Best Friend Birthday DIY Gift Ideas

When it’s your best friend’s birthday, you don’t want to grab another amazon gift card or a pair of socks. 

It’s always the thought that counts and a DIY birthday gift screams love and care from a mile away. 

What should I gift to my best friend?

Sentimental gifts are perfect to give to your best friend. Make a list of the moments that stand out in your friendship and pick your favorite one to make a canvas quote print. It’s artistic and unique.

What do you give someone who has everything?

The person who has everything doesn’t need more stuff, but they would love something that you took the time and care to make.  A gift that’s handmade, even a quick and easy craft, always beats out regular off-the-shelf stuff.

How about offering an experience instead? Organize a craft party in a theme that your best friend will love. It can be in person or online.

Here are some amazing gift ideas for your best friend’s birthday.

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1. Handmade birthday card

Few things say, “I care about you,” like a handmade card. Learn how to make pressed flower cards and other DIY birthday cards here.

2. Marble mug

For that last-minute gift, you need readily available things. These DIY marbles nail polish mugs will give you – convenience and a beautiful gift.   

3. Personalized pet tag

Does your bestie have a pet that she loves to bits? Then she’ll love getting a custom stamped tag for her furry friend from you, especially if it was made with love by hand. Show some love with this personalized pet tag.

4. Sangria dispenser

If you’re looking to make a practical gift that will also be useful many birthdays after, this sangria dispenser is a beautiful choice.  

5. Happy jar

Everyone needs some positivity and happiness in their lives, something to remind them why they are here. If you’re looking to gift your bestie some sunshine, make them ‘a happiness gift’ with that jar you’re not using. 

6. Birthday charcuterie board

Sometimes you want to make a statement with delicacies; this birthday charcuterie board is a perfect gift for a foodie. 

7. DIY Round Zippered Purse

One can never have too many purses, and your best friend will love this DIY Round Zippered Purse.

8. Earrings made with Cricut 

Jewelry is one of the gifts that are never out-of-fashion gifts. Update your bestie’s wardrobe when you make her these Cricut earrings using a Cricut machine.

9. Coaster with photos

Buying a friend a coaster for their birthday might look a little tacky, but when you make them a coaster with photos of their loved one, that gift goes to a whole different level of thoughtful. 

10. Paper clip earrings 

Paper clips can only be used to clip papers. Wrong. See how to make paper clip customized earrings for your friend’s birthday. 

11. iPad holder

What’s more thoughtful than an iPad holder that can be used in the kitchen? If your friend loves to cook, gift them this one. 

12. Embroidery headphones

There isn’t much anyone can do to glam up earphones, but this tutorial will show you how to transform boring earphones into a work of art. 

13. Decorated tote bag

If you’re looking to revamp an everyday bag into a masterpiece for a birthday gift, you will love this tote bag decoration tutorial.  

14. Scented candles with sprinkles 

Scented candles are always a welcome gift and easy DIY, and you can now make them unique and cuter by making a scented candle with sprinkles.

15. Glam camera strap

For a photographer who loves her camera, make them this classy fabric camera strap.

16. Makeup brush holder

 Looking to give your BFF a unique gift they will absolutely love? This DIY makeup roll will be your best bet. 

17. Mini magnets

Fridge magnets are some of the most incredible gifts – they are portable and easily customizable – such as this gorgeous fridge mini-magnets.

18. Cute glasses case

Glass cases are pretty generic and bland, so if your friend wears a pair, surprise them with this DIY glasses case.

19. Rope bracelet

Making a gift that your friend can take with them wherever is an excellent way to keep your friendship strong, and this DIY rope bracelet is a perfect example. 

20. Sugar scrub for self care

Self care is the ultimate love, and making this butter-beer sugar scrub as a birthday gift sends that message loud and clear. 

When planning to make a DIY gift for your best friend, it’s best to consider their personality or an urgent need. Since you know them so well, make them something that is not only sentimental, but useful. 

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