DIY Christmas Gift Ideas

Here are over 75 amazing DIY Christmas Gift Ideas you can make for friends, family, or even your favorite neighbors…

‘Tis the season – the giving season!

Well, okay, it’s technically still October, but it’s getting really close.

I love Christmastime.

The lights, the snowy weather, the look on our children’s faces Christmas morning when they come down the stairs to see the presents under the tree…

There’s just something so magical about it.

I felt the magic as a child, and now I feel the magic as a parent.

I love seeing people open gifts I helped pick out or make.

It’s also way more fun to be involved in a gift enough to make it yourself, and I feel that it adds that extra touch to your gift that makes it even more special to the recipient.

In the past, I’ve put together a few Christmas gift guides for kids by age group:

Toddler Christmas Gift Guide

KIDS CHRISTMAS GIFT GUIDE – (PLUS STOCKING STUFFER IDEAS!)

And for certain types of girls:

GIFT IDEAS FOR HER (PLUS STOCKING STUFFERS!)

But I wanted to create a post specifically for y DIYers, because I know I have a ton of readers that love to make things themselves, especially for and around the holidays!

So, ladies, this one is for you!

Here are over 75+ DIY Christmas gift ideas for coworkers, friends, family members, and neighbors…

Potpourri In A Jar

Potpourri in a jar sounds like. so much fun to make, especially when it smells like CHRISTMAS! This recipe and easy tutorial is from Natural Beach Living.

DIY Farmhouse Sign (No Cricut Needed)

Make a farmhouse sign for a loved one (and maybe another one just for you!) with this easy sign tutorial from A Hundred Affections – no Cricut or Silhouette machine needed.

Homemade Kitchen Towels

These homemade kitchen towels from 3 Boys And A Dog are hilarious!

Hot CHOCOLATE ON A STICK

Everyone loves a nice hot mug of hot cocoa in winter, right? But that isn’t an easy gift to give – unless you do Hot Chocolate On A Stick! Check out the recipe from Snappy Gourmet here.

DIY GEOMETRIC CANDLE HOLDERS

These DIY geometric candle holders from Our Kind Of Crazy are gorgeous!

DIY WOODEN SERVING TRAY

Level up your gift gifting this year with this DIY wooden serving tray from Drugstore Divas!

DIY COFFEE TABLE BASKET

Perfect for whatever style house your gift recipient has, this DIY coffee table basket from A Hundred Affections is homemade and looks amazing.

DIY RAE DUNN CHRISTMAS ORNAMENTS

With a little paint and a little vinyl, you can make your own Rae Dunn-inspired farmhouse ornaments! Customize the with the names of reindeer, family names, or holiday-themed words.

DIY STICK HORSES

This easy tutorial for DIY sock horses from The Country Chic Cottage is a great gift idea for kids.

DIY HOT CHOCOLATE ORNAMENTS

Make up some hot chocolate ornaments with marshmallows from Teaspoon Of Nose to hang on the tree. You can always take them down and make some cocoa together on Christmas Eve!

DIY BROWN SUGAR SCRUB

Encourage some self-care for the overworked or stressed out gift recipient in your life with this homemade coconut vanilla brown sugar scrub! Great for exfoliating and moisturizing your skin and lips.

DIY READING PILLOWS

These reading pillows from Happiest Camper are a great idea for kids! Tuck in their favorite book (or a new one) into the pocket, and place under the tree.

PERSONALIZED LEATHER COASTERS

These personalized coasters from Craftivity Designs are a great gift for just about anyone on your Christmas list this year!

HOMEMADE WINE OF THE MONTH BASKET

Celebrate an entire year with this adorable DIY wine of the month gift basket idea from The Creative Bite!

DIY PHOTO COASTERS

Customize coasters for friends and family with their favorite photos in this homemade photo coasters tutorial from Drugstore Divas! Use photos from a recent vacation, family event (like a birth or party), or with Christmas-themed pictures.

DIY ACRYLIC CALENDAR

Easy DIY Acrylic Calendar For $25 With The Cricut Explore Air 2

Perfect for new homeowners or those with a busy schedule, this DIY acrylic calendar tutorial is a great cost-effective gift to give to friends and family this year. Make yours for about $25 instead of spending $100+ on Etsy!

HOMEMADE MINT BATH SALTS

Make some easy bath salts with this recipe from Family Focus Blog to help friends and family relax this Christmas season.

DIY MARBLED MUGS WITH NAIL POLISH

Grab your nail polish and make some DIY marbled nail polish mugs from Strength And Sunshine for the coffee and tea lovers on your Christmas list this year.

DIY MASON JAR TOPPERS

These adorable Christmas mason jar toppers from Single Girls DIY are perfect for dressing up jars of gifts and goodies!

DIY PHOTO JEWELRY

Turn photos into jewelry with this DIY tutorial from Confessions Of An over-Worked Mom for the perfect personalized gift.

