DIY Gift Ideas from the ReStore

May 12, 2022

By Sarah Ramberg

Hey, there, it’s Sarah of Sadie Seasongoods and today, we’re talking all things DIY Gifts!

The Charlotte Region ReStores are full of items that can be easily transformed into DIY Gifts, no matter the celebration or time of year. So, I thought it would be fun (and hopefully helpful!) to come up with a list of DIY Gift ideas that start at one of our ReStores! Whether you’re celebrating a holiday, a birthday, or just an important milestone, we’ve got you covered in the affordable (and meaningful) gift giving department.

Picture Frame Earring Holder

How cool is this idea for the earring lover in your life?! Whether she’s heading to a new dorm or she has a lot of jewelry to organize and display, this DIY earring holder is a great gift project. And you KNOW the Charlotte Region ReStores have plenty of frames to choose from!

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Bottle Opener with Cap Catcher

A bottle opener is the quintessential accessory for the back porch during summer. And this one will prevent a mess AND foot pain by catching the bottle caps for easy disposal. And it all started out with an old wooden recipe box, of all things.

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Homemade Candle

All of our ReStores here in the Charlotte Region have an abundant supply of glassware. Wouldn’t it be fun to transform some into DIY candles like this one? What an awesome gift that would be- for just about anyone!

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Personalized Gift Basket

I love, love, love to put together personalized gift baskets for friends and family. And a thrifted basket leaves more room in your wallet to fill it with treasures for recipient. May I suggest a book from Julia’s Café & Books to put inside the basket, as well?

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DIY Tile Coasters

You know I love a DIY project that uses something the ReStores are known for! And this DIY Tile Coasters idea is perfect for my fellow ReStore shoppers. There are tiles at all of our stores, but make sure you check out the Wendover Store for the biggest selection!

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Clever Planter Gift

Know someone who loves to garden? This handy little gift idea starts with a vintage soup mug from one of the ReStores…filled with a seedling that matches the ingredient list on the mug! Clever and perfect for a gardener to transplant at home.

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Lavender Foot Soak

Homemade bath and body products are such a thoughtful gift idea, especially in this age of hustle and bustle. And to REALLY knock out a gift like this Lavender Foot Soak? Filling the prettiest jar or bottle from Habitat ReStore with it!

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DIY Grill Tool Storage

Since shopping for him can be aggravating, going the DIY route makes perfect sense! And this DIY Grill Tool Storage idea is the perfect project for all the fun drawer knobs that the Charlotte Region ReStores have in stock!

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Pretty Piggy Bank

I love the idea of a piggy bank full of coins as a fun gift for a youngster. But the best part is hunting for a bank (or something that could BECOME a bank that you embellish) at one of our ReStores! I’m pretty sure the possibilities for a DIY Piggy Bank like this are endless.

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Upcycled Wine Charms

In case you missed this project idea when we posted it the first time, these DIY wine charms are a GREAT gift idea for the beverage drinker in your life! AND the started as bits of jewelry from one of our ReStores- the Cornelius store, to be exact.

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Happy Gifting!

I honestly love all of these ideas and already have my thinking cap on for gifts to make for my own friends and family! What about you? If you make any DIY gifts from something you found at our ReStores, we’d love to see! Please tag us (@cltregionrestore and @sadieseasongoods) with the hashtag #ReStoreGifts to show off your projects!

May 12, 2022