Christmas Gift Guide
115 DIY Christmas Gift Ideas for Everyone on Your List
Over 100 brilliant DIY Christmas gift ideas related to homemade toys, home decor, fashion, beauty, food, and crafts.
Over 100 brilliant DIY Christmas gift ideas related to homemade toys, home decor, fashion, beauty, food, and crafts.
One of my absolute FAVORITE memories as a kid was making DIY Christmas gifts with my mom and little brother whenever my dad was working out of town.
We sat around the kitchen table and crafted Christmas ornaments for friends one year. The next year, we baked zucchini bread for neighbors. And then somehow it became a tradition to spend a few hours with my mom making gifts for loved ones every holiday season.
Looking back, I realize now as an adult, it was a way for our family to save money. But what it gave me was a lifetime of memories spending time around the kitchen table making special things for special people as our holiday gifting.
That’s more precious than ANYTHING money can buy. Plus, it’s just a good feeling to receive something homemade that someone put their loving heart and valuable time into.
So I thought it would be fun to put together a huge resource list of homemade Christmas gift ideas you can make yourself, if the budget is a bit tight for Christmas this year or if you just feel like getting creative!
What To Do Before Making Any DIY Christmas Gifts
Before you start your homemade gift project, check your craft stash or kitchen supplies to see what you might already have that you can use up.
Do you have lots of scrap wood? Maybe you can make cutting boards or serving trays as hostess gifts.
Got some ribbon and miniature picture frames? Maybe some DIY Christmas ornaments would be a sweet present for neighbors.
Does your pantry have a couple of extra bags of sugar? Whip up a batch of cookies or homemade sugar scrub as decadent treats for friends.
Related: Quick DIY Mason Jar Gift Ideas
Ask yourself what YOU are good at. Ask yourself: What gifts can I make that are already in my skill set or expertise?
Whatever materials and talents you might already possess, use them to your advantage and tailor them to the specific people in your life to make the perfect gift that fits their personalities.
115 Homemade Gift Ideas for Anyone on Your List
I. DIY Christmas Gifts For the Home
1. Preserved and Framed Handwritten Recipes and Letters
2. Homemade Cutting Boards
3. Homemade Stovetop Potpouri
Boxwood Avenue
4. Handmade Candles with Vintage Dishes and Jars
5. Marble Coasters Craft
The Whimsical Wife
6. iPad Holder
My Repurposed Life
7. Oversized Art Using a Shower Curtain
8. Device Charging Station
Tidbits
9. House Portrait Made Using an App
10. Hand Built Serving Tray
Crafted by the Hunts
11. DIY Hobnail Vase (deliver it with flowers of course)
12. Arm Knitted Blanket
Raising Nobles
13. Ring Holder
DIY in PDX
14. Macrame Plant Holder
Elo Creations
15. Personalized Platter
Martha Stewart
16. Wine Rack
Place of My Taste
17. Map Art
Designer Trapped
18. Handprint Art
Shrimp Salad Circus
19. Handmade Acrylic Calendar
Jen Woodhouse
20. Coffee Mug Rack
Jen Woodhouse
21. Macrame Wall Hanging
Place of My Taste
22. Homemade Cake Stand
Vintage Porch
23. Molded Trinket Dish
Shannon Valente
24. Stamped Tea Towel
Craftify My Love
25. Homemade Throw Pillow from Rugs, Napkins, and Dish Towels
26. Handmade Family Tree
Martha Stewart
27. Hand Built Clock
Woodshop Diaries
28. DIY Picture Frame
Jenna Sue Design
29. Handmade Wreath
Sand & Sisal
30. Desk Organizer
Curbly
31. Mail Sorter
Jaime Costiglio
32. Artwork Display
The Sunny Sideup Blog
33. Recipe Box
The Wood Grain Cottage
34. Fire Starter
Hearth and Vine
35. Fleece Blanket
Maison de Pax
36. Sun Catcher
Raising Up Wild Things
37. Blanket Ladder
Love Create Celebrate
38. Mirror
So Much Better With Age
39. Memo Board
She Holds Dearly
40. Terrarium
Ella Claire Inspired
41. Book Safe
eHow
II. DIY Christmas Gifts For Kids
42. Homemade Dollhouse
43. Repurposed Wardrobe Reading Nook
44. Repurposed Play Kitchen
Lovely Etc.
