60+ Amazing DIY Christmas Gift Ideas for 2024
DIY Christmas Gifts are not only more meaningful but more affordable too! Sure you could order all of your gifts online and get 2-day shipping to boot, but imagine your loved one’s face when she sees that you put the time and effort into a gift made just for her (or him)!
What is your most favorite gift ever? I bet it was well-thought-out, something that surprised you and might have even been handmade. Right?
Several years ago my mom made each of my sister-in-laws and me one of those cute growth charts out of a 2×6 board. She stained the board and marked off every inch of 6 feet so that we could measure our kids’ heights over the years. I love it because it’s something unique that I walk by every day and will treasure it forever. Super special!
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So, do you have any handmade Christmas gifts you’d like to make for the people you have on your list? I recommend making any DIY gifts well before the hustle and bustle of December gets here. So, if you’re still needing a gift, but want to add that personal touch, there’s never a better time than now!
I’ve categorized the gifts for people who love a few different things, like home decor, bath products, fashion gifts, foodie gifts and kids gifts. Some of them would make great hostess or neighbor gifts, or fabulous stocking stuffers, too!!
If you are looking for more gift ideas, you can find my list of favorite gift guides here. I am always updating and adding new gift ideas, so be sure to bookmark that page and come check back often!
Let’s make stuff!! I’m so excited!
Quick Ideas for Easy DIY Christmas Gifts
If you want to make a personalized gift for a friend or family member this Christmas season, here are some quick ideas to get your creative juices flowing.
Look in your cupboards and see if you can combine a few staples with a spatula or whisk and put it into a basket or bag. Tie a ribbon around it and you have a treasured hostess gift.
Use pantry staples to create the dry ingredients for a cookie mix or bread mix and pour it into a jar. Include the instructions for the recipient and add a Christmas ornament with ribbon for a holiday touch. Add some cookie cutters with the cookie mix and sprinkles for adorning said cookies.
Do you have a scrap wood pile? You could frame a beloved photo or create any of the numerous wood projects below. I have made a DIY blanket ladder before or a simple Christmas tree decoration from a pallet.
Look through your craft stash and see if you have fabric to make a pillow or paint a picture. A few years ago I painted dollar store frames and put greeting cards in them. Or frame a free printable! These are simple, budget-friendly ways to gift a loved one this holiday season.
60+ Homemade Gift Ideas for Everyone on Your List
DIY Christmas Gifts for the Home
Let’s take a look at some of these perfect gifts ideas for friends and family who love making their home feel cozy and loved!
1. Chunky Knit Blanket
2. Wood Finial Ornament
3. DIY Throw Pillow
4. Large Wooden Sign
5. No-Sew Monogrammed Burlap Garden Flag
6. Homemade Candle
7. DIY Simple Burlap Wreath
8. DIY Charging Station
9. DIY Wood Bead Garland with Tassels
10. DIY Pie Plate with Heirloom Recipe
11. DIY Winter Wreath with Bells
12. DIY Fleece Blanket with Printable Tag
13. Photo Transfer Wood Ornaments
14. Customized Doormat
15. DIY Cookbook Stand
16. Wooden Box Centerpiece
17. Simple Wood Planter
18. DIY Industrial Plate Rack
19. Anthro Inspired DIY Initial Mug
20. DIY Bookshelf Ledges
21. DIY Handprint Art
22. Simmer Pot Recipe
23. DIY Cutting Board
24. DIY Bookrest
25. Pressed Flower Coasters
26. DIY Tic Tac Toe Game
27. Blanket Ladder
DIY Christmas Gifts for Bath and Beauty
I have a page dedicated to homemade bath product supplies, so check it out here if you need to know where to find some of my favorite supplies!
28. DIY Luxurious Cocoa Mint Lip Balm
29. Homemade All-Natural Body Butter
30. Peppermint Sugar Scrub
31. Lemon Sugar Scrub
32. DIY Bath Bombs
My girls who are almost 12 and 8 and LOVE a good bath bomb. I put some in their stockings every year!
33. Peppermint Foot Scrub
34. DIY Bath Scrub and Bath Salts
35. Homemade Rosemary and Mint Soap
36. Handmade Oatmeal Cinnamon Soap
37. DIY Beeswax Lotion Bars with Bee Hive Molds
38. Christmas Tree Bath Bombs
39. Energizing Shower Steamers
DIY Gifts for the Foodie or the Cook
40. Peppermint Bark
41. Christmas Breakfast Hostess Basket
42. DIY Charcuterie Tray
43. DIY Cookie Sack
44. Floating Glitter Tumbler
45. DIY Pot Holders with Recipe
46. DIY Chalkboard Wine Glasses
47. Ombre Kitchen Utensils
48. Homemade Hot Chocolate Mix
49. Homemade Vanilla
50. Gingerbread Granola
51. Spiced Nuts
52. Homemade Caramels
53. DIY Stovetop Potpourri
54. DIY Flour Sack French Apron
Fashionable DIY Gifts
55. Pineapple Trinket Dish
56. Knotted Headband
57. Gold Ring Necklace
58. DIY Photo Pendant
59. DIY Flannel Scarf with Fringe
60. DIY Ring and Earring Organizer
DIY Christmas Gifts for Kids
61. DIY Slime Kit
62. Christmas Cookie Play Doh Kit
63. DIY Easy Lego Tray
64. Homemade Sidewalk Chalk Paint
65. Felt Paper Doll + Free Pattern
66. Homemade Bubbles Solution
67. Bubbly Bath Dough
Happy Making! I know your loved ones will cherish these homemade gifts for years to come!
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Thank you for sharing these great ideas.
There are some really nice ideas here! Thank you!
Such a beautiful collection! Thanks so much for including my ombre utensils. Happy Holidays!
Hey girl! You’re welcome! They are beautiful!