New Year's gifts are special things that can make us happy all day in just a few seconds. However, it is not so easy to find original gifts for the New Year. As a rule, people prefer flower bouquets and sweets, because they are the easiest to buy. But if you are not satisfied with such a banal option for New Year's gifts 2018, we are happy to share ideas that will make the New Year even more joyful.
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DIY gifts for the New Year 2018
If you know from which end to take a needle and thread, you are familiar with the decoupage technique, and you like to make crafts with your own hands, then you can easily create a wonderful and memorable gift with your own hands. And we will offer five DIY New Year gift ideas for 2018 that you might like. Master classes on creating all of the gifts listed below can be found on the Internet.
5. Souvenir in the form of a dog
A beautiful souvenir on the "dog" theme, and even made with your own hands - this is a very personal and memorable present. It can be a beaded brooch in the shape of a dog's paw, or a Christmas tree toy-dog, sewn from fabric. And if you are friends with knitting needles, you can knit a beautiful mobile phone case with an applique in the shape of a dog.
4. A bottle of champagne decorated with decoupage technique
A rare New Year's table is complete without a bottle of sparkling champagne. However, such a bottle itself is unremarkable, and after the holiday it will be thrown away and forgotten without regrets. However, it is worth decorating it with a New Year's illustration, beautiful tinsel or small cones, and the bottle will turn into a real work of art, which you can give to a colleague and put on the table at a party is not a shame.
3. New Year's wreath
The custom of hanging a New Year's wreath on the door of a house (or indoors) came to us from Europe. This is a kind and good tradition, but you should not buy an expensive wreath as a gift, because you can make it yourself.Birch branches, Christmas tree decorations, decorative stars, and even scraps of fabric can be used as a suitable material.
2. Christmas decorations made of felt
Felt is one of the most convenient materials for "homemade" masters. It is easy to cut the necessary workpiece out of it, you can easily sew or glue decorations and then stuff the toy with cotton wool or foam balls. Moreover, making such toys is so easy that even a six-year-old child can handle it. Under the strict supervision of adults, of course.
1. New Year's gift wrapping
The original packaging of a gift is sometimes more valuable than the gift itself. To create this kind of packaging, you need kraft paper, which can be purchased at any stationery store. And also a lot of patience and imagination. The paper can be decorated with beautiful snowflakes, an image of Santa Claus with a Snow Maiden, a dog magnet, a small family photo, fir cones, or even something edible, such as a gingerbread man.
New Year gifts for children
Many children, long before the New Year's celebrations, are already writing a lengthy letter to Santa Claus listing the necessary gifts. However, there are those who prefer to find a surprise under the tree. In our top 5, we have collected interesting New Year gifts for boys and girls of different ages.
5. Unusual cake
A sweet cake, made to order or made by hand, is the most memorable and wonderful New Year's gift for a schoolboy and preschool child. To heighten the effect, decorate it with figures of Santa Claus and Snow Maiden, or a character from a cartoon or book that your child adores. Or you can go the other way and make the whole cake in the form of the figure of your favorite hero.
4. Runaway alarm clock
Although this gift is intended for children, it will bring more benefit to adults who have to wake up their child every day to school or kindergarten.
This small alarm clock can jump off the bedside table and run away (or rather roll away) without harm to itself and will beep until it is caught. It may sound super annoying, but this toy is perfect for your kids, who, let's face it, never get up when asked to do so.
You can buy a runaway alarm clock in various Chinese online stores or on the Aliexpress platform, it is called Runaway Alarm Clocks and costs about 700 rubles (excluding delivery to Russia).
3. Interactive toy
The beauty of interactive toys lies in their uniqueness and usefulness. They allow the child to organize role-playing games, develop speech and, unlike live pets, do not cause allergies. Imagine how happy your daughter will be with a talking doll, and your son will be happy with a robot that moves and blinks with LEDs.
And some children just “go crazy” for love of animals. They drag homeless kittens and puppies into the house and are ready to squeeze any living creatures they meet on the street. However, parents do not always have the opportunity to have a cat or dog in the house. And in order to temporarily postpone the child's requests for acquiring a faithful tailed friend, you can go for a little trick. Place an interactive toy under the tree. Its price ranges from 600 to 7000 rubles, depending on the capabilities (sounds emitted, the possibility of turning the head and wagging the tail, etc.).
2. Electronic constructor "Expert"
An unforgettable toy for a boy from 7 to 100 years old and girls who are more interested in tinkering with equipment than with dolls. The toy is completely safe, all the parts in it are already connected and do not need to be soldered. With its help, you can collect many things: from a digital voice recorder and sound simulator to a music call and various small games.
Together with the designer, there are two books, one of which contains practical exercises, and the second contains assembly diagrams. Each circuit is powered by 2 AA batteries.
