Hey friends, in the spirit of the upcoming holidays, let's make some handmade gifts!
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I always love to make my own gifts for the season, so here are a few of my favorite easy-to-make gift ideas.
If you're looking for more, I'm sharing over 30 additional DIY gift ideas here: https://www.woodshopdiaries.com/diy-handmade-christmas-gift-ideas/
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*PROJECT #1: Modern Serving Tray*
Check out the project details here: https://www.woodshopdiaries.com/diy-modern-serving-tray-with-handles/
Grab the printable plans here: https://woodshop-diaries.myshopify.com/products/modern-serving-tray-plans
Tools & Materials:
Tools:
Miter Saw: https://homedepot.sjv.io/b3DkDx
Table Saw
Ratchet Clamp: https://amzn.to/2EPxvAe
Small Clamps
Drill/Driver: https://homedepot.sjv.io/Aoo6Ya
Materials:
Scrap ¾″ plywood panel (roughly 12″x18″)
1x lumber cut to 2″ wide strips (roughly 60″ length)
Wood Glue: https://amzn.to/2IcK1Lf
(2) modern handles (optional): https://homedepot.sjv.io/PqGX6
*PROJECT #2: Folding Book Stand*
Check out the project details here: https://www.woodshopdiaries.com/how-to-make-a-book-stand/
Grab the printable plans here: https://woodshop-diaries.myshopify.com/products/folding-book-stand-plans
How to cut angles on a miter saw: https://www.woodshopdiaries.com/how-to-cut-angles-on-a-miter-saw/
Tools & Materials:
Tools:
Miter saw: https://homedepot.sjv.io/b3DkDx
Drill/Driver: https://homedepot.sjv.io/Aoo6Ya
Jig Saw: https://homedepot.sjv.io/Gjj912
Small screwdriver (optional)
Clamps
Materials:
48″ of 1×6 board OR 36″ of 1×6 board + 20″ of 1×2 board*
Wood glue
(1) cabinet butt hinge: https://homedepot.sjv.io/0ZznPJ
*PROJECT #3: Lazy Susan*
Check out the project details here: https://www.woodshopdiaries.com/diy-personalized-lazy-susan/
How to make a circle jig for router: https://www.woodshopdiaries.com/how-to-make-a-circle-jig-for-your-router/
How to cut your own 2x2s: https://www.woodshopdiaries.com/woodworking-tips-square-edges-make-your-own-2x2s/
Tools & Materials:
Tools:
Table Saw
Miter Saw: https://homedepot.sjv.io/b3DkDx
Drill/Driver: https://homedepot.sjv.io/Aoo6Ya
Router (with straight and flush cut bits) and/or Jig Saw: https://homedepot.sjv.io/vqZAA or https://homedepot.sjv.io/Gjj912
Sander
Clamps
Cricut Machine or vinyl cutter (optional): https://amzn.to/479cImo
Materials:
(1) 2x4x8 board
(1) 6″ lazy Susan Hardware: https://amzn.to/3sEEc4f
(4) 1 ¼″ wood screws
Cricut Vinyl (optional): https://amzn.to/40T7EAx
Wood Finish: stain: https://amzn.to/49ytTPX & poly: https://amzn.to/3sqW1UC
*PROJECT #4: Tic Tac Toe Game*
Check out the project details here: https://www.woodshopdiaries.com/scrap-wood-tic-tac-toe-board/
Tools & Materials:
Tools:
Miter Saw: https://homedepot.sjv.io/b3DkDx
Brad Nailer: https://homedepot.sjv.io/c/1404662/1354698/8154
Cricut Machine (optional): https://amzn.to/3QAWz2g
Materials:
Scrap ¾″ plywood (12″ x 12″ piece)
1×2 board (about 48″ long)
½″ square dowel (about 48″ long): https://amzn.to/46gBD6l
2×4 scraps (9 pieces 3 ½″ long)
Brad nails
Wood Glue:
Wood stain/finish: Black Stain: https://amzn.to/3MJcRoB Aged Barrel Stain: https://amzn.to/3MH71Ec Clear Coat: https://amzn.to/3QYvesc
Cricut Vinyl (optional for Xs and Os): https://amzn.to/3QXz5EL
*PROJECT #5: Easy Basic Cutting Board*
Check out the project details here: https://www.woodshopdiaries.com/how-to-make-a-basic-cutting-board/
How to sand wood: https://www.woodshopdiaries.com/how-to-sand-wood/
Tools & Materials:
Tools:
Table Saw (optional)
Miter Saw (or any saw to cut straight): https://homedepot.sjv.io/b3DkDx
Clamps: https://amzn.to/3eWlkDh
Belt Sander (or planer): https://homedepot.sjv.io/x9LJvd
Orbital Sander
Router & Chamfer bit: https://homedepot.sjv.io/vqZAA & https://homedepot.sjv.io/dxM6k
Materials:
Hardwood of your choice
*Amounts may vary based on your desired size, but I used (1) 1x6x8 maple board PLUS 3 strips of walnut about 19" long to make this board
Wood Glue
Cutting Board Oil: https://amzn.to/49w6s9T
CHAPTERS:
00:00 Introduction
00:28 How to Make a Simple Serving Tray
04:48 How to Make a Folding Book Stand
08:41 How to Make a Wooden Lazy Susan
11:55 How to Make a Wooden Tic Tac Toe Game
14:56 How to Make a Simple Cutting Board
18:31 Conclusion