32 Amazing DIY Christmas Gifts

32 Amazing DIY Christmas Gifts

With christmas fast approaching now is the tie to think about what you will be gifting. With so many people to buy for the perfect solution is DIY Christmas gifts, not only are you saving $$ the gift has more value and is unique. Everybody loves receiving DIY Christmas gifts, you can’t go wrong. With these ideas you can easily make up to 20 items for under $20, the perfect solution for all your friends, family and co-workers.

DIY Lipbalm

Homemade lip balm

@organoliss

Slipper surprise

Who doesn’t love receiving slippers for Christmas, its the classic go to gift that you know will be gratefully received. Why not jazz it up with a few treats to really make it something special.

DIYslipper gift

Tutorial

Natural Infuser

Just the perfect gift for friends, these stovetop simmers make a house smell AH-MAZING (naturally)….no toxic fragrances for your piers.

Natural Infuser DIY Christmas Gift

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Reindeer Hot Chocolate Cones

Why not surprise friends and colleagues with these hot chocolate reindeer cones, its the simple things that are really effective.

DIY Reindeer Hot Chocolate cones

Teddy Bear Sweet Treats

These teddy bear sweet treats turn giving a sweet treat in to such a cute Christmas gift. Very easy to make with a little time.

Teddy bear sweet treats

Fancy Oreos

These Oreo cookies were inspired by macarons so were a bit of a “fancier” version. If you know someone who likes Oreos, this could be a simple way to make them a little special.

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DIY Soaps

Handmade soap rustic flowers

@handmade_by_agatawysocka

Mason jar sweet surprise.

This one doesn’t even have to be a mason jar, any jars can be used and recycled. The colour and window free of paint can be changed according to your requirements, but this makes a fantastic gift for anybody.

Mason Jar Christmas Gift

How to make this mason jar candy gift.

Reindeer Sweet Moments

Turn a bag of lollipops in to cute gifts for friends, stocking fillers, you could even make them in to hanging Christmas tree decorations and allow the kids a treat every few days.

Reindeer lollipop nose printable

DIY Macrame Coasters

If you are going to try Macrame then this is the tutorial to follow. Stylish boho coasters that once you get the hang of it are actually simple to make and a style that everyone is bound to love.

DIY Macrame Coaster

Tutorial

Bubbly and chocolates with a twist

Who doesn´t like Ferrero Rocher and bubbly? This is a funky take on the old school chocolates and bubbly gift by dressing it up as a pineapple. Its easy to get the look by attaching the chocolates to the bottle creating the base of the pineapple, cutting dark green leaves from stiff paper and attaching with a glue gun and finishing off with roughly tied hessian and a cute label. Its the perfect gist for friends, relatives or the significant other.

ferrero rocher DIY gift, bespoke pineapple

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A Mason Jar Of Their Favorite Sweets

The mason jar offers a stylishly designed container ready to customize to make that perfect gift for a special someone. There are so many possibilities to add to the jar to make a gorgeous gift for that special someone. Why not fill the jar with your recipients favorite treats from starburst to jelly beans. M&Ms to jolly ranchers. Customizable the jar with a matching ribbon to add a bit of style and flair.

Decoupage Flower Pot Gifts

This gift of a potted plant offers greater longevity over the flower bouquet. Why not customize the flower pot with the easy technique of decoupage. You can use any scraps of material you happen to have lying about the house, create a fun geometric pattern to co-ordinate with the plant.  Other ideas include their favorite pets, colors, pop stars, or a motif of something they like.

Decoupage Flower pot, DIY Homemade gifts

Tutorial: gina-michele.com

Pebble Art With Meaningful Phrase

Its easier than it looks to create a meaningful piece of wall art that is sure to be treasured. With a white frame, the right sized stones and sticks and a little imagination, you can create a touching piece of art, with the added value that it was made by you! Find the perfect meaningful quote to express what you want to say.

