6 Simple Gifts You Can Make From Wood

In this DIY video I’ll show you 6 simple gifts you can make from wood. With the holidays just around the corner, here are some easy DIY gift ideas. These simple woodworking projects can be made in just a few hours and make great Christmas gifts!
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Woodworking gift ideas:
0:09 #1 Matchbox candle holder
1:08 #2 Catch all
2:37 #3 Blanket ladder
4:11 #4 Plywood ring
5:32 #5 Pencil holder
6:59 #6 Business card holder

[@DIYMontreal]

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[@bigfootseahawk5686]

Today I picked up 2 very nice blocks. One walnut and one Oak. Because I really liked the tea light block with the built in matchbox. What an easy little project and with Xmas coming up, I will be sending 6 lucky family members/ friends this gift. Cant wait to start this tomorrow. Thanks for the inspiration , CHEERS !

[@DIYMontreal]

Excellent! Happy to inspire! Enjoy the build.

[@kcjones679]

A spring clamp as a part holder for sanding. I like that!

[@LivingtoDIYwithRachelMetz]

So happy to have come across your channel! Great work xx.

[@DIYMontreal]

Thank you! Appreciate it :)

[@herrerabranch873]

*TopFineWoodworking. Com* , is a very comprehensive woodworking book! It breaks every little thing down, utilizing words, drawings, real pictures, and different diagrams. It`s unbelievably informative and helps me feel like I could help my sibling while we make our furniture together.?

[@NRCarrillo]

Solid vid, I appreciate that I haven't really seen any of these ideas before.

[@DIYMontreal]

Awesome thanks!

[@danielmiller2977]

Wow! This stuff would be a lot of fun. Stuff I can do with my daughter for her friends as Christmas gifts. These only real problem I have with you is that I didn't think of it. Great stuff, thanks.

[@DIYMontreal]

Haha! Enjoy!

[@inalignment5800]

Those are so simple, elegant, and functional. Really appreciate your creativity.

[@johnwalsh6844]

I like sanding on the drill press. Never thought of that. 🍁

[@DIYMontreal]

First time trying it. It works great!

[@m.gold.1560]

Really creative things. Great for ideas to expand upon. thanks.

[@DIYMontreal]

Exactly! A few ideas that will hopefully spark inspiration to create.

[@Brownstone31]

Nice. I like that you kept them simple. It helps the beginners get started, and the ones with more experience can add their own touch.

[@DIYMontreal]

Exactly! Just hoping to inspire some creativity.

[@scarman1998]

But what beginner would have a table saw, a router table, or a drill press? These are nice ideas but if they were aimed at beginers, they should have been done with hand tools.

[@Brownstone31]

Scartist She used the tools she had. You can use the tools that you have. If your creative enough you will find a way.

[@kelechionwuchekwa1359]

Spot on

[@scottlouis7785]

Those tips are so simple any one could do with hand tools plus they would be fun

[@mr.b.w.3146]

Nice! Great what you can do with a few scraps of wood, most of my projects come from odd bits of wood collected, thanx for vid clip.

[@DIYMontreal]

I love being able to use scraps for a project! Gives me a good excuse to keep collecting them ;)

[@gabrielgrezzi8040]

I build the Candle idea for all my relatives on this Christmas and they all loved it.. the only difference is that I also added another space for a tiny plant. It looked amazing!

[@DIYMontreal]

I'm sure it did! Great idea.

[@peeroo5023]

Then they burn the plant with the candle

[@MarkMiller-zm2th]

Great designs, simple but elegant.

[@YuriNGolfeto]

Legal, projetos simples e funcionais

[@DIYMontreal]

Obrigado

[@thomasreyna7296]

This seems like so much fun. I'm 13 and I love working with wood. I have only made a few things like a paddle strop and such, and this seems like cool fun easy projects I could do with my parents! I wish I could like this video multiple times, but I can't so I subscribed, can't wait to see more cool stuff I can make! (I better get back to my homework XD)

[@DIYMontreal]

Thank you so much Thomas! Hope you get to make one or a few of these. Thanks for following along!

[@roypeters7511]

Glad to see you are interested in woodworking. Would love to have you in my class. However, learn too use the tools safely first. If you follow this video, you could lose fingers.

[@IngoderLiegeradler]

Hi, I loved the idea with the combuned matchbox-and-candle-holders and made a bunch of 15 this afternoon out of oak. Thanks for sharing and Merry Christmas from Germany!

