50+ Last Minute Handmade Gifts You Can DIY in 60 Minutes Or Less! (2024)

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Christmas is just a few days away, and if you are anything like us, time has gotten away from you and the panic is starting to set in! Who wants to battle the mall in the week before Christmas (not us) and we all know that handmade gifts mean so much to the recipient! We decided to pull together 50of our favorite handmade gift ideas that can be made in an hour or less! These gift ideas are perfect for any time of year, so make sure you PIN THIS POST so you can refer back to it throughout the year!

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Ready? Clear off the dining room table, pull out your mixing bowls (or pinking shears) and let’s “get our creative on” making amazing handmade, homemade, heart-made DIY Gifts!

50 Last Minute Handmade Gift Ideas in 5 Minutes or Less-

Kleenex holder (5 minute project)

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Flower Push Pins (5 minute project)

5 Minute Fabric Scrap Bookmark (5 minute project)

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Homemade French Onion Dip Mix (5 minute project)

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DIY Gold Wine Glasses (5 minutes project + 30 minutes for baking to set design)

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Essential Oil Beard Blend (5 minute project)

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Dip Mix Ornaments (5 minute project)

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DIY Power Cord Keeper (5 minute project)

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Nighty Night DIY Bath Salts (5 minute project)

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Skillet Handle Cover (5 minute project)

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Marinated Feta in a Mason Jar (5 minute project + at least 1 hour for marinating)

Last Minute Handmade Gift Ideas in 15 Minutes or Less-

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Chocolate Dipping Spoons(10 minutes + time for chocolate to set)

No sewing machine required fabric flower brooch (10 minute project)

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Homemade salted caramel sauce (10 minute project)

DIY Bath Bombs With A Toy Hidden Inside (15 minute project)

DIY Vanilla Honey Chocolate Sugar Scrub Recipe (15 Minute project)

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Recycled Sweater Vase Cozy (15 minute project)

DIY Washi Tape Stickers Decorated Notebook (15 minute project)

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DIY Winter Chai Sugar Scrub (15 minute project)

Photo mounted to canvas (15 minutes active time plus drying time)

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Essential Oil Diffuser Locket (15 minute project)

Hipster Rudolph Shirt (15 minute project)

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Gingerbread Cookie Scrub (15 minute project)

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DIY Kitchen Tablet Holder (15 minute project)

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Handmade Tic-Tac-Toe (15 minute project)

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Neon Pom Pom Ring (15 minute project)

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Flavored Salt (15 minute project)

(15 minute project)

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co*cktail Cherries (15 minute project)

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DIY Sensory Playdough (15 minute project)

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Happy Holidays Tea Towels (15 minute project)

Stencilled Pillow Cover (15 minutes + drying time)

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DIY Hard Lotion Bar (15 minute project + cooling time)

Kid’s Infinity Scarf (15 minute project)

Last Minute Handmade Gift Ideas in 30 Minutes or Less-

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Mocha Mix Test Tubes (20 minute project)

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Paint Dipped Wood Candle Holder (30 minutes + drying time)

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Mason Jar Sewing Kit (20 minute project)

Teapot Coaster (30 minute project)

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Mint Chocolate Whipped Body Butter (30 minute project)

Adult Infinity Scarf (30 minute project)

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Homemade Fudge (30 minute project)

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Hanging Phone Charging Station (30 minute project)

Homemade Lemon Pepper (30 minutes active time + 60 minutes of oven time)

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Hot Wheels Wallet (30 minute project)

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Embroidery Hoop Photo Mobile (30 minute project)

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Honey Sweetened Cinnamon Marshmallows (45 minutes + 8 hours to set before cutting)

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Scalloped Sunglass Case with Felt Flower Accents (45 minute project)

Customized size laptop cover (60 minute project)

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Fish In A Bag Soap (60 minute project)

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Heart Collage Photo Display (60 minute project… print the photos on your home printer to avoid ordering time)

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Kids Blanket/Play Mat (60 minute project)

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A Year of Dates (60 minute project)

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Cable Cozy (60 minute project)

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Photo Lampshade (60 minute project)

Tell us… Do you make handmade gifts for friends and family? Which of these would you love to try?

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  1. This is an amazing list and something I”ll definitely be referring back to… and not just for Christmas either! Thanks for including my post on Manly Essential Oil Beard Oil Blends!

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  2. I like the look of a lot of these, but the wooden candle holders are really cute and unique. It’s fun how they are just the flat planks put together to be crosses. My sister really like making wooden craft projects like this, I should show it to her.

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  3. Some excellent ideas for the many teachers/coaches in our lives.

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  4. Gosh! what a comprehensive list. Cannot thank you enough Crystal. I like the flower brooch. Brilliant.. I really wanna try to make one for me, crocheting a couple of pillows currently but will make it once i will finish that. Thanks for that idea, however i know it doesn’t need sewing but i would like to make a crochet brooch. Thanks again for this post. I will share it on my social channels.

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  5. All these wonderful DIY gifts. Perfect for holiday giving.

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  6. This post is wonderful. Many of these I think I could actually make. 🙂 Thank you. Saving for near future reference.

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  7. Thanks for all of these quick and easy ideas!

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  8. I just wanted to give a heads up that some of the links don’t work anymore, the year of dates gives domain error, and the DIY kitchen tablet seems like a private blog.