The cost of the "Expert" with 999 schemes is 4000 rubles, there are cheaper sets for 15 schemes, 34 schemes, 180 schemes or 320 schemes.
1. Wireless headphones
Now both old and small own mobile phones. And where the phone is, there is music.So that a teenager can listen to his favorite tracks without taking his smartphone out of his pocket or backpack, buy him high-quality wireless headphones with Bluetooth connection for the New Year.
Examples of good and inexpensive headphones are Meizu EP51 (price - from 2,100 rubles) and Xiaomi Mi Sport Bluetooth Headset Mini (cost - from 1,800 rubles).
These headphones are comfortable to wear, fit well in your ears and look very modern and stylish.
Gifts for the new year to her husband, man, boyfriend
How much does a man need for the New Year ... to get upset? Quite a bit - socks, tie and shaving foam. In the same dull "collection" you can add a set of "deodorant shampoo" and a mug. If you want to please your husband or boyfriend, give him a stylish and modern gift. We offer five suitable options.
5. Polaroid Cube
A man with an active lifestyle will surely like this compact action camera worth 6,000 rubles. He will now be able to finally broadcast his adventures live to Facebook (and other social media sites). Polaroid Cube Pros:
- only one control button;
- simple and elegant solution - a magnetic mount, thanks to which the camera is securely held on any iron surface;
- the ability to shoot in Full HD 1080p;
- dust-proof and moisture-proof (up to 5 meters);
- Built-in battery for 75 minutes of continuous recording on one full charge.
4. Coffee maker Mystery MCB-5125
On a cold winter evening, it is so nice to have a cup of hot coffee sitting on a sofa or armchair. And for a coffee connoisseur, the coffee maker will be a very pleasant gift. You can choose an inexpensive model, within 2-3 thousand rubles. However, the Mystery MCB-5125 drip coffee maker with a built-in coffee grinder, although it scares off with a high price (6 390 rubles), but attracts with a lot of functions: the presence of a timer and an auto-heating plate, a backlit display and indicators for on and water level. The model can brew from 2 to 10 cups of coffee at a time and "works" with beans and ground coffee.
3. Sweatshirt with personalized print
There is a saying “men are boys who miraculously survived”. And in the soul of every such boy there is a passion for something. For some it is a weapon, for others fishing, for others - a favorite game, etc. And a warm sweatshirt with a print that reminds a man of his main hobby will be a useful and pleasant New Year's gift. Fortunately, there is no shortage of services on the Web that provide the ability to apply the desired image to clothes.
The price of such a sweatshirt is about 1800 rubles.
2. Frameless smartphone
You can measure the battery capacity or the speed of the processor. But it is worth getting a frameless smartphone and the gaze of the disputants will inevitably be riveted to it. Such devices look very unusual and beautiful. So if a man has not updated his mobile phone for more than a year, present him as a gift for the New 2018 one of the best frameless smartphonesand he will be pleased.
1. Electric bike
No matter what happens to oil prices, gasoline continues to rise in price. Therefore, a stylish electric bike will be an excellent New Year's gift for both the car enthusiast and the person who cares about their health. It does not take up much space and will significantly save on fuel when traveling to and from work (if it is within 30-40 km from home). No license is required to drive such a vehicle. And let it not be used in the winter, being in the pantry until spring, the bike "does not ask for food."
Gifts for wife, girlfriend, girlfriend
It is very difficult for a woman to choose a suitable New Year's gift. Here you need to carefully select both the content and the packaging, it should be beautiful and bright. It is better to refuse from self-purchase of perfume, lipstick and other types of cosmetics, there is a great risk of not guessing.
Here is a list of five gift ideas that your girlfriend or lady-love might like.
5. Fitness tracker
If a woman is actively involved in sports or plans to do it "next Monday," a fitness tracker that tracks exercise intensity, heart rate, distance traveled, calories burned, and even weight may be useful to her (not in all models). It is advisable that he has sleep monitoring. In addition, many fitness trackers can receive SMS and phone calls.
Good and inexpensive models of fitness trackers under 3000 rubles are Xiaomi Mi Band 2 and Samsung Charm. And if you want to surprise your beloved with something unusual, both in design and in features, check out Moov Now and Misfit Ray. The first gadget has moisture protection when immersed up to 3 meters and the function of a voice trainer, and the second does not differ in special functionality, but it looks like an expensive decoration.
4. Gift certificate to a jewelry store
Even if a woman says that she does not wear jewelry, it is unlikely that she can indifferently walk past attractively sparkling rings, brooches and pendants. The price of the certificate can vary from 500 rubles to infinity.
3. Freedom from homework
New Year's for a woman is not only a pleasant holiday, but also obligatory chores around the house. Give her a break from routine household chores on New Year's Eve. It is completely free and at the same time a very valuable gift.
Make a festive dinner yourself, or, if possible, order dinner at home and see how your beloved glows with happiness when the two of you finally raise your glasses to the chimes.
