Ideal DIY Christmas Gift Ideas for Teen Girls to make!

Posted by jenni December 4, 2022

No need to spend a ton of money & no need to add more waste & plastic to the landfill. Have a blast making these gifts for your friends, crush, family & neighbors. 

6 Ideas for U!

  1. Homemade Strawberry Jam 
    1. SUPER EASY, only 3 ingredients: strawberries, sugar, lemon
    2. mix cleaned & green removed strawberries, sugar, and lemon juice in a saucepan, med-low heat till sugar dissolves
    3. Increase heat & bring mixture to a rolling boil.
    4. Stir frequently mashing the strawberries as you stir, until jam is thickened and bubbles completely cover the surface of the jam. (about 10 minutes.)
    5. Transfer jam to a jar and put lids on
    6. Store in refrigerator for about 10 days 

  1. Salt or sugar body scrub (who doesn’t like amazing post scrub skin)
    1. Mix your favorite ingredients, experiment with proportions
    2. Rough options: Sea salt, Epsom salt, Sugar
    3. Oil options: Coconut oil, Avocado oil, Jojoba oil, olive oil, etc.
    4. Additional possible add ins: Rosewater, dried lavender, essential oils, dried rose petals,…

  1. Rainbow candle 
    1. Decorate a simple candle by melting old crayons onto it to make a trendy design
    2. Materials: white or other solid colored candle, crayons, hot glue gun
    3. Follow the directions click here! 

  1. Seasoning salt (tailor your recipe, be unique, get creative, spice it up!)
    1. Experiment with your favorite seasonings. For Spicy options you might use Salt as a base. For sweet seasonings, use Sugar as a base.
    2. Spicy option add-in-s?: Chili powder, paprika, garlic, pepper, smoked paprika, smoked salt, chili flakes, ….
    3. Sweet add-in-s?: Cinnamon, sprinkles, cocoa powder, colored sugar, finely crumbled nuts, grated chocolate flakes, grated butterscotch chips…

  1. A gift that keeps on giving, a homemade bird feeder for your loved one to enjoy watching sweet birds pop around 
    1. Simply string a hanging twine loop through a pine cone
    2. then coat the cone with peanut butter & sprinkle bird food on it 
    3. Wrap in a see through bag & tie w a pretty ribbon) 

  1. Adorbs jewelry hanger using twigs & yarn
    1. Collect 3 chop sticks or tree branches, string/twine/ribbon of your style, metal keyring or other sturdy hanging attachment. 
    2. Optional deco supplies: paint, duck tape, colored yarn for wrapping around the wood

For more super cute teen DIY gift ideas, click here! 

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