[@DIYMontreal]

Awesome thanks! Happy holidays

[@ZacJones]

Awesome video! I think my favorite is the ladder, I’ve wanted to make one for a while

[@DIYMontreal]

The ladder is my favourite too. And so easy to make! You should try it out!

[@trethtower]

Great work from an ex - Montrealer in BC!

[@kristacapstin]

Absolutely every single one is gorgeous!! He also explains it very well. I almost feel like I could possibly do some of them. Lol he makes it look so easy to do! 😊😂😊

[@heyimamaker]

Nice one! I really like the plywood pencil holder and ring. I made a match/candle holder last year but I used the side grain based on how my scraps worked out and after time it actually warped shut and you really can't get the matches out. Going on the end grain as you did should be good and sturdy!

[@DIYMontreal]

I agree, love the look of the Baltic birch plywood. Maybe we should try a plywood candle holder? No risk of warping there.

[@ninnymuggins2006]

Great video! I am currently making several of the candle holders out of cherry to give away as Christmas gifts 😊

[@chandersirohi3411]

You are very methodical while explaining. Well done

[@daydreamwalker618]

I wish I had all those tools! Great work and ideas.

[@DIYMontreal]

I stated with a drill years ago and slowly added one by one...

[@BruceAUlrich]

Great little projects and great video, Marie!

[@DIYMontreal]

Thanks Bruce! Simple projects can be fun too!

[@joshportelli]

Great tip using tape to hold the square frame while glue dries. So simple.

[@DIYMontreal]

My pleasure, thank you!

[@No_thanks780]

Love the candle/matchbox holder. Simple and elegant.

[@DIYMontreal]

Thanks!

[@methral]

I then take it to my table sa....... wait I dont have a table saw :/ guess its easier to make gifts from wood when you have an actual wood workshop lol

[@BRExteriorPro]

Or get a circular saw and get a straight edge

[@DIYMontreal]

It helps! But a hand saw and handheld drill will work just fine.

[@Ste74H]

You could always cheat and reuse an old picture frame for the 'catch-all'. I've bought things from a £1 store and glued them together to make chunky frames then customized it to my choice.

[@rubberdwellers3911]

Do it old school. Nobody needs a fancy woodshop, it's just nice to have. You can make rabbit joints with a simple mallet and chisel. To make a mallet find a 4x4 cut 4" piece. Find center and install a handle using a 2" dowel rod. It is rudimental but it will get you started. Practice makes perfect. Improvise adapt and overcome.

[@AndreaArzensek]

I made the same match candle set on my channel, hand tools only :)

[@davidharvey5672]

Thanks, great ways to use up offcuts. I hate throwing away small pieces of wood but lack imagination. My favourite is the candle holder.

[@DIYMontreal]

That's probably my favourite too :)

[@kevinlilly3398]

Just discovered your channel and want to thank you for your work.

[@edsoncarvalho1337]

muito bom, ideias geniais

[@DIYMontreal]

Thanks!

[@shanesmaineshop]

Great projects, i will be making a couple of them, thanks for sharing.

[@cranesgonewild]

I really like how you wedged the ring for sanding at the drill press. 👍

[@madwilliamflint]

I dig that table saw jig.

[@GAMES.IDEAS.FUN123]

Subscribed. Making a couple of these for my son who’s moving out. Thanks bunches.

[@chrishensley5384]

Clever stuff. I'm making a matchbox candle holder for my wife next weekend. :)

[@arajalali]

Fantastic! A headphone stand would also be nice.

[@Pit.Gutzmann]

Beautiful gift ideas! Thanx, mate!

[@fistfulpennies5792]

a portal out of mtl would be nice in one of your small wood boxes

[@DIYPD]

My favorite is the tealight!!!

[@DIYMontreal]

Thanks! Love that one too :-)

[@StuffUCanMake]

Great stuff, I enjoyed it!

[@DIYMontreal]

Awesome, glad you did! Thanks :)

[@gamesforyoutwo]

that blanket ladder is a great idea

[@MV-74]

Awesome ideas and explanation on how to make them thanks for sharing.

[@oobat]

Love this video and I have subscribed to keep up with any upcoming ones! A thought occurred while watching this that I don't really wear rings BUT if you made the same design only a little large they would make great napkin holders and the look would be awesome!! Thanks for sharing such creative designs!!

[@DIYMontreal]

Great idea! Love it ♥️

[@mikesmall626]

Nice! Thank you for sharing these great ideas!

