21 Cute DIY Housewarming Gift Ideas

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If you love to craft, these cute DIY housewarming gifts are for you. There are so many amazing and fun ideas on this list!

I was taught that you should never show up to a gathering empty-handed, and I think this is especially true when you are attending a housewarming event. I love finding the perfect present to celebrate friends and family finding their new homes.

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1. DIY Macrame Plant Hanger

1 DIY Macrame Plant Hanger

Do you have any loved ones with new homes and a green thumb? If so, they are sure to want to add warmth and coziness to their new house with some beautiful plants.

This macrame plant hanger will make displaying their favorite plants fun and stylish. It is easy to make with cotton cord like this.

2. Homemade Soap

1 How to Make Homemade Soap

Everyone needs soap, and getting some handmade, beautiful soap from a friend would be a lovely housewarming gift, don’t you think? This soap recipe uses basic ingredients like ground coffee, craft paper, a cheesecloth, and dried herbs and flower petals.

Anyone would be delighted to receive this sweet, thoughtful gift. It will add luxury to their daily routine and beauty to their space!

3. DIY Bottle Vase

1 DIY Bottle Vase

When you first move into a new place, you want to make it feel like home ASAP. I love to add hominess by getting tons of flowers, which means that you need lots of vases for display purposes!

This beautiful DIY bottle vase is the perfect gift for anyone who has just moved and will give them a lovely vessel for their favorite flowers.

You can make it quickly with air drying clay like this. It turns out beautifully and makes a lovely housewarming gift.

4. DIY Jewelry Trays

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Don’t you think these DIY jewelry trays are gorgeous. I love their pretty, dainty aesthetic.

They are great for storing your everyday pieces and will look great in any room of your home, which makes them an excellent housewarming gift!

5. Scented Candles

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Candles are a go-to housewarming gift for me, and I love to make my own scented ones whenever I have the time. This scented candle recipe is my favorite because it turns out so well and is super customizable.

If you have someone in your life with a new home, they will love to receive this wonderful gift from you! You can get a cost-effective set of essential oils like this to make your own scented candle gifts.

6. Yarn Wrapped Glass Vase

arn-Wrapped DIY Glass Vase

Here is another one of my favorite DIY vases which I love to give as housewarming gifts. This one gets its charming, earthy vibe from wrapped yarn.

It’s so beautiful, don’t you think?

7. DIY Rope Coasters

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Coasters are one of those everyday items that everyone needs but that sometimes get misplaced during a move. Coasters make a great housewarming gift because you can truly never have enough.

These homemade ones would be perfect for anyone in your life with a new home. They have a fun, charming vibe and are made using manila rope like this.

8. Yarn Wrapped Flowerpot

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Here is another fun flowerpot idea if you are looking for a thoughtful housewarming gift. This one looks gorgeous wrapped in yarn.

9. DIY Self-Care Gift Basket

9. DIY Self-Care Gift Basket

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Moving can be so stressful, don’t you think? I know how overwhelming it can be to unpack and settle in, which is why I love making self-care gift baskets as housewarming gifts.

Putting relaxing items (including tea, a pretty mug, a blanket, a good book, bubble bath or bath salts) in a pretty basket like this makes for such a thoughtful and lovely present.

Your loved one will love using the items in the gift basket and then displaying the beautiful basket in their new home!

10. Dollar Tree Rope Basket

10. Dollar Tree Rope Basket

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Here is another amazing housewarming basket idea. This basket is handmade with a bucket, rope, and string!

It is easy to make but looks super pretty when finished. You will have fun making this and your loved ones will enjoy receiving these as gifts.

I recommend stuffing it with either self-care items or favorite nibbles when you gift it!

11. The Easiest Beeswax Candle Recipe

11. The Easiest Beeswax Candle Recipe

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Candles are all about cozy, inviting warmth, which is exactly what you want from a housewarming gift. These pretty beeswax candles are so easy to make and turn out beautifully.

You can add a personalized touch to your candles by choosing essential oils that your loved one enjoys.

12. Housewarming Gift Basket

12. Housewarming Gift Basket

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Here is another terrific housewarming gift basket idea. This one is filled with essentials that make moving easier like trash bags, hand soap, local takeout menus, and wine.

13. Homemade Gel Air Freshener

13. Homemade Gel Air Freshener

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Making your new house feel pleasant is one of the first things that you want to do when moving in and adding an air freshener is a great way to get started. These gel air fresheners are made using unflavored gelatin like this, salt, water, and essential oils.

You can also use food coloring and dried flowers to make them super pretty. These are lovely, and incredibly useful, housewarming gifts!

14. Faux Aged Copper Succulent Planter

14. Faux Aged Copper Succulent Planter

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Don’t you think that this faux copper succulent planter is just stunning? It looks like such a luxurious item but is made using spray paint and a plastic bowl.

That stunning aged copper look is created with metallic copper spray like this.

15. DIY Shadow Box

15. DIY Shadow Box

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Flowers are another of my go-to housewarming gifts. They make a new home feel more comfortable and can really brighten up a place.

A dried floral shadow box frame with a sweet quote is a great way to give a flowery housewarming gift that your loved one will cherish forever! Wouldn’t you love to receive this as a present?

16. Mint Plant

16. Mint Plant

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How cute and clever is this idea for a potted mint plant with a teabag gift card? This is the perfect housewarming gift for any tea-lovers you know!

17. Toilet Paper Roll Cake

17. Toilet Paper Roll Cake

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Everyone needs toilet paper, especially when they move into a new home, but it doesn’t necessarily make for the best gift. That is, unless you choose to arrange it into a beautiful three-tier cake!

You can include other essentials like soap, shampoo, and toothpaste for a truly useful (and super cute) gift!

18. Tin Can Planter

18. Tin Can Planter

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I love this beautiful rustic tin can planter. The best part is that it is super easy to make with basic materials!

19. Bathroom Gift Basket

19. Bathroom Gift Basket

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Bathroom gift baskets are excellent DIY housewarming presents. You can throw in some toilet paper and hand soap and then customize it with things like bath bombs, pretty hand towels, or candles depending on what your recipient enjoys.

20. Wine and Cheese Gift Basket

20. Wine and Cheese Gift Basket

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Everyone knows that moving is hard work, which is why a cute DIY wine and cheese basket makes for a beautiful (and much appreciated) gift. Your loved ones will be delighted to receive this and are sure to enjoy indulging in their treats after a long day of unpacking!

21. Coffee Table Basket Tray

21. Coffee Table Basket Tray

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Basket trays are so popular and pretty but can be costly. Luckily, you can quickly make one to gift as housewarming present using jute and glue sticks.

This is such an easy and inexpensive project but turns out just stunning!

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