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5 Cool and Easy DIY Holiday Gift Ideas

Forget the days of colorful construction paper, safety scissors, and Elmer's glue sticks — we have five amazing do-it-yourself holiday gift ideas for you this season.

Forget the days of colorful construction paper, safety scissors, and Elmer's glue sticks — we have five amazing do-it-yourself holiday gift ideas for you this season. Not only are they fun to make, and even more fun to give, but these DIY gifts are also stylish, on-trend, and will leave your friends beyond impressed. That said, we've put on our creative caps, stocked up on affordable supplies, and gone about the task of whipping up five ways to spread the craft love. How exactly will you wow friends and family with your DIY prowess? We think a Proenza Schouler-inspired statement necklace, neon-hued skinny belt, and three more equally chic ideas should do the trick. Keep reading to find out what you'll need to create these masterpieces and jump right in.

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DIY Gift: Heat Soothing Neck Wrap

I'm all about the holiday season, and I love giving gifts that my friends can actually use.

I'm all about the holiday season, and I love giving gifts that my friends can actually use. With that in mind, I've decided to replicate my homemade neck wrap, and give the gift of easy relaxation to all my friends.

Making your own at home is super easy and inexpensive —plus your friends will love using the wrap to unwind. All you need is a sock (preferably a longer, knee sock, but most will stretch out), a bag of rice, and lavender or eucalyptus oil, or dried, if you prefer, and some ribbon and note cards (optional for decorating). To learn how to make your own great gift, just keep reading