As the vacation season approaches, DIY Christmas presents are a good way to save cash whereas giving a singular, heartfelt reward. Whether or not you’re on the lookout for the proper reward for a member of the family, finest buddy, trainer and even Amazon supply particular person, my simple home made reward concepts are precisely what that you must make this time of 12 months much more particular. On this submit, I’m specializing in tremendous simple home made presents like specialised balms, candles and bathtub salts. They’re easy to make and make great presents!
When you’re on the lookout for a solution to department away from defaulting to the same old reward card as a present and wish to put just a little extra TLC into your presents but don’t wish to overspend or overextend I’ve obtained some nice concepts for easy handmade presents anybody could make.
DIY Balms & Salves:
One in all my favourite reward concepts are balms and salves. They’re extremely simple to make and all however one of many pure elements might be sourced at your native grocery retailer. Walmart has 4 ounce mason jars that make nice containers for balms (and candles too!). Seize some unrefined coconut oil and natural olive oil too. Beeswax might be discovered throughout Amazon however I like to recommend THIS one and THIS one. Balms are a terrific handmade reward when you’re in a rush however nonetheless wish to give a present with a private contact.
A number of balm concepts are a heel balm, lip balm, hand salve, sleep balm, therapeutic balm, stuffy nostril balm (vapor rub), stable fragrance, home made vaseline, beard balm, multipurpose magnificence balm, physique butter, sore muscle balm, tattoo balm, stress reduction balm and headache balm. There are such a lot of inventive methods to make a balm to go well with the reward recipient. Selfmade balms could be a very helpful reward.
As you may see, balms are so customizable and make stunning presents.
What You’ll Must Make a Fundamental Selfmade Balm:
- 1/2 cup Olive Oil
- 1/2 cup Coconut Oil
- 1 TBSP. Beeswax
- 20 drops of important oils *non-compulsory*
- 4 ounce glass jars
- Medium sized pot
- Glass bowl or glass measuring cup
- Stir sticks
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Reward Tags or Labels *non-compulsory*
- Ribbon *non-compulsory*
Supplies
- 1/4 cup Olive Oil
- 1/4 cup Coconut Oil
- 1 TBSP. Beeswax
- 20 drops of important oils *non-compulsory*
Instruments
- 4 ounce glass jars
- Medium sized pot
- Glass bowl or glass measuring cup
- Stir sticks
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Reward Tags or Labels *non-compulsory*
- Ribbon *non-compulsory*
Directions
- Fill a medium sized pot 1/2 method full with water.
- Place a glass pyrex measuring cup or bowl with a spout within the water.
- Add coconut and olive oil and beeswax to the glass cup or bowl and permit the beeswax to completely soften.
- Take away from warmth and add important oils in case you are utilizing them.
- Pour the combination into 4 ounce glass jars.
- Enable the balm to chill. You might put the balm into the fridge to hurry up the method.
Notes
Customise you balm right into a lip balm, hand salve, sleep balm, heel balm, vapor rub, therapeutic salve, muscle rub, and many others.
You should definitely embrace a tag or label explaining what the balm is and the way to use it. I would come with the elements included as effectively. A cute ribbon to tie the tag on is a pleasant addition.
You don’t have to make use of each coconut oil and olive oil, You should utilize one or the opposite however I like to recommend each as a result of they work (and odor) so good collectively. Coconut is an unimaginable healer and olive oil is stuffed with antioxidants and fatty acids to replenish the pores and skin. Beeswax is an absolute should as a result of it’s the ingredient that thickens your oils right into a balm consistency.
Associated Put up: DIY Espresso Physique Scrub for Cellulite
DIY Tub Salts:
Tub salts are an excellent simple reward that may be custom-made to an individual’s particular wants. They are often so simple as a jar crammed with epsom salt and some drops of important oils. You may also add floor oatmeal, powdered milk, seaweed, spirulina, dried herbs, baking soda, dehydrated citrus peels, dried flowers and many others.
As the bottom of your salt soak, you should use epsom salt, lifeless sea salt or pink Himalayan salt. Epsom salt might be present in massive inexpensive baggage at most grocery shops and is simply as efficient as the opposite costlier salts. When making bathtub salts in bulk, epsom salt is the simplest solution to go. I wrote a whole submit on all the pieces that you must learn about bathtub salts. You may also get pleasure from my Mermaid Salt Tub Recipe.
