Inexpensive, easily made at home DIY Christmas gift ideas for your neighbor, parents, children or grandparents are finally here!
December is almost knocking the door. How crazy is that? Time flies by and nothing goes according to plan (haha, is this a surprise??). This year I feel boosted by new Christmas games for families, Christmas crafts for kids and yet I wanted to make some super cozy and cute presents for my loved ones. When I started to think about the gifts, I understood that if I want to make it happen - I need to rob a bank. And this is NOT really a scenario I want! So, I started to think harder and the ideas came knocking me! How could I forget DIY Christmas gifts! So, here are 30 DIY Christmas gift ideas that just blew my mind.
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- DIY Christmas Gift Ideas
- 1. Gingerbread Fudge
- 2. Pine-Scented Candles
- 3. Fabric Covered Christmas Tree Ornaments
- 4. Diy Christmas Light Leggings
- 5. DIY Fleece Blanket
- 6. DIY Candy Dispenser
- 7. Diy Pipe Cleaner Snowflake Coasters
- 8. Diy Air Plant Pots
- 9. DIY Christmas Gift Ideas: Did You Know You Can Gift Snow?
- 10.DIY Christmas gift ideas: Keep Calm And Gift Coffee
- 11.Homemade Gift Bag Treat Ideas
- 12.How To Make Sugar Scrub Gift
- 13. DIY Christmas gift ideas for kids: Diffuser Necklace Craft
- 14. Delicious Homemade Lip Balm Recipe
- DIY Christmas Gift Ideas to Make at Home
- 15. Stamped salt dough decorations
- 16. Colourful wooden coat hangers
- 17. DIY Terrazzo Style Slice Soaps
- 18. The Placemat Clutch (A Tutorial)
- 19. Homemade All-Natural Body Butter Recipe
- 20. DIY Bath Bombs + Printable Gift Tag
- 21. DIY | Arm Knitted Cosy Chunky Blanket
- 22. Clay Cactus Ring Holder
- 23. Mouse Slippers
- 24. Homemade Soup MIx in a Jar
- 25. DIY Cozy Hooded Bath Towel
- 26. Chai Tea Latte mix
- 27. Homemade Christmas Caramels
- 28. DIY Toddler Art T-Shirt
- 29. Homemade DIY Extracts
- 30. Rosemary Mint Shaving Cream: Homemade Gift Ideas
- DIY Christmas Gift Ideas worth your time
DIY Christmas Gift Ideas
DIY Christmas gift ideas perfectly work for those who love including some thoughtfulness. During this magical time of the year instead of trying to enjoy, stop and have some memorable time with our family, we rush, feel stressed and obsessed by hustle and bustle of December. There are so many things you can purchase within seconds or you can stay at home with your loved ones and make some awesome, simple DIY Christmas gifts. Remember that it’s all about the process and spending time with your family. The gift is only a consequence of joyful (and even educational!) moments with your family.
30 DIY Christmas gifts ideas
1. Gingerbread Fudge
Five ingredients, a few hours and your sweet tooth gift is ready! I am sure that this recipe is very flexible. You can add some spices you love or change some ingredients to more healthy ones. Anyway, during this time of the year we can pamper others, can’t we??
2. Pine-Scented Candles
I am a bit crazy about candles, especially scented ones... I know that some people don‘t like them, but if you know someone like me...You can always gift one. Some well-scented candles cost too much, so I was wondering if it‘s really hard to make one by myself? It turned out that it’s not hard at all!
3. Fabric Covered Christmas Tree Ornaments
Every year we have Christmas tree decorating party in our friends house. When I found this fabric covered Christmas tree ornaments, I knew that we will use this idea for upcoming party! Maybe you’ll find it exciting as well??
4. Diy Christmas Light Leggings
Well, honestly, this ultimate festive idea surprised me A LOT! Leggings look so cool that I am already thinking to make it for my daughter and myself. Making some cookies or decorating Christmas tree wearing these leggings sounds like so much fun.
5. DIY Fleece Blanket
Every time you pass by the market shelves with fleece blanket, your mind starts shouting “This one is so cozy, so nice, so cute and warm...”. And you want to buy them all. Well, I have some good news. Making one at home and having a homemade fleece blanket is a real thing. You don‘t have to know how to sew!
6. DIY Candy Dispenser
OMG, that is all I can say! I am sure this DIY Christmas present will make laugh all the family! If you plan to gift it for an adult, just be ready, because kids are going to occupy it in seconds. So creative and so cool for sweet tooth!
7. Diy Pipe Cleaner Snowflake Coasters
What about a little decor idea to your Christmas homemade gift list? These snowflake coasters look perfectly on winter themed dinner table. Cheap and simple DIY Christmas gift idea!
8. Diy Air Plant Pots
An awesome DIY gift idea for plant lovers and minimalists. Looks so poetic and artsy, I like it very much!
9. DIY Christmas Gift Ideas: Did You Know You Can Gift Snow?
This fake snow jar gift is a perfect idea for quick stocking stuffers or unexpected situations. Just imagine kids’ faces when they see snow in a jar!
