December 19: DIY Gifts Sure to Spread Smiles

365 things Jar:

Finding the perfect gift for someone can be very hard. Why not make something that can leave them waking up every morning with a smile. This gift may take some time, but they will get to pick a piece of paper daily and read it with a smile.

 

Materials:

  • Three or more different colors of paper
  • A jar of your choice (make sure it can fit all the papers though)
  • Writing utensil (or multiple)

 

How to:

  • Gather materials
  • Think of how many categories you would like to include. I did three categories
    • Ex: Quotes, memories, reasons you’re my ______, bucket list, facts, song lyrics
  • Start writing the things you want to include. Make sure there are 365.
    • You can either hand write them on the paper or type them.
    • Writing is more sentimental but takes longer
    • I hand wrote reasons you’re my best friend and memories
  • Fold them and put them in the jar
  • Create a directions sheet with rules and a key.

 


Candy Sled:

As a kid, you probably went to an event where you got to sit on Santa’s lap. If you went to ones I went to you saw Santa’s sled made out of candy. This is a great gift for those people who love their candy. It’s super easy and quick to make.

 

Materials:

  • Two candy canes
  • 4-5 candies (make sure you’re able to stack them and get smaller as they go up)
  • Tape
  • Ribbon (optional)

 

How to:

  • Gather materials
  • Tape candy canes to the bottom of the largest candy.
  • Stack the rest of the candy and tape between each candy cane.
  • Put the ribbon around it to make it a nice finished project.