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A Note From The Home Depot
There’s nothing better than homemade gifts to show somebody that you care, and Cara Newhart from Never Skip Brunch has you covered with some DIY gift ideas this holiday season! Grab some items from your local Home Depot store and keep reading for some inspiration.
DIY Gift Ideas / Gift Basket
These three diy gift projects are perfect for making on their own or creating a few of each to bundle up into a gift basket. We’ll make some diy tile coasters, some custom painted kitchen or hand towels, and some apothecary jars.
PROJECT 01: DIY Tile Coasters
![A coffee mug on a finished DIY Tile Coaster. A coffee mug on a finished DIY Tile Coaster.](https://contentgrid.homedepot-static.com/hdus/en_US/DTCCOMNEW/Articles/CaraNewhart-NeverSkipBrunch-FY21DIYOTWorkshops-DIYGifts-17.jpg)
These super simple coasters add a modern touch to an end or coffee table. They’re made with just tile and felt pads, so they’re a perfect mess-free diy gift idea that adds both function and style.
![Materials needed for a DIY Tile Coaster set. Materials needed for a DIY Tile Coaster set.](https://contentgrid.homedepot-static.com/hdus/en_US/DTCCOMNEW/Articles/CaraNewhart-NeverSkipBrunch-FY21DIYOTWorkshops-DIYGifts-1.jpg)
Choose some tile that is about 4 inches wide — you can opt for round, square, etc, but we went with a hexagon tile for a modern look.
![A woman and a girl creating DIY Tile Coasters on a table. A woman and a girl creating DIY Tile Coasters on a table.](https://contentgrid.homedepot-static.com/hdus/en_US/DTCCOMNEW/Articles/CaraNewhart-NeverSkipBrunch-FY21DIYOTWorkshops-DIYGifts-15.jpg)
Add 4-6 self adhesive felt pads to the bottom of the tile, spacing them out evenly. These create “feet” for the coaster and add a layer of protection so the tile doesn’t scratch the furniture.
![A girl placing a mug on a DIY Tile Coaster while a woman watches. A girl placing a mug on a DIY Tile Coaster while a woman watches.](https://contentgrid.homedepot-static.com/hdus/en_US/DTCCOMNEW/Articles/CaraNewhart-NeverSkipBrunch-FY21DIYOTWorkshops-DIYGifts-14.jpg)
If your tile is square, you might want to put one in each corner. For our hexagon tile, we applied a felt pad at each point.
![A woman tying a ribbon around a set of DIY Tile Coasters. A woman tying a ribbon around a set of DIY Tile Coasters.](https://contentgrid.homedepot-static.com/hdus/en_US/DTCCOMNEW/Articles/CaraNewhart-NeverSkipBrunch-FY21DIYOTWorkshops-DIYGifts-16.jpg)
Optional: finish with a ribbon or gift tag.
PROJECT 02: Custom Painted Hand / Kitchen Towels
![A finished set of DIY Custom Painted Hand Towels. A finished set of DIY Custom Painted Hand Towels.](https://contentgrid.homedepot-static.com/hdus/en_US/DTCCOMNEW/Articles/CaraNewhart-NeverSkipBrunch-FY21DIYOTWorkshops-DIYGifts-4.jpg)
These towels are perfect for creating a functional art piece that can be used in the bathroom or kitchen. Simply let the kids paint on the towel with acrylic paint and customize a design.
![Materials needed for a set of DIY Custom Painted Hand Towels. Materials needed for a set of DIY Custom Painted Hand Towels.](https://contentgrid.homedepot-static.com/hdus/en_US/DTCCOMNEW/Articles/CaraNewhart-NeverSkipBrunch-FY21DIYOTWorkshops-DIYGifts-3.jpg)
You can keep it simple by painting a minimal design in the corner of the towel for a subtle detail, or go all out with a big design.
![A girl painting a hand towel while a woman places a stencil on a towel. A girl painting a hand towel while a woman places a stencil on a towel.](https://contentgrid.homedepot-static.com/hdus/en_US/DTCCOMNEW/Articles/CaraNewhart-NeverSkipBrunch-FY21DIYOTWorkshops-DIYGifts-6.jpg)
If you don’t want to freehand the artwork, you can use stencils or stamps to guide you as you create a design.
PROJECT 03: Apothecary Jars
![Two apothecary jars alongside DIY hand towel and coaster sets. Two apothecary jars alongside DIY hand towel and coaster sets.](https://contentgrid.homedepot-static.com/hdus/en_US/DTCCOMNEW/Articles/CaraNewhart-NeverSkipBrunch-FY21DIYOTWorkshops-DIYGifts-18.jpg)
Upleveling mason jars into these DIY apothecary jars makes them a stylish gift and functional decor piece afterwards. You can fill them with anything that fits your gift basket theme: hot cocoa mix, marshmallows, tea sachets, or a sugar scrub.
![Materials needed to create DIY Apothecary Jars. Materials needed to create DIY Apothecary Jars.](https://contentgrid.homedepot-static.com/hdus/en_US/DTCCOMNEW/Articles/CaraNewhart-NeverSkipBrunch-FY21DIYOTWorkshops-DIYGifts-2.jpg)
Start by removing the threaded metal piece from the furniture leg — just grasp it tightly with pliers and twist in a counterclockwise direction until it comes out.