10.DIY Christmas gift ideas: Keep Calm And Gift Coffee
If you want to keep things simple and hassle free, pick one item and gift it to as many people as possible! For example, pick a good taste coffee and wrap it by yourself. This kind of gift is usable and will make every coffee lover happy!
11.Homemade Gift Bag Treat Ideas
A small treat can show your appreciation and put a smile on somebody’s face. And it doesn’t have to be difficult. All you need is some bags, some treats and some crafting mood.
12.How To Make Sugar Scrub Gift
Sugar Scrub can be easily turned into a perfect holiday gift that will literally cost you pennies, yet will make someone really happy. Here you will find the simplest homemade sugar recipe and as a bonus – an easy craft that will turn this beauty product into a memorable gift.
13. DIY Christmas gift ideas for kids: Diffuser Necklace Craft
Essential oil diffuser necklace makes a great, simple and very cheap gift to create at home. It’s perfect for kids because of its benefits!
14. Delicious Homemade Lip Balm Recipe
This homemade lip balm is perfect and thoughtful gift for someone really special. Just add little touches to the lip balm container and give it to your best friend for Christmas.
DIY Christmas Gift Ideas to Make at Home
15. Stamped salt dough decorations
Super simple yet very cute salt dough decorations, which can be made together with your kiddos. Let your imagination go wild and try the figures, patterns, pictures or anything you like. I am sure you can make a beautiful gift for adults and kids too.
16. Colourful wooden coat hangers
LiveLoveDIY shows that decoupaging is easy! These wooden coat hangers she made are so nice that it would be a sin not to try it! Imagine your or kids closet decorated with these kind of coat hangers, awesome!
17. DIY Terrazzo Style Slice Soaps
DIY soaps are some of my favorite DIYs you can make. It’s very useful and so giftable. I see, this recipe turns out into a lovely and colorful terrazzo style!
18. The Placemat Clutch (A Tutorial)
I love the idea of using a placemat. Quick and easy project to make as a Christmas present. I am sure, when your gift-recipient sees this present, he (or she) will be amazed that it’s handmade! Looks too good to be true!
19. Homemade All-Natural Body Butter Recipe
Even those, who don ‘t like body butters, lotions or other stuff need to change their mind in order to keep healthy and moistened skin during the winter season. So, what about all-natural yet healthy body butter as a gift? It‘s going to be a useful and suitable gift to all ages because of its all natural ingredients.
20. DIY Bath Bombs + Printable Gift Tag
Cheap and easy to make bath bomb can be an awesome idea whether for adults or kids. You can choose the smell and make it all by yourself. Moreover, here you will find full tutorial and the printable gift tag. Everything in one place!
21. DIY | Arm Knitted Cosy Chunky Blanket
I am sure you have already seen these cozy chunky blankets that are sooo beautiful! Actually, I was thinking that it‘s super hard to make it. Well, I found one of the easiest ways to make this blanket. I already feel excited. It‘s going to be an awesome gift!
22. Clay Cactus Ring Holder
It‘s something that’s out of the ordinary. I love the idea of gifting accessories holder. This one looks silly and cute!
23. Mouse Slippers
Once I heard that slippers make part of family Christmas traditions. Also, I heard that some people asked for slippers as a Christmas gift. What about making ones by ourselves? It looks like a perfect way to surprise kids and make the best slippers in the world!
24. Homemade Soup MIx in a Jar
If you are looking for something to send to relatives out of the town, I think this will work perfectly! So simple yet unique edible DIY Christmas gift ideas. Share and surprise relatives or neighbors with your special recipe!
25. DIY Cozy Hooded Bath Towel
Homemade and customized hooded bath towel for kids looks worth your attention! I know that kids have their idols, phrases, personalities or characters they adore. Make it according to your kids dream and make them happy till the moon!
26. Chai Tea Latte mix
Just a few ingredients, little time, imagination and you have your own Chai tea latte mix recipe that will warm every winter evening up! I think, simplicity is always a perfection.
27. Homemade Christmas Caramels
If you know somebody, who can‘t say NO to caramel candies, well, you found the right Christmas gift idea. This recipe is SO delicious that the hardest part is only to wait until the candies cool!
28. DIY Toddler Art T-Shirt
If you have a toddler at home and you both want to surprise daddy by a homemade gift, you are in the right place! Artsy T-shirt or even pillow case made by your kiddo will always remind him how much love lives in the house.
29. Homemade DIY Extracts
What a unique idea, wow! I love projects like these. Just keep in mind that you need some patience and wait ~4 weeks until you can gift it.
30. Rosemary Mint Shaving Cream: Homemade Gift Ideas
I have never thought of DIY shaving cream. When I found this recipe I was super excited. I love rosemary and mint notes and the texture of the cream is just amazing. Well, I think it would be an awesome Christmas gift to your husband, dad, son or grandpa! Full tutorial and many useful comments included.
DIY Christmas Gift Ideas worth your time
Doesn‘t matter if you are making Homemade fake snow gift, a DIY Christmas bath bomb, Christmas slippers or Homemade soup in a jar. Thoughtfulness is always appreciated. So, grab DIY Christmas gift ideas, a cup of tea, your dream team and make some unforgettable moments together with your family. Let‘s celebrate December in a joyful way!