[@Belg1970]

Look forward to some other suggestions. A small step stool, soap dish, mail sorter key hook...... For the card holder I would add a backing block, when you're down to a few cards in the wider slot they will tend to fall backwards. The wall ladder could do with a few additional miter cuts to square it to the floor and wall. For the ones I've seen most are really roughed up to simulate age.

[@DIYMontreal]

Great suggestions! The beauty with these is you can adapt them and make them your own by tweaking the design and style as you suggested.

[@observatoire5497]

Just discovered this channel it's amazing. Hello from the Eastern Townships!

[@DIYMontreal]

Thank you so much!

[@buibichchau3365]

I didn`t intend to make use of this woodworking book, *TopFineWoodworking. Com* but rather curious about it. I had been truly amazed right after trying it. It never disappointed me in my wish to acquire more information about the art of wood working. Many topics were covered, including everything from wood types to developing your workshop.?

Great ideas!, I would love to make some of them!

[@DIYMontreal]

Thanks!

[@tathuyduong7612]

*TopFineWoodworking. Com* is a fantastic website about wood working. I took various classes as well as finished a one year diploma in carpentry at a local tech college; this is much better than any book I worked out of during those lessons. It explains everything regarding woodworking as well as complements it with helpful photos.?

[@user-jy6cw4bj1j]

Love your videos they have some great ideas.

[@megarcia808]

You’re awesome. I’m just beginning to do some woodwork and looking for simple inspiring projects and you check all the boxes. Thanks ever so much for your ideas and concise explanation. I’ve subscribed to your channel. Please keep up the great work you’re doing.

[@origomi222]

Great ideas Marie.

[@freddysosa8921]

Thank you for your video, I am new to this. I am trying the business card holder tomorrow.

[@rajgopalakrishnan5710]

I have been watching a lot of DIY woodworking videos and I must say... Yours is easily the one of the best channels.... Thank you for sharing

[@DIYMontreal]

Thank you so much!

[@sjscreations2608]

Love the ideas, so simple and yet very effective! Cheers, Sean

[@ellencahill4612]

The stain on the ladder was so beautiful

[@DIYMontreal]

Thanks! I used early American - my favourite stain.

[@loldank7855]

I did a GCSE question about the first product in a aqa GCSE timber course

[@dekophate6713]

La piastra con precollegamento con la saldatrice é letteralmente geniale!

[@callumsfishing3567]

Seariously very insparitave

[@Cairdymakes]

A nice collection of easy to make project ideas :) Thanks for sharing!

[@DIYMontreal]

My pleasure, thank you!

[@woodandwheelz]

Some of these I would've made differently, but that's just me. All in all, great video with some really good and simple projects that look like they took a lot of work. This is my first time to your channel, great presentation and clear instructions. I'll be watching more. Thank you.

[@DarcyWhyte]

I really enjoyed that! Makes me wanna buy more tools!

[@DIYMontreal]

I always want more tools! But a lot of what I do could also be some with more simple tools too.

[@sherrywortman2267]

Awesome ideas. I have to show hubby. Thanks for sharing.

[@abigailtan7698]

thank you for sharing...

[@abhisheksoni2980]

Finally! Something to do with my table saw!

[@modestmaking5314]

Don't worry, when I open my gift from you this year, I'll act surprised still ;)

[@DIYMontreal]

Haha love it!

[@joshuaneely1877]

great video! I am trying the candle holder and my 1 1/5" forstner bit seems a tish too small for the 1 1/5" tea light. did you have to sand the hole to accept the tea light?

[@jeanniealford4234]

Thank you.

[@Mr.Saephan503]

That last one will help me out a lot cause I work at a custom cabinet company. So we have a lot of "scrap" wood( like cherry,white oak,walnut just to name a few). I'm going to make the business card holder and pass it out to the people in the office. THANKS

[@DIYMontreal]

Awesome, glad to inspire!

[@elainearchibald9020]

Newbie here, just happened upon your channel! Love all your projects! Certainly will watch more of your videos. From Montreal too! TFS

[@sallycarroll2524]

Thanks for that very interesting. Lovely work.

[@norman1826]

nice, neat and simple.

[@sofianebenhadj60]

very very good of job (1)

[@sed6]

The pencil holder was my favorite! Followed by the catch-all.

[@craigrmay7935]

Mam, you do some mighty fine work. Thanks for sharing.

[@kbbb4227]

Super great video.