DIY HANDWARMERS WITH REMOVABLE COVERS

Hand warmers are great for football nights, Christmas parades, and snowballs fights with friends – make some custom homemade hand warmers for your loved ones with this tutorial from Sum Of Their Stories!

CHRISTMAS COFFEE MUGS

Don’t forget the amazing teachers in your life this Christmas season! Give them a quick and thoughtful gift with a Christmas coffee mug filled with goodies.

DIY EXPLOSION BOX

Surprise your friends and family with a DIY explosion box from Chaotically Yours!

HOMEMADE SALT DOUGH ORNAMENTS

These salt dough ornaments from Good Life Eats are a great holiday DIY gift idea this year!

DIY BEESWAX WRAPS

Make these DIY beeswax wraps from Reduce Reuse Renew Blog to help save food and skip the plastic after meals – perfect for the environment-conscious friend or loved one in your life.

HOMEMADE PEPPERMINT BATH BOMBS

Homemade peppermint bath bombs from Crayons And Cravings are a great self-care gift idea!

COFFEE SLEEVES FROM SOCKS

Turn socks into coffee sleeves in less than 15 minutes with this easy tutorial from Creative Cynchronicity!

HOMEMADE SNOWBALL TRUFFLES

Make a delicious homemade treat as a gift with this DIY snowball truffles recipe from Little Sugar Snaps.

DIY PHOTO HOLDER

Perfect gifts for loved ones and grandparents, these DIY photo holders from Craftivity Designs are great ways to help friends and family display pictures around their home or at their desk at work.

DIY ROUND WELCOME SIGN

A DIY welcome sign is a great gift you can make for under $20 for anyone on your gift list!

THREE BEAN CHILI IN A JAR

Ready for the slow cooker, this three-bean chili mix in a jar from Marathons And Motivation is a great winter treat and gift idea this season.

HOMEMADE VEGAN PEPPERMINT BARK

This homemade peppermint bark recipe from Strength And Sunshine is vegan, gluten-free, and allergy-free.

DIY Poured Acrylic Coasters

Customize coasters for friends and family with this colorful DIY acrylic coasters tutorial!

Perfect for the drinker in the fam or group, this is a funny gift idea from Mama Cheaps adults can appreciate!

Homemade Lavender Soap

The perfect homemade self-care gift this year, homemade lavender soap from Feast For A Fraction will put a smile on everyone’s face this holiday season.

DIY Christmas Tree Ornament

This Christmas tree ornament craft from Fun Learning Life would be a great gift idea to make for Grandparents or parents!

DIY Painted Christmas Mason Jars

Paint mason jars and fill them up with goodies and candies with this tutorial from Sustain My Craft Habit! These would also make great stocking stuffers.

DIY Water Bottle Tracker Decals

Help friends and family keep track of their water intake this coming year with these easy DIY water bottle tracker decals. You can easily personalize any size water bottle with these decals.

DIY Gingerbread House Decorating Kit

Encourage friends and family to make their own DIY gingerbread house with this homemade kit from Mama Cheaps!

Homemade Christmas Gin Bottles

Make your own Christmas gin bottles with this easy tutorial from The Wallet Moth.

Homemade Rose Water Face Spray

Make some homemade rose water face spray this year for friends and family with this easy tutorial from Pink Fortitude!

DIY Monogram Keychains

This Cricut tutorial is perfect for teaching you how to make monograms in Design Space, fonts to use, and how to make customized keychains as gifts!

Candied Walnuts

Candied walnuts (like this recipe from Aubrey’s Kitchen) are a delicious homemade treat to give as gifts to friends and family.

Vegan Chocolate Fudge

Vegan homemade chocolate fudge from Rhian’s Recipes sounds great right about now, am I right?

Related: 50+ Easy Christmas Cookie Recipes

These poured paint votive holders from ConfessionsOf An Over-Worked Mom would make a great DIY gift this Christmas.

Hand-Lettered Coffee Coasters

These coasters from Amanda Kay are adorable! Make them for friends, family, and coworkers with this easy hand lettering tutorial.

Infusible Ink Coasters Tutorial

Customize coasters with this easy Cricut tutorial, featuring infusible ink transfer sheets!

DIY Lavender Sachet

Sew a Lavender Sachet as a Special Gift

This easy sewing tutorial from Harbour Breeze Home helps you make gorgeous lavender sachets!

White Chocolate Cranberry Cookie Mix In A Jar

Give the gift of cookies this year with this super cute cookie ix in a jar from Marathons And Motivation. This recipe features the ingredients for white chocolate cranberry cookies.

Felt Christmas Photo Ornament

Make these simple felt Christmas photo ornaments from Party With Unicorns with family pictures.

Tie Fye Napkins

These napkins from Merriment Design are perfect for tie-dye lovers.

Interchangeable Home Sign

This interchangeable home sign from Slay At Home Mother (that’s me!) makes a great gift – with 12 different pieces to substitute the ‘O’ in HOME.

Peppermint Oreo Bark

Homemade peppermