Crafting the Perfect Gift: DIY Birthday Gifts for Adults

Learn how to make a resin cutting board with epoxy casting resin and acrylic paint! Makes a perfect gift idea.

Use Mod Podge, paint, and vintage map scrapbook paper to make this unique decoupage letter for home decor. It's easy to create your own! You could personalize the map, and choose a monogram letter for the gift receiver.

Use a fun fruit stamping technique to decorate some plain tea towels. These will look great in any kitchen and they are so easy – even a kid can make them!

Use your favorite Bloody Mary and salt rim recipes to fill some cute containers and then apply the free downloadable labels! Looks like a boutique store bought gift.

Learn how to decorate a flower pot with photos and Mod Podge! Add a favorite plant to this, and it makes a great birthday gift idea.

If you'd like more ideas, check my list of over 50 Unique Photo Crafts.

Make a cute little clay ring dish with hand painted accents! These darling dishes are a pretty personalized gift, and are so easy to make.

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Learn how to make a DIY wooden beer caddy using these free plans. This beer carrier has a bottle opener on the side . . . and makes the perfect birthday gift for the beer lover in your life!

Learn how to make clothespin trivets with a few simple supplies! These are easy and high heat resistant so you can use them with hot pots.

Create your own leather phone case complete with a stamped image! This tutorial shows you how to do a process called "wet forming".

Use your favorite photos to make custom Mod Podge coasters – because DIY coasters make perfect gifts for any adult in your life! These picture coasters are inexpensive and easy to make.

Create a truly unique gift of infused olive oils. This post includes recipes for 4 different flavors and also has free printable labels for the bottles!

Learn how to make a crochet leather bracelet with this free pattern and tutorial. Crocheted leather and colorful tassels make a fun, on-trend birthday gift.

Everyone loves terrazzo these days! It's such a trendy pattern. Rebecca shows you how to use white clay as well as some additional colors to cover a small glass votive holder. You could DIY this as part of a gift basket along with other DIY candle holders.

This cookie mix in a jar gift idea is a step up from the usual chocolate chip ones you may have seen—it has lavender and chocolate chunks! There are printable recipe cards on this site to attach to your gift.

Make beautiful resin jewelry using wood pieces and alcohol ink or food coloring and resin. You can make a beautiful pendant necklace set using the mold of your choice.

Learn how to decorate a tray with Mod Podge photo transfer medium! We revamped a thrift store find. You could gift this tray with some other items like a mug and coffee beans!

Find out how to make basil salt—an easy herb infused flavored salt. Give this as a gift along with recipe ideas of how it can be used!

Learn how to make DIY bath salts with your favorite essential oils and baking soda! Decorate the container and add a scoop for a unique birthday gift for someone who could use a little self care.

Learn how to make this DIY wall art with a vintage print of a ticket! This one is a baseball ticket, but you could use any sport, or even a favorite band concert ticket.

Did you know you can make cool marbled mugs with nail polish? It’s easy and you can have gorgeous gifts in minutes. These DIY nail polish mugs cost LESS than a dollar each!

Give the gift of these hot cocoa bombs with marshmallows! Include a personalized mug and instructions about how to make their homemade cocoa using the gift.

Find out how to cover an old phone case with faux leopard fur. You can use this same process to add any fabric to a case! Make a few different ones as a birthday gift.

Use Dishwasher Safe Mod Podge for this unique wooden spoon makeover – these are so colorful and make great gifts!

Need a birthday gift for someone who is active on Instagram? Find out how easy it is to make a DIY photo transfer pillow with Mod Podge photo transfer medium! I made this DIY photo pillow with my Instagrams.

Learn how to decoupage on soap using this unique tutorial! Such a simple project, anyone can do it! Plus, it is easily customized for your gift recipient.

Get the free crochet pattern to make this super easy beach bag. Don't crochet? Try out my no-sew applique beach bag instead!

It is really easy to add a special touch to plain slippers with an applique – make them a wonderful personalized gift they will absolutely love!

Know someone who is a huge fan of Starbucks? This DIY candle would be perfect for their birthday gift!

Can you believe these earrings are made of paper?? They're affordable, lightweight, and you won't have to worry they'll break easily!

These sports car inspired painted mugs make great gifts for guys! They are very easy to paint and very inexpensive to make – you just need a few supplies.

This cinnamon sugar hand scrub recipe smells like delicious baked goods! Make your hands soft and is perfect for a gift idea. So easy.

Make a farmhouse style, DIY coffee bar sign in a few easy steps! This Rae Dunn style sign is perfect for beginners and goes with any decor.