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Home » Gifts

40 DIY Gifts for Grandparents

Modified: Dec 5, 2023 by Melanie Swanson · This post may contain affiliate links · Leave a Comment

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Creating DIY gifts for grandparents is a thoughtful gesture and comes with significant advantages.

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The act of crafting a homemade gift enables you to infuse it with a deeply personal touch. This personalization allows you to tailor the gift to perfectly suit your grandparents' tastes and preferences, enhancing its overall meaning and significance.

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  • 1. Photo Planters
  • 2. Photo Album
  • 3. Handmade Cards
  • 4. Fun Photo Bookmarks
  • 5. Memory Jar
  • 6. Custom Calendar
  • 7. Family Recipe Book
  • 8. Handprint/Footprint Art
  • 9. Granny Crochet Blanket
  • 10. Embroidered Handkerchiefs
  • 11. Personalized Pillows
  • 12. Homemade Candles
  • 13. Homemade Bath Salts
  • 14. Hand-Painted Flower Pots
  • 15. DIY Coasters
  • 16. Framed Family Tree
  • 17. Metal Stamping for Bracelets
  • 18. Personalized Tote Bags
  • 19. Knitted or Crocheted Scarf
  • 20. Handmade Scented Soap
  • 21. Painted Rock Garden Markers
  • 22. Homemade Potpourri
  • 23. Memory Quilt
  • 24. Hand-Painted Mugs
  • 25. DIY Terrarium
  • 26. Hand-Painted Wooden Signs
  • 27. Personalized Apron
  • 28. Homemade Strawberry Jams
  • 29. Embroidered Hand Towel
  • 30. Customized Wall Art
  • 31. DIY Wind Chimes
  • 32. Grandkids Picture Sign
  • 33. Knitted or Crocheted Slippers
  • 34. Herb Garden Kit
  • 35. Personalized Wooden Cutting Board
  • 36. Personalized Photo Pendants
  • 37. Homemade Snow Globe
  • 38. Mason Jar Fridge Magnets
  • 39. Knit Hat
  • 40. Handprint Keychain

1. Photo Planters

Photo Planters

Printing children's faces on a personalized pot and pairing it with a lovely plant is a unique gift idea. It's an adorable present that will bring joy every time they lay their eyes on it.

2. Photo Album

Photo Album

You can create a beautifully designed photo album with pictures from family gatherings and special moments. A photo album preserves memories, and grandparents can easily flip through the pages whenever they want to reminisce.

3. Handmade Cards

Handmade Cards

With handmade cards, you can craft heartfelt and customized cards with your own artwork and messages. This DIY project carries a personal touch and shows your thoughtfulness to them.

4. Fun Photo Bookmarks

Fun Photo Bookmarks

The personalized photo bookmarks bring smiles and memories with every page turn. Not only do they mark your place in a book, but they also serve as cherished keepsakes of special moments.

5. Memory Jar

Memory Jar

This memory jar is a perfect constant source of heartwarming reminders of shared experiences. You can decorate a jar and fill it with notes, sharing your favorite memories with your grandparents.

6. Custom Calendar

Custom Calendar

A custom calendar serves as a practical and sentimental gift, helping them stay organized while enjoying family memories. You can design a customized calendar featuring family photos and important dates.

7. Family Recipe Book

Family Recipe Book

You can compile cherished family recipes with a family recipe book. By preserving and sharing your culinary traditions, you can ensure your family's legacy for years to come, delighting generations to follow.

8. Handprint/Footprint Art

Handprint/Footprint Art

If you’re looking for a sentimental and personalized gift for them, you can create a handprint/footprint art. With this DIY project, you can capture a handprint or footprint on a canvas or paper.

9. Granny Crochet Blanket

Granny Crochet Blanket

You can create a snug and comforting blanket with your crafting skills. With the crocheted blanket, you provide a warm and cozy feeling to grandma that can be cherished for years to come.

10. Embroidered Handkerchiefs

Embroidered Handkerchiefs

Gifting embroidered handkerchiefs with bespoke messages or intricate designs imparts a distinctive personal touch. They are also incredibly practical, making them a great choice for almost any occasion.

11. Personalized Pillows

Personalized Pillows

By crafting personalized grandparent pillows, you offer a heartfelt way to create meaningful gifts for them. These pillows serve as reminders of the bonds between grandparents and their loved ones.

12. Homemade Candles

Homemade Candles

Handcrafted candles are beautiful and calming gifts that bring relaxation and elegance to any space. With their clean-burning nature and delightful aroma, these candles offer a treat to the senses.

13. Homemade Bath Salts

Homemade Bath Salts

This DIY project offers variations for using Epsom salts, sea salt, essential oils, and dried herbs. By creating your own bath salts, you can make a thoughtful gift for your grandparents.

14. Hand-Painted Flower Pots

Hand-Painted Flower Pots

You can add a personal touch to your grandparents' home with these delightful handprint flower pots. These decorative clay pots can be used to grow their favorite flowers or herbs.

15. DIY Coasters

DIY Coasters

The DIY coasters feature cherished family photos or unique artwork. These personalized coasters not only serve as functional and decorative pieces but also safeguard surfaces from unsightly stains.

16. Framed Family Tree

Framed Family Tree

You can craft a handmade family tree and frame it for display. This meaningful work of art will cherish your genealogical record, preserving your family's history for generations to come.

