19 Top DIY Gifts for Every Type of Person

Last Updated on November 2, 2022 by April

One of the best ways to show someone how much you care is to let them subtly know that you put a lot of thought into their gift basket. Just by being here, I already know you care quite a lot, and that’s wonderful!

Not all of us are that creative, so we require a bit of inspiration to get going. You’re in good hands if you aren’t sure yet what you should get your loved ones or need help pairing items together. Here are some of the best DIY gifts bloggers have to offer.

Breakfast in a Basket

If you are giving a basket to someone you plan on spending the morning with, give them something like this. There is plenty for two, and they’ll feel so special!

Snacks

These 19 Gift Basket Ideas Are PERFECTION! They're great for any of the holidays and special occasions, especially Christmas and birthdays!
Found From A Helicopter Mom

We all have that snacker that we know in the group of family and friends. They munch on just about anything. Give them what they really want, and put a little love in it by preparing the goods yourself.

Coffee

There are tons of die-hard Starbucks fans out there, so chances are you know one of them. Give them an attractive assortment of their favorite drinks, and they’ll thank you on the next morning when they’re off to work.

BBQ

Barbecuing is so much fun, and there is a way to make this basket works whether your friend is on a diet or vegan. Just accordingly select the sauces, and maybe next time they have a BBQ, you’ll be invited!

Mini Bar

I adore this one since my SO used to be a bartender. He is very particular about what he drinks, so I will definitely have to customize it quite a bit.

Breakfast Hostess

These 19 Gift Basket Ideas Are PERFECTION! They're great for any of the holidays and special occasions, especially Christmas and birthdays!
Found From Jenny Steffens

If you have a friend that loves having get togethers, take a little stress off their plate and set everything up for them in a basket.

Gardener

These 19 Gift Basket Ideas Are PERFECTION! They're great for any of the holidays and special occasions, especially Christmas and birthdays!
Found From The Merry Thought

Gardeners are always looking for new ways to enjoy their hobby, and this gift basket might be the thing they never knew they wanted.

Get Well Kit

Have a super health-conscious to the point of being crazy kind of friend? Me too. If there’s any time of year you feel you should enable them, perhaps it’s Christmas or their birthday.

New Baby

These 19 Gift Basket Ideas Are PERFECTION! They're great for any of the holidays and special occasions, especially Christmas and birthdays!
Found From Fantabulosity

A present for a baby is a present for a mom. Get them ready for the arrival of their first child, and they’ll really appreciate it.

Welcome Baby

These 19 Gift Basket Ideas Are PERFECTION! They're great for any of the holidays and special occasions, especially Christmas and birthdays!
Found From Style Me Pretty

There are so many expenses associated with having a baby. Lend your friend a hand and get them ready!

Upcoming Wedding

These 19 Gift Basket Ideas Are PERFECTION! They're great for any of the holidays and special occasions, especially Christmas and birthdays!
Found From The Glitter Guide

Your friend is getting married soon and she’s been going on about it for the longest time. Feed into her excitement and get her something useful.

Beach Bum

These 19 Gift Basket Ideas Are PERFECTION! They're great for any of the holidays and special occasions, especially Christmas and birthdays!
Found From Skip to my Lou

If you go to the beach often, you’ll know there is always something you forget each trip. Welp, not anymore!

Car Enthusiast

These 19 Gift Basket Ideas Are PERFECTION! They're great for any of the holidays and special occasions, especially Christmas and birthdays!
Found From Shirley Pando

Did your friend get a new car? Help them stay obsessed with their well-deserved toy a bit longer by giving them more of an excuse to be in and around it.

Housewarming

These 19 Gift Basket Ideas Are PERFECTION! They're great for any of the holidays and special occasions, especially Christmas and birthdays!
Found From Magnolia Market

If your friend is moving into a new home, they’ve got a lot on their plate. Plus, they’ve got a load of expenses to take care of. Ease the burden by giving them some essentials they might have normally skipped because of the cost.

Christmas Breakfast Hostess

These 19 Gift Basket Ideas Are PERFECTION! They're great for any of the holidays and special occasions, especially Christmas and birthdays!
Found From Craftberry Bush

Christmas breakfast is truly an exciting experience. When you have just the right tools, there is nothing more comforting.

Spa

Holidays are a time for relaxing and it’s possible your friend has forgotten to take care of themselves while thinking about others. Give them a break with this gorgeous gift basket they’ll enjoy a lot more than you’d think.

Hardcore Coffee Lover

These 19 Gift Basket Ideas Are PERFECTION! They're great for any of the holidays and special occasions, especially Christmas and birthdays!
Found From The Tom Kat Studio

If you’ve got a friend who is kind of a coffee snob, you might want to get a bit fancy with their setup rather than giving them a Starbucks basket.

Holiday Cookies

These 19 Gift Basket Ideas Are PERFECTION! They're great for any of the holidays and special occasions, especially Christmas and birthdays!
Found From The Tom Kat Studio

Give both you and your friend the gift of quality time by trying out a cookie gift basket. You two can prepare the desserts together and make memories you’ll never forget.

Gift Wrap

These 19 Gift Basket Ideas Are PERFECTION! They're great for any of the holidays and special occasions, especially Christmas and birthdays!
Found From I Heart Nap Time

Some of us are just totally insane when it comes to wrapping paper. We just love it. Feed into your friend’s addiction and get them the cutest paper you can find!


There are so many types of people out there, but there’s bound the be a gift basket idea that they’ll just totally go nuts over. I know I’ll definitely be considering the minibar gift basket as well as the spa options for my loved ones. What are your favorite DIY gifts? Let us all know in the comments!

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