5 DIY gift ideas that require no skill

Run out of gift ideas? Don’t know what to get your family or loved ones for Christmas or a birthday? We’ve all been there. Here are 5 super easy gifts that you can make right now — even if you have no crafting skills whatsoever! They are unique, very cheap, and can be given to friends or family, regardless of the season or occasion.

These are the 5 best ideas for gifts that you can make right now, regardless of the occasion, your skill level or how creative you are. They are all super easy and are guaranteed to show your loved ones how much you care.

If you’re as excited as I am to get started, read on to find out more!

### 1. Pet stickers

This first one is really cool and super easy to make! It’s an [image background removal tool](https://www.stickermule.com/trace) called Trace. It lets you upload images of your pets (or anything else) and then automatically erases the background in the image. You can then use the file that it creates to make [die-cut stickers](https://www.stickermule.com/products/die-cut-stickers)!

![Die cut dog stickers](https://storage.googleapis.com/sm-content/blog/5167193ce13d8441b23dcf2427c8d085216709d7)

Trace lets you choose different sizes and quantities and you can even get discounts depending on the size of your orders! Here are their size options, prices and discounts available:

Pet sticker sizes:

-  2” x 2”
-  3” x 3”
-  4” x 4”
-  5” x 5”
-  Custom size

The interface is super simple to use and your design can be done in just a few minutes!

Once you have specified the size and quantity of your stickers, they will be delivered to the address you specified within a few days. Die-cut stickers are ideal as gifts that can be stuck on to laptops, tablet cases or any smooth surfaces.

Have fun designing your personalized pet stickers!

### 2. Personalized coasters

Water rings can leave awful — often permanent — marks on furniture. [Coasters](https://www.stickermule.com/products/custom-coasters) are the perfect (and stylish) solution to making water rings a thing of the past.

Thanks to [Sticker Mule’s free coaster templates](https://www.stickermule.com/template/custom-coasters), you can now custom-design your own coasters to match your personal style!

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You can also choose any one of the designs from this video right now if you are out of design ideas!

Your coasters will look great under any cup, mug or glass and are cut precisely into a thick, premium 3.7” circle. 

So what do these awesome custom coasters cost? The good news is that they are super cheap and you get automatic discounts depending on the quantity you order.

### 3. Family photo magnet

This one is really cool if you are a magnet fan and have a metal refrigerator or any metal surface that could use some decoration. 

The nice thing about magnets is that you can reuse them over and over again, and what better way to remind yourself, or others, of the importance of family than to make a [custom magnet](https://www.stickermule.com/products/custom-magnets) for everyone?

![Custom family magnets](https://storage.googleapis.com/sm-content/blog/d087dabea1769dd411ac654310c3c62f9a0ec17e)

Again, here you can use [Trace](https://www.stickermule.com/trace) to cut out shapes in images and then order your photo magnets directly on the page in just a few minutes. Finally something you can do with all those great family photos on your phone!

The magnets are also really affordable and you can get up to 85% discounts depending on how many you order. As with the [stickers](https://www.stickermule.com/custom-stickers), you can specify the size you would like your photo magnets to be. Here are the size options and prices for custom photo magnets:

Custom magnet sizes:

- 2” x 2”
- 3” x 3”
- 4” x 4”
- 5” x 5”
- Custom size

You can order custom quantities by simply selecting the “Custom quantity” option when designing your custom magnet.

### 4. Bumper stickers

Bumper stickers are a great way to show support for your loved ones’ causes. Why not help them make a difference with some [bumper sticker advertising](https://www.stickermule.com/products/bumper-stickers)?

Yep, you guessed it. With Trace you can custom-design your bumper stickers with different shapes and sizes and they are ideal for cars, trucks or any other vehicles with smooth surfaces. They have a removable adhesive and their thick, durable vinyl will protect the stickers from scratches as well as water and sunlight.

![Bumper stickers](https://storage.googleapis.com/sm-content/blog/59f7c888780846396052919cf001cf728668c5fe)

You can even use any of [Sticker Mule’s free bumper sticker templates](https://www.stickermule.com/template/bumper-stickers) here or just send us a logo or image and we’ll automatically create a digital proof for you.

Here are the sizes and quantities you can order. As with the other items, the more you buy, the bigger the discount you get!

