Holiday Gift Project Ideas

The projects below have been very popular with NewWoodworker.com viewers for gifts this holiday season. Most are very easy to make from virtually any kind of wood.

General Projects

• Table Saw Trivets
  Easy to make and you may have the blanks in your scrap box!
• Handymans' Tote
  A great gift, easily modified for special needs
• Sewing Box
  Variations of this project have been a favorite gift for years!
• Garden Tote
  A simple but very useful gift for gardeners.
• Jewelry Box
  Another simple but elegant project for that special person
• Wall-Hung Quilt Rack
  Fast and easy to build
• Serving Tray
  Very easy to modify to fit special needs
• Shoe Store Fitting Stool
  A classic look that can be modified to fit virtually any decor
• Picket Planter
  Another project that can often be built out of the scrap box!

Turning Projects

• Simple Stool
  Note: This project has been used frequently as a low plant stand.
• Dibble
  A long-time favorite for the gardeners on your list!
• Snowman Bottle Stopper
  Note: These are also made longer to be used as a hanging ornament.
• Peppermills
  More involved but a great gift for that special person or family!
• Pens
  Another easy and fast classic gift!
• Bowls
  Small bowls make a nice gift as candy dishes and more.