50 Great DIY Woodworking Gift Ideas - Make Cheap DIY Wood Gifts (2024)

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Easy DIY Scrap Wood Wall Art: Build Steps and Video

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I LOVE this DIY Wood Slice Coat Hook Idea: Super Easy Steps

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Easy DIY Canvas Frame Build (Made with 1x2 Wood)

This simple wood frame can be built to slip over any canvas. It always makes canvas art look SO GOOD.

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Easy DIY Chevron Wood Wall Art Tutorial: Steps and Video

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Make a Pretty and Easy DIY Wood Towel Rack or Towel Holder

You can also make a quick andEasy DIY Wood Towel Rackwith your favorite hooks to give as a unique gift.

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DIY Sparkly Modern Wall Hooks

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Easy DIY Wood Display Board for Family Photos and Art

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Make This Easy DIY Wood Picture Frame With Trim Molding

Here's another beautiful DIY wood frame that can be built to any size. It's perfect for handmade art or your latest family photo.

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DIY Birthday Chart Sign for Mother’s Day

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Build and Create Home has theDIY sign every Grandmawill want. This design is so cute and what Grandma doesn’t like to talk about those grand kids, right?

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Desk Organizer from a Single 1x3 Board

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I love thispretty little DIY desk organizer,from the Kim Six Fix. And it looks like a really fun build too. Everyone on your gift list could use one of these at home or work!

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How to Make A Super Easy DIY Wood Storage Bin (Box)

Make thisEasy DIY Wood Storage Bin for Beginnersto give your friends and family some pretty storage. Build these to the exact size and style they need for their space.

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3/4 X 2 X 16 6 & 10 Packs Cutting Board - Etsy

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Make your friend or family member a beautiful new cutting board with this Walnut kit. This Etsy shop also sells kits of tons of other wood species.

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Make A No Sew Bench Seat (Cushion) - Easy Staple Gun DIY and Video

This DIY is half woodworking project and half upholstery. But, don't worry, there's no sewing. Just stapling. Woodworkers need to know this trick for adding upholstered tops to their builds!

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Kumiko Kit. No Need to Cut and Ready to Assemble. Pattern - Etsy

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Interested in trying out a Kumiko wood art project?? Here's a great beginner kit that requires NO CUTTING. So, you can get used to assembling one of these, before deciding if you're brave enough to try making your own cuts. Then gift the final beautiful project!

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Wood Carving Kit for Beginners Whittling Kit With Elephant - Etsy

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This Etsy shop sells a handful of beginner wood carving kits that would make a great gift. AND, they walk you through everything you need to know to start wood carving as a new hobby.

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I LOVE This Easy DIY Long Wooden Table Runner Tray

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DIY Sofa Armrest Tray Table

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The Ugly Duckling House can help you make those awesomeDIY couch sleevesfor your friends and family this year. So convenient!

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Build A Beautiful DIY Upholstered Ottoman from Scratch - Wood Build Plans

Does this count as furniture or decor? Build this custom ottoman to gift. You can use any paint, stain, or fabric you'd like to create your own design!

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3D Wooden Puzzle DIY Kit Succulent Mini Pot Robot Bunny Puppy - Etsy

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If you're looking for an easy woodworking kit for a kid to put together, it doesn't get cuter than this Mini Succulent Pot. I'd LOVE to get one of these as a gift.

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Free DIY Outdoor Sofa - 2x4 Build Plan and Video

I LOVE this big 2x4 bench. I used live edge Cedar as the back. But, you can always use pine or Cedar decking from Home Depot and Lowes.

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Rivajam DIY Mason Bee House Woodworking Project Kit Solitary - Etsy

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If you're just getting into woodworking or you want a good beginner woodworking project for your kids to do, this bee house kit would be a great gift!

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Modular Greenhouse Plans DIY Build Your Own Greenhouse DIGITAL - Etsy

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Grab these great printable plans on Etsy for an easy to build and customizable greenhouse. This would be the best woodworking gift for your favorite gardener or someone that wants to start growing their own food.

