Online Gift Guide Series: Your Guide to D.I.Y.

INTRO

Everyone has been there before—you have a heart full of gold but a wallet that’s empty. The holidays are a time for giving, but if you don’t have the money to buy what you want for friends and family, it can be frustrating. Luckily, almost anyone can create thoughtful gifts for your loved ones, and it won’t break the bank either. Check out these D.I.Y. gifts you can make with just a few simple supplies.

No-Sew Cannabis Christmas Stockings

Let’s face it, sometimes D.I.Y. projects look too complicated to even try. For those who aren’t too fond of digging out the nearest needle and thread, a no-sew Christmas stocking may be just the craft for you. With some felt fabric, hot glue gun or fabric glue and some cannabis leaf stencils, you can put together the perfect stocking for the fireplace mantle.

TOOLS

Scissors

A hot glue gun or fabric glue

Different felt fabrics

A pen

Card stock paper

INSTRUCTIONS

1. Cut out a stocking-shaped template from card stock paper and then use it as a guideline to cut out two identical fabric sheets.
2. With those two stocking-shaped fabrics, line glue along the edges and press them together.
3. Allow glue time to dry and turn the stocking inside out so the seams are on the inside.
4. Decorate the outside stocking using cutouts from different fabrics and glitter glue.
5. Spell out words or names with the glitter glue and for a more festive look, take the unused pieces of fabric to cut out and attach cannabis leaves!

Cannabis-infused Bath Bomb

Everyone could use a therapeutic bath to ease any sore muscles after running around the mall for holiday gifts. Elevate that experience with a soothing cannabis-infused bath bomb that is both visually colorful and good for the body, too.

TOOLS

Cannabis oil

Lavender essential oil

Natural oil of your choice (ex. coconut oil)

Baking soda

Epsom salt

A plastic mold

Food coloring

Water

INSTRUCTIONS

1. Mix the dry ingredients together.
2. In a separate bowl mix the liquids: The oils, water and food coloring.
3. Pour the liquids into the dry ingredient bowl and mix together (the texture should be crumbly).
4. Pack the mixture into the mold of your choice.
5. Tap the edges of the container to loosen the bath bomb for an easy release.
6. Set aside to dry and harden overnight.
7. The next day your bath bombs will be ready to be ready drop into a warm bubble bath!

Homemade Clay Ashtray

This is a gift that can be both simple and elegant. Make an ashtray with love and your giftee will appreciate you forever.

TOOLS

White flour

Iodized salt

Water

Plastic bowl

Oven

Cooking sheets

Food coloring

INSTRUCTIONS

1. Using one parts salt and two parts flour, mix the items together in a bowl adding in one parts water gradually.
2. Once the mixture has consistency, add in food coloring of your choice.
3. If the clay crumbles, just add more water.
4. Be sure to knead the dough thoroughly for around ten minutes and form into a ball that fits in your hand.
5. Let the molding begin by pressing your thumb into the middle and pinching the edges to form the sides.
6. Use your artistic expression to form your desired shape and pop your masterpiece into the oven on a cookie sheet.
7. Bake for an hour at 450 degrees and you’ll have a perfectly crafted ashtray for all to enjoy.
8. Whether it’s a rich cannabis-colored green or as red as Santa’s sleigh, your hand-crafted work of art will dazzle your loved one.