This Year, Make The Christmas Gifts Yourself!

So, it’s Christmas again.

So today I’m here to tell you about the gifts I made for my loved ones, and how heartwarming it felt to see that, years later, my grandma still keeps hers. 

The first thing we need to do before DIYing a present is deciding what we’re going to make, right? Not gonna lie, my creative light bulb doesn’t always spark on its own. I often need to grab a little inspiration from Pinterest. Even so, one thing that always helps is thinking about what the other person truly values.

For example, I have a friend who absolutely loves reading. So for her present, I’d make a must-have reader’s kit with a custom bookmark, a “favorite quotes” notebook, some highlighters, a crochet book cover to protect her reads, and of course… a new book for her to enjoy.

This year, I made another present for her in honor of her passion. And I actually filmed a video to show you how I did it, but that post isn’t out yet, so no spoilers… it’s coming soon!

But of course, not everyone feels confident crafting something from scratch — and that’s totally okay! A meaningful gift doesn’t have to be handmade in a literal “arts-and-crafts” way. Sometimes the most thoughtful presents are the ones that create memories instead of objects.

These gifts may not sit on a shelf, but they stay in the heart and that’s what really matters.

At the end of the day, Christmas gifting isn’t about perfection or about making something extravagant. It’s about intention. It’s about taking a moment to think of someone you love and saying: “Hey, I made this for you. You matter to me.”

Whether you craft a whole birthday box, decorate a jar, cook something sweet, or plan a simple experience you can share together… the magic is the same.

So this year, try gifting something with a little extra love in it, made by your hands, your time and your heart. I promise it feels just as amazing to give as it does to receive.

I wish you the happiest Christmas! 

See you next time! Ladybug out!