Spread holiday cheer on a budget with these cheap and easy DIY Christmas gifts. There are DIY gift ideas for everyone on your Christmas list!
This is the ultimate Christmas collection of DIY gift ideas for family, friends, co-workers, neighbors, and more. Whether you are looking for gift ideas for adults, kids, or teens, you will find a ton of homemade gift ideas that are perfect for all age groups.
You will find Christmas gift basket ideas, Christmas mason jar gifts, keepsake photo gifts, homemade Christmas food gifts, dollar store gift ideas, and much more.
Since these handmade gifts are cheap and easy to make, they make perfect last-minute Christmas gifts. Not only will you save money, but you’ll also get to show off your creative talents! These DIY projects make great Christmas crafts for adults too!
The recipient of these gifts will adore them because they are thoughtful and unique. These creative gifts will be appreciated and remembered long after the holiday season has ended!
So, let’s dive into these gift ideas that will spread some DIY holiday cheer and make this holiday season unforgettable for your loved ones!
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Gifts for Her
Easy Chunky Throw Blanket from The Budget Decorator
Dollar Store Oven Mitts and Potholder Makeover from Home Talk
Fabric Covered Wooden Spoons from Alice and Lois
Peppermint Bath Bombs from Making Lemonade
Mint Sugar Scrub Recipe from Love Grows Wild
Ceramic Coasters from Darkroom and Dearly
Initial Coffee Cup from Earnest Home
Engraved Wooden Spoons from Make it Love it
Monogrammed Tote from Woman’s Day
Garden Markers from Wit and Whistle
Tied Fleece Blanket from A Fresh Squeezed Life
Spa In A Jar (with free printables) from The Gunny Sack
Gemstone Soap from A Beautiful Mess
Lavender and Coconut Oil Bath BonBons from Sow and Dipity
$15 Dollar Tree Spa Gift Basket for Her from Prudent Penny Pincher
5-Minute Lip Balm Recipe from The Seasoned Mom
Mason Jar Lid Magnets from Unoriginal Mom
Fringed Flannel Throw from It’s Always Autumn
5 Minute DIY Gold Dipped Mug from Poppy Talk
Aromatherapy Shower Steamers from Busy Bliss
Peppermint Shower Steamers from The Stress-Free Christmas
Peppermint Chocolate Lip Balm from Premediated Leftovers
Homemade Heating Pad from Alice and Lois
Monogrammed Pop Up Photo Box from The DIY Village
Warm Cocoa Bath Soak from Classy Clutter
Handmade Lavender Sachets from Kenarry
Rose Lotion Bar from Facebook
No-Sew Rope Basket from Happiness is Homemade
Copper Vanity Bowls from Freutcake
Glowing Photo Luminaries from Our Best Bites
Sweater Pillows from Popsugar
10-Minute DIY Milk & Honey Soap from Happiness is Homemade
Monogrammed Mugs from Design Mom
Photo Pendant (Under $2.50) from Sarah Saving
30-Minute Fabric Basket from Flamingo Toes
Peppermint Sugar Scrub from The Farm Girl Gabs
Cookie Cutter Stamped Tea Towels from Tidbits
Gingerbread Bath Bombs from Pistachio Project
Christmas Cookie Sugar Scrub from This N That
Gilded Edge Agate Coasters from Making Lemonade
DIY Christmas Gift Ideas for Dad and Him
Reindeer Beer from Life of a Modern Mom
DIY Painted Wood Slice Coasters from Unoriginal Mom
iPhone Tie Phone Cover from Popsugar
Rosemary Mint Shaving Cream from Food for My Family
Easy BBQ Apron from Darice
10 Minute Photo Keepsake Ornament from Simple as That
Natural Branch Coasters from Garden Therapy
Leather Tie Clip from Lovely Indeed
Woodsy Beard Oil from Blooming in Bedlam
Book Box for Remote from Country Living
Coffee Bean Soap from Living Well Spending Less
DIY Beer Coaster from Post Grad Crafting
Pork Rub in a Jar from Cincy Shopper
Mug Holder from Shanty 2 Chic
Photo Clock from Rosy Red Buttons
Chalkboard Cheese Stone from Frankie Heart’s Fashion
Photo Coasters from The Frugal Girls
Leather Cuff from The Red Kitchen
Photo Blocks from Stars and Sunshine
Magnetic Wristband from My Altered Tastes
Easy Map Magnets from Domestic Day Book
Wood Slice Photo Transfer from Parental Perspective
Mason Jar Lid Coasters from Country Living
Beer O Clock Christmas Gift for Him (source unknown)
pallet wood + wood stain + wood glue + beer bottles + clock hands
Firewood Carrier from HGTV.com
Dad’s Toolbox Printable from Moms and Munchkins
15 Minute Tablet Cover from Andrea’s Notebook