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This easy DIY Swing Set can be built in 1 HOUR, guys! And, it's SO FUN!

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DIY Outdoor Corner Bench Build - I LOVE this one!

Here's another popular outdoor bench build from this site. Check out the steps and build photos to see how to make your own.

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DIY Paintable Bird House Kit With Feeder Kids Gifts STEM - Etsy

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Here's another simple woodworking gift idea for beginners or kids. And, this Cedar birdhouse is SO CUTE.

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DIY Play Kitchen for Kids: Easy PDF Build Plan And Video

Kids LOVE this beautiful play kitchen. Grab the printable plans to make this DIY woodworking Christmas gift now!

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My boys LOVE their desks. They fill the drawers with their treasures and use the top to make art, build puzzles, and for school work!

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Make a DIY Upholstered Twin Headboard, with videos!

Here's another great DIY woodworking gift idea. Build an upholstered twin headboard for your favorite kiddo. It can be painted and stained any way they'd like. And, you can also let them pick the upholstery (no sewing required).

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You can make this fun Nerf Gun Target with just 1/4" ply and a little lumber. I have a full walkthrough for adding fun targets and designs that kids love!

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Build your little animal lover this fun pretend Animal Hospital. Free plans available.

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Easy DIY Sit And Spin Toy For Kids: Steps And Video

How about gifting your kids a custom Sit N Spin. I have build steps and a short video showing how easy it is to make your own!

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Easy DIY Toy Box Build Plans: Free Printable Steps

Build a cool toy box with TONS of storage with these free and easy build plans.

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This Christmas Tree Shelf can be used to display Christmas decorations, cookies, cards, and more.

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I LOVE this DIY Wooden Barn Star (aka Barn Quilt) Steps and Video

Make this beautifulWooden DIY Barn Star Artfor just $20! This Pottery Barn dupe sells for a lot more than that!

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Beautiful DIY Christmas Tree Box Stand Plans (Easy Steps And Video)

Gift this Christmas Tree Stand that looks beautiful under any tree AND it stores decorations during the rest of the year.

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Beautiful DIY Console Table Plan with Drawers: Steps and Build Plans

I bet you know someone who would LOVE to get this great Console Table as a gift! It works perfectly in a Foyer or a Living Room.

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I LOVE this Easy DIY Laundry Table Top (Slides Over A Washer Dryer)

This simple Laundry Table is a great, cheap DIY wood gift! It slides right over a washer and dryer. And, it can be painted or stained to match any Laundry Room.

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Here's another popular version of a DIY Laundry Table. And, it also has free printable build plans.

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Build this sweet little bench with turned legs from Lowe's or Home Depot. This furniture build is actually a pretty cheap DIY wood gift.

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DIY Side Table Woodworking Plan - $50 Build

Here's another super affordable furniture project for woodworkers to gift to friends and family.

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Easy DIY Cat Tree Wood House - Cat Tower Build Plans

Give your favorite kitty a cool new Cat House with this fun DIY woodworking gift idea.

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I LOVE this easy and BIG coffee table I made from store-bought legs, trim, and plywood for our Family Room Makeover.

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DIY Modern Farmhouse Bench or Coffee Table

Build this great build to use as an upholstered bench OR a hardtop coffee table. It's beautiful in bedrooms, Living Rooms, and even home offices.

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Beautiful DIY Wood Mosaic Table Top Design: Steps and Video

Check out how I made this Mosaic Cedar table top. You can use the steps to design your own table OR wall art to give as a gift.

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$20 Easy DIY Stool Seating OR DIY Round Side Table

Here’s a greatDIY Round Side Tablebuild that can be used as a stool or side table. It’s perfect for teen rooms, dorms, or first apartments.

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Build a Barstool Using Only 2x4s

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This is a great DIY Cheap DIY Gift Ideas for Christmas for woodworking beginners. And it’s just amazing that you can geta DIY bar stoolthis cute for under $10. In fact, Sawdust Sisters built 2 for just over $10. Score!