Looking for a simple but thoughtful woodworking gifts for your girlfriend? Here are a ton of beginner level woodworking projects that make great gift ideas for women!
Looking for the perfect handmade gift idea for your girlfriend? How about making her something out of wood?!
Of course, the ultimate woodworking gift would be to build her a piece of furniture that she has been wanting or needing.
But, there are also tons of smaller, simple woodworking projects that make great gifts. And, most of them can be made last minute, without too many tools or expensive materials.
Remember: any homemade gift is thoughtful, but the best way to be thoughtful is to make something that touches on one of her interests or something she’s mentioned recently. Pay attention, keep a note in your phone, and look for an idea that reminds you of her!
Check out our favorite tutorials for simple wood projects that make great gifts for women!
If you are new to woodworking, be sure to check out our guide on how to buy wood for woodworking projects and our tips on how to get tools for free and cheap!
Woodworking gifts for girlfriends
Here are some easy, beginner friendly builds to make as a homemade gift for your girlfriend!
Woodworking gifts for girlfriends
Here are a ton of ideas for woodworking projects that you can make as a homemade gift idea for your girlfriend!
Entertaining
These wooden gift ideas are perfect for women who love to host
This tray can hold fruit and veggies or display treats at a party!
Upgrade her game room with this dartboard cabinet! It is a super simple build that looks really nice and is way cheaper to make compared to buying a dartboard cabinet!
If she drinks whiskey, surprise her with a custom paddle-style tray.
This is an easy trough-style centerpiece to make, and it's great for styling for different seasonss and holidays.
Gardening
These are great handmade gifts to make if she loves plants or gardening
This potting bench is a larger build, but I had to include it because it is one of the most popular builds on our site that we constantly hear people are making as a gift!
This elevated garden bed is great for gardeners who don't want to get down on the ground to plant or who are maybe renters and can't plant in the ground. It's large but a very straight forward build.
These wooden tomato cages are a huge upgrade from the cheapo metal ones and shockingly easy to make!
This bug hotel is a quirky way to attract insects and pollinators to your yard!
Decor
These items are purely decorative for around the house.
This shower stool is cute and functional. Does she complain about having no ledge in the shower? Build her this!
Turn a pretty piece of board into a simple candle holder!
If she is Christian, she might love a custom made wooden cross.
This simple plant stand only looks complicated to make and is perfect for displaying small pots or collectibles.
I love these chunky wooden lanterns. They make a great statement piece!
Check out this house-shaped plant stands, the perfect home for her potted friends.
Grab some scrap wood and make this sign. You can decorate it with any design or style!
This can be used as a bench or tray when sitting in the tub. Perfect for holding a book or a glass of wine!
Outdoor
These items are perfect for updating and upgrading her outdoor space!
This bed swing is a bit of a bigger build, but it will blow her away if she has an empty porch and the right spot for it!
She will love watching the squirrels and critters come eat at these mini picnic tables!
Entertain in style with this wooden grill or outdoor bard cart. It's another big build that's super straight forward to make.
This cute little chair is the perfect welcoming touch for her front porch!
Lots of potted plants? This simple corner plant stand will corral them!
This is a smaller, simple mini lantern build - super cute for outdoor decor!
Organization
If she loves being organized, she will love these handmade gifts!
This simple plywood drawer organizers will revolutionize her spices. Perfect for the woman who loves to cook!
This simple plant stand is perfect for organizing and displaying potted plants indoors.
I love this display for holding jewelry and accessories.
She could use this wooden box for makeup or jewelry. It's so thoughtful!
Couch potato? Build her an over-the-arm cup holder!
Get her papers organized with this handy DIY wooden paper tray!
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Hello, I’m Morgan, half of the creative force behind CharlestonCrafted.com! With a passion for DIY that dates back to 2012, I’ve transformed three homes and now I’m dedicated to helping others craft their dream spaces. Let’s turn your house into a home together!