5 DIY Christmas Gift Ideas | Easy & Affordable Handmade Gifts

In today's video I am sharing 5 easy and affordable handmade gift ideas for Christmas. These DIY Christmas gifts are enjoyable to make and a great way to save money this holiday season. Included in this video are DIY Beeswax Wraps, Farmhouse Style Knit Dishcloth, Homemade Baileys from scratch, Wood Wick Beeswax Candles, and 2 DIY Tea Blends. All instructions, recipes & links are included below.

DIY Beeswax Wraps
100% cotton fabric
Beeswax
Paint brush

Cut fabric to desired size. To avoid fraying edges, you can use pinking shears to cut the fabric. Melt beeswax over low heat. Place fabric on a foil lined baking sheet. Use paint brush to spread melted wax over the fabric. You only need to do one side, the wax will go through to the other side. Alternatively, use beeswax pastilles or grate beeswax onto the fabric. Place baking sheet in a 200 degree oven for 10 minutes. Use a paint brush to evenly spread the melted beeswax. Fan the beeswax wrap until it sets. If the beeswax goes on too thick or unevenly, place the baking sheet in the oven and use the paint brush to redistribute.

Farmhouse Style Knit Dishcloth
This knit dishcloth is easy and quick, perfect as a beginner knitting project!

Size 8 Knitting Needles
Size 4 Worsted Weight Cotton Yarn

Cast on 4 stitches.
Knit 4.
Knit 2, yarn over, knit across the row. Repeat until there are 48 stitches on the needle.
Knit 1, Knit 2 together, yarn over, knit 2 together, knit to the end of row.Repeat until 4 stitches left on the needle.
Cast off.

Homemade Baileys

1 quart whole milk
1/2 cup sugar (preferably organic cane sugar)
1/2 tsp vanilla bean powder or seeds of 1 vanilla bean
1/2 cup heavy cream
2 tsp cocoa powder
1 tsp instant coffee
pinch salt
1/4 tsp almond extract
1 1/2 cups Irish whiskey

Simmer milk, sugar, and vanilla bean over medium low heat stirring frequently. Simmer for approximately 30 minutes or until the milk mixture has reduced to about 2 cups. Stir in heavy cream, cocoa powder, instant coffee, salt, and almond extract. Pour through a fine mesh strainer and allow to cool slightly, about 20 minutes. Stir in whiskey. Store in the fridge for up to a month.

Wood Wick Beeswax Candles
Beeswax
Wood Wicks
Glass jars, mugs, or tea cups
Essential oils (optional)

Melt beeswax over low heat. If using essential oils, add to the wax once melted. Adhere the wood wicks to the bottom of the jar by dipping the bottom of the wick in wax or by pouring a small amount of wax into the jar. Once set, pour beeswax to fill jars.

Orange Spice Black Tea
1 1/3 c assam black tea
1/3 c dried orange peel
1/3 c cinnamon chips

Lemon Balm Mint Tea
1 c dried mint leaves
1 c dired lemon balm leaves

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Size 8 Knitting Needles:
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