![A woman removing a threaded piece from an unfinished furniture leg. A woman removing a threaded piece from an unfinished furniture leg.](https://contentgrid.homedepot-static.com/hdus/en_US/DTCCOMNEW/Articles/CaraNewhart-NeverSkipBrunch-FY21DIYOTWorkshops-DIYGifts-8.jpg)
![A woman attaching a furniture leg to a wooden base as a girl overlooks. A woman attaching a furniture leg to a wooden base as a girl overlooks.](https://contentgrid.homedepot-static.com/hdus/en_US/DTCCOMNEW/Articles/CaraNewhart-NeverSkipBrunch-FY21DIYOTWorkshops-DIYGifts-9.jpg)
Create the wood base — glue the furniture leg to the wood base with wood glue by applying a generous amount of glue to the bottom of the furniture leg and positioning it in the center of the wood round (rosette) — let dry completely.
Optional — once the glue is dry, you can paint or stain the wood base in your color of choice.
![A woman applying hot glue to a mason jar lid. A woman applying hot glue to a mason jar lid.](https://contentgrid.homedepot-static.com/hdus/en_US/DTCCOMNEW/Articles/CaraNewhart-NeverSkipBrunch-FY21DIYOTWorkshops-DIYGifts-13.jpg)
![A woman glueing a black drawer pull to a mason jar lid. A woman glueing a black drawer pull to a mason jar lid.](https://contentgrid.homedepot-static.com/hdus/en_US/DTCCOMNEW/Articles/CaraNewhart-NeverSkipBrunch-FY21DIYOTWorkshops-DIYGifts-10.jpg)
While the wood round is trying, you can create the lid. You can choose any drawer pull you’d like as long as it has a flat base so that it sits flush when glued to the lid. Apply hot glue to the threaded end of the drawer pull and stick it down in the center of the top of the mason jar lid. Hold in place until the glue cools.
![A mason jar lid spray painted gold with a hand holding spray paint canister. A mason jar lid spray painted gold with a hand holding spray paint canister.](https://contentgrid.homedepot-static.com/hdus/en_US/DTCCOMNEW/Articles/CaraNewhart-NeverSkipBrunch-FY21DIYOTWorkshops-DIYGifts-7.jpg)
We chose to create gold bases by using brass drawer pulls and spray painting the metal lid with gold metallic spray paint. Other lid options include a black drawer pull with a black spray painted lid or skipping the paint altogether and adding a matching drawer pull to the top.
![A woman applying glue to a base and furniture leg. A woman applying glue to a base and furniture leg.](https://contentgrid.homedepot-static.com/hdus/en_US/DTCCOMNEW/Articles/CaraNewhart-NeverSkipBrunch-FY21DIYOTWorkshops-DIYGifts-12.jpg)
![A woman attaching a glass mason jar to a wooden base and furniture leg. A woman attaching a glass mason jar to a wooden base and furniture leg.](https://contentgrid.homedepot-static.com/hdus/en_US/DTCCOMNEW/Articles/CaraNewhart-NeverSkipBrunch-FY21DIYOTWorkshops-DIYGifts-11.jpg)
Attaching the jar and base — apply a strip of permanent clear double sided tape to the bottom of the mason jar and stick it to the top of the furniture leg, pressing securely.
The double sided tape creates a pretty strong bond, but alternatively you can attach the mason jar and furniture leg with hot glue.
PROJECT 04: Gift Baskets
You can bundle all the DIY gifts together to create a themed basket. Get creative with your theme to create a gift basket that’s totally personal or choose from one of the ideas below:
Hot Chocolate Bundle
![A finished DIY Hot Chocolate Bundle basket. A finished DIY Hot Chocolate Bundle basket.](https://contentgrid.homedepot-static.com/hdus/en_US/DTCCOMNEW/Articles/CaraNewhart-NeverSkipBrunch-FY21DIYOTWorkshops-DIYGifts-24.jpg)
Stack 2-4 coasters together, wrap and tie with ribbon to create a set. Create a set of kitchen towels by folding them and stacking two to four with your favorite design on top before tying with ribbon.
Choose two apothecary jars in differing heights. Fill one jar with powdered hot chocolate mix and secure the lid tightly. Add marshmallows to the other jar and arrange all the items in the gift basket. You can add fillers for a personal touch — like greenery or candy canes tucked into the open spaces between the items.
Optional: finish with a ribbon or gift tag.
Spa Bundle
Stack two to four coasters together, wrap and tie with ribbon to create a set. Create a set of hand towels by folding them and stacking two to four with your favorite design on top before tying with ribbon.
Choose two apothecary jars in differing heights. Fill one jar with sachets of your favorite tea and secure the lid. Add a sugar scrub or body butter to the other jar and arrange all the items in the gift basket. You can add fillers for a personal touch — like greenery or a spa headband tucked into the open spaces between the items.
Optional: finish with a ribbon or gift tag.