45. Hand Built Checker Board
Funky Junk Interiors
46. Photo Puzzle
Kristen Duke Photography
47. Tic Tac Toe Board
Life by Leanna
48. No-Sew Play Tent
Home Stories A to Z
49. Homemade Play-Do
Living Well Mom
50. Play Snow
Make Life Lovely
51. Slime Kit
Mom Envy
III. DIY Christmas Gifts for the Outdoors
52. Herb Garden Markers
53. DIY Planter
Vintage Revivals
54. Corn Hole Boards
The Tale of an Ugly House
55. Giant Jenga
Garrison Street Design Studio
56. Bird Feeder
Elizabeth Joan Designs
57. Yard Yahtzee
DIY Montreal
58. Connect Four
Build Basic
59. Giant Dominos
Dream a Little Bigger
60. Plant Stand
Ugly Duckling House
IV. DIY Gifts for Beauty
61. Honey Cinnamon Face Mask
Simply Quinoa
62. Homemade Hand & Body Scrub
Country Hill Cottage
63. Homemade Soap
Six Dollar Family
64. Bath Salts
My Tiny Laguna Kitchen
65. Lip Balm
Country Hill Cottage
66. Shaving Cream
Pronounce Skincare
67. Beard Oil
Ascension Kitchen
68. Essential Oil Perfume
Garden Therapy
V. DIY Christmas Gifts in Fashion
69. Silhouette Necklace
The Nester
70. Molded Earrings
Paper n Stitch Blog
71. Morse Code Bracelet
Love and Marriage Blog
72. No Sew Scarf
Sweet Red Poppy
73. Tote Bag
Spoonflower
74. Macrame Camera Strap
A Beautiful Mess
75. Easy Sew Apron
Rocky Hedge Farm
76. Scrunchies
Sustain My Craft Habit
77. Headband
Martha Stewart
VI. DIY Christmas Drink and Food Gifts
78. Hot Buttered Rum Drink Mix
In My Own Style
79. Homemade Extract
Tidbits
80. Soup in a Jar Mix
Whipper Berry
81. Limoncello
Love and Olive Oil
82. Sangria Kit
Fantabulosity
83. Cookies in a Jar Mix
The Kiwi Country Girl
84. Hot Chocolate Mix in a Mason Jar
Love Grows Wild
85. Peppermint Bark
Pear Tree Kitchen
86. Marshmallows
Sugar and Charm
87. Kitchen Sink Cookies
Julie Blanner
88. Truffles
Liv for Cake
89. Vanilla Chai Mix
Real House Moms
90. Candied Pecans
Live Well Bake Often
91. Sugared Cranberries
Saving Dessert
92. Spiced Eggnog Scones
Home Cooking Memories
93. Sweet Potato Gingerbread Pancake Mix
A Southern Fairy Tale
94. Spiced Pear Chutney
Boxwood Avenue
95. Cheese Straws
Jehan Can Cook
96. Mulling Spices for Cider
Sweet Steep
97. Zucchini Bread
The View from Great Island
VI. Crafts
98. Embroidery Hoop
Flamingo Toes
99. Jewelry Holder
DIY Huntress
100. Pom Pom Car Diffuser Keychains
A Bubbly Life
101. Marbled Coffee Cup Made with Nail Polish
A Crafted Passion
102. Mercury Glass Christmas Ornament
One-Thousand Oaks
103. Baby Keepsake Christmas Tree Ornament
Practically Functional
104. Charm and Ribbon Bookmark
Flamingo Toes
105. DIY Teapot Sewing Kit
Sadie Seasongoods
106. Wine Cork Succulent Magnets
Our Crafty Mom
107. Cell Phone Case
A Beautiful Mess
108. Photo Album / Scrapbook
Just a Girl and Her Blog
109. DIY Cord Roll
Make It & Love It
110. Cutting Board
111. DIY Picture Frames with Bobbin Trim
Alice Grace Interiors
112. DIY Plant Stand
The Merry Thought
113. Patchwork Quilt
Polka Dot Chair
114. Fabric Dolls
Make It & Love It
115. Wine Stoppers
Nourish and Nestle
Do you have any easy DIY Christmas gift ideas you’d add to the list? Are you going to be giving any homemade gifts to friends and family this year?
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are some practical gifts for Christmas?Nicer versions of everyday items most people use is always a good gift.
Try gifting a gourmet bag of coffee, artisanal olive oil & balsamic vinegar, a great smelling linen spray, etc.
Give experiences instead of material items like concert tickets or a restaurant gift card for a date night.
Gift a subscription like to MasterClass, Birchbox, Headspace, or annual passes to local spots around town: aquariums, zoos, theme parks, and national parks.
Let them make their own holiday cards, decorative picture frames, DIY ornaments, tile coasters, or hand scrub. All of these are simple to make that they can do with very little help.
What is the most underrated Christmas gift?Believe it or not, socks, streaming services, and new bedsheets are among the most underrated yet most appreciated Christmas gifts, according to several surveys. How often do people use those? All the time!
