It can be hard to find the perfect gift, so we've compiled 20+ last minute gift ideas, because handmade is always best!
All of these gifts can be made quickly, most using scrap wood pieces. Many of these gifts are gifts we've given to friends and family and have been well appreciated!
For the Achievement or Adventure: Rotating 3D Photo Album Display
Image Credit: FamilyDIYnamic for Ana White
| Skill Level: | Beginner |
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| Tools Needed: | Tape Measure, Saw, Drill, Brad Nailer, Sander, Safety Glasses |
| Materials: | 1x boards, wood stain, brad nails, 6" lazy susan hardware, photos |
Celebrating an achievement, milestone or great adventure? Tell the whole story with this 3d rotating photo album! This is a surprisingly easy build, unique and sure to be appreciated by everyone! Free plans from Ana White include step by step diagrams, video and lots more photos!
For the Book Worm: Standing Book Rack
Image Credit: Family DIY_namic
| Skill Level: | Beginner Intermediate Advanced |
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| Tools Needed: | Tape Measure, Saw, Brad Nailer, Sander, Safety Glasses |
| Materials: | 1x2s, Fence Pickets, Brad Nails, Glue, Stain |
One of our top projects of the year, this simple to make standing book rack can be placed on the floor, coffee table or shelf, and holds all the books! We love how inexpensive and easy this one is to build. This is a great way to hand down books in sets, or give new packaging to thrifted books.
For the Children: Easy Wood Stepping Stool
Image Credit: Ana White
| Skill Level: | Beginner Intermediate Advanced |
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| Tools Needed: | Tape Measure, Saw, Drill, Sander, Safety Glasses |
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You can't go wrong with a step stool for kids! This wood version is beautiful, so it will look good in every room of your house. This step stool is easy to build with a simple design, you may have the scrap wood on hand to put it together in no time!
For the Farm: Wood Egg Holder
Image Credit: Family DIYnamic
| Skill Level: | Beginner Intermediate Advanced |
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| Tools Needed: | Tape Measure, Saw, Drill, Sander, Safety Glasses |
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This beautiful, simple wood egg holder is a perfect countertop piece, to show off and store eggs! You won't need a lot of tools or time to put this one together. Free plans from
For Gratitude: Tree Tray
Image Credit: Julie Olsen on Instagram
| Skill Level: | Beginner |
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| Tools Needed: | Tape Measure, Miter Saw, Brad Nailer, Jigsaw, Safety Glasses |
| Materials: | 1x2 boards, plywood scraps, brad nails |
Make anything festive with this Christmas tree tray! We love this as a gift, sure to be appreciated by teachers, co-workers, party hosts and coaches! Free plans by Ana-White
For the Outdoor Enthusiasts: Hot Cocoa Crate
Image Credit: Ana White
| Skill Level: | Beginner |
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| Tools Needed: | Tape Measure, Saw, Brad Nailer, Sander, Safety Glasses |
| Materials: | 1x6, wood lath strips, brad nails or staples, wood glue |
Gift and serve hot cocoa with this wood crate! Fill with all your favorite hot cocoa supplies and gift, perfect for families and outdoor enthusiasts!
For the Coffee Lover: Cup Tree
Image Credit: Ana White
| Skill Level: | Beginner |
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| Tools Needed: | Tape Measure, Saw, Drill, Sander, Safety Glasses |
| Materials: | Scrap wood, hooks, glue, screws |
Gifting beautiful mugs? Or just know someone who would love a cup tree? You might have the scrap wood to whip this one out in no time at all! Free plans with diagrams.
For the Nostalgic: Tall Photo Display Frame
Image Credit: FamilyDIYnamic
| Skill Level: | Beginner |
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| Tools Needed: | Tape Measure, Saw, Brad Nailer, Sander, Safety Glasses |
| Materials: | 1x6, 1x2, brad nails, wood glue, paint and stain |
VERY easy to build and quick, this tall photo frame is unique and beautiful, holding up to three photos to tell the whole story! This makes a thoughtful gift, sure to be loved.
If you are looking for a simplified version of our 3D album, or have only a few photos to display, this is a perfect gift!
For the Wine Lover: Wine Display and Serving Center
Image Credit: Ana White
| Skill Level: | Beginner |
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| Tools Needed: | Tape Measure, Saw, Drill, Brad Nailer, Sander, Safety Glasses |
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Present your wine gift in style! Then use as a serving piece! Can also be stacked for multiple levels of wine! This unique project is sure to be loved by a hostess or any wine lover.
For Someone Special: Homemade Pie Crate
Image Credit: Family DIYnamic for Ana White
| Skill Level: | Beginner |
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| Tools Needed: | Tape Measure, Saw, Drill, Brad Nailer, Safety Glasses |
| Materials: | 1x4s, plexiglass, twine, brad nails, wood glue |
If you make pies, present them in safety and style with a pie box! Ours features a tie on lid, so no need to purchase expensive (and sometimes frustrating) hinges. No plywood required, just cut 1x4 boards and nail together!
