Discover some of the best homemade Christmas gifts that anyone can make! These are perfect for your family members, best friends, coworkers, white elephant gifts, and more!
These DIY Christmas gifts are easy to make, budget-friendly, and thoughtful! There are many good options to choose from that you’re sure to find something for every single person you have on your list!
You can also check out my list of the top Christmas food gifts.
Marbled Nail Polish Mugs
This DIY Marbled Nail Polish Mugs tutorial from Strength and Sunshine shows you how to make stylish, personalized mugs using nail polish. You’ll dip plain ceramic mugs into a water bath with nail polish, creating a unique marbled effect.
This Christmas craft is simple, quick, and makes for a thoughtful homemade gift and a creative addition to their kitchen.
Pressed Flower Bookmarks
For a nature-inspired craft, make this pressed flower bookmark by Lil Tigers! Collect flowers, press them in books, and then arrange and glue them onto cut-out cardstock or cereal box pieces. Add a punch hole at the top and attach yarn for a touch of charm.
These unique bookmarks make thoughtful DIY Christmas gifts, bringing a bit of the outdoors into every book.
Playing Card Holders
This DIY Playing Card Holders tutorial from Creatively Beth provides a clever way to make cardholders for family game nights, perfect for kids or anyone who finds holding multiple cards tricky.
Using simple materials like foam or wood, you can create sturdy holders that keep cards neatly in place. This craft makes gameplay more accessible and fun for everyone, especially younger players.
Coin Purse
This DIY Coin Purse tutorial from Surf and Sunshine walks you through a simple, step-by-step guide to creating a functional and stylish coin purse using a free sewing pattern.
It features a convenient zipper and a keyring, making it perfect for storing coins or small essentials. This beginner-friendly project is great for practicing basic sewing skills and creating a practical accessory.
Air-Dry Clay CandleHolder
Learn how to make a beautiful air-dry clay candleholder in this easy DIY tutorial by Colorful Craft Corner.
Using simple materials like air-dry clay, cookie cutters, and glitter, you can create snowflake-shaped candleholders perfect for winter decor or holiday gifting.
The step-by-step guide includes tips on kneading, rolling, cutting, and drying the clay. Customize with paint, glitter, or varnish for a personalized touch.
Soap Dispenser With Repurposed Liquor Bottle
This DIY soap dispenser project by Home Fresh Ideas repurposes a liquor bottle into a functional and stylish soap dispenser.
The craft involves using a soap dispenser pump, Mod Podge to secure the label, and a simple assembly process.
This project is an easy, eco-friendly way to add character to anyone’s kitchen or bathroom.
Hair Bows
Learn how to make your own hair bows using felt and ribbon. You’ll need basic supplies like felt, a crocodile hair clip, and hot glue.
The step-by-step instructions by Craftsy Hacks show how to fold, glue, and decorate the fabric to create a stylish and personalized hair accessory. You can experiment with different fabrics and designs to match your outfits.
The process is easy and fun, and with a few materials, you’ll have several unique, homemade bows to gift
Citrus Shower Bombs
This DIY citrus shower bomb tutorial by Made in a Pinch will guide you in creating invigorating shower steamers.
With a simple mix of Epsom salts, baking soda, and natural colorants, these bombs provide a spa-like experience in your shower. The process is easy to follow, and you can customize the scent with variations of essential oils and colors.
Minty Orange Sugar Scrub Bars
Gift this fragrant Minty Orange Sugar Scrub Bars by Made in a Pinch. The process involves melting a soap base, mixing with sugar, olive oil, essential oils, and optional coloring, and then setting the mixture in a mold.
These scrub bars exfoliate and moisturize the skin, and can be customized with different scents or textures.
Scented Candles
These DIY scented candles by Craftsy Hacks will make a great handmade Christmas gift. You’ll just need soy wax, wicks, essential oils, and mason jars, and some twine or beads to decorate.
Homemade Lotion Bars
This homemade lotion bar recipe by As For Me and My Homestead is a simple way to create nourishing skin care at home. Using just shea butter, coconut oil, and beeswax, these bars are easy to make and perfect for dry skin, especially during colder months. You can also add your favorite essential oils for a personalized scent.
Once made, the lotion bars can be stored in cute packaging like freezer paper, making them a great gift.
Resin Jewelry
This DIY project by Sustain My Craft Habit shows how to make resin jewelry using repurposed gift wrap, such as buffalo plaid.
The process involves mixing resin and hardener, pouring the mixture onto the paper-covered wood, and allowing it to cure.
You can create both pendants and earrings, and this is a perfect way to recycle beautiful gift wrap into personalized, trendy jewelry pieces.
Wax Melt Hearts
This wax melt hearts by Living Sweet Moments are easy to make and perfect for holiday gifting.
The process involves melting the wax, pouring it into the mold, and refrigerating it until solid.
