These DIY Graduation Gifts Are Uniquely Memorable

Use your cutting machine and the free svg file provided in this post to make this fun shirt for the graduate. Another fun idea is to put it on a tote bag.

Many times grads just want cold, hard cash – you can make it fun with a cool money bouquet. I recommend making them with $100 bills if you are doing a bouquet for me 😀

Graduation is a time for many to go explore the world. Give him or her a quote on a globe to remind to take advantage of being an adult. You can actually get the free printable in the blog post!

Add this to the top of a gift along with the card. Choose a tassel that matches the school colors and create a unique design the graduate will love.

Another neat way to give money to a graduate is with this lei made of accordion money flowers!

f you're looking for a graduation gift idea that will really impact the recipient, this promise jar or inspiration jar idea is just that! You can use Bible verses, motivational quotes, or anything else you want to write on the craft sticks.

Use a clear chalkboard finish to decorate these modern DIY door hangers! A graduate who is headed off to college will love these to hang on their dorm room door.

Use Mod Podge, paint, and map scrapbook paper to make this unique decoupage letter perfect for dorm decor. Use the graduate's initial and a map of where they are from!

If your grad is going to college, create these unique pegboard letters for a cute way to organize dorm desk supplies!

Use Mod Podge and fabric to decorate a table for your friend’s dorm room – or first apartment. This is very easy to make! You could also do a DIY mirror using the same method.

This graduation hat box is so easy to make – and it can be customized with any school colors! Add memories (like photos or trinkets), a small gift, or cash to the inside of the box (maybe all three?).

Whether the graduate is entering the work world or going to college, they will love having personalized office supplies!

Use a vinyl cutting machine to make a cute mug for the graduate. Add some of the their favorite homemade cookies!

Face it, when you are in a dorm room, you are probably going to sit on your bed and work. Any graduate would love to get this wood laptop desk for their room!

Let’s face it – a lot of our friends need/want money or gift cards for gifts, especially when graduating. If you’re going to give a gift card, may I suggest this fine container to deliver it in? This takes a seemingly impersonal graduation gift and adds that personal touch.

Download the two free candle labels and add them to the outside of a candle. Or design your own!

Head off to college with these smart looking notebooks. Customize them any way you like!

I like this memory pillow because it is like a mini quilt—a great starter quilt project! You could even use multiple photos.

This is a fun idea for your BFF to take to college! You can include photo prompts like the original post, or you can stick small pictures inside. Or do a little bit of both!

You can use photos of you and your bestie to make these cute coasters. Every time he or she has a drink? They'll get to see your smiling face.

Reminders of home are always appreciated when living in a dorm. These fun cork tiles are not only cool, they are functional!

This is the perfect graduation gift for an athlete or avid concert goer – a quilt made from t-shirts. If you have any sewing skills whatsoever, your bestie is going to love this! If a quilt seems like too much to tackle, try something smaller like a pillowcase or wall hanging.

Gather your favorite photos and make cute magnets for the graduate's dorm fridge! It is super easy with or without a Cricut.

Bring together all of your favorite best friend photos into one easy photo journal. It is even small enough to keep in a tiny dorm room.

Here’s another photo idea: a personalized letter that would be perfect for dorm or first apartment decor. Don’t forget to use tons of pictures of you and your best friend together!

Hand lettering is huge, and your best friend will love this plaque with one of his/her favorite quotes and graphics. “Oh the places you’ll go” is always popular, but you can choose anything you like.

Every inch of space in a dorm room is precious. This photo lamp is a great way to combine two things the graduate will want in their room.