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
- DIY Christmas Gift Ideas for Dad and Him
- DIY Christmas Gifts for Teens
- Gift Ideas for Kids
- Christmas Gifts FAQ
- More Christmas Gift Ideas
Gifts for Her
Easy Chunky Throw Blanketfrom The Budget Decorator
Dollar Store Oven Mitts and Potholder Makeoverfrom Home Talk
Fabric Covered Wooden Spoonsfrom Alice and Lois
Peppermint Bath Bombsfrom Making Lemonade
Mint Sugar Scrub Recipefrom Love Grows Wild
Ceramic Coastersfrom Darkroom and Dearly
Initial Coffee Cupfrom Earnest Home
Engraved Wooden Spoonsfrom Make it Love it
Monogrammed Totefrom Woman’s Day
Garden Markersfrom Wit and Whistle
Tied Fleece Blanketfrom A Fresh Squeezed Life
Spa In A Jar (with free printables)from The Gunny Sack
Gemstone Soapfrom A Beautiful Mess
Lavender and Coconut Oil Bath BonBonsfrom Sow and Dipity
$15 Dollar Tree Spa Gift Basket for Her from Prudent Penny Pincher
5-Minute Lip Balm Recipefrom The Seasoned Mom
Mason Jar Lid Magnetsfrom Unoriginal Mom
Fringed Flannel Throwfrom It’s Always Autumn
5 Minute DIY Gold Dipped Mugfrom Poppy Talk
Aromatherapy Shower Steamersfrom Busy Bliss
Peppermint Shower Steamers from The Stress-Free Christmas
Peppermint Chocolate Lip Balm from Premediated Leftovers
Homemade Heating Padfrom Alice and Lois
Monogrammed Pop Up Photo Boxfrom The DIY Village
Warm Cocoa Bath Soakfrom Classy Clutter
Handmade Lavender Sachetsfrom Kenarry
Rose Lotion Barfrom Facebook
No-Sew Rope Basket from Happiness is Homemade
Copper Vanity Bowlsfrom Freutcake
Glowing Photo Luminariesfrom Our Best Bites
Sweater Pillowsfrom Popsugar
10-Minute DIY Milk & Honey Soapfrom Happiness is Homemade
Monogrammed Mugsfrom Design Mom
Photo Pendant (Under $2.50)from Sarah Saving
30-Minute Fabric Basketfrom 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 Beerfrom Life of a Modern Mom
DIY Painted Wood Slice Coastersfrom Unoriginal Mom
iPhone Tie Phone Coverfrom Popsugar
Rosemary Mint Shaving Creamfrom Food for My Family
Easy BBQ Apronfrom Darice
10 Minute Photo Keepsake Ornamentfrom Simple as That
Natural Branch Coastersfrom Garden Therapy
Leather Tie Clipfrom Lovely Indeed
Woodsy Beard Oilfrom Blooming in Bedlam
Book Box for Remotefrom Country Living
Coffee Bean Soapfrom Living Well Spending Less
DIY Beer Coasterfrom Post Grad Crafting
Pork Rub in a Jarfrom Cincy Shopper
Mug Holderfrom Shanty 2 Chic
Photo Clockfrom Rosy Red Buttons
Chalkboard Cheese Stonefrom Frankie Heart’s Fashion
Photo Coastersfrom The Frugal Girls
Leather Cufffrom The Red Kitchen
Photo Blocksfrom Stars and Sunshine
Magnetic Wristbandfrom My Altered Tastes
Easy Map Magnetsfrom Domestic Day Book
Wood Slice Photo Transferfrom Parental Perspective
Mason Jar Lid Coastersfrom Country Living
Beer O Clock Christmas Gift for Him (source unknown)
pallet wood + wood stain + wood glue + beer bottles + clock hands
Firewood Carrierfrom HGTV.com
Dad’s Toolbox Printablefrom Moms and Munchkins
15 Minute Tablet Coverfrom Andrea’s Notebook
Grill Set Holderfrom Lil Luna
Men’s Apronfrom 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 Necklacefrom The Lovely Drawer
Studded iPhone Casefrom Unblushing
Herringbone Cell Phone Coverfrom Chronicle Books
Gold Dipped Notebooksfrom Eat Sleep Cuddle
Marbled Mugsfrom DIY Candy
Patterned Hair Clipsfrom Pretty Life Girls
Cosmetic Bag Tutorialfrom The Girl Inspired
Gold Dipped Jewelry Trayfrom A Fabulous Fete
Sharpie Dot Flower Pot Craftfrom DIY Candy
Ombre Totefrom His Sugar Plums
Cheap & Chic Pouchfrom Country Living
Yarn-Wrapped Monogrammed Letterfrom Catch My Party
Yarn Wrapped Braceletfrom A Pretty Fix
Marbled Clay Ring Dishfrom A Beautiful Mess
Homemade Glitter Magnetsfrom Thersea Joy
Galaxy in a jarfrom DIY Projects for Teens
How to Make An Infinity Scarffrom Cute DIY Projects
Knot Pillow Tutorialfrom Little Inspiration
20 Minute Shaped Cork Boardfrom 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 Sleevefrom Crafty Staci
Easy No Sew Blanket Scarffrom Mom Advice
