These handmade Christmas gift ideas are easy to make and great for everyone on your Christmas list this year. You will find some great, simple homemade Christmas gift ideas here.
Christmas is sneaking up on us once again. It seems to do that every year. Over the years, I’ve learned that the best way to have a stress-free Christmas is to plan. Anything I can get done before the busyness starts the better. It’s something I believe in so much that I wrote a book about it, A Stress-Free Christmas: A Complete How-To Guide.
One thing I love to do is give homemade gifts. Homemade Christmas gifts are a great way to give a unique gift, often saving money, and the gift will be much more meaningful. It’s so much fun to watch someone open a gift that you made for them. I know I love receiving homemade gifts as well.
The only issue with DIY Christmas gifts is the time they take to make. I have spent too many Christmases rushing to finish homemade gifts at the last minute; it’s terribly stressful.
Most gifts can be made ahead of time, and even a lot of food gifts can be made ahead and frozen. I always plan to make gifts throughout the year, but I have to say that didn’t happen this year. Starting now will still help reduce the stress, though.
Planning to Make Handmade Christmas Gifts
When planning on making homemade gifts, also be realistic with your time. You most likely can’t sew quilts for everyone on your list if you start in September. Be sure to consider how much time you really have and how long something will take. Also, remember that homemade gifts can start to get pricey; you don’t want to blow your budget by making them. When looking for supplies, check out your local thrift store and locally owned craft stores.
Making time for making gifts is also important. My eBook A Stress-Free Christmas: A Complete How-To Guide can really help with that. It gives you a lot of great information on preparing for Christmas, so you can reduce your stress and have a memorable Christmas.
You can also use a gift planner to help you stay on top of all your homemade Christmas gifts and planning. Just sign up below to get my gift planner for free.
Homemade Christmas Gifts You Can Start Making Now
These homemade Christmas gifts are sure to make any one happy and are easy to make ahead of time.
Coffee bean ornaments are the perfect customizable gift for all the coffee lovers on your gift list. This easy holiday craft idea is an affordable way to make the season merrier!
These peppermint bath bombs smell amazing and look great.
You can whip up this sugar scrub in no time and it smells amazing.
Someone on your list enjoy a nice hot bath? Give them some of these peppermint bath salts.
No one wants a stuffy nose around the holidays. Pop a couple of these in your shower and you will feel better in no time.
These mittens are made using old sweaters and will keep everyone warm this winter.
While these aren't a handmade gift they will enhance your gift. There are several styles of gift tags to choose from all they are all free.
Skip the chapped lips this holiday season and use this mocha lip scrub.
Someone love to cook or have a new home on your Christmas list? Make them some of these great kitchen utensils.
This beautiful scarf uses a nice and simple pattern that you can whip up in no time.
What could be better than the smell of vanilla and coffee?
Even if you are pretty new to sewing you can handle this zipper pouch project.
This O Christmas Tree wall hanging is simple and inexpensive to make. Give it as a gift or display it in your own home this holiday season.
The bearded guys in your life will love this beard oil.
You can make this vanilla extract with just two simple ingredients.
You can even make homemade Christmas gifts for the kids on your list. This tic-tac-toe travel game is great for kids traveling around the holidays.
Make this beautiful sign for a friend and maybe make one for yourself while you are at it.
Who doesn't love hot chocolate during the cold winter months? You can make up a bunch of these for everyone on your list in no time.
How cute are these extracts? Any foodie would love to have them.
Another great lip scrub option for the people on your list.
Don't forget the furry friends on your list. Make them some fun dog treats.
Grandparents and parents will love these vases!
Any Christmas lover would enjoy having this cute snow globe necklace.
This peppermint candles are simple but smell amazing.
This wreath is a beautiful and unique way to display your photos and a wonderful gift.
This is a great way to use festive holiday paper or even your old Christmas cards.
This recipe for homemade Hot Apple Cider Cinnamon Spice Mix is amazing! It’s easy to make with few ingredients and makes for a perfect DIY Christmas food gift!
Coffee lovers will enjoy this simple coffee cozy.
This beautiful wreath can be made for any season and is easy to make with a simple wreath form and scrap pieces of fabric.
This beautiful jewelry is made using upcycled gift wrap.
Easy DIY marbled nail polish mugs make the perfect homemade gift! A simple craft done in a few minutes that looks like it took hours of work!
This DIY embroidered corner bookmark is the perfect Friends gift idea. It’s quick, inexpensive, and you can add it to a great book to give to your bestie.
Lavender sugar is very simple to make and it can be made with fresh or dried lavender.
If you’re looking for a cheap but thoughtful Christmas gift, you can’t go wrong with this tea bag Christmas tree!
These Gingerbread Candied Nuts make a super fun vegan DIY Christmas Gift for loved ones or a tasty snack for cozy December nights. Super easy to make, so it’s the perfect recipe for beginners and families.
Lydia @ Lydi Out Loud says
What a great round up of gift ideas, I’ve noted many for Christmas presents for this year! Thank you so much for sharing my ombre utensils!
Sophia says
These Christmas gifts are perfect! I might try some.
Diana says
I am definitely going to try the lip scrub, bath bomb for
my girls and coffee ornament for my husband. It will Mean more coming from the heart.
Lisa Sharp says
Glad you liked these ideas!