Nothing quite competes with a little one's face while opening presents, and these DIY gifts will definitely get a fun reaction.
For TODAY.com's 12 Days of HoliDIY series, we have scoured Pinterest to bring you daily posts through Dec. 19 filled with DIY projects you will want to bring into your holiday festivities — and you can find even more on TODAY’s Pinterest HoliDIY board. So far, we have gifted DIY projects for:
- Festive wreaths
- Fun ornaments
- Gorgeous garlands
- Colorful stockings
- Gifts for the host
- Mason jar decorations
- DIY spa gifts
- Gifts for foodies
- Gingerbread treats
- Gifts for him
Save that maddening trip to the crowded big box store — and give something so much more personal — with these four charming DIY gifts for kids.
Bear bookends
Encourage the young reader in your family with a super shiny set of bear bookends. Brit + Co has the tutorial.
Face magnets
Dollar store glass beads are behind these personalized glass magnets from Mod Podge Rocks. Make a set with the faces of your favorite kids, pets, animated characters and more. Find the tutorial here.
Pizza puzzle
This pizza-shaped puzzle from A Beautiful Mess takes some woodworking knowledge, but the result is something much cooler than a store-bought trinket. It’s a classic toy that can be lovingly passed on to the next generation. See how to make it here.
Felt garden box
We love how this brilliant toy idea from A Beautiful Mess is not just frivolous playtime fun: It’s a way to teach about where food comes from, and encourage healthy eating, too. Check out the tutorial here.
Check back tomorrow for the last post of 12 Days of HoliDIY, when you will holiday cookie gifts that will satisfy everyone on your list. And don't forget to check out TODAY's HoliDIY Pinterest board for more projects and to repin your favorites!
Alesandra Dubin is a Los Angeles-based writer and the founder of home and travel blog Homebody in Motion. Follow her on Facebook, Google+ and Twitter.