[@evparpar5470]

Thanks!

[@Nestrs]

Love these ideas! You are a star! 🙌🏻

[@DIYMontreal]

Thanks guys!

[@newtoncaleb6621]

Since I read *TopFineWoodworking. Com* , I think nothing will ever surpass it as an outstanding woodworking book. The book consists of attractive images as well as drawings and also reader-friendly text. I consider this book a "must have" since it supplies a broad range of information on just about everything working with woodworking and does it quite well.?

[@juricd.o.o.4957]

Nice idea with matches

[@bigoakriding]

Very nice! Great video. Thank you for posting. I'm going to try a couple of these.

[@DIYMontreal]

Great! Thanks :)

[@breloclacheie2430]

Very inspiring 😁 nice projects!

[@alpscraftshack599]

Joyeuses fêtes à toi Marie. Vous cherchez plus de grands projets dans la nouvelle année.

[@DIYMontreal]

Merci, joyeuses fêtes!

[@automaticprojects]

Great video and very cool channel name. One of my favorite cities in the world. Love all these projects too.

[@DIYMontreal]

Thanks Mark!

[@silveravnt]

I wish my rooter table was that pretty

[@Rebel1280]

Def going to build that candle one, that is a legit fantastic and easy idea!

[@DIYMontreal]

Awesome, thanks!

[@jessicasmit7004]

Please make more videos like this one. Love the DIY WOOD GIFTS you made. Simple, practical and great looking. Your videos are clear and concise. Would love to see you get a bit more creative with different sized projects. Great work!!!!

[@DIYMontreal]

Thank you!

[@JakeCarterCarSales]

​@@DIYMontreallove to see u do video with gifts useing just hand tools

[@Lord-Panda2112]

Lovely!

[@patcummins6036]

Great ideas and thank you from Australia.

[@ChannelKreatifCK]

Inspiring video. Thanks a lot!

[@DIYMontreal]

My pleasure! Glad you liked it.

[@aaudain1]

Great idea 💡

[@gardeningdianne]

DIY Montreal, I like your ideas for simple gifts, well done. I am surprised at the 2 negative comments below. I actually made the candle holder and some other wooden items in a driveway workshop for the kids in the street where I live. The items were prepped in my workshop using only hand tools and the kids assembled them in my front driveway, using only hand tools and an electric drill. They were given to their parents as Christmas presents. They also helped me construct a couple of toys that we use when we have our street parties. I am waiting for the comments to my post like.....Gifts you can make if you own hand tools, otherwise perhaps not.....or.....I then take it to my hand tool....Wait, I don't have any hand to:/ etc etc I think they just like to add negative comments so they can keep reading them over and over again. Once again, thanks for a great video, and yes, I have subscribed to your channel.

[@DIYMontreal]

Thanks Dave, appreciate your support! I try not to pay too much attention to the negative comments. I'm here to inspire, share what I know, and what I learn along the way. Love that you are getting kids involved and inspiring the younger generation. Keep it up!

[@joe_black84]

I love these ideas, great video!

[@DIYMontreal]

Thanks!

[@ptsdbushcraftfaith2300]

Amazing!!!!

[@woodstoney]

Nice work on these gift ideas! Happy Holidays!

[@DIYMontreal]

Thanks! Happy holidays to you!

[@buibichchau3365]

This is a superb wood working book I`ve ever read, *TopFineWoodworking. Com* . Both novice and some skilled woodworker can gain a lot of general info using this reading material. I`ve been very amazed how frequently I use this to look up woods at places like to restore and salvage spots.?

[@user-vg1bk9ux6r]

all these ideas are great if you have your very own workshop at home!

[@woodsheddesign]

cool idea

[@pershop4950]

Very nice items!

[@mikeguitar-michelerossi8195]

Wow, great ideas and explained very well! Thank you so much!

[@DIYMontreal]

Thanks!

[@penasimon3699]

I didn`t intend to utilize this woodworking website, *TopFineWoodworking. Com* but rather curious about it. I was truly impressed after trying it. I was looking to find out more about the art of woodworking, and was not dissatisfied. I found several topics such as wood types and designing your workshop.

[@frbraschi]

Amazing, well done!

[@DIYMontreal]

Thank you!

[@pr59052]

Great ideas!

[@elliotjack1889]

My kids liked your ideas and the all what to help me make some of them.

[@DIYMontreal]

That's great! These make awesome projects to make with the kids :) Enjoy