIY iPhone Cases
Casemate Design Tool Encourages Artist-Customer Collaboration
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DIY Fitness Facilities
This Homemade Home Gym is the Ultimate Cost-Cutter
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DIY Bottled Gardens
Turn Your Old Glass Bottles into a Pop Bottle Greenhouse
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Embroidered Stationery
Vintage Writing Paper by DearDesire Adds Texture to Lined Paper
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DIY Window Furnishings
Turn Old Used Billboard Fabrics into Flashy Billboard Curtains
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DIY Engagement Rings
These Pipe Cleaner Flower Rings are a Cute Way to Say "I Do"
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DIY Eco Hipster Scarves
Method Home Teaches Us How to Be Stylish on a Low Budget
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Recycled Straw Jewelry
The Linda Schailon Flow Rings are Perfect for Quirky Fashionistas
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DIY Dog Booties
These Crafty Canine Kicks Will Keep Paws Warm
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Decorative Book Antiques
The Restoration Hardware Antique Coverless Book Bundles
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DIY Massive Chocolate Bars
Simple Instructions on How to Make a Giant Kit-Kat
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DIY Table Kits
Crutch by Nicola Enrico Staeubli Helps you Reuse
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Convertible Crimson Dresses
Raghouse International Specializes in Steamy, Versatile Fashion
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DIY Tee Upcycling
Megan Nicolay Transforms Tees into the Next Best Thing
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DIY Drink Bags
Halligan's Denim Cut-Offs Wine Bag puts Old Jeans to Good Use
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DIY Virtual Knitwear
The Trendy Workshop Lets Users Design Clothes and Sell Them Online
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Kiddie Elf Accessories
Mini-Eco's Knitted Ankle Bells are Colorful and Cute
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Catty Manicure Stickers
'Hello Kitty Nail Decals and Polish' are Cute
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Stitched Together Seating
The Android System Chair is Buildable Seating at Its Best
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Eco Modeling Clay
Natural Dye for Homemade Playdough is a Safe DIY Project
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DIY Matryoshka Dolls
These Painted Treasures Make for the Ultimate Customizable Gift
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DIY Kiddie Lacing
Mini-Eco's Printable Sewing Cards for Tailors-in-Training
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DIY Wool Bling
MollaSpace Offers an Easy Way to Create Wool Diamonds
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DIY 'King of Pop' Shoes
The Billie Jean LED Shoes Will Make You Dance Like Michael Jackson
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Glamorous DIY Globes
Davesbit Combines Beach Ball, Table Pieces, and Supreme Geekiness
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Organic Quilting Cotton
Cloud9 Fabrics Responds to a Gap in the Eco-Friendly Market
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DIY Needle Point Lighting
The Stitch Lamp Capitalizes on Feminine Hobbies
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Pastel Home Collections
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Affordable Decorative Pieces
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Seasonally Scented Body Mists
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Carryall Crochet Bags
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Love-Honoring Curated Gifting Series
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Festive Hair Care Offerings