Bumper sticker sizes

- 7.5” x 3.75”
- 11.5” x 3”
- 15” x 3.75”
- Custom size

You can also order custom sizes and quantities by simply specifying this during the order process.

### 5. Face wall decals

Getting ready for a party? Celebrate the guest of honor with a huge (sticky but removable) decal of their face. Just [send us a selfie](https://www.stickermule.com/uses/face-wall-decals) and we’ll do the rest.

![Face wall decals](https://storage.googleapis.com/sm-content/blog/c7ffb0e9f1c45e448075853d34ef1e79520758fe)

At just $57 for a default-sized 24” x 24” face wall decal, you can rest assured that you will not have to break the bank to get one of these. If you want your wall decal to be even bigger than that (or want a smaller one), you can also customize the size during your design process. The price will adjust automatically depending on the size you choose.

### Bonus idea 

If you know someone who is itching to get creative and wants to make something beautiful on their own, you can alternatively just [give them a gift card](https://www.stickermule.com/products/gift-cards) and then share this post with them. They will then be able to use their gift card to buy any of the items mentioned in this article and [much more](https://www.stickermule.com/more).

Well, I don’t know about you guys but now I’m really inspired by all the possibilities that Trace offers. If you’re like me and want to get started designing your own awesome original custom gifts right away, Sticker Mule provides free 2-day shipping and 4-day turnaround on most orders.

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Five gifts (plus one bonus) you can make right now. No expertise required.

Remove the background from any image with Trace

Using Trace - our [photo background remover](https://www.stickermule.com/trace) - requires absolutely no design experience. Upload your image and count to 5 while the technology automatically removes the background.

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## How to remove background without Photoshop

Trace was inspired by hundreds of creators who wanted to do more with their favorite photos. 

The tool cuts out the subject (pet, car, beloved relative) and puts it on a transparent background. Download the image for free or use it for custom stickers, magnets, coasters and more.

Even for an experienced designer, it can take 10 minutes to [erase a background in Photoshop](https://www.stickermule.com/blog/how-to-remove-backgrounds-in-photoshop) — now anyone can do it in less than 10 seconds.

## What are the new features of Trace? 

Trace 2.0 has officially been released and like the OG Trace you know and love, it’s decked with features that will continue to make your work easier!

### Trace multiple images on one canvas 

Now, you can remove the backgrounds of up to five images on just one canvas! This means you can include multiple photos in one cool collage! 

### Upload a custom background image, or search images from Unsplash

Before, you could just remove the backgrounds using Trace. Now, after removing the background, you can replace it with a solid color or another background! 

There are lots of background options to choose from. Upload your own custom image, or search the built-in Unsplash library, featuring over 2 million inspiring images that are free to use for your new backdrop. 

### Select traced images to move, scale, and rotate

With the new and improved Trace, you can also move your images. After the background has been removed, you can resize the object or reposition it. You can even rotate it as you like to fit in your new background! 

### Crop your traced images 

Say you have an image that you want the background removed but you also want to remove a part of the main subject. (Maybe it’s a group photo and you only want to retain yourself on the edited image!) With Trace 2.0, you can also crop out other elements in your photo! 

## How to use Trace: A guide 

Want to know how to remove background without the use of Photoshop and other editing software? Just follow these steps:

### Step 1: Create and log into your account 

Use your email to create an account or if you’re already logged into your Gmail account, just connect it to this page. 

### Step 2: Click the “Upload a photo ” button 

Once you click the photo, Trace automatically removes your background! The next thing you’ll see is your photo with the background removed! 

### Step 3: Customize your background or just download it 

If you just want to remove the background, go ahead and click that download button! And yes, you get the image for free! 

However, if you want to customize the background with a plain color or other patterns, feel free to choose from the templates. You may also upload your own background. 

## What else can you do with Trace 2.0?

If those new functionalities aren’t cool enough, you can also convert your new image into a keepsake! After downloading your new photo (for free!), you can also turn this piece of artwork into a sticker, a coaster, a magnet, a poly mailer packaging, or even as buttons! 

This is a perfect gift or giveaway for weddings, birthdays, anniversaries, and other special occasions! 

Sounds simple, right? Are you ready to get started?

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5 DIY gift ideas that require no skill

Remove the background from any image with Trace