17. Metal Stamping for Bracelets

Metal Stamping for Bracelets

You can surprise your grandparents with a handmade bracelet personalized with the names of their grandkids. This metal stamping project allows you to create a special keepsake that they would cherish for a lifetime.

18. Personalized Tote Bags

Personalized Tote Bags

Tote bags are super useful for shopping or carrying personal items, and adding a custom design gives them that extra personal touch, making them a perfect gift for grandparents.

19. Knitted or Crocheted Scarf

Knitted or Crocheted Scarf

For a gift that offers warmth and comfort, you can consider a beautifully crocheted scarf. Perfect for winter months, these scarves combine practicality with fashion, keeping them cozy and stylish at the same time.

20. Handmade Scented Soap

Handmade Scented Soap

You can make your own scented soap bars with unique fragrances that will add a luxurious touch to your bathing routine. It's easy to do and a great way to personalize their shower experience.

21. Painted Rock Garden Markers

Painted Rock Garden Markers

With beautifully painted rock, you can easily create unique markers or delightful gifts for your green-thumbed grandparents. These markers help organize the garden while also adding a personal touch to it.

22. Homemade Potpourri

Homemade Potpourri

By using natural ingredients such as oranges, apples, and winter spices, you can craft a thoughtful and personalized present for your grandparents. The homemade potpourri adds a pleasant aroma to their living space.

23. Memory Quilt

Memory Quilt

Quilts are a perfect way to repurpose cherished memories in a functional and heartwarming manner. This DIY project helps you create a cozy quilt using fabric scraps from old family clothes infused with sentimental value.

24. Hand-Painted Mugs

Hand-Painted Mugs

The DIY-painted mugs with ceramic paint give a personalized and special touch experience. These mugs make their morning coffee or tea more enjoyable.

25. DIY Terrarium

DIY Terrarium

You can assemble a miniature garden in a glass container with small plants and decorative elements. Terrariums are low-maintenance and bring a touch of nature indoors, making them perfect gifts.

26. Hand-Painted Wooden Signs

Hand-Painted Wooden Signs

The DIY grandparent sign is a heartfelt, homemade gift that celebrates their special role. Crafted from scrap wood and painted with love, it reminds grandparents of the joy they bring to their grandchild's life.

27. Personalized Apron

Personalized Apron

A personalized apron with fabric markers, paint, or embroidery is a practical gift for cooking and baking. It's perfect for grandparents who love spending time in the kitchen.

28. Homemade Strawberry Jams

Homemade Strawberry Jams

You can surprise them with a homemade gift of love: simple strawberry jam. Homemade jams are delightful treats that can be enjoyed on toast, desserts, and more.

29. Embroidered Hand Towel

Embroidered Hand Towel

This easy-to-follow DIY guide from The Aspiring Home makes crafting this charming embroidered hand towel a breeze! You can impress your grandparents with this heartwarming, handmade kitchen towel.

30. Customized Wall Art

Customized Wall Art

You can give your grandparents this stunning personalized framed wall art. It's customizable and beautifully designed, making it the perfect present that will add a personal touch to their home decor.

31. DIY Wind Chimes

DIY Wind Chimes

This DIY project is a beautiful set of wind chimes using various materials like seashells or bamboo. Wind chimes provide a soothing and decorative element for their outdoor space.

32. Grandkids Picture Sign

Grandkids Picture Sign

With this DIY project, you can create a personalized keepsake for grandparents with the grandkids. It uses photos and glitter letters on a wooden frame for a gift that's sure to be treasured.

33. Knitted or Crocheted Slippers

Knitted or Crocheted Slippers

You can make your grandparents comfortable with these simple knit slippers. This beginner-friendly knitting pattern can be personalized with their favorite colors, making it a warm and heartfelt gift.

34. Herb Garden Kit

Herb Garden Kit

The Herb garden kit promotes the use of fresh herbs in cooking, making a perfect gift for grandparents. With this project, you can assemble a kit for growing herbs indoors with pots, soil, and seeds.

35. Personalized Wooden Cutting Board

Personalized Wooden Cutting Board

You can personalize a wooden cutting board by engraving their names or a special message. It adds functionality and serves as a decorative piece in the kitchen.

36. Personalized Photo Pendants

Personalized Photo Pendants

A personalized photo pendant is an easy, DIY gift that lets you encapsulate precious memories in a pendant. It’s a perfect and heartfelt present for grandparents to keep their loved ones close.

37. Homemade Snow Globe

Homemade Snow Globe

This DIY snow globe creates a magical winter wonderland for your grandparents. You can personalize it with laminated photos for a gift they'll cherish all year round.

38. Mason Jar Fridge Magnets

Mason Jar Fridge Magnets

The mason jar fridge magnet is a thoughtful DIY gift that symbolizes love and effort. This magnet serves a practical purpose, holding notes while adding a personal, homemade touch to your grandparent's kitchen.

39. Knit Hat

Knit Hat

A knit hat signifies warmth and comfort. It's more than just a fashionable accessory; it's a cozy token of affection, perfect for keeping grandparents snug during chilly seasons.

40. Handprint Keychain

Handprint Keychain

You can consider the handprint keychain as an exceptional gift option. Though slightly more intricate, it serves as a splendid expression of appreciation for grandparents, making it a delightful memento.

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