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Adorably Decorated Slippers
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Halloween-Themed Self-Care Collections
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Co-Branded Feminine Fashion
The PINK x LoveShackFancy Collab is Frilly & Floral with a Gen Z Twist
Soda-Inspired Hair Accessories
Diet Coke by Framar Shares Limited Tools and Style Statements
Inside-Out Glow-Up Packs
Vaseline and Loverboy Created Limited-Edition ShimmerGirl Packs
Treat-Themed Crafting Dolls
Far Out Toys' Pretty Sweets Invites Kids to Customize Mini Desserts
Festive Cookie Hair Perfumes
The Grinch x Kitsch Hair Mist Smells Like Whoville Cookies
AI-Powered Digital Gifting Experiences
Prezzee's Magical Moments Delight Kids, Family & Colleagues
Festive Haircare Gift Sets
Moroccanoil's 2025 Holiday Gift Sets Suit a Variety of Hair Types
Holiday-Themed Nail Polish Campaigns
Beetles Gel Polish Presents 'Mani Time with Mom'
Luxury Mother's Day Campaigns
Gucci's 2025 Mother's Day Campaign is Emotionally Resonant
Beautifying Self-Care Bundles
Olive & June x Bubble Collaborated on Skin and Nail Care Kits
Playful Showgirl-Inspired Apparel
SHEIN Taps Into The Life of a Showgirl with Vibrant Pieces
Family-Friendly Halloween Essentials
Oriental Trading Creative Decor Options
Girlhood-Celebrating Candle Collections
Candier Debuts the Bold Girl Crush Collection
Tropically Inspired Garment Designs
Ashaki Embraces Heirloom-Quality Construction
Phone-Free Crafting Experiences
Pinterest Brought a Phone-Free Experience to the Desert
Revived Celebrated Home Decor
Ikea Brings Back Archives in the Nytillverkad Vintage Collection
Customizable Olive Oil Bottles
Brightland's Paint & Pour Gift Set Turns Packaging into Keepsakes
Floral Drink Tumblers
These Tumblers Combine Elegant Aesthetics With Sturdy Construction
Shareable Wishlist Templates
Urban Outfitters and Canva Partnered to Simplify Holiday Gifting
Artistic Director-Approved Gifts
Lauren Santo Domingo Curates Tiffany & Co. Holiday Gift Selection
Influencer-Promoted Festive Lingerie Capsules
Hanky Panky Debuts Its Holiday Line with Lexi Wood
Nostalgic Pink Lifestyle Collections
The SHEIN x Mean Girls Collection Features Statement Pieces
Lush Limited-Edition Gift Bundles
UrbanStems x Goldbelly Partner for Mother’s Day Gifting
Self-Care Wellness Sets
Grace & Stella’s Self-Care Essentials Glow This Valentine’s Day
Exclusive Men's Grooming Kits
Harry's Launched its 'Handsomer for the Holidays' Gift Collection
Crocheted Condiment Covers
Heinz's Grandma’s Darling Campaign Dresses Up Mayo Jars
Fashionable Valentine's Day Collections
AKIRA's Valentine's Day Collection is Stylish and Chic
Valentine's Cafe Merch Collections
Starbucks Valentine's Day Merch is Ready to Gift
Affordable Book Retailing Initiatives
SHEIN x Alibris Partner for Gen Z's Interest in Books
Cigarette Waste Hats
Olivia Gino Turned an Abundant Source of Litter into a Shearling-Style Hat
Home-Centric Beauty Campaigns
Sally Beauty Debuts the Holiday Beauty at Home Campaign
Luxe Fragrant Candles
The Maker Gardener Candle Features a Herbal-Citrus Fragrance
Bold Beauty Campaigns
IPSY Reframes Beauty as a Hobby with the 'I Play Beauty' Campaign
Affordable Celebrity-Endorsed Kitchenwares
The Dolly Parton Kitchen Collection 2025 is Chic
Festive Statement Shirts
The Cotton x Lisa Says Gah! Holiday Announcement Tees Tackle Small Talk
Luxurious Holiday Gift Collections
The McQueen Holiday 2024 Gift Selection is Luxe and Diverse
Brunch Cocktail-Inspired Candles
Candier Debuts the Spicy Like Brunch Gossip Candle
Home Maintenance Toolkits
TINKR Makes Toolkits for Easy Home Maintenance and Move-In Fixes
Creativity-Inspiring Kids Campaigns
Cra-Z-Art Inspires Young Creative Beauty-Focused Campagn
AI-Powered T-Shirt Customization Platforms
TeeDIY Debuts an AI-Powered Website for 2026
Experiential Wedding Registry Gifts
Tinggly and The Knot Share Experiential Wedding Registry Gifts
Perfume Bottle Ornaments
Phlur's Decorative, Wearable Ornaments are Made for Gifting & Sampling
