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Last-Minute Homemade Christmas Gift Ideas

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October 3, 2021 By Lisa Sharp 3 Comments

Running short on time and still need gifts? These homemade Christmas gift ideas are perfect for the last minute. They take very little time to make and you likely already have the supplies on hand.

collage of homemade christmas gift ideas

Even when we think we are on top of things and have planned well Christmas can sneak up on us. Sometimes things come up and we need more gifts than we thought we did. Maybe you forgot someone or someone gave you a gift that you hadn’t planned on. It happens to the best of us.

The problem is most shipping deadlines have passed and time is running out to do any shopping. Plus the stores are very busy and not a lot of fun this time of year.

Skip the lines and the questionable shipping deadlines, make some last-minute DIY gifts instead. Homemade gifts can be more meaningful than a store-bought gift and can even save you money.

There are so many ideas out there, especially on Pinterest, so it can be a bit overwhelming trying to find them. I’ve searched through hundreds to find some of the best last-minute gifts for everyone on your shopping list.

Last-Minute Homemade Christmas Gift Ideas

These homemade Christmas gift ideas are easy to whip up last minute when you need a quick Christmas gift.

Homemade Peppermint Vanilla Lip Scrub

You can make this peppermint vanilla lip scrub in only a few minutes. Add a cute ribbon and you are ready to gift this lip scrub.

Homemade Peppermint Bath Bombs

These bath bombs are great for kids and adults alike. They smell amazing and are adorable.

Photo Credit: thecardswedrew.com

DIY Rudolph Coasters

How cute are these coasters? Throw in a bottle of wine and you have an amazing host gift.

Photo Credit: thestressfreechristmas.com

Homemade Hot Chocolate Mix 

Who doesn't love a cup of hot chocolate on a cold evening? You can make a big batch of this homemade hot chocolate mix and make several gifts.

Photo Credit: www.shanty-2-chic.com

$3 DIY Bow Picture Frame

This picture frame would be a great gift for grandparents and other family members.

Homemade Beard Oil Recipe

The bearded people in your life will love this homemade beard oil! It's easy to make a big batch for several gifts.

Photo Credit: brendid.com

Chocolate Cupcake Lip Balm Recipe

All-Natural Chocolate Cupcake Lip Balm is a fun DIY project that only takes a few minutes PLUS it’s a non-toxic lip balm that contains no artificial coloring or artificial scents and flavors. 

Fizzy Peppermint Bath Salts

Fizzy Peppermint Bath Salts are an easy homemade Christmas gift that can even be made as a last-minute gift. It smells amazing thanks to essential oils.

Photo Credit: www.artfulhomemaking.com

Honey Face Mask

This DIY honey face mask is so good for your skin and easy to make. It only takes a few minutes to mix together!

Homemade Salted Caramel Syrup

This delicious salted caramel syrup is perfect for coffee and hot chocolate.

Photo Credit: www.browneyedbaker.com

Homemade Hot Fudge Sauce Recipe

This hot fudge sauce is perfect for holiday treats and people will love getting it this Christmas.

Photo Credit: www.amodernhomestead.com

William Sonoma Inspired Peppermint Bark

Forget the expensive William Sonoma version - this easy peppermint bark recipe will let you make your own in just minutes! And with only 3 ingredients, you probably have everything you need right now!

Photo Credit: www.sugarandsoul.co

Whipped Gingerbread Sugar Scrub

Treat your skin to a holiday treat with this Whipped Gingerbread Sugar Scrub! Everything you need is already in your pantry making it the perfect last-minute gift!

Photo Credit: www.thinkingcloset.com

12 Months of Date Nights Gift

This is a great gift for your partner that will keep on giving all year long.

Photo Credit: www.amodernhomestead.com

Easy Homemade Marshmallows

Homemade marshmallows are really simple with this easy marshmallow recipe that only uses a few common ingredients! Once you've made them you'll never go back to store-bought!

Photo Credit: www.littlebitfunky.com

Reindeer Thumbprint Ornaments

These adorable reindeer ornaments can help get the kids involved in making some gifts and are so much fun.

Photo Credit: thestressfreechristmas.com

Homemade Dog Treats

Don't forget the pups, these homemade dog treats are easy to make and perfect for any dog lover.

Photo Credit: www.firefliesandmudpies.com

Popsicle Stick Sled Ornament

Learn how to make a DIY Popsicle Stick Sled Ornament with wooden craft sticks, glue, and paint. This easy handmade Christmas ornament is fun for kids to make at home or school, and is a beautiful keepsake craft that will be treasured for years to come.

Photo Credit: thestressfreechristmas.com

Peppermint DIY Shower Steamers

Learn how to make DIY shower steamers that will help make your shower even better. They use essential oils and are very safe to use and easy to make.

Homemade Mocha Lip Scrub

This lip scrub has coffee and chocolate and smells amazing! It's great for anyone on your lis

Planning Your Homemade Christmas Gift Ideas

Having a plan for your homemade Christmas gifts can help you stay organized and avoid the last-minute rush. A great way to do this is with my Christmas planner. 

It’s a digital download so you can get it today and print it off right away. No point in wasting time waiting for your planner to come to you.

christmas planner ad

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  1. tianna says

    December 18, 2015 at 7:23 pm

    lovely diy gift ideas! need some of those lotion bars 😀

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  2. Danielle Greco says

    December 21, 2015 at 10:05 am

    These are all such amazing ideas!! So creative 🙂 I want to make some of the scrubs, they look so natural and I bet they work great!
    Danielle Greco – AccordingtoD.com

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  3. giulia says

    December 23, 2022 at 5:31 am

    Nice ideas for last minute gifts and not only for Christmas ?

    Reply

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