Glass Music Plaque
This Glass Music Plaque by Leap of Faith Crafting is a beautiful gift featuring a Spotify song code.
This project allows you to scan the code on the plaque with the Spotify app, which will play the selected song.
The tutorial covers everything from downloading the Spotify code to applying vinyl to glass. You’ll also get a free SVG file for the design, making it an easy and sentimental DIY gift idea.
Calendula Shampoo Bar
This natural DIY shampoo bar with calendula by Simply Beyond Herbs is ideal for nourishing hair and scalp. It combines ingredients like shea butter, coconut oil, and calendula oil for a moisturizing and soothing effect.
The step-by-step guide also covers customizing with essential oils and tips for molding and curing the bars.
Rustic Wood Frame
This DIY rustic wood frame tutorial on Crafts by Amanda guides you through creating a charming, farmhouse-style frame using simple wood pieces and a vinyl decal for a vintage look.
This project is budget-friendly, customizable in size, and perfect as a personal gift.
Christmas Baking-Themed Gift Basket
Create a budget-friendly baking-themed gift basket using items from Dollar Tree, perfect for holiday gifting!
Fill a basket with holiday cookie cutters, sugar cookie mix, sprinkles in a cute ornament, a tea towel, and more. Customize by choosing a theme (like cookies or cupcakes) and adding extras like frosting, measuring spoons, or an apron.
Jelly Roll Mug Rug
This honeybee-themed jelly roll mug rug by Needle Pointers is perfect for beginners in quilting. The guide covers materials, cutting instructions, and simple sewing techniques to create a small, practical mat for mugs.
This is a great project for trying out quilting patterns on a small scale, and it makes a thoughtful handmade gift.
String Pieced Potholder
This string-pieced quilted potholder by Needle Pointers is perfect for quilters looking to practice piecing techniques and create a practical gift for the kitchen.
The tutorial guides you through cutting fabric strips, sewing them together, and adding a backing to create a functional and decorative potholder.
Food-Safe Painted Plates
Using basic materials such as clear glass plates, black acrylic paint, and bronze spray paint, you can create these Food-Safe Painted Plates by Playdates to Parties.
The key technique involves painting the underside of the plate to keep the food contact surface safe, allowing for a unique and decorative effect.
Weighted Blanket
This sewing tutorial by Mama Smiles teaches you how to make a weighted sensory blanket, ideal for providing calming pressure for those with anxiety or sensory needs.
It covers the steps to sew the blanket, from selecting fabrics to adding the right amount of weight for a soothing effect. The tutorial is beginner-friendly and provides tips for ensuring the blanket is safe, comfortable, and functional.
Peppermint Bath Salts
These homemade peppermint bath salts by The Country Chic Cottage are perfect for gifting.
It’s made with a simple mix of Epsom salt, baking soda, and peppermint essential oil. The salts are then layered in a mason jar to give a candy-cane effect, adding a festive touch to your gift.
You can customize the look with food coloring and finish with a ribbon and gift tag for a charming presentation. It’s an easy, inexpensive DIY project that will make a thoughtful holiday gift!
Braided Essential Oil Diffuser Bracelets
Create a stylish and functional essential oil diffuser bracelets with this easy DIY tutorial by The Soccer Mom!
Made with faux leather or suede, these braided bracelets are perfect for carrying your favorite scents all day long. Simply add a few drops of essential oil to the bracelet, and enjoy stress relief or calming benefits wherever you go.
Japanese Knot Bag
Learn to make a Japanese knot bag with a single strap that allows it to be worn over the shoulder or across the body.
It’s a simple sewing project by Mindy Makes with clear instructions, perfect for beginners, and a free PDF pattern.
Painted Flower Pot
In this tutorial by The DIY Nuts, you’ll find creative ideas for painting small terracotta flower pots using easy techniques like geometric ombre designs, polka dots, dry brushing, and even creating cute faces on your pots.
With a range of designs to choose from, you’ll be able to express your creativity with minimal supplies and effort.
These pots make fun projects, and they also make great gifts! Add a plant to it and you’ll get the best custom gift for plant lovers.
Drawstring Jewelry Pouch
This easy sewing project with a free pattern by Mindy Makes is perfect for beginners and makes a great Christmas gift for the woman in your life.
The 8-pocket pouch is a practical and stylish way to store jewelry or small items while traveling.
Bottle Vase
This DIY Bottle Vase tutorial on Craftsy Hacks shows how to turn a simple glass bottle into a chic, rustic vase using air-drying clay.
The step-by-step guide includes detailed instructions on preparing the clay, adding a speckled texture, and wrapping it around the bottle. Once the clay is dry, you can paint and decorate the vase as you like.
This project is perfect for beginners and offers creative ways to upcycle bottles while making a thoughtful Christmas gift.
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