Grill Set Holder from Lil Luna
Men’s Apron from I Heart Naptime
Shot Glass Gift Printable from Mama Cheaps
Holiday Lotterry Tree from Views from a Step Stool
Marbled Resin Coasters from Resin Crafts
DIY Christmas Gifts for Teens
DIY Tube Bead Necklace from The Lovely Drawer
Studded iPhone Case from Unblushing
Herringbone Cell Phone Cover from Chronicle Books
Gold Dipped Notebooks from Eat Sleep Cuddle
Marbled Mugs from DIY Candy
Patterned Hair Clips from Pretty Life Girls
Cosmetic Bag Tutorial from The Girl Inspired
Gold Dipped Jewelry Tray from A Fabulous Fete
Sharpie Dot Flower Pot Craft from DIY Candy
Ombre Tote from His Sugar Plums
Cheap & Chic Pouch from Country Living
Yarn-Wrapped Monogrammed Letter from Catch My Party
Yarn Wrapped Bracelet from A Pretty Fix
Marbled Clay Ring Dish from A Beautiful Mess
Homemade Glitter Magnets from Thersea Joy
Galaxy in a jar from DIY Projects for Teens
How to Make An Infinity Scarf from Cute DIY Projects
Knot Pillow Tutorial from Little Inspiration
20 Minute Shaped Cork Board from She’s Kinda Crafty
Oven Mitten Christmas Gift Idea (source unknown)
Great present for college students or a young adult’s first apartment.
You can even get all these kitchen utensils at Dollar Tree to save even more!
Reversible Coffee Cup Sleeve from Crafty Staci
Easy No Sew Blanket Scarf from Mom Advice
Homemade iPad Case from Oh So Lovely
Ampersand Marquee Light from Happy Looks Good on You
Heart Clasp White Wrapped Bangle Bracelet from Happy Hour Projects
Picture Holder DIY Christmas Gift (source unknown)
Chalkboard Photo Wreath (source unknown)
Sharpie Heart Mug from Brendid
Chalkboard Mug from Wit and Whistle
Hidden Money Gift from Kreative Kristies
Bath, Body & Spa Gifts for Teens
Slippers with Small Gifts from Pretty Providence
Holiday Bath Bombs from Fleece Fun
Grinch Balt Salts from Ruffles and Rainboots
Peppermint Foot Soak from Suburban Simplicity
Gingerbread Body Butter from Frugal Mom Eh
Gingerbread Sugar Scrub from Mummy’s Musings
Super Cheap & Easy Homemade Lip Scrub from Gwyi.io
Poured Mason Jar Candle from Something Turquoise
Peppermint Candy Cane Sugar Scrub from The Idea Room
Glitter Jars from KA Styles
Gift Ideas for Kids
Personalized Snowman Mugs from Almost Supermom
Gingerbread Playdough from Sweet Sugar Belle
Candy Sleigh from Ellyn’s Place
Reindeer Hot Cocoa Cones from Savvy Saving Couple
Rudolph Reindeer Candy Bars from I Heart Arts and Crafts
Reindeer Soap from Bumble Bee Craft Den
Elf Christmas Mason Jar Gift from Polka Dot Chair
Mason Jar Superhero Bank from Fireflies and Mudpies
Comic Book Superhero Pillow from Cherished Bliss
Scented Christmas Tree Slime from Hip2Save
Mason Jar Fairy Lights from DIY Joy
Dyed Rainbow Grimm Style Wooden Blocks from Fun at Home with Kids
Child's Tool Belt from Make it Love it
Kid Workbench from The Frugal Granny
Candy Trains from Smart School House
Knock the Balls Off Nerf Game from Frugal Fun for Boys and Girls
Wooden Crate Parking Garage from Frugal Fun for Boys and Girls
Lego Tray from Somewhat Simple
Ombre Bracelet from Making Home Base
Fleece Tie Pillow from Blossoms and Poises
Glowing Fairy Bottle from Bitz n Giggles
Troll Hair Headbands from DIY Inspired
No-Sew Tutu from Simply Real Moms
Fort Kit Bag Tutorial from Saltwater Kids
Super Capes from Serving Pink Lemonade
Kids Seesaw (under $30) from Classy Clutter
Drawstring Fabric Backpack from Hello Wonderful
Bean Bag Chair from Project Nursery
Glitter Globe from Camille Styles
Sock Monkey from Craft Passion
Friends, Co-Workers & Neighbors
DIY Homemade Christmas Food Gifts
Hot Chocolate Bombs with Mini Marshmallows from Sugar Geek Show
Hot Cocoa Mix Ornaments from Sprinkle Some Fun
William Sonoma Inspired Peppermint Bark Recipe from A Modern Homestead
Cookie Sack from Celebrate Creativity
Snowman Pretzel DIY Christmas Gift in a Jar (source unknown)
white chocolate prezetels + mason jar + black buttons + red yarn
Dip Mix Ornaments from Sprinkle Some Fun
Christmas Crack Toffee Recipe from I Heart Naptime
Burlap Treat Bag from A Homemade Living
Roasted Sugared Pecans from Mostly Homemade Mom
Christmas Cookie Cans from Fun Squared
Cinnamon Honey Butter from The Food Charlatan
To save even more money, you can make your own butter in 10 minutes!
