Finding the perfect gift is easier said than done. You can spend hours, days, and even weeks (if you’re ahead of the game) in search of a spot-on pick for every person in your life. If you seem to be stumped on ideas for beauty gifts for the makeup, hair, and skin care-obsessed people you love, allow us to point you in the direction of a DIY gift. There’s nothing more personal than making a gift for someone, and you don’t have to be an artist to pull it off. Ahead, we share six DIY gifts you can make for the beauty lovers on your holiday shopping list.
1. SCRUNCHIES
This ‘90s hair accessory has truly made a comeback in recent years. Sure, you could head to the store and buy a few to give as a gift, but you can also create a DIY scrunchie—no sewing required. This will allow you to customize the fabric you use and give your giftee a one-of-a-kind hair accessory.
What you’ll need:
Fabric
Scissors
Hot glue gun and glue
¼ inch elastic
STEP #1. CUT YOUR FABRIC
Sure, scrunchies are small, but they require a bit more fabric than you think since they’re, well, scrunched. For a standard scrunchie, aim for about two feet in length and five inches in width. You can adjust these measurements if you want to make a jumbo or mini scrunchie. Carefully cut your fabric to your desired dimensions.
STEP #2. GLUE THE EDGE
Flip your fabric, so the underside is facing you. Then, use your hot glue gun to create a thin line of glue along the shorter edge of your fabric. Fold the edge of the fabric over, so there is about a half-inch overlap before the glue hardens. This will give you a finished edge. Repeat on the opposite side.
STEP #3. FOLD AND GLUE
Next, fold your fabric in half longways so that the pattern is on the inside of the fold. Add a thin line of glue along the bottom, longer edge of the fabric, then press the top edge of the fabric onto the glue.
Editor’s note: Since you’re working with a longer length of fabric, glue it down little by little to avoid having the glue harden too soon.
STEP #4. INSIDE-OUT IT
Turn your tube of fabric inside-out, so the pattern is now on the outside.
STEP #5. GRAB YOUR ELASTIC
Pull your elastic (use one that is about 10 inches long) through the inside of the tube of fabric so that it sticks out on both ends. Bring both ends together and tie a knot.
STEP #6. SECURE THE ENDS
For the finishing touch, use hot glue to secure both ends of the fabric together, covering the elastic. All done!
