Photo gifts are always well received because they bring loved ones, animals or hobbies with them. There are some do-it-yourself projects in which not many materials are required. Through self -designed DIY projects, loved ones can show how much they mean to you.

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Candles are a nice gift
People who like candles will love this DIY . A personalized candle with a picture on it is quickly made. A bowl of water is required for this. Photo transfer paper, scissors and a candle are also required.
A photo of the right size can now be printed out on the photo transfer paper. This has to be placed in the water for about a minute. This ensures that the two layers of which the paper consist of loosen from each other.
Now the top film can be easily pulled onto the candle. If air bubbles are created, they can be carefully painted with your finger. A super nice, personalized gift is ready.
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Write candles with tissue paper | Lettering & wax
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Photo boxes combine several pictures
A photo box is a special gift idea , for this cardboard is required in the desired color. In addition, of course, some photos and a box are needed.
This box can consist of wood, or simply made of cardboard. Of course, the photos must also fit into this box. It is therefore important to measure the box beforehand. It doesn't matter whether the photos themselves print out or whether they are printed out in a shop or online.
DIY Pull Out Photo Box | Accordion photo album
Here you can find out how to make a simple but refined looking photo box to pull out (pull out). This is provided with a very pretty photo strips folded in accordion to give your loved ones a nice travel memory.
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So that it looks more beautiful, all photos should have the same size. This can be measured in advance. Now the photos can be glued to the box. To do this, a small edge between the photos must be left. In addition, no photo must be present below, because this part of the box is glued into the box.
When all the photos are glued on, the complete strip is cut off. Then the pictures are folded. Then the strip is glued to the box at the bottom. So that the photos can be easily pulled out of the box, a thread or a button can be glued to the first photo.
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Diys that go quickly
Beautiful photo gifts be made with children How about a personalized bookmark ? A photo is needed on which the child stretches the arms up. In the best case, it looks like the child would reach for a cord. The photo is then printed out.
It is advisable to glue and laminate the photo on cardboard. The photo is then cut out in such a way that only the child can be seen. Finally, a cord is glued. The bookmark is ready.
Make bookmarks from photo yourself - gift idea for Mother's Day
Make bookmarks yourself. Great instructions for a DIY bookmark from a photo , with a small tassel at the end. Here it is explained step by step how you can make a stable bookmark yourself. This bookmark is simply a great gift idea for the mother for Mother's Day or for Christmas .
Creative bookmarks for every occasion
With a similar technology, super easy cards can be designed. To do this, the child has to throw an air kiss. This is printed out and cut out. Then the photo is glued to a box. Now hearts can be glued on or painted on. It then looks like the child is sending heart.
A glass can be personally personalized, in which photos are glued on. Photos are simply attached to the glass. It can be beautified with stickers. A pen container is ready, which of course can also be used for other things. This technology can also be used for other things, for example for soap dispensers.
Of course, a photo album can also be designed. There are no limits to the imagination. Small drawings or messages sweeten the sight.
DIY Christmas gifts to make yourself 🎁 Gift ideas for Christmas
In the following video you will find a number of other suggestions for Christmas presents that you can do yourself:

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