Seasonal Instrument Gift Guides
Gibson Brands Debuted a Comprehensive Gift Guide for the Holidays
Beauty Store Birthday Parties
Birthdays at Ulta Come with a Gift Bag Curated for Tweens and Teens
Beer-Brand Holiday Campaigns
Natural Light Beer Introduces its Garageflage Line
Easy Drawing Inspiration
Simple Drawing Ideas Offers Creative Prompts For All Skill Levels
Humorous Mother's Day Campaigns
bubly Addresses Mother’s Day Mishaps with the 'Gift Glow Up Shop'
Supermarket-Inspired Nail Art Designs
Aldi Dropped a Festival-Inspired Nail Art Collection
Gen X-Targeted Fashion Labels
REGALO Studios Launches a Brand Embracing Lives Lived and Living
Hyper-Feminine Hairbrushes
Wet Brush + Goody x LoveShackFancy Made a Limited-Edition Collection
Personality-Forward Bookmark Designs
Humdrum Paper Offers Unique Bookmarks for Book Lovers
Bra-Preserving 3D-Printed Hangers
Joyce Lai Creates the Bras Up Hanger with Recycled Materials
Spooky Nail Polish Sets
Beetles Gel Polish's Scream on Halloween Gift Box is a Special Collectible
Fragrance Shopping Events
Sephora Introduced its 'Fragrance For All Event' for Last Minute Gifting
Personalized Non-Alcoholic Beverages
Le Fizz by Ghia is Available in Limited-Edition Packaging
Demon Slayer Paint kit
Embrace Your Inner Otaku Artist with Anime-Themed DIY Art Kits
Customizable Nail Polish Kits
Blank Beauty Offers a Build-A-Box Bundle Option
Sakura-Inspired Mother's Day Gifts
Sakuraco's Products are Cost-Effective and Delightful
Self-Care-Focused Bundles
Graydons Mother’s Day Self-Care Bundle Offers a Curated Ritual
Elegant Holiday Beauty Kits
U BEAUTY Has Curated a Collection of Five Distinct Skincare Kits
Welcome Gift Design Kits
Earth’s Hatch Kit Reimagines a Welcome Gift with Practical Home Tools
Lavender-Scented Blankets
The Cool Calm Cotton Set by D.S. & Durga Provides Multi-Sensory Comfort
Affordable Fine Fragrance Candles
fine'ry is Bringing Fan-Favorite Dupe Scents to Home Fragrance
Halloween-Themed Jewelry Collections
GIRLS CREW Unveiled Disney Halloween Jewelry
Vintage-Inspired Valentine's Fashions
The imogene + willie love is everything Collection is Retro
Giftable Sparkly Moisturizers
Bubble Skincare's Slam Dunk Glam Edition Comes in Festive Packaging
Martini-Themed Puzzle Sets
The Martini Set Pairs a Piecework Puzzle and a Set of Cocktail Napkins
Father-Honoring Appreciation Collections
Hallmark Unveiled Its Father's Day Collection
Magnetic Drinkware Accents
Drink Gems Enhances the Drinking Experience with Distinctive Styles
Retro Jelly Mold-Inspired Mirrors
Ready to Hang Presents the Jelly Mirror Collection
Botanical-Based Gift Sets
Formulary55 Offers Thoughtful Luxury with the Mother’s Day Soap Gift Set
Crystal Floral Arrangement Kits
Cra-Z-Art's DIY Crystal Floral Kits Double as Decor for All Ages
Custom Holiday Gifting Sets
Re:bloom Infusions Focuses on Personalization This Season
Curated At-Home Nail Kits
The Sally Hansen Nail Edit Helps to Recreate Salon-Quality Styles
Beauty Product Easter Gifts
The Next Beauty Easter Egg Was Created with Cath Kidston
Digital Gift Makers
DearOne Lets Users Create And Send Personalized Virtual Gifts
Compact Hand Sanitizer Mists
Touchland's Hand Sanitizer Mists are Perfect for Mother's Day Gifting
Valentine's Day-Themed Drinkware
Thyme&Table Debuts Valentine's Day-Themed Home Goods in 2026
DIY Home-Centric Intricate Toolkits
Lainy Hedaya Hoffstein Designs the TINKR Toolkit
Pampering Festive Salons
Drybar's Holiday Bow Bar Elevates Blowouts with Wine & Gift Wrapping
Product-Inspired Halloween Looks
Aldi and EllaDoesFX Created a Look Inspired by Professor Peppy
Peer-Powered Gifting Initiatives
indu and SoPost Encourage Customers to Share Samples with Friends
Holiday-Inspired Evening Wear Campaigns
The McQueen Holiday 2025 Collection is Elegant
Japanese-Inspired Mother's Day Boxes
Sakuraco Positions its Boxes as Excellent Mother's Day Gifts
Celebratory Mother’s Day Collections
Hallmark Presents Its Latest Mother's Day Collection
Therapist-Curated Self-Care Boxes
