Personalised gifts show you really care, and this trinket tray can be whipped up in an evening. To give yourself a head start, buy a star-shaped papier-mache or cardboard tray, then brush on acrylic craft paint and leave it to dry completely.

On a piece of paper, practise your lettering or design until you’re happy with how it looks. Copy this onto your tray lightly in pencil, then go over it in a metallic pen. To finish, add some embellishments like dots and stars around the name or word. Hobbycraft has a free template for the calligraphy and all the materials you need.

Easy DIY Christmas gifts for the home