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10 Creative DIY Summer Home Decor Gifts for Crafters

The Perfect Summer Gift Guide for Crafters and DIY Lovers

Handmade gifts are so intimate and touching. They’re arguably the most special type of gift one can give. Nothing says “I’m thinking of you”, “I’ve studied you and know what your heart desires” like a creative, handmade gift. That’s one of the reasons why crafters and artists love them so much. It’s due to their exclusivity and ability to represent a personal connection. With the summer season approaching right around the corner and personalized gifts on the rise. There are plenty of reasons to create or purchase a customized gift during this warm time. Here are 10 creative DIY summer home decor gifts for crafters that you can buy or make.

1. Hand Painted Flower Vases

If you’re wondering what are the best handmade gifts for crafters? Especially during the summer season. Hand painted flower vases is the perfect choice. These are one of the best gifts for crafters due to their ability to be customized and express creativity. With a hand painted flower vase you can literally make it a gift that has the crafter’s favorite color, style, shape or hobby on it. Hand painted flower vases are also great to give to a craft lover during the summer. This is because these accessories have always been a decorating staple for the warm season. People are more likely to start a garden, spruce up the outdoor areas of their home and decorate the wind sill during the summertime. Hand painted flower vases are ideal for any of these projects. They also tend to be bright and welcoming in color, which matches perfectly for the summer. Some of the best supplies to create a unique, hand painted flower vase with for a crafter are:

Pearl Blue Hand Painted Wine Bottle Vase with summer flowers inside
One of the best summer gifts for crafters is a creative, hand painted accent you can’t find anywhere else. Like this unique pearl blue wine bottle vase.

2. Decorative Tiered Trays

One of the most adorable and unique gifts for crafters, especially in the summer are decorative tiered trays. Perfect for sprucing up your tables and mantel. These home decor accessories are just as much functional as they are beautiful. Tiered trays not only help to bring creativity and style to your home. They also help with organizing and categorizing smaller essentials. A tiered tray would be a great summer gift for a crafter because it brings versatility and unique style. You can make a variety of tiered trays in different looks and endless colors. The best way to enjoy a home decor gift like this during the summer is to add it to any of the following areas:

Gray decorative tiered tray, one of the most celebrated gifts for crafters this summer season.
A lovely decorative tiered tray with lavender accessories as a summer gift for a crafter.
  • On the front porch table
  • In the backyard with other pond decor
  • In the kitchen window sill

3. Handmade Throw Pillows

Handmade throw pillows are another great, creative summer gift for crafters. Nothing says “home”, “love” and “family” like a soft and inviting throw pillow. Nothing says “individuality” and “creativity” like a handmade throw pillow. If you’re looking to give a crafter a lovely present that will allow them to elevate his or her home, a customized throw pillow that they can’t find anywhere else is perfect. The texture of the pillow allows them to add coziness to their home. The unique shape and design gives them the opportunity to make their living space stand out. Then the fact that throw pillows are home decor staples allows them to set a modern tone. With handmade throw pillows you’re checking off a lot of styling boxes that art lovers and crafters look forward to doing.

Orange Umbrella Handmade Throw Pillow, one of the most creative gifts for crafters.
A fun and creative umbrella shaped orange throw pillow, handmade. Making it the perfect summer gift for a crafter.

An excellent way to successfully gift a crafter with a handmade throw pillow that compliments the summer season is to focus on fabric and colors.

Best summer colors for handmade throw pillows are:
  • Yellow
  • Bright orange
  • Pink
  • Lime green
  • Peach
  • All shades of purple
Best summer fabrics for handmade throw pillows are:
  • Cotton
  • Linen
  • Silk or satin
  • Chiffon

4. Decorative Birdhouse Ornaments

Glossy purple hand painted birdhouse ornament gift
Birdhouse ornaments are great gifts for crafters and nature lovers for summer decorating

Another creative summer home decor gift that are ideal for crafters are decorative birdhouse ornaments. These unique accessories are great for those who love to spruce up their home during the warm season. Whether they prefer decorating the interiors of their place or the outdoors of their home. A decorative birdhouse ornament is a sweet accessory to instantly add personality and charm. You can give this as a small housewarming gift, birthday present and so much more. What makes them so perfect as a creative gift are the endless different styles you can get them in. A hand painted, decorative birdhouse ornament has the ability to come in any color blend, shade and design pattern.

5. Decorative Flower Pots

Pink hand painted decorative flower pot with colorful flowers inside for summer decorating
Decorative flower pots such as this hand painted beauty are perfect summer gifts for crafters.

A common favorite on our list of creative summer gifts for crafters are decorative flower pots. Not only are these a must-have for the summer season. They’re great for styling and transforming into a unique treasure. With decorative flower pots you can go with just about any look or theme. If you’re an art lover and want to dazzle your home for the summer season. Then adding a customized flower pot with a one-of-a-kind design is a great route to go. The best way to accomplish this is to focus on hand painted flower pots. This is because a hand painted flower pot allows you to explore your artistic side and obtain a home decor accent that can’t be duplicated anywhere else. If you’re an outdoor lover who also adores crafting and creating, a hand painted, decorative flower pot would be the perfect gift one could give you. Or a great gift to treat yourself to.