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How to make a present from scratch? ›

Start creating your perfect DIY project now:
  1. Photo Book. A photo book is the ultimate DIY gift. ...
  2. Photo Mugs. Pack a double pick me up with a personalized mug. ...
  3. Custom Cheese Board. Have a friend who loves to host dinner parties? ...
  4. Photo Puzzles. ...
  5. DIY Tote Bags. ...
  6. Playing Cards. ...
  7. DIY Birthstone Bracelet. ...
  8. Photo Blanket.
Oct 4, 2023

How to make a last minute Christmas present? ›

50 Last Minute Handmade Gift Ideas in 5 Minutes or Less-
  1. Flower Push Pins (5 minute project)
  2. Homemade French Onion Dip Mix (5 minute project)
  3. DIY Gold Wine Glasses (5 minutes project + 30 minutes for baking to set design)
  4. Essential Oil Beard Blend (5 minute project)
  5. Dip Mix Ornaments (5 minute project)

How to make a simple gift? ›

Homemade potpourri is an easy gift to put together, and you can easily make several jars at a time. Instead of gifting an ornament this year, you could make a house Christmas tree topper like Emma did here (using recycled boxes).

What is the most sought after handmade item? ›

15 Handmade Items That Sell Well And You Can Easily Make at Home
  • Handmade Jewelry.
  • Handmade Soap and Bath Bombs.
  • Wall Art and Prints.
  • Printables.
  • Beauty Products.
  • Clothing and Apparel.
  • Handmade Toys.
  • Personalized Gifts.

What is easy to make from scratch? ›

7 Foods to Make From Scratch
  1. Stock. If you only take one thing from this article, keep a container of veggie scraps in your freezer. ...
  2. Bread. This one can be as easy or as complicated as you want, depending on what you are trying to make. ...
  3. Hummus. ...
  4. Salad Dressing. ...
  5. Pasta Sauce. ...
  6. Pickles. ...
  7. Granola, Bars & Bites.
May 17, 2020

How to make a gift without paper? ›

I Never Buy Wrapping Paper—I Do This Instead
  1. Upcycle Old Sweaters.
  2. Spruce Up Some Lunch Bags.
  3. Try Japanese Fabric Wrapping.
  4. Dress Up the Day's Newspaper.
  5. Incorporate Kitchen Towels.
  6. Paper Roll-Turned-Bitty Gift Box.
  7. Repurpose an Old Flannel.
  8. Tie up a Vintage Scarf.

How do you present gifts in a fun way? ›

6 unique ways to reveal your gift
  1. THE HUNT. Instead of handing over a gift-wrapped box, give your friend or partner a clue that leads them to where the gift is. ...
  2. THE FAKE-OUT. It can be boring to be handed a wine-bottle-shaped gift that turns out to be just that. ...
  3. THE DISCOVERY. ...
  4. THE TROJAN HORSE. ...
  5. THE SURPRISE. ...
  6. THE STRANGER.

What is the Christmas 5 present rule? ›

In the five gift rule, the first four gifts are pretty straightforward - something they want, something they need, something to wear and something to read. Then, the last gift is where you can really have fun. The fifth gift is something they didn't know they wanted.

How do you make a special gift? ›

Handmade Gift Giving Ideas
  1. DIY Buckwheat Heated Neck Wrap • Nourish and Nestle. ...
  2. Hot chocolate gift in a mason jar with free printable. ...
  3. Recipe: The Best Brownies in a Jar - EVER - a wonderful gift idea. ...
  4. Pom pom gift wrapping ideas. ...
  5. Bread Wrapper Free Printable (3 prints)

What can I do to make Christmas come faster? ›

Bake Christmas treats.

This can also be a fun activity to do with your friends or family. You might throw a Christmas cookie baking party, bake a Christmas cake with your mom, or make Christmas candies, like peanut brittle, rock candy, and so on. Wrap your delicious treats before you plan on handing them out.

What is the most popular handmade? ›

50 Things to Make and Sell Online
  1. Necklaces. Handmade jewelry is a great product to make and sell from home. ...
  2. Earrings. Earrings are one of the simplest crafts to make and sell. ...
  3. Friendship Bracelets. ...
  4. Canvas Paintings. ...
  5. Art Prints. ...
  6. Coloring Books. ...
  7. Pillowcases. ...
  8. Candles.
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Why DIY gifts are the best? ›

Handmade gifts are the perfect way to show that special someone just how much you care for them without having to spend a lot of money. Not only do they demonstrate your creative skills, but handmade items can be tailored specifically to the receiver's individual preferences and style.

Can you make a gift to yourself? ›

It's time to treat yourself. There comes a time in life when we all think to ourselves, "I deserve a little treat." That gift for yourself could be anything — a new Nespresso machine, a new pair of joggers, or maybe even a new vitamin C serum.

What is the most popular gift item? ›

These are the top five most popular gift categories this year:
  • Clothing.
  • Gift cards.
  • Toys.
  • Books, video games and other media.
  • Food and candy.
Dec 21, 2023

What is the most common gift? ›

TOP 10 RECURRING GIFTS TO GIVE OR RECEIVE
  • Candy/chocolate 47%
  • Something homemade 44%
  • A gift card/money 46%
  • Makeup products 37%
  • Books 34%
  • Self-care items 33%
  • A toothbrush 32%
  • Skin products 31%

What is a good gift to gift someone? ›

Kitchen gifts
  • A mug with a meaningful message. LittleGemGirl Loved Ones Handwriting Coffee Mug. ...
  • Because family recipes just taste better. Uncommon Goods Personalized Family Recipe Board. ...
  • Custom illustration, name, and date “established” Uncommon Goods Personalized Family Mugs. ...
  • A gift that keeps on giving.
Dec 18, 2023

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