MyTheraBox Includes Products Centered Around Mindfulness
Snuggly Plush Toys
Jazwares Spotlights Giftable Squishmallows for the Holidays
Low-Cost Summertime Merchandise
The Dollar General Summer Collections are Arriving This Month
LED Hand Mitts
Margaret Dabbs' Hand Treatment Device Rejuvenates with Light Therapy
Festive Cleaning Bundles
The Clorox Gift of Clean Gifts Products and an In-Home Cleaning Service
Edible Artist-Created Gifts
The Edible Mother's Day Artist Collection is Limited-Edition
Skill-Building Play Kits
The Helper Play Kit Supports Independent Play Based on Life Skills
Professional Skincare Treatments
Dermalogica Offers a Range of Treatments Ideal for V-Day Gifting
Personalized Gift Ideas
Perfect Gifts Provides Tailored Gift Ideas for Every Occasion
Woman-Focused Travel Companies
Girls' Guide to the World Serves a Niche Market
Customizable Hot Sauce Kits
The Craftly DIY Hot Sauce Kit Comes with Nan Essential Ingredients
French Peach Liqueur Pop-Ups
Juliette Liqueur will Host an NYC Event with Bottle Engravings
Craft Cocktail Kits
Here Here Market Spotlights the Delectable Craft Cocktail Trio
Experiential Sock Pop-Ups
O2's Not a Sock Shop Shared Designs Reflecting Priority Experiences
Air Compression Hand Massagers
CINCOM Spotlights Its Hand Massager for Mother's Day
Stunning Holiday Fashion Capsules
Akira’s Holiday Collection is Chic and Eye-Catching
Charming Mocktail Kits
The Heart of the Season Mocktail Kit Features Artichoke Syrup
Romance-Inspired Comfortable Footwear
HEYDUDE Offers Unique Last-Minute Valentine’s Day Gifts
In-Store Repair Workshops
Primark's Free Love It for Longer Teaches Simple Mending Techniques
Cheekily Creative Bookmarks
Humdrum Paper Delivers a Line of Illustrated Bookmarks
Giftable Hand-Shielding Lotion Kits
Gloves in a Bottle Boasts the Hand Shielding Lotion Gift Set
Color-In Press-On Nails
Tipzy's Color-By Number Sets Bring More Creativity to Nail Art
Galentine’s Hosting Kits
HelloFresh and Betches Media Curated The Galentine’s Dinner Edit
Multi-Brand Digital Gift Cards
On Me Uplevels Tired, Outdated Gift Card Experiences
24/7 Crafting Channels
CraftsyTV is Now Streaming as a Free, Ad-Supported Samsung TV Plus Channel
Customization-Forward Valentine's Day Gifts
Sugarwish Highlights Customizable Gift Preferences
Holiday Haircare Collections
Milk_shake® Offers Thoughtfully Curated Holiday Haircare Gift Sets
Affordable Father’s Day Menswear Edits
Quince’s Gift Guide Spotlights Linen and Performance Staple
Floral-Inspired Bath Kits
The Terra Floral Love Bath Experience Gift Set Promotes Self-Care
DIY Home Maintenance Toolkits
TINKR Launches at Target with Smart DIY Kits for Everyday Living
Resilience-Focused Children's Books
Savvy Suzanna Inspires Young Entrepreneurs with Creativity
Secondhand Occasionwear Pop-Ups
The Guest List Pop Up by ThredUp Features Dresses Starting at $20
Inclusive Valentine's Day Gifts
Hallmark's Valentine's Day Range Has Gifts for Friends and Family
Designer-Led Crafting Kits
Michaels Launches the All-New Jonathan Adler Collection
DIY Inspiration Apps
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AI Gift Finder Tools
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Craft Starter Kits
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Gourmet Holiday Gift Shops
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Grandmillennial Decor Collections
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Puzzle Cube-Inspired Nail Kits
ORLY x Rubik's Sets Create Fun, Color-Blocked Manicures
Digital Gift Creators
Gifts QR Lets You Share Personalized Love Pages via QR Codes
AI Shopping Tools
Gift Easy Takes The Guesswork Out Of Finding The Perfect Present
DIY Guidance Tools
Handyman AI Guides Step-By-Step DIY Repairs And Creative Building Projects
Kiln-Free Pottery Kits
The Sculpd Pottery Kit Fosters Creativity and Calms the Mind
Wish List Creators
WannaGift Allows Users to Create and Share Wishlists with No Registration
Diwali Table Decor
Homegoods Diwali Collection Brings South Asian Aesthetic into Home Styling