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Thoughtful Hostess Gift Ideas
Whether you’re off to a party, or you’re staying with friends or family over the Holiday period you’ll want to take your hostess a gift to show her your gratitude. This year why not forget about the usual bottle of wine and box of chocolates and make one of these fabulous DIY hostess gift ideas instead. They’re simple to make but look so amazing you can guarantee you’ll be invited back again next year!
I found everything from mason jar flower vases and chalkboard wine glasses to a cake in a jar and even gifts for the children!
Don’t forget to scroll all the way to the end so you don’t miss any of the fabulous ideas, and be sure to pin your favourites as you go so you can find them again later!
DIY Gold Mason Jar Flower Vases
DIY Gold Mason Jar Flower Vases – Here’s an elegant hostess gift idea, these vases look wonderful and you have to look twice to realise that they’re mason jars.
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Dollar Store DIY Hot Pads
Dollar Store DIY Hot Pads – Hot pads are another practical, put them to good use straight away, hostess gift idea. This tutorial will show you how to take a cheap set of hot pads and make them look amazing. This gift would be perfect for Thanksgiving or Christmas dinner parties.
DIY Chalkboard Wine Glasses
DIY Chalkboard Wine Glasses – What an amazing idea is this? Chalkboard wine glasses would make a brilliant hostess gift, because they’re practical and can be used right away. Just remember to include some chalk so your hostess can write the names of the dinner guests and set them on the table right away.
Easy DIY Monogram Chalkboard Paint Coasters
Easy DIY Monogram Chalkboard Paint Coasters – If you loved those chalkboard wine glasses as much as I did why not make a set of monogrammed chalkboard coasters to match.
Etched Glass Monogram Tumblers
Etched Glass Monogram Tumblers – Here’s another idea for a monogrammed hostess gift, made with etched glass. Take a look because it’s not as difficult as you might think and looks beautiful.
Hostess Herb Plant
Hostess Herb Plant – Here’s another elegant hostess gift idea, there’s just something beautiful about the herbs all wrapped up in hessian.
Teacup Gardens
Teacup Gardens – These teacup gardens are just so exquisite they would make a really unique hostess gift idea.
DIY Stamped Spoon Plant Markers
DIY Stamped Spoon Plant Markers – Following on from that teacup garden idea, these vintage spoon plant markers would just add that something extra!
Breakfast Hostess Gift – Banana Bread and Honey Butter
Breakfast Hostess Gift – Banana Bread and Honey Butter – How about giving your hostess a gift she can enjoy after the guests have all gone home. Because after all a hostess who throws a fabulous party deserves to have breakfast in bed the following day right?
Gifting Homemade Breads
Gifting Homemade Breads – If you plan on baking bread to give your hostess as a thank you why not check out this great tutorial for making a fabric wrap that will keep the bread fresh.
A Cake in a Jar
Cake in a Jar – Sticking with the gift in a jar idea for a minute, how about a cake in a jar? This isn’t one of those dry mix ones though, it’s an actual baked cake right there in a jar. What party hostess wouldn’t love to receive one of those?
Hostess Gift Basket
Hostess Gift Basket – If you don’t have time for homemade hostess gifts then check this one out for a basket of treats idea.
Hostess Gifts for Children
Hostess Gifts for Children – Don’t forget the children when you think of your hostess gifts.
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I LOVE those chalkboard coasters! And the pretty plant is brilliant, too. These ideas are so simple, yet I’m sure they would be appreciated.
I LOVE those chalkboard coasters! And the pretty plant is brilliant, too. These ideas are so simple, yet I’m sure they would be appreciated.
What a great collection of ideas! Pinned and shared. Glad I found this at Motivational Monday!
What a great collection of ideas! Pinned and shared. Glad I found this at Motivational Monday!
I love the etched glasses. I’ve always wanted to try that.
I love the etched glasses. I’ve always wanted to try that.
I love the glasses with chalkboard paint. perfect to end the “This is my cup, no it’s yours” discussions.
I love the glasses with chalkboard paint. perfect to end the “This is my cup, no it’s yours” discussions.
I don’t know which one I like best. They are really great ideas. I love the whole post too.
I don’t know which one I like best. They are really great ideas. I love the whole post too.
I want to try etching. It adds such a simple personal touch.–great ideas
I want to try etching. It adds such a simple personal touch.–great ideas
These are all wonderful gift ideas! I have an aunt who never shows up at anyone’s house empty handed and I’ve always admired that about her. You have given me some great options. Thanks!!!
These are all wonderful gift ideas! I have an aunt who never shows up at anyone’s house empty handed and I’ve always admired that about her. You have given me some great options. Thanks!!!
Being a Southern girl, hostess gifts are a BIG deal here, especially if you’re going to a new friends’ home. I love these sweet ideas, Clare!
Being a Southern girl, hostess gifts are a BIG deal here, especially if you’re going to a new friends’ home. I love these sweet ideas, Clare!
I like the mason jars. So simple, yet elegant. Great list of ideas for anyone looking for a hostess gift.
I like the mason jars. So simple, yet elegant. Great list of ideas for anyone looking for a hostess gift.
I love your collection of ideas! Everything looks so beautiful. I especially love the little succulent gardens in the teacups! So sweet! Thank you for this post! (pinned)
Love all of these ideas!! Those mason jar vases are so cute! Thanks for sharing at the #HomeMattersParty – hope to see you again this weekend!
I am always looking for Hostess Gift ideas. Congrats on the feature on the#HomeMattersParty
Great collection of ideas! Thanks for linking up to Home Matters Party. #HomeMattersParty cu-rio.net/home-matters-linky-party-60/ Congratulations on the feature!