Homemade iPad Casefrom Oh So Lovely
Ampersand Marquee Lightfrom Happy Looks Good on You
Heart Clasp White Wrapped Bangle Braceletfrom Happy Hour Projects
Picture Holder DIY Christmas Gift (source unknown)
Chalkboard Photo Wreath (source unknown)
Sharpie Heart Mugfrom Brendid
Chalkboard Mugfrom Wit and Whistle
Hidden Money Gift from Kreative Kristies
Bath, Body & Spa Gifts for Teens
Slippers with Small Giftsfrom Pretty Providence
Holiday Bath Bombsfrom Fleece Fun
Grinch Balt Salts from Ruffles and Rainboots
Peppermint Foot Soakfrom Suburban Simplicity
Gingerbread Body Butterfrom Frugal Mom Eh
Gingerbread Sugar Scrubfrom Mummy’s Musings
Super Cheap & Easy Homemade Lip Scrubfrom Gwyi.io
Poured Mason Jar Candlefrom Something Turquoise
Peppermint Candy Cane Sugar Scrubfrom The Idea Room
Glitter Jars from KA Styles
Gift Ideas for Kids
Personalized Snowman Mugsfrom Almost Supermom
Gingerbread Playdoughfrom Sweet Sugar Belle
Candy Sleighfrom Ellyn’s Place
Reindeer Hot Cocoa Conesfrom Savvy Saving Couple
Rudolph Reindeer Candy Barsfrom I Heart Arts and Crafts
Reindeer Soapfrom Bumble Bee Craft Den
Elf Christmas Mason Jar Giftfrom Polka Dot Chair
Mason Jar Superhero Bankfrom Fireflies and Mudpies
Comic Book Superhero Pillowfrom Cherished Bliss
Scented Christmas Tree Slime from Hip2Save
Mason Jar Fairy Lightsfrom DIY Joy
Dyed Rainbow Grimm Style Wooden Blocksfrom Fun at Home with Kids
Child’s Tool Beltfrom Make it Love it
Kid Workbenchfrom The Frugal Granny
Candy Trains from Smart School House
Knock the Balls Off Nerf Gamefrom Frugal Fun for Boys and Girls
Wooden Crate Parking Garagefrom Frugal Fun for Boys and Girls
Lego Trayfrom Somewhat Simple
Ombre Braceletfrom Making Home Base
Fleece Tie Pillowfrom Blossoms and Poises
Glowing Fairy Bottlefrom Bitz n Giggles
Troll Hair Headbandsfrom DIY Inspired
No-Sew Tutufrom Simply Real Moms
Fort Kit Bag Tutorialfrom Saltwater Kids
Super Capes from Serving Pink Lemonade
Kids Seesaw (under $30) from Classy Clutter
Drawstring Fabric Backpackfrom Hello Wonderful
Bean Bag Chairfrom Project Nursery
Glitter Globefrom 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 Ornamentsfrom Sprinkle Some Fun
William Sonoma Inspired Peppermint Bark Recipefrom A Modern Homestead
Cookie Sackfrom Celebrate Creativity
Snowman Pretzel DIY Christmas Gift in a Jar (source unknown)
white chocolate prezetels + mason jar + black buttons + red yarn
Dip Mix Ornamentsfrom Sprinkle Some Fun
Christmas Crack Toffee Recipefrom I Heart Naptime
Burlap Treat Bagfrom A Homemade Living
Roasted Sugared Pecansfrom Mostly Homemade Mom
Christmas Cookie Cansfrom Fun Squared
Cinnamon Honey Butterfrom The Food Charlatan
To save even more money, you can make your own butter in 10 minutes!
Quick Bread in a Bottlefrom Sunset
Homemade Christmas Caramelsfrom Garnish and Glaze
Mom’s Best Peanut Brittlefrom Real Life Dinner
Ice Cube Tray Chocolatesfrom Tip Hero
Gingerbread Cookie Jarfrom Knick of Time
Homemade Peppermint Oreosfrom I Heart Naptime
Easy Dinner Kitfrom Better Homes and Gardens
Chocolate-Dipped Marshmallowsfrom Modern Parents Messy Kids
Chocolate Almond Clustersfrom 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 Handsoapfrom All Things G&D
Christmas Tea Treefrom Thirsty for Tea
Faux Birch Candlesfrom Sow and Dipity
Peppermint Homemade Soapfrom Happiness is Homemade
Cinnamon Soapfrom Simply Designing
Mason Jar Oil Candle Lamp from Hearth and Vine
EOS Lip Balm Christmas Printable Giftfrom Balancing Home
free printable cards + EOS lip balm
DIY Handwarmersfrom Rae Ann Kelly
Pinecone Fire Startersfrom Something Turquoise
Wine Bottles in a Scarffrom The Typical Mom
Christmas Fire Starters from Hearth and Vine
Christmas Gifts FAQ
How to make easy homemade gifts?
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.
What to gift for Christmas when you have no money?
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.
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