2. Umbrella in the form of a heart
A beautiful and original umbrella will not only remind your beloved woman of your feelings, but also make it clear that in the new year she will remain your brightest spot on a cloudy day.
The price of such an accessory is 1100 rubles.
1. Panda i5
This cordless robot vacuum cleaner, surpasses its competitors in 15 parameters, will become a faithful home helper and save a woman from the tedious cleaning of the house. The maximum dry cleaning area is 260 m2. The Panda i5 has technology to keep it from sliding down the stairs, and you can schedule cleaning at the desired time and day of the week. In addition, the robot automatically recharges when it does all the chores. And it also allows the owner to remotely monitor the house, thanks to the security mode function.
The price of the Panda i5 is about 30,000 rubles.
New Year gifts for mom, dad, parents
Parents usually already have everything they need for the home. They value gifts that express your love for them more.
5. Calendar with family photos
You won't surprise anyone with a regular calendar. How about a calendar with a photo of one of the family members on each page. Parents will surely like this New Year's gift. Its cost is about 2500 rubles.
4. Video congratulation
Record individual congratulations for the parents on the video and show it to the guests at the New Year's table.
The cost is priceless.
3. Plaid with a pattern
A warm and cozy blanket will warm your father or mother on a winter evening and will decorate your home interior. You can order a personalized blanket with a photo print, and decorate it, for example, with family photos or wishes for the New Year. Such a blanket will cost 1600-4000 rubles, depending on the size.
2. Tea or coffee in a beautiful package
If your father is an avid coffee lover and your mother loves tea (or vice versa), you can please both of them by presenting a beautiful box with your favorite drink for the New Year.
The price of such a box ranges from 200 to 1000 rubles.
1. A gift made by yourself
Here, an endless scope for imagination opens up. Whether it will be a handmade soap, or a plate decorated with a beautiful pattern using the decoupage technique, or maybe a picture that all household members have worked on, or a completely unexpected option - it's up to you.
New Year's gifts for the boss, colleagues, employees
There is one subtlety when choosing a New Year's gift for colleagues. It is best to give everyone the same gifts so that there are no offenses. Therefore, it is better to order them in bulk and in advance.An exception is a gift to the boss, it can be personalized, as a sign of special respect.
5. French press in the form of R2D2
If your boss is a Star Wars fan, then such a collective New Year's gift will be one of the most memorable for him in his life. The French press from the American manufacturer ThinkGeek is made in the form of a cute R2-D2 robot and holds up to four cups of coffee. It is made of tempered glass and stainless steel and is dishwasher safe. Alas, you shouldn't expect special effects in the form of "beeping" and blinking LEDs from this robot coffee pot. The only difficulty with buying R2D2 is that you can buy it either on EBay or Amazon for $ 40, or, oddly enough, on the Chinese Internet site Taobao for about 1,700 rubles in terms of yuan.
4. Truffles for the bathroom
A fun and calorie-free gift for the female workforce. These truffles are a cross between a bath bomb and a praline. They sizzle funny, dissolving in water and enrich the water with substances beneficial to the skin. They also fill the bathroom with a divine scent.
The price of the set is from 250 rubles and more.
3. A set of pens
The simplest and, at the same time, necessary gift for the New Year. Suitable for both men and women, it is inexpensive - within 200 rubles for a beautiful set of 2 pieces.
2. USB flash drive in the form of a dog
A win-win combination is a symbol of 2018 and a useful information carrier. Such a souvenir USB flash drive is suitable for a New Year's presentation to colleagues and as a gift to the boss. The cost of the device ranges from 500 rubles to 3150 rubles (for this price you will receive a handmade engraved flash drive plated with nickel and gold).
1. Stand for a mug in the form of a dog
In winter, it's hard to imagine a working day without a cup of hot coffee or tea. A funny stand in the form of a puppy's face or dog footprints will decorate your workplace and provide you with a charge of good mood.
In online stores, such stands are sold for 150-300 rubles apiece.
We hope that our selection of ideas helped you choose the right 2018 New Year gifts, not only for your loved one, relative or colleague, but also for yourself. Even if you haven't found anything suitable for the price or the features you want, don't be discouraged. An ordinary postcard can also be a gift, the main thing is to write a congratulation with a soul.
I thought about a present for my family this year - I bought a video postcard, added family photos there. The parents were delighted. She taught me how to use the gadget - it was easy to figure out what's what. Now the photos themselves are uploaded. By the way, the family photo calendar option is a cool idea. I'll take a note.
I liked your video very much. Thanks for the helpful tips!
A motorcycle is especially suitable. Oh well…
Good article
Nice gifts
Such a running away alarm clock will not be superfluous for my sleepyhead. Thanks for the tip. This will be a useful addition to the sititek microscope she has been asking for for a long time.