115 DIY Christmas Gift Ideas for Everyone on Your List
Over 100 brilliant DIY Christmas gift ideas related to homemade toys, home decor, fashion, beauty, food, and crafts.
One of my absolute FAVORITE memories as a kid was making DIY Christmas gifts with my mom and little brother whenever my dad was working out of town.
We sat around the kitchen table and crafted Christmas ornaments for friends one year. The next year, we baked zucchini bread for neighbors. And then somehow it became a tradition to spend a few hours with my mom making gifts for loved ones every holiday season.
Looking back, I realize now as an adult, it was a way for our family to save money. But what it gave me was a lifetime of memories spending time around the kitchen table making special things for special people as our holiday gifting.
That’s more precious than ANYTHING money can buy. Plus, it’s just a good feeling to receive something homemade that someone put their loving heart and valuable time into.
So I thought it would be fun to put together a huge resource list of homemade Christmas gift ideas you can make yourself, if the budget is a bit tight for Christmas this year or if you just feel like getting creative!
What To Do Before Making Any DIY Christmas Gifts
Before you start your homemade gift project, check your craft stash or kitchen supplies to see what you might already have that you can use up.
Do you have lots of scrap wood? Maybe you can make cutting boards or serving trays as hostess gifts.
Got some ribbon and miniature picture frames? Maybe some DIY Christmas ornaments would be a sweet present for neighbors.
Does your pantry have a couple of extra bags of sugar? Whip up a batch of cookies or homemade sugar scrub as decadent treats for friends.
Related: Quick DIY Mason Jar Gift Ideas
Ask yourself what YOU are good at. Ask yourself: What gifts can I make that are already in my skill set or expertise?
Whatever materials and talents you might already possess, use them to your advantage and tailor them to the specific people in your life to make the perfect gift that fits their personalities.
115 Homemade Gift Ideas for Anyone on Your List
I. DIY Christmas Gifts For the Home
1. Preserved and Framed Handwritten Recipes and Letters
2. Homemade Cutting Boards
3. Homemade Stovetop Potpouri
4. Handmade Candles with Vintage Dishes and Jars
5. Marble Coasters Craft
6. iPad Holder
7. Oversized Art Using a Shower Curtain
8. Device Charging Station
9. House Portrait Made Using an App
10. Hand Built Serving Tray
11. DIY Hobnail Vase (deliver it with flowers of course)
12. Arm Knitted Blanket
13. Ring Holder
14. Macrame Plant Holder
15. Personalized Platter
16. Wine Rack
17. Map Art
18. Handprint Art
19. Handmade Acrylic Calendar
20. Coffee Mug Rack
21. Macrame Wall Hanging
22. Homemade Cake Stand
23. Molded Trinket Dish
24. Stamped Tea Towel
25. Homemade Throw Pillow from Rugs, Napkins, and Dish Towels
26. Handmade Family Tree
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27. Hand Built Clock
28. DIY Picture Frame
29. Handmade Wreath
30. Desk Organizer
31. Mail Sorter
32. Artwork Display
33. Recipe Box
34. Fire Starter
35. Fleece Blanket
36. Sun Catcher
37. Blanket Ladder
38. Mirror
39. Memo Board
40. Terrarium
41. Book Safe
II. DIY Christmas Gifts For Kids
42. Homemade Dollhouse
43. Repurposed Wardrobe Reading Nook
44. Repurposed Play Kitchen
45. Hand Built Checker Board
46. Photo Puzzle
47. Tic Tac Toe Board
48. No-Sew Play Tent
49. Homemade Play-Do
50. Play Snow
51. Slime Kit
III. DIY Christmas Gifts for the Outdoors
52. Herb Garden Markers
53. DIY Planter
54. Corn Hole Boards
55. Giant Jenga
56. Bird Feeder
57. Yard Yahtzee
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58. Connect Four
59. Giant Dominos
60. Plant Stand
IV. DIY Gifts for Beauty
61. Honey Cinnamon Face Mask
62. Homemade Hand & Body Scrub
63. Homemade Soap
64. Bath Salts
65. Lip Balm
66. Shaving Cream
67. Beard Oil
68. Essential Oil Perfume
V. DIY Christmas Gifts in Fashion
69. Silhouette Necklace
70. Molded Earrings
71. Morse Code Bracelet
72. No Sew Scarf
73. Tote Bag
74. Macrame Camera Strap
75. Easy Sew Apron
76. Scrunchies
77. Headband
VI. DIY Christmas Drink and Food Gifts
78. Hot Buttered Rum Drink Mix
79. Homemade Extract
80. Soup in a Jar Mix
81. Limoncello
82. Sangria Kit
83. Cookies in a Jar Mix
84. Hot Chocolate Mix in a Mason Jar
85. Peppermint Bark
86. Marshmallows
87. Kitchen Sink Cookies
88. Truffles
89. Vanilla Chai Mix
90. Candied Pecans
91. Sugared Cranberries
92. Spiced Eggnog Scones
93. Sweet Potato Gingerbread Pancake Mix
94. Spiced Pear Chutney
95. Cheese Straws
96. Mulling Spices for Cider
97. Zucchini Bread
VI. Crafts
98. Embroidery Hoop
99. Jewelry Holder
100. Pom Pom Car Diffuser Keychains
101. Marbled Coffee Cup Made with Nail Polish
102. Mercury Glass Christmas Ornament
103. Baby Keepsake Christmas Tree Ornament
104. Charm and Ribbon Bookmark
105. DIY Teapot Sewing Kit
106. Wine Cork Succulent Magnets
107. Cell Phone Case
108. Photo Album / Scrapbook
109. DIY Cord Roll
110. Cutting Board
111. DIY Picture Frames with Bobbin Trim
112. DIY Plant Stand
113. Patchwork Quilt
114. Fabric Dolls
115. Wine Stoppers
Do you have any easy DIY Christmas gift ideas you’d add to the list? Are you going to be giving any homemade gifts to friends and family this year?
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Frequently Asked Questions
Nicer versions of everyday items most people use is always a good gift.
Try gifting a gourmet bag of coffee, artisanal olive oil & balsamic vinegar, a great smelling linen spray, etc.
Give experiences instead of material items like concert tickets or a restaurant gift card for a date night.
Gift a subscription like to MasterClass, Birchbox, Headspace, or annual passes to local spots around town: aquariums, zoos, theme parks, and national parks.
Let them make their own holiday cards, decorative picture frames, DIY ornaments, tile coasters, or hand scrub. All of these are simple to make that they can do with very little help.
Believe it or not, socks, streaming services, and new bedsheets are among the most underrated yet most appreciated Christmas gifts, according to several surveys. How often do people use those? All the time!