65 Unique DIY Gift Ideas

From Ping Pong Lighting to DIY Couch Cushions

— December 19, 2009 — Art & Design
For many of us, this holiday season will be a test on how effectively we are able to follow our budgets. We all know that the holiday season, with all its encompassing gift-giving, feasting, and partying, can create huge holes in our pockets. Holes we don’t need, especially in these economically trying times.

Lucky for you, now is the era for do-it-yourself and these unique DIY gift ideas will get your crafty juices flowing. From DIY laptop stands to budget-friendly DIY toys, here are 60 unique DIY gift ideas to keep your wallet in check this season!
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DIY Garden Documentaries
DIY Garden Documentaries
Brinno Time-Lapse Camera Records Flower Growth
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On-Demand Greeting Cards
On-Demand Greeting Cards
DIY Printed Paper Cards From Greeting Card Universe Save Stamps
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DIY Teen Mobiles
DIY Teen Mobiles
The 'Fall' Game by the Canadian Design Team Tests Balance Skills
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Healthy Shotglasses
Healthy Shotglasses
The ShotCarver for DIY Fruit Fruity Fun Barware
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Knitting With Dog Hair
Knitting With Dog Hair
Make the Most of Shedding With DIY Crafts for Pet Owners
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DIY Timepieces
DIY Timepieces
The Ice Tube Clock Kit is Made for Tinkerers
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DIY 3D Object Printing
DIY 3D Object Printing
Shapeways Prints Your Creation in Metal and Other Materials
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DIY Breakable Banks
DIY Breakable Banks
The Intricate LEGO Safe is Made for Monopoly Money
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DIY Kitchen Radios
DIY Kitchen Radios
Studio Lama's Endless Design Possibility Music Player
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DIY Dino Lighting
DIY Dino Lighting
Think Geek Creates Mega Mesozoic Craft Lamps
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DIY Glowing Watches
DIY Glowing Watches
LED Pocket Watch is Made From Family Heirloom
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DIY Keyboards
DIY Keyboards
The Ergodex DX1 Lets you Move the Keys for Ultimate Comfort
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DIY Footballs
DIY Footballs
Make Your Own Soccer Ball With Innovative Football Tape
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DIY Matryoshka Dolls
DIY Matryoshka Dolls
These Painted Treasures Make for the Ultimate Customizable Gift
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Origami for Dummies
Origami for Dummies
DIY Creations with This is Origami by Magdalena Czarnecki
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DIY Speakers
DIY Speakers
Listen to Your Music On a Personalized Sound System
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Festive DIY Sites
Festive DIY Sites
'Eat Drink Chic' Offers Tips for Haute Holiday Hosting
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DIY Toothbrush Holders
DIY Toothbrush Holders
Make Your Own Bathroom Accessories From an Old Mouse
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DIY Transformer Camera
DIY Transformer Camera
90's Toy Turned Into Picturesque Warrior
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DIY Eco Kits
DIY Eco Kits
Sunforce Makes Home Solar Charging & Wind Generation Easy
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DIY Laptop Blankets
DIY Laptop Blankets
Ars Technica Shows You How to Turn Your Favorite Blanky into a Useful Case
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DIY iPod Docks
DIY iPod Docks
Create Your Own Speakers With an Atari 2600 Shell
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DIY Car Exteriors
DIY Car Exteriors
Elvis Tomljenovic Lets Drivers Download Auto Skins
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Knitted Horse Heads
Knitted Horse Heads
Mr. Edless is a DIY Project Pattern You Can't Refuse
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DIY Grandma Jewelry
DIY Grandma Jewelry
Knitted Rings for Nimble Fingers Revive the Granny-Chic Look
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Books as Flower Pots
Books as Flower Pots
Tokyo Pistol Makes DIY Honbachi Creations from Old Novels
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DIY Ink Lights
DIY Ink Lights
Used Printer Cartridges Creates Colourful Lamps
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Beefy Wall Stencils
Beefy Wall Stencils
DIY Ted Perez Custom Wallpaper Lets You Have a Cow
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DIY 3D Greetings
DIY 3D Greetings
Build Your Own New York Postcards
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DIY LEGO Lamps
DIY LEGO Lamps
Hideous Lampshade Made of Melted Melange of Toy Bricks
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DIY Tree Cakes
