I admit, I usually don’t like to give gifts at the holidays. The rebel in me fights against the total commercialization of some mandated time to give gifts–why can’t we give them all the other 364 days of the year??
But then the DIY’er in me kicks in at the last minute because I love the idea of giving homemade gifts, regardless of the date. And I either scramble to make something…..or run out of time and feel so guilty I didn’t make something in time, that I will spend more buying something anyway.
Am I backwards, or what??
So this year, I’m putting my ego aside, and I’m calling on my left brain (isn’t that the more organized part of the brain??) to give my creative right brain a swift kick in the prefrontal cortex. 😉
I will give homemade gifts this year. And I will give myself plenty of time to make all the important people in my life something useful (and pretty!).
Like This Gift….A DIY Foot Scrubber (from a Home Depot sanding block!)
Feet are gross. Even just saying the word “feet” sounds nasty. Doesn’t it??
But feet are even more gross when you don’t take care of them! Ha! Am I right?
There are two choices: go to a salon, or do it at home.
You know where this is going…….
I’ve been doing mine at home for years, using sanding blocks from the Home Depot!
Are you shocked??
Don’t be.
It actually works pretty well! And these DIY foot scrubbers actually make a great stocking stuffer, or part of a DIY pedicure gift basket!
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1. Go to a hardware store and get a rubber sanding block for about $6.00.
2. Get a few sheets of fine #22o grit sand paper and cut them into strips about 2.5″ wide and 8.5″ long.
3. Attach it to the sanding block.
4. Wrap it in a colorful paint chip (free!).
5. Cut out some shapes for the top. Since it’s holiday season, maybe a snowflake on top?? That would be so cute!!
6. Get a colorful bucket for soaking feet (for soaking in warm water about 20 minutes). The bucket will be to make a gift basket out of it, stuffed with the DIY foot scrubber, and maybe some DIY foot scrubs and salts!
My feet right now could use some TLC….
Especially considering the fact that I think I broke my toe this weekend! (Crashed it into a wall–don’t ask. I blame my children. LOL).
Maybe soaking them, with a light scrub, would make me feel better. Less swollen!
Be sure to cut some extra strips of sandpaper to include in the pedicure gift basket! Those things go fast when the gunk is being scraped off your feet! Blech!!
Before You Go…..A Few More DIY Gift Ideas
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- DIY Gift Ideas
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- Turn Scrapbook Paper Into a Gift Box
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- Make a DIY Craft Pack for Your Crafty Friend!
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- Turn a Wine Box Into Knitting Kit
So have you ever used something like this to scrub your feet? How do you take care of your feet? What sort of DIY gifts do you have on your tentative gift list? (Don’t tell me you haven’t started thinking of it! I know you have….). Leave a comment below and share your thoughts!
This is so great. My hubs told me to use sandpaper a couple of years ago and it works really well. I had not considered a sanding block though, great idea.
Hi Serena, so many great ideas to bring out the creative DIYers. First, I don’t have a garage but, I used the ideas to my balcony & house to begin decluttering every too many things…….. 😊. And looking at rough hand, baths rubs & foot care……charity does began at home (my bathrooms need to consist of these great recipes). So, on that note thank you for I’m reminded to began with me then spread the creativity to others. You’re great!!!!!!and, we all appreciate all your ideas.
You’re welcome, Lindia! 🙂
Serena – you come up with the most creeative ideas!
(BTW – do you decide who adverises on your ‘site or is it randomly automatic?)
Hey Beth! Thank you!
Any ads you see are automatic. You’re not seeing any bad ones are you?
It is a false advertisement by using a “stolen” photo. The $4 Skinny Pill ad is using an unauthrized pic of a Beachbody Coach (think P90X or Insanity fitness routines). As you dont have control of the ads, im not sure if anything can be done.
Euther way – lovimg your creativity in your DIYs!
Interesting! I never would have thought of that. I have always used a scrub in the shower and an actual foot file when needed . I will have to “file” this idea away for later in case of a foot emergency! 🙂
Yep, a foot file is about the same thing. I guess you can sand the hand sander is the Cadillac of feel sanding. HA! 🙂
L♡VE IT!! You are so crafty. I never would have thought to use a palm sander from the hardware store to give myself a home pedi. The palm sander would definitely be easier to hold than those cheap little foot sanders that come in most home pedi kits. And the idea to use paint chips is awesome. (you have no idea how many of those I’ve thrown out over the years because I didn’t know what to do with them). Love reading your blog.
Awww….glad you like the idea!! Seriously, I’ve been using this for YEARS! I don’t know how I came up with the idea that long ago! But it’s such a cute idea, especially for crafty friends in your life, because they will appreciate the irony of the sander ;). The only other thing I have ever really seen for feet is pumice stones (which I don’t think work well), and those little cheapie plastic ones for heels. These work GREAT! And are less expensive. Glad to have you hear as a reader!!!
Great idea! Very clever….thanks for sharing.
Thanks, Carolyn! I gave my mom one of these in a gift basket during Valentine’s day and she loved it!
Serena!! I think your brain is working 24/7…and comes up with great ideas. How CUTE is that! I have many friends who just started painting/redoing old furniture…they would get such a kick out of these. Thanks as usual for sharing your ideas.
Join the club…500 for a new alternator just this weekend as well! Car died in the Walmart parking lot! Homemade gifts are the way to go. I found d an idea on Pinterest last year for making chargers for your table with wood fence pieces. They are beautiful and can be personalized with the family initial. I’m also going to make some larger for table runners. DIY! Love your blog!
Oh no, sorry to hear you got stranded! But I guess if there’s any place to be stranded, it’s Walmart :). LOL. Great DIY there!
I have used nail files on the rough spots on my feet for years!! Makes them nice and smooth!!
That’s a great idea, Serena! Lots of “crusty” feet in my family 😉 I hate how commercialized the holiday season has become. I mean, how much thought goes into “trading” gift cards, although gift cards are always welcome. I was thinking of making personalized pillows with maybe a family picture or childhood pictures on them, printing a photo on cloth and making it into a pillow. I don’t have all the details figured out yet, but that’s all I had come up with so far. Of course, baked items are always nice for neighbors.
Great idea, love it!
wonderful idea!!!!!!! thank you so much!!!!!!!!!!