5 Handmade Woodworking Gift Ideas to Make & Give This Season

Hey friends, in the spirit of the upcoming holidays, let's make some handmade gifts! This video is sponsored by Shopify. Start your free trial today at https://www.shopify.com/woodshopdiaries I always love to make my own gifts for the season, so here are a few of my favorite easy-to-make gift ideas. If you're looking for more, I'm sharing over 30 additional DIY gift ideas here: https://www.woodshopdiaries.com/diy-handmade-christmas-gift-ideas/ **Follow Woodshop Diaries On** Website: https://www.woodshopdiaries.com/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@woodshopdiaries? Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/woodshopdiaries Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/woodshopdiaries Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/sharamccuiston SHOP WOODWORKING TEES AND BUILDING PLANS HERE: https://woodshop-diaries.myshopify.com/ *Affiliate links below *PROJECT #1: Modern Serving Tray* Check out the project details here: https://www.woodshopdiaries.com/diy-modern-serving-tray-with-handles/ Grab the printable plans here: https://woodshop-diaries.myshopify.com/products/modern-serving-tray-plans Tools & Materials: Tools: Miter Saw: https://homedepot.sjv.io/b3DkDx Table Saw Ratchet Clamp: https://amzn.to/2EPxvAe Small Clamps Drill/Driver: https://homedepot.sjv.io/Aoo6Ya Materials: Scrap ¾″ plywood panel (roughly 12″x18″) 1x lumber cut to 2″ wide strips (roughly 60″ length) Wood Glue: https://amzn.to/2IcK1Lf (2) modern handles (optional): https://homedepot.sjv.io/PqGX6 *PROJECT #2: Folding Book Stand* Check out the project details here: https://www.woodshopdiaries.com/how-to-make-a-book-stand/ Grab the printable plans here: https://woodshop-diaries.myshopify.com/products/folding-book-stand-plans How to cut angles on a miter saw: https://www.woodshopdiaries.com/how-to-cut-angles-on-a-miter-saw/ Tools & Materials: Tools: Miter saw: https://homedepot.sjv.io/b3DkDx Drill/Driver: https://homedepot.sjv.io/Aoo6Ya Jig Saw: https://homedepot.sjv.io/Gjj912 Small screwdriver (optional) Clamps Materials: 48″ of 1×6 board OR 36″ of 1×6 board + 20″ of 1×2 board* Wood glue (1) cabinet butt hinge: https://homedepot.sjv.io/0ZznPJ *PROJECT #3: Lazy Susan* Check out the project details here: https://www.woodshopdiaries.com/diy-personalized-lazy-susan/ How to make a circle jig for router: https://www.woodshopdiaries.com/how-to-make-a-circle-jig-for-your-router/ How to cut your own 2x2s: https://www.woodshopdiaries.com/woodworking-tips-square-edges-make-your-own-2x2s/ Tools & Materials: Tools: Table Saw Miter Saw: https://homedepot.sjv.io/b3DkDx Drill/Driver: https://homedepot.sjv.io/Aoo6Ya Router (with straight and flush cut bits) and/or Jig Saw: https://homedepot.sjv.io/vqZAA or https://homedepot.sjv.io/Gjj912 Sander Clamps Cricut Machine or vinyl cutter (optional): https://amzn.to/479cImo Materials: (1) 2x4x8 board (1) 6″ lazy Susan Hardware: https://amzn.to/3sEEc4f (4) 1 ¼″ wood screws Cricut Vinyl (optional): https://amzn.to/40T7EAx Wood Finish: stain: https://amzn.to/49ytTPX & poly: https://amzn.to/3sqW1UC *PROJECT #4: Tic Tac Toe Game* Check out the project details here: https://www.woodshopdiaries.com/scrap-wood-tic-tac-toe-board/ Tools & Materials: Tools: Miter Saw: https://homedepot.sjv.io/b3DkDx Brad Nailer: https://homedepot.sjv.io/c/1404662/1354698/8154 Cricut Machine (optional): https://amzn.to/3QAWz2g Materials: Scrap ¾″ plywood (12″ x 12″ piece) 1×2 board (about 48″ long) ½″ square dowel (about 48″ long): https://amzn.to/46gBD6l 2×4 scraps (9 pieces 3 ½″ long) Brad nails Wood Glue: Wood stain/finish: Black Stain: https://amzn.to/3MJcRoB Aged Barrel Stain: https://amzn.to/3MH71Ec Clear Coat: https://amzn.to/3QYvesc Cricut Vinyl (optional for Xs and Os): https://amzn.to/3QXz5EL *PROJECT #5: Easy Basic Cutting Board* Check out the project details here: https://www.woodshopdiaries.com/how-to-make-a-basic-cutting-board/ How to sand wood: https://www.woodshopdiaries.com/how-to-sand-wood/ Tools & Materials: Tools: Table Saw (optional) Miter Saw (or any saw to cut straight): https://homedepot.sjv.io/b3DkDx Clamps: https://amzn.to/3eWlkDh Belt Sander (or planer): https://homedepot.sjv.io/x9LJvd Orbital Sander Router & Chamfer bit: https://homedepot.sjv.io/vqZAA & https://homedepot.sjv.io/dxM6k Materials: Hardwood of your choice *Amounts may vary based on your desired size, but I used (1) 1x6x8 maple board PLUS 3 strips of walnut about 19" long to make this board Wood Glue Cutting Board Oil: https://amzn.to/49w6s9T CHAPTERS: 00:00 Introduction 00:28 How to Make a Simple Serving Tray 04:48 How to Make a Folding Book Stand 08:41 How to Make a Wooden Lazy Susan 11:55 How to Make a Wooden Tic Tac Toe Game 14:56 How to Make a Simple Cutting Board 18:31 Conclusion