DIY Tree Cakes
Seasonal Baking Ideas For Festive Fun
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DIY Bicycle Wheel LEDs
DIY Bicycle Wheel LEDs
Persistence of Vision Displays for Rave-Worthy Mobile Light Shows
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DIY Bathroom Decor
DIY Bathroom Decor
The Ty D.I.Y. Edition Recyclable Shower Curtain
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Office Supply Insects
Office Supply Insects
DIY Creepy Crawlies to Distract You From Work
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DIY Couch Cushions
DIY Couch Cushions
Turn Your Eco Tote Bags Into Throw Pillows
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Constructable Timepieces
Constructable Timepieces
The DIY Gear Clock is a Rainy Day Project for Your Genius
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iPhone Lingerie
iPhone Lingerie
The DIY iPhone Corset Makes Your Gadget Sexy
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Fluttering DIY Accessories
Fluttering DIY Accessories
Learn to Make Jewelry From Materials in Your Recycling Box
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Luxury DIY Bags
Luxury DIY Bags
Fendi Do-It-Yourself Baguette Mezzo Punto Makes You a Designer
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DIY Glow Dining
DIY Glow Dining
Evil Mad Scientist Shows You How to Brighten Up Your Table With LEDs
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Knit Nintendo Toys
Knit Nintendo Toys
Michelle Rheaume Sells Classic Toy Patterns for Geeky DIY Projects
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Budget-Friendly DIY Toys
Budget-Friendly DIY Toys
Free Papercraft Projects to Print and Assemble
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Light-Up Business Cards
Light-Up Business Cards
Sparkle Labs DIY Kit Illuminates Your Contact Info
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DIY E-Shirts
DIY E-Shirts
StitchLits LED Sewing Kit Makes Electronic Apparel Effortless
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DIY Spaceships
DIY Spaceships
Die-Hard Fan Recreates Motorized Pyramid 'Stargate' Spacecraft
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DIY Screen Printing
DIY Screen Printing
The Yudu Machine Makes Sweet Custom T-Shirts
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DIY Hand Painted Sneakers
DIY Hand Painted Sneakers
Rachelle Williams Makes Super Mario Bros High-Tops
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DIY Wine Tables
DIY Wine Tables
Revol-Design Lets You Transform Used Bottles into a Stylish Table
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DIY Chopstick Bowls
DIY Chopstick Bowls
Bryan Parks Reinvents Everyday Objects Into Asian Modern Chic Tableware
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DIY Bracelet Painting
DIY Bracelet Painting
Raw Wood Bangles Make the Perfect Canvas for Creative Jewelry Lovers
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Cardboard Paddle Boats
Cardboard Paddle Boats
Eco-Friendly, Water-Worthy DIY Kayaks
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DIY Bike Accessories
DIY Bike Accessories
Stylish Bike Tire Belt Made from a Salvaged Cruiser
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DIY Condom Roses
DIY Condom Roses
Straightforward Valentine's Day Gifts for Your Sweetie
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DIY Presents
DIY Presents
Budget-Friendly Holiday Gifts
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DIY Bottle Catamarans
DIY Bottle Catamarans
Recycle Plastic Bottles in Fun Floating Science Project
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DIY Animal Art
DIY Animal Art
Ann Wood Gets Crafty With a Step-By-Step Guide to Stampede Art
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DIY Edible LEGO
DIY Edible LEGO
How to Create Your Own Brick-Shaped Candy Made of Jell-O
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DIY Eco-Sandals
DIY Eco-Sandals
Crocheted Grocery Bags Make Sensible Plarn Shoes
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Green DIY Bookshelves
Green DIY Bookshelves
The ‘Book Book Shelf' by Not Tom Recycles Your Old Novels
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DIY Laptop Stands
DIY Laptop Stands
Recycled Cardboard Is Fast, Fun & Cheap for Computer Geeks
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Killer Papercrafts
Killer Papercrafts
Postleferguson's DIY Weapons, From Paper Grenades to Uzis
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DIY Pop-Ups
DIY Pop-Ups
Kirigami Paper Cutting Patterns for Crafting Projects
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Food Geeking
Food Geeking
DIY Guide Lets Nintendo Geeks Transform a Radish into a Super Mario Mushroom
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Ping Pong Lighting
Ping Pong Lighting
DIY Budget Home Decor
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DIY Gifts for Geeks
DIY Gifts for Geeks
From Keyboard Cufflinks to Cassette Tape Belt Buckles
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