Quick Bread in a Bottle from Sunset
Homemade Christmas Caramels from Garnish and Glaze
Mom's Best Peanut Brittle from Real Life Dinner
Ice Cube Tray Chocolates from Tip Hero
Gingerbread Cookie Jar from Knick of Time
Homemade Peppermint Oreos from I Heart Naptime
Easy Dinner Kit from Better Homes and Gardens
Chocolate-Dipped Marshmallows from Modern Parents Messy Kids
Chocolate Almond Clusters from The Magical Slow Cooker
Caramel Apples (source unknown)
Cool Whip Candy from Shugary Sweets\
Christmas Cookie Gift Wrap from Think Make Share
Peppermint Bark Gift from Polkadot Chair
Spiced Jam from One Hundred Dollars a Month
Other Gifts
Homemade Foaming Handsoap from All Things G&D
Christmas Tea Tree from Thirsty for Tea
Faux Birch Candles from Sow and Dipity
Peppermint Homemade Soap from Happiness is Homemade
Cinnamon Soap from Simply Designing
Mason Jar Oil Candle Lamp from Hearth and Vine
EOS Lip Balm Christmas Printable Gift from Balancing Home
free printable cards + EOS lip balm
DIY Handwarmers from Rae Ann Kelly
Pinecone Fire Starters from Something Turquoise
Wine Bottles in a Scarf from The Typical Mom
Christmas Fire Starters from Hearth and Vine
Christmas Gifts FAQ
Creating easy homemade gifts is all about using simple materials and creativity. Here are a few tips to get you started:
Repurpose and Upcycle: Look around your home for items you can transform. An old jar can become a lovely candle holder or centerpiece. Fabric scraps can be transformed into a chic scarf or a DIY Christmas wreath. Scrap wood would make a great personalized sign.
Keep It Simple: Simple crafts like homemade bath salts, painted mugs, or handmade candles are easy and popular gifts.
Free Printables: There are plenty of free Christmas printables online for cards, gift tags, labels, and more. They add a professional touch to your gifts without any extra cost.
No money? No problem! The best gifts come from the heart. It’s the thought and effort that truly counts! Here are some heartfelt gift ideas that cost next to nothing:
DIY Coupons: Create coupons for services like cleaning, a home-cooked meal, or errands.
Baked Goods: If you enjoy baking, homemade cookies, bread, or cakes are always a hit. There are plenty of simple Christmas recipes using minimal ingredients and supplies.
Handmade Photo Albums or Frames: Use your scrapbooking skills to create a unique photo album, or use your crafting skills to give a picture frame a holiday makeover.
Nature Crafts: Use natural materials like pine cones, evergreens, and scrap wood to create rustic and charming gifts like DIY wreaths or signs.
Skill Sharing: Offer to teach a skill you have, like knitting, guitar playing, or cooking.
Corteiz Cargos says
Wonderfull thoghts and Ideas
Diane Livingston says
In general I am looking for generic gifts for adults. We did men/women and my husband ended up with a woman’s gifts. So have to change something. So I though if I could find ideas, generic I could assign one to each person so we get something we all like.
Kim says
Love these! I’m going to try the mint sugar scrub. Who doesn’t love a nice sugar scrub around the holidays.
Sarah says
These are all great, and very realistic too. Thanks so much!
Eileen says
Fantastic I plan on uses some of these this year.
Who,d had thunk it!!!LOL
Agnes Turner says
Wonderful ideas.