• Soap is the gift that citizens of Georgia are most interested in making themselves

• Ornament and Perfume are in second and third place, respectively

• Soap takes the top spot on a national level

With Christmas creeping closer, people are worrying over what gifts to give the special people in their lives, and many are choosing to hand-make them. Not only can it save a few dollars, but a gift that you have made yourself is much more meaningful and will be treasured for a lifetime.

New research has discovered the top five Christmas gifts that Georgia citizens are most interested in making themselves.

Experts at StoryBoards analyzed the average monthly Google searches for DIY Christmas gifts, including terms such as ‘how to make X’ and ‘make your own X’ to determine which DIY gifts are most popular.

#1. Soaps

Soap is a universal gift that anybody would appreciate. It is easy to customise the colour or scent depending on who it is for, giving it that personal touch. It can be easily made using a pre-made soap base that you can find in most craft stores. Alternatively, it can be made completely from scratch with natural ingredients; using handmade soap has many benefits including reduced inflammation, improved circulation, and promotion of healthy skin cell growth. Its total search volume is 1,112.5, making it the most popular DIY Christmas gift this year.

#2. Ornaments

Christmas ornaments are a classic gift that are treasured for years after they are given. They can be personalized in countless ways and can even be made by children for a gift that family members would cherish. Including a meaningful photo or a personalized message makes them a great sentimental gift for loved ones; in Georgia, their search volume for ornaments is 595.0.

#3. Perfume

Perfume has a search volume of 546.7. It is a classic Christmas gift, but buying branded bottles can be expensive. Whether you choose to use essential oils, flower petals, or even flavour extracts, making your own perfume allows you to customize the scent, while saving yourself money. There are many easy ways of making it, even for beginners; you can choose the bottle yourself, select a name, and create a perfume that no one else will be wearing for the perfect unique gift.

#4. Candles

Candles are a timeless gift that are especially popular around Christmas, with a search volume of 496.7. They instantly make any home feel cozier and warmer, and they can be even more special by making them yourself. You can choose to place them in items like old candle jars or wine glasses to make them completely unique to the person you are making them for. With endless options, you can choose a shape, color, and fragrance that they will love.

#5. Snow globes

A Christmas staple for over 100 years, snow globes are a very popular gift, with a search volume of 491.7, and for good reason. With countless online tutorials, they are easy to make and completely customizable. The globes can be pre-purchased or can be made using old jars. They make excellent additions to the home over the holidays and can feature anything from old Christmas tree decorations to small toys or figurines.

A spokesperson for StoryBoards has commented: “It is interesting to see which DIY gifts are the most popular this holiday season – putting in an extra bit of effort to handmake a gift can really mean a lot to someone, and not to mention, help save yourself some money at such an expensive time of year.”

This information was provided by StoryBoards, photo wall art creators who make affordable, high quality and versatile photo tiles.