The advantages of bathtub salts are superb. We’re speaking diminished water retention, leisure, higher sleep, ache reduction, enhanced pores and skin hydration, accelerated wound therapeutic and elevated circulation. To not point out, selling self care to the one’s you like is a good message of affection.
Aromatherapy and salt baths go hand in hand. Utilizing important oils in your home made bathtub salts is an absolute should. Under are a number of ideas for customizing your bathtub salts…
- Lavender oil-leisure
- Peppermint oil-sore achy muscle groups and joints
- Eucalyptus oil-congestion and chilly signs
- Citrus oils-strengthen capillaries, tighten pores and skin and cut back water retention in cells. They enhance circulation and forestall lymph accumulation.
- Juniper and rosemary oils-increase circulation and decongests sluggish and underneath energetic tissues.
- Grapefruit oil-reduces water retention and should assist cut back the looks of cellulite.
You may also contemplate a DIY Foot Soak. The good factor about foot soaks is that they require a lot much less of the soak and you should use a smaller jar. Final 12 months I made foot soaks for a number of of my daughter’s academics.
What You’ll Want for a Fundamental Tub Salt Recipe:
Supplies
- Epsom salt
- Important oils
- Components (seaweed, dried herbs and flowers, powdered milk, and many others.) *non-compulsory
Instruments
- 8-16 ounce mason jar
- Ribbon
- Reward tags or labels
Directions
- Fill 3/4 of a jar with epsom salt if including components. If not fill the jar stuffed with epsom salt.
- If including components, add them.
- Add important oils.
- Change the lid and shake completely.
Notes
Use 1-2 cups in a scorching bathtub. Soak for 10-Half-hour.
Methods to Use Tub Salts:
-Add 1-2 cups to a scorching bathtub & calm down for 10-Half-hour.
Like with a home made balm, cute reward tags are mandatory in order that whoever will get this reward understands the way to use bathtub salts and what’s within the bathtub salts.
Associated Put up: DIY Tub Bombs & Himalayan Oatmeal Tub Soak Recipe
Selfmade Candles:
Selfmade candles are a simple home made reward concept. I’ve an simple tutorial that explains the way to make soy candles in addition to an simple tutorial on the way to make beeswax candles. For presents, I’d recommend utilizing small containers such because the 4 ounce glass mason jars (Walmart) talked about above when speaking about DIY balms. There’s usually problems with tunneling the place the wax burns down the middle of the candle and by no means reaches the perimeters of the container. This can be a frequent points however the smaller you make your candles, the much less you’ll expertise this drawback.
Perfume oils work finest in soy candles however you should use important oils. Simply don’t count on them to have a powerful scent. When you select to make beeswax candles (my favourite to make) I don’t advocate utilizing a perfume or oil. Beewax has a refined candy odor on it’s personal.
What You’ll Must Make Candles:
For an in depth image tutorial learn my submit on DIY Soy Candles in addition to my submit on DIY Beeswax Candles.
I’ve used 4 ounce glass jars that I exploit for balms and stable cleaning oils for candles and so they work nice. They’re slim sufficient to keep away from tunneling, simple to purchase in bulk on Amazon and have a lid. Additionally they have a clean house for a 2 x 2 label if needed. I additionally discovered THESE stunning 4 ounce tins that may be so good for candles!
In your label, you would possibly advise the person to burn the candle all the way in which to the perimeters of the container the primary time they mild the candle. That is vital for any candle person to know as a way to get probably the most out of your candles.
A Few Extra Simple DIY Reward Concepts:
Festive Packaging Ideas:
- Utilizing a sprig of pine or cedar is a beautiful contact when tied into the ribbon across the lip of the lid.
- Labels might be irritating when you’re in a time crunch so a hand-crafted reward tag might be usual out of a be aware card by slicing it to measurement and utilizing a gap punch to connect it to the reward. If you need to make labels, go HERE for a number of of my labels.
- I really like utilizing brown craft paper, even whether it is crinkled up. It makes a terrific wrapping paper and may simply be fancied up by including colourful ribbon.
These are my favourite handmade reward concepts. They don’t seem to be solely good for the vacations, they make a particular reward for any big day particularly Mom’s Day and Father’s Day! Making your individual handcrafted presents shouldn’t be solely a number of enjoyable, it’s a simple solution to make your family members really feel particular. Including your personal touch to every of your presents not solely saves cash, it additionally exhibits a particular effort and a focus you prolonged to every of your reward recipients. It’s the proper solution to categorical your self and a terrific inventive outlet.
Pleased Holidays, Jenni