Pebble Art Handmade gifts, homemade pebble art decor

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A DIY Mug gift hamper

For those who deserve a cuppa, or love their coffee, why not a handmade mug hamper. You can personalize mugs in many different ways from sharpies, decal transfer, to varnish marbling as in the image below. This technique uses all the the ingredients you probably have in the house already and the results are spectacular. Create a stunning gift that anybody would want to receive by turning your mug in to a hamper. Fill with hot chocolate sachets and marshmallows, your recipients favorite tea, sweet treats and biscuits. Top off with cellophane and a bow. Imagine the look on the receivers face when they realize you have personally made the mug!

Nail Polish Marbling Mug Hamper gift idea

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An Explosion Box

They say a picture means a thousand words, so an explosion box with 12 available compartments must have the same value as…….12,000 words? Seriously a family moment in print is priceless and what better gift for a loved one is an explosion box with photos. It looks complicated but actually relatively easy to construct.

An exploding gift box DIY gift idea

Tutorial and template

DIY Mini Spa Kit

The perfect gift solution for someone who has it all. Make your own sugar scub and bath soak, all packaged up beautifully with a loofah. Who wouldn’t want to receive this? Perfect gift idea for Mums, friends, sisters even husbands.

DIY Mini Spa Gift Kit

Full tutorial

DIY Loofah Soaps

Such a great soap idea to add a loofah which not only acts as an exfoliator but looks so pretty! These exfoliating soaps look good enough to eat and something easy to make and can not be found on the high street, making it an exclusive gift.

loofah soaps perfect diy gift for her.

Tutorial

Macramé Planter

This is such a cute gift and surprisingly simple. It can be made in 5 mins (Yeah really!!), all you need is some macramé cord, your favorite potted plant and scissors! Mix up the colours to get the look you are going for, or add beads in the cord to get a different look. Ikea do some perfect plants that can be used.

Hanging planter macrame

Tutorial

A Vintage Candle

A stunning gift that you wont find on the high street. Always keep your eye out at thrift stores and second hand markets where you can pick up vintage china relatively cheaply and give them a brand new life. This gift is too nice to burn!

Vintage teacup candle

A Chocolate Bouquet

Another take on the classic flower bouquet, a bouquet of all their favorite sweet treats. To help keep them in place you can use floral foam in the gift box and wooden sticks. Simply tape the chocolates to the wooden sticks. Be sure to finish the bouquet with a cellophane or a bow to give it that luxury look.

chocolate hamper bouquet

Gold Decoupaged Mug Succulent Planters

I love succulents, they are stylish and modern with their design and last a long time. This is an excellent and easy way to present a succulent, with gold decoupage. It also means that once you throw out the plant you have a useful, afternoon hot chocolate sized mug to use.

decoupage flower pot

Tutorial

DIY Utensil Kit

This kit is perfect for taking to work. Its easy to make and can be made from any material you may have lying around the house.

DIY Utensil Kit

Tutorial

Personalized Scrabble Frame

The classic scrabble personalization all you need is a deep frame. It can be easily personalized for a meaningful handmade gift. There are so many takes on this classic gift item you can literally tailor it to suit anybody. Use the first letter of their name and decorate with flowers, add their names on the side of the photo frame and add mini pegs to hold photos or momentos, or create names intertwined like in a scrabble game.

Scrabble art gift

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Personalised Coasters

Costing less than a $5 to make, all you need is some Mod Podge, the tiles and a bit of felt for the feet to make this project. You can use photos of the recipients favorite flowers, pets or holidays, they really make the perfect gift.

Decoupage coasters

Tutorial

I hope these ideas have inspired you to get making your DIY gift for friends and family.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Maria Gonzalez
Maria Gonzalez

I am an art and craft fanatic, most items in my house have been upcycled and the art work is by me! I love to try new techniques and research new tips. By day I am a craft researcher and in my spare time I like to do acrylic pour paintings, make things and upcycle.

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