6 DIY Gift Box Ideas

Holiday gifting season is in full swing! I make a lot of gifts during Christmastime, and often I mix together handmade and store bought gifts. I like to combine a DIY item with small store bought items for custom, inexpensive gift boxes. It's a nice way to show someone you care by the time and thoughtfulness put into it.

I've gathered together six ideas for gift boxes to cover almost anyone on your gift list. They all include one handmade item and I've provided the link to the tutorial or pattern showing how to make it. I also linked the additional purchased items to similar items for purchase on Amazon, but not all of them match up to the exact item in the post because I purchased everything locally. They are just ideas, though, so feel free to customize your boxes with the preferences of the recipient in mind!

Crochet Deer

I had a lot of things I could have been doing this weekend, but instead, I crocheted a deer.

...I have no regrets. It's adorable and it goes perfectly with my crocheted Christmas decor.

I used the Sherman the Deer pattern by SnuggleMe Stitches on Ravelry and scrap balls of yarn. In fact, it's a bit hard to tell, but the back two legs and part of one of the front legs is made with a different yarn than the rest of the body. I intended to use the same brown shade for the ears, but ran out exactly at the end (luckily) of the last leg.

Crochet Christmas Decor + DIY Crochet Tree Pillow

Christmas is one of my favorite holidays, so it makes sense that one of my favorite hobbies gets brought into the mix. I love the look of crocheted Christmas decorations because it evokes feelings of warmth and coziness. I wanted to share with you a couple patterns I've used and loved for some decor, including one of my very own!