# DIY Gift Ideas Meghan Young Highlights her Favorite DIY Gifts in Time for the Holiday Season By Alyson Wyers | Published 2014-11-26 | TH Video Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/favorite-diy-gifts References: [youtu.be](http://youtu.be/WXA6InyhokA)  Trend Hunter Editor Meghan Young shares her favorite DIY gifts that could help inspire you, whether you have a craft-loving nature or are simply on a budget. From growing books to artistic mugs and denim bags, these DIY gift ideas will work any time of the year. To make a unique planter, all you need are some old books and twine to keep it all together. You can order your own [upcycled literary planter-making kit](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/craft-starter-kit) to get started as well. For a project that is simple to execute and simplistic in looks, a [front entrance organizer tool](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tinkr-toolkit) is a great option. If you have an old pair of jeans, you can turn them into a chic carry-all pouch. Or for tea time, Meghan's top pick for favorite DIY gifts are [watercolor mugs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gunia-projects-holiday-collection) in any color. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.0/10 - Popularity: 46% | Activity: 97% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [TH Video](https://www.trendhunter.com/thvideo) > [Editor Picks](https://www.trendhunter.com/editorpicks) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Upcycled DIY Gifts:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation: Develop a platform that connects consumers with artisans who create unique upcycled DIY gifts using discarded materials. - **Simplistic DIY Organizers:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation: Create a range of minimalist DIY organizers that provide functional solutions for decluttering and organizing personal spaces. - **Customized DIY Kitchenware:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation: Introduce a service that allows customers to personalize DIY kitchenware, such as watercolor mugs, with their own designs or photos. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Artisan Marketplace:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation: Build an online platform that connects artisans specializing in DIY gifts with consumers looking for unique and personalized creations. - **Home Organization:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation: Develop innovative DIY organizer products and services, tapping into the growing trend of minimalistic living and decluttering. - **Custom Printing and Personalization:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation: Create a digital platform that enables customers to customize and personalize DIY kitchenware, expanding beyond watercolor mugs to a variety of products. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [DIY Embroidery Ornaments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/diy-stitched-ornament-kits.md) - [DIY Plant Decor Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/make-it-yourself-plant-stand.md) - [Alphabet DIY Gardening Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/succulent-letter-diy-kit.md) - [Gardening Gift Bundles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/indoor-gardeners-gift-set.md) - [Holiday Lifestyle Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/as-ever-holiday.md) - [Festive Plantable Pencils](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/plantable-pencils.md) - [Edible Holiday Decorations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/edible-holiday-decoration.md) - [Custom Holiday Ornaments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/staples-print-services.md) - [DIY Floral Tea Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/herbal-tea-seed-kit.md)