If you're like a lot of people, you're not sure what to get your girlfriend for Christmas - but fortunately, we have you covered. Whether it’s a simple photo book or photo card, we can show you how to create a completely custom gift for your favorite lady...and it'll be something she'll adore.

What to Get Your Girlfriend for Christmas: DIY Magic

Show your girlfriend how thoughtful you are with a DIY gift. The best Christmas gifts come from the heart, so she'll love:

1. A fairytale terrarium

2. A kintsugi kit

3. Pedicure in a jar kit

4. A love map panel

5. A romantic photo book that chronicles your relationship or personalized home decor featuring your favorite moments

1. DIY Terrarium

You don't have to have a green thumb to create a terrarium for your other half - you just need some gardening goods and a container They require minimal maintenance, too, so your girlfriend doesn't need to have a green thumb either. This DIY Christmas gift for your girlfriend is a great choice when she has a fun, whimsical side. Add figurines or photos to create a themed terrarium (i.e. Harry Potter, Taylor Swift, Unicorns)

2. A Kintsugi Kit

Kintsugi, a traditional Japanese art related to the philosophies of wabi-sabi, which calls for seeing beauty in things that are flawed or imperfect, and mushin, the acceptance of change. A kintsugi kit, which you can create yourself, is the perfect gift for a resilient woman - or you can kintsugi something and give it to her as a gift. All you need is ceramic adhesive, gold pigment powder and a paintbrush.

3. Pedicure-in-a-Jar Kit

A pedicure-in-a-jar kit gives her everything she needs for a morning of pampering. You'll just need a pint-sized Mason jar, ribbon in her favorite color, and pedicure essentials: a file, clippers, toe separators, a brush, a push stick and polish. Layer everything inside the jar (put the cotton rounds on the bottom to pad everything), put on the lid, and tie a ribbon around it and you have a simple, instant DIY Christmas gift for your girlfriend.

4. A Love Map Panel

A love map panel - a simple, elegant gift your girlfriend will adore - is simple to make, but it takes a little time. This easy string art is a gift she'll be able to display at home, and she'll think of you (and the time you put into it) every time she sees it.

5. The Ultimate DIY Christmas Gift Idea: A Romantic Photo Book

A personalized romantic photo book can highlight all the special occasions and adventures you've shared over time - and you can end the book with a phrase like "To be continued..." to show her that you're waiting to make more memories (maybe even the kind you can memorialize in a wedding photo book).

What You Need to Create a Romantic Photo Book for Your Girlfriend This Christmas

Jot down all the important dates in your relationship, including:

• The day you met
• Your first date
• Your first special occasion
• Trips you've taken together

You'll also need to pull together photos from each special event, and be ready to create a narrative to match the pictures. Aim for at least 20 photos (try to get her best friend in on the surprise - or, if you're desperate, raid her Instagram account) so you can complete a well-rounded book.

Mixbook Pro Tip: Include more photos of you two together than anything else. Don't be afraid to put in pictures of your whole group of friends, too - they're all part of it!

Show Us Your DIY Christmas Gifts for Your Girlfriend!

If you've created any of these, or if you've come up with a brilliant DIY Christmas gift for your girlfriend that you didn't see here, we'd love for you to tell us about it (and share a link!) in the comments below or show us your creation - we're @Mixbook on Instagram.

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