After finding homemade anniversary gift ideas was a lacking resource online, I did some research. I found there were endless choices when it comes to homemade gift ideas around. However although there are a lot of ideas – not all are suitable as wedding anniversary gifts.

Why should you make your anniversary gift at home? A gift from the heart is always a good choice. Homemade gifts do not have to be overly complicated to make or tacky. Even if you lack skills in the craft area you can make a successful homemade anniversary gift.

After all – you were promised homemade anniversary gifts that you can actually make! I will share with you my two favorites. They are both easy to make and you most likely will have all the needed ingredients and bits and pieces at home.

Both of my favorites fall under the “gifts in a jar” category. They are so easy and simple to make, and I am positive you have the needed ingredients in your pantry and study right now! What are they? Yummy smelling bath salts and 365 love messages in a jar. Come on, even you can do it – no special skills needed!

My all time favorite is bath salts in a jar. Lets face it – who doesn’t love a gift of pampering? A trip to the spa isn’t always an option. Except for possibly the glycerin (which is an optional ingredient anyway) you more than likely have all the needed ingredients at home. Bath salts are a great anniversary gift idea as they can be adapted easily, to make a different “flavor” just use a different essential oil! You could make lavender bath salts, citrus bath salts or any other essential oil that you like.

A close second is love messages in a jar. This requires a bit of planning on your part. The idea is that you write up lots of romantic love messages (365 to be exact!) and put them in a jar of love. You don’t have to come up with all of them yourself, anniversary quotes can be used for some of them.

What is the most important thing you need to take away from this article? Do your gift well, present it nicely and it will not be tacky. If you give your present in a sloppy fashion you will detract from all that work you put in, so stop giving homemade gifts a bad name and present your gift nicely!

Happy Anniversary! Be sure to enjoy making your homemade anniversary gifts.

Michelle is the editor of anniversary gift ideas. This is a complete wedding anniversary resource including anniversary party ideas, quotes, romantic ideas, anniversary gifts by year, homemade anniversary gift ideas, what to get your husband or your wife, meanings and gift ideas for every year.