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15 Easy DIY Thanksgiving Hostess Gifts


So, you’ve been invited over for Thanksgiving dinner and you’re not sure what you can do for your gracious hostess in return? Show your appreciation by bringing a thoughtful hostess gift with you. Check out today’s collection of 15 easy DIY Thanksgiving hostess gifts. These fun gifts that you can make yourself will guarantee you get invited back for next year’s Thanksgiving celebration!
Looking for an easy gift for your Thanksgiving hostess? Check out this collection of 15 easy DIY gift ideas at Sparkles of Sunshine.

Hosting a successful Thanksgiving holiday dinner takes a lot of planning, money and hard work. Reward your hostess for her hard work this year with a gift of thanks. Everybody can bring a bottle of wine or bouquet of flowers, but a handmade gift takes more creativity and thought….something your hostess will appreciate. Today I’m sharing 15 fun and easy DIY Thanksgiving hostess gifts you can make yourself. Will you have a Thanksgiving host, and not a hostess? I understand, my dad usually does the Thanksgiving cooking for my family. No worries, because many of these gift ideas can be appreciated by a host and hostess alike. Let’s take a look!

DIY-Ombre-BasketThis DIY Ombre Basket at Delineate Your Dwelling is a perfect gift on it’s own, but you could always fill it with some goodies as an added gift.

Easy Homemade Relaxation Eye Pillows With Lavender. Find out how to make one for yourself or for gifts at Sparkles of Sunshine.Your hostess can get some much needed rest after the Thanksgiving party with a homemade relaxation eye pillow like this one.

Paper-Scrap-Wreath-1-500x750Help your hostess get a jump start on the upcoming Christmas holiday with a fun wreath like this Fringed Paper Scrap Wreath from The Crafty Blog Stalker.

Learn how easy it is to make a wine cork trivet...just 2 easy steps! This is a great frugal gift idea!Yes, you read it right…there’s only 2 steps to make this easy wine cork trivet. You can finally put those old wine corks to use!

DIY Chalkboard Frames, MyLove2CreateChalkboards are so popular these days, these DIY Chalkboard Frames from My Love 2 Create are sure to please your hostess!

Coconut-Pumpkin-Biscotti-RecipeWhat hostess wouldn’t like to relax the morning after the big Thanksgiving meal? Let her enjoy her morning coffee with Coconut Pumpkin Biscotti, a tasty recipe from Home Cooking Memories.

decoupaged-crateKeep your hostess organized in style with a DIY Decoupaged Crate from The Scraps Shoppe Blog.

Free Calendar Printable LTIt may still be 2015, but 2016 is just around the corner. Find a printable calendar online, print it out and put it in a pretty binder for your hostess. I love the free calendars you can get at Lemon Thistle. There are 4 styles available!

It's easy to make personalized napkins with fabric paint! Check out the simple tutorial at Sparkles of Sunshine.Create a personalized gift for your hostess with these DIY fabric napkins. All you need to get started is a set of white napkins and fabric paint.

Goodwill GiftsSometimes you just have to make a thrift store run. Buy something old and make it new, like these pretty coffee and tea gift baskets from Sadie Seasongoods!

Glammed Up Wooden CD Crate at Sparkles of SunshineTurn a cheap wooden CD case from the craft store into a fancy desk organizer for your hostess.

Simplified Pumpkin ButterYou know your hostess may need some time off after the big day, so it’s pumpkin butter and toast for breakfast for everyone the next week!

Succulent PlanterI see succulents every where these days, but this easy DIY Dinosaur Succulent Planter from Peaches and Salt is the best I’ve seen yet!

DIY Notebook Buffalo CheckKeep your hostess organized with a personalized notebook, like this fun one-of-a-kind DIY buffalo plaid notebook from Greco Design Company.

DIY Lavender Lemon Mint Sugar Scrub recipe from Sparkles of Sunshine!You can whip up this easy Lavender Lemon Mint Sugar Scrub in just minutes…the perfect last minute gift!

I hope these easy DIY Thanksgiving hostess/host gift ideas have inspired you today. Remember, you don’t have to spend a ton of money to show your appreciation. It’s the thought and effort that truly makes a gift special, and these DIY gifts definitely will show your thanks. Tell me, what is the best hostess gift you’ve ever received?

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  1. mfoht says

    November 12, 2015 at 17:01

    Just in time. Yes we are invited to Thanksgiving and these DIY’s are perfect. Thanks

    Reply
    • Christie Selken says

      November 13, 2015 at 05:00

      I hope your host/hostess enjoys their handmade gift. Have a happy and blessed Thanksgiving holiday!

      Reply
  2. Lou Lou Girls says

    November 15, 2015 at 14:07

    They are all perfect! Pinned and tweeted. We appreciate you taking the time to party with us! I hope to see you on Monday at 7 pm, so we get to see your fabulous new creations. The party goes until Friday at 7 pm. Happy Sunday! Lou Lou Girls

    Reply

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