For the Foodie: Scrap Wood Charcuterie Board
Image Credit: Ana White
| Skill Level: | Beginner Intermediate Advanced |
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| Tools Needed: | Tape Measure, Saw, Drill, Sander, Safety Glasses |
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What's so great about this serving board is you can use small scrap wood pieces of all shapes and sizes, and create this gorgeous charcuterie board! Make in any shape or size, beautiful enough to present as a wall art piece!
For the Wine Date: Wine Carrier with Glasses
Image Credit: Ana White
| Skill Level: | Intermediate |
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| Tools Needed: | Tape Measure, Saw, Drill, Hole Saw Kit, Sander, Safety Glasses |
| Materials: | 1x6, trim screws, rope, wood glue, wood stain |
This modern wood wine carrier transports and serves wine in style! You'll just need a 1x6 board and some carefully drilled holes to build this quick and easy DIY gift! Free plans from Ana White
For the Young Lady: Sliding Vanity Cabinet
Image Credit: Ana White
| Skill Level: | Intermediate |
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| Tools Needed: | Tape Measure, Saw, Brad Nailer, Drill, Sander, Safety Glasses |
| Materials: | 1x4 boards, 1x2 boards, drawer slide hardware, standard full length wall mirror |
Turn a $6 mirror into this amazing beauty cabinet! This has been one of the BEST projects I have ever built. With the mirror sliding to the side, this makes an idea beauty cabinet, so storage is accessible while the mirror is slide open. It's as simple as building the 1x4 shelves on the back with brad nails, then building a frame for the mirror, and attaching the two pieces together with the drawer slides. She's going to love it. Free plans from Ana White
For the Budding Artist: Easy Scrap Wood Crayon or Pencil Block
Image Credit: Jaime Costiglio for Ana White
| Skill Level: | Beginner |
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| Tools Needed: | Tape Measure, Saw, Drill, Sander, Safety Glasses |
| Materials: | 1x3 boards, wood glue |
How cute is this crayon holder? So much easier to use than a box of crayons and beautiful enough to leave out on a shelf! Free plans from Ana White
For the Hostess: Wood Cheese Board
Image Credit: Ana White
| Skill Level: | Beginner |
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| Tools Needed: | Tape Measure, Jig Saw, Drill, Sander, Safety Glasses |
| Materials: | 1x pine boards, stain and poly |
Any scrap wood piece can become a cheeseboard! Make mini cheeseboards for individual loaves of bread, or giant cheeseboards to entertain a crowd!
For the Planner: Rotating Calendar Organizer
Image Credit: Family DIYnamic for Ana White
| Skill Level: | Beginner |
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| Tools Needed: | Tape Measure, Saw, Brad Nailer, Sander, Safety Glasses |
| Materials: | 1x6 boards, 1x2 boards, 14" dry erase calendars, key hooks, basket or organizer for bottom (or additional shelf) |
If more time organization is needed, this clever, easy to rotate calendar system will keep everyone on the same page! See the next month, change between months easily.
This is one of my favorite projects of the year and it has helped our family communicate schedules so much easier.
For the Home Decor Enthusiast: Wood Riser to Elevate Your Gift
Image Credit: Ana White
| Skill Level: | Beginner |
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| Tools Needed: | Tape Measure, Jig Saw, Brad Nailer, Sander, Safety Glasses |
| Materials: | 1x6, brad nails |
Anything is better with a wood riser! Gift with some candles, cheeses, soaps, or homemade baked goods (cranberry bread?) for a beautiful, festive gift, to be enjoyed now and appreciated always!
This wood riser features a simple design with a vintage, distressed twist, so it adds character and artist appeal. Free plans from Ana White
For the Techie: Nightstand Charging Valet Station
Image Credit: Houseful of Handmade
| Skill Level: | Intermediate Advanced |
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| Tools Needed: | Tape Measure, Miter Saw, Jigsaw, Drill, Pocket Hole Jig, Sander, Safety Glasses |
| Materials: | 1x4, 1x1, pocket hole screws, glue, sandpaper, stain or paint |
Keep organized and charging with this beautiful wood valet station! Great free plans from Houseful of Handmade.
For the Home Cook: Cookbook Stand
Image Credit: Making Manzanita
| Skill Level: | Intermediate |
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| Tools Needed: | Tape Measure, Miter Saw, Drill, Sander, Safety Glasses, Scroll Saw, Sander, Table Saw |
| Materials: | 1x12, Kreg Pocket Hole Screws, Sandpaper, Drawer Pull, Finishing Supplies |
Beautiful with or without a cookbook, this cookbook stand is sure to be loved by any cook!
For the Fixer: Wood Toolbox
Image Credit: ROSIEJANE on Ana White
| Skill Level: | Beginner Intermediate Advanced |
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| Tools Needed: | Tape Measure, Saw, Jigsaw, Drill, Sander, Safety Glasses |
| Materials: | Plywood or 1x boards, wood dowel |
Fill with real tools and create a handyman at home! Looks as good on the shelf, and actually functions in your home. We designed this inspired by vintage toolboxes.
This wood toolbox can be used for so many different purposes too! Free plans from Ana White