6. Summer Door Wreaths

One of the best creative gifts for crafters that also brings color and vibrancy are summer door wreaths. A summer door wreath is a great way to help an art lover welcome the gorgeous summer season. With its bold tones and variety of flowers, this beauty embodies the essence of summer. You can go for a modern looking summer door wreath. You can go for an upscale yet still colorful wreath. Or you can go for an artsy look and hand make a summer door wreath yourself as a gift. Like many of the other gifts for crafters mentioned, the possibilities are endless. To make your own summer door wreath read the instructions below:

Materials:

*All of these items can be found at Michaels or your local craft store.

  1. Grapevine wreath
  2. Large bow with wire to tie around wreath
  3. Greenery
  4. A variety of flowers
  5. Hot glue gun
  6. Glue
  7. Wire cutters
  8. Wreath hook
  9. Any additional accessories you want to add (optional)
Instructions:
  1. Make a clean and clear space to create your summer wreath. Be sure you have enough space to lay out your wreath and all your supplies.
  2. Use your wire cutters to trim any part of your wreath that’s sticking out or may need to be trimmed.
  3. Now wrap your bow around your wreath using its wire.
  4. Then start adding your flowers to the wreath. Start near your bow and gradually spread the flowers out as you add them. Use the hot glue gun to glue the flowers onto the wreath. Be sure to add a variety of different flowers with different colors. This will give your wreath a bright and summer vibe design.
  5. You can now add any additional accessories you want to your summer wreath (greenery, twigs, dried berries, etc.).
  6. After your done designing your wreath now let it sit for at least 15 minutes. This way the accessories that were added with the hot glue gun can dry completely.
  7. Once your ready to give this lovely summer wreath as a gift, be sure to add the hook with it so they can easily hang it on their door.
Gorgeous summer pink, peach and white handmade door wreath
Summer door wreaths make some of the prettiest gifts for crafters to lavish their home with.

7. Interior Decor Sign

Interior decor signs are a great way to add creativity and character to one’s home during the summer season. If you or a loved one have a passion for crafts and want to spruce up the home for the sunny season. Adding a bright and colorful sign is a great choice. It’s welcoming, inviting and symbolizes a loving environment. They’re also one of the best gifts for crafters because they can easily be customized. You can have a home decor sign that has your name embedded on it. Perhaps your favorite scripture written on it. You can even have each family member’s name written on it. This allows one to add an amazing blend of intimacy and style in the home. The best areas to hang your personalized decor sign in the home are:

A gray and white interior home decor sign sitting above gray sofa and pillows.
A lovely interior home decor sign, a great gift for crafters due to the ability to personalize it.
  • On the living room wall
  • In the hallway above the corner table
  • On the kitchen wall
  • On the front door as a welcome sign

8. Table Runner

Another fun and creative summer gift you can give a craft lover is a table runner. Although very popular in the winter. Table runners are still common in the summer and heavily used. For an art lover, the best type of summer table runner to give would be a colorful and festive one with accessories. Art lovers and crafters are always looking for inspiration and creativity. So a handmade table runner that stands out with a stunning color scheme is the perfect gift for them. To keep your table runner cool and in season go for light fabrics such as:

Handmade white, blue and yellow table runner with fruit sitting on it.
Handmade table runner gift for a lover of craft to add color and creativity to the home.
  • Sheer
  • Linen
  • Cotton
  • Chiffon

9. Decorative Picture Frames

Pink handmade decorative picture frame with accessorized border, a great gift for crafters.
A stunning and unique pink handmade decorative picture frame. A perfect summer gift for a crafter.

Decorative picture frames are a classic gift for lovers of art and crafts. One of the most popular artistic DIY projects are decorative picture frames. You can literally transform them into any look or theme you want. Whether you’re a modern, antique, eclectic or bohemian art lover. A unique, decorative picture frame can accommodate your unique design. The best type of picture frames to use for a decorative gift style are wooden picture frames. They’re easy to accessorize and paint. Here are just a few occasions a unique, decorative picture frame would be ideal for to give to a craft lover as a gift:

  • Housewarming gift
  • Graduation gift
  • Birthday gift
  • Baby shower gift

10. Table Trays

The last item on our list of creative summer gifts for crafters are table trays. Similar to table runners, when some think of table trays they may assume they’re only used during the winter or fall season. However, table trays are very popular throughout the entire year, and can help to bring personality and life into the home for the summer. What makes these home decor accents a great gift for a crafter is the ability to create many styles with them. You can decorate your table tray to have any tone you want it to set. To give your table tray a summer vibe make sure it has a blend of colorful accents on it and they’re a variety of tones such as pink, blue, purple and yellow.

Hand woven table tray with home decor accents inside
Hand woven table trays are perfect as summer decorating gifts for crafters and art lovers.

These 10 creative DIY summer home decor gifts for crafters are just the beginning. The great thing about DIY and crafting are the countless options you have to choose from. The reality is any item can truly be a gift as long as it corresponds with the receiver’s personality and style. Other creative gifts for crafters that are perfect during the summer season are decorative bowls, handmade candles, personalized coffee mugs and more. No matter what accent you choose to purchase or create as your special gift to your crafter loved one. The key is to make sure it resonates with their creative spirit.

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