Creative DIY Christmas Gift Ideas

 

The holidays can be an expensive and very stressful time. Between the holiday parties, decorations, family get-togethers, and money spending.

The best holiday gifts to me are the ones that are thoughtful and/or homemade.

I have a lot of coworkers so last year I made a bunch of these cute Hershey Kisses Christmas Trees.

 

Here is an extensive list of DIY holiday gifts that are cheap to make that are perfect gift ideas for family, friends, coworkers, and even your pets.

 

 

DIY FOOD/BAKED GOODS GIFT IDEAS

 

Who doesn’t love homemade sweet and treats?

Buy some cute holiday treat boxes, bags, or jars to decorate and get cookin’!

 

Hershey Kisses Christmas Trees

Homemade Caramel Popcorn

 

Gluten Free Monster Cookies

 

White Chocolate Pecan Cranberry Fudge

 

Reindeer Hot Chocolate Recipe

 

Homemade Bailey’s Irish Cream

 

Christmas Marshmallow Pops

 

Cinnamon Rock Candy

 

Friendship Soup in a Jar

 

M&M Cookie Mix in a Jar

 

Snowman Cocoa Kit

Candy Cane Hot Cocoa Pops

 

3 Bean Chili Mix in a Jar

 

DIY Hot Chocolate

 

Holiday Spiced Apple Cider in a Jar

 

Roasted Cinnamon Almonds

 

Sugar & Spice Candied Nuts

Instant Pot Apple Butter

Chocolate Dipped Shortbread Cookies

 

Sugar Free Candied Pecans

 

DIY Santa Apple & Caramel Rudolph

 

DIY BEAUTY GIFT IDEAS

 

The holidays are stressful for most people so why not give them the gift of pampering and relaxation with these easy beauty, bath, and face scrubs.

Shower Pouf Body Sponge

 

Lime Mojito Sugar Lip Scrub

 

Soft Beard Balm

 

Peppermint Bath Salts

 

Peppermint Sugar Scrub

 

3 Ingredient Peppermint Sugar Scrub

 

Peppermint Sugar Scrub

Lemon Rosemary Salt Scrub

Lavender Bath Soak Ornaments

Brown Sugar Body Scrub

 

Candy Cane & Lime Swirl Bath Salts

Cranberry Lip Balm

Black Charcoal Bath Bombs

Christmas Cake Mix Bath Bomb

 

Peppermint Bath Bomb

Rose & Rose Gold Bath Bomb

Chocolate Sugar Scrub

 

DIY SEWING CRAFT GIFT IDEAS

 

You don’t have to be an advanced sewer to make these cute sewing crafts. Most come together in less than 30 minutes.

Scrunchie

T Shirt Pillow

 

Camper Potholder

Easy Sherpa Infinity Scarf

 

Scottie Door Stop

Felt Christmas Tree Ornament

 

 

DIY PET GIFTS

Can’t forget the pets, especially if they’ve been good this year. Make them some special stocking stuffers.

Kitty Jingle Bells

 

Homemade Dog Treats

 

DIY Kids Gifts

These DIY kids gifts are great for kids and also for making with kids.

Reading Pillow

 

Salt Dough Ornaments

 

Galaxy Melted Crayon Ornaments

 

DIY Galaxy Ornaments

 

Felt Photo Ornaments

 

Felt Gingerbread House

 

Easy Bath Bombs

 

DIY HOME GOODS/DECOR

 

Each of these DIY gift ideas leave plenty of room for customizing.

 

Custom Rolling Pin

 

DIY Agate Coasters

 

 

DIY Instagram Photo Coasters

Fleece Blanket (no sew/no tie)

 

DIY No Sew Blanket Scarf

Candle Gift Idea

Scented Candles in a Mug

Christmas Potpourri in a Jar

Painted Mason Jars

DIY Cake Plate Stand

Sharpie Dot Mugs

DIY Reclaimed Wood Bottle Opener

Handmade Leather Bookmarks

DIY Cork Snowman Ornament

Cinnamon Ornaments

No Sew T-Shirt Tote Bag

Stamped Clay Bowls

Felt Poinsettia Mason Jar

Pocket Pack Tissue Holder

 

 

The holidays don’t have to put a damper on your finances.

Have fun making these budget-friendly gifts. Even if you aren’t super crafty or a baker, there’s something that anyone can make.

 

HAPPY HOLIDAYS!

 

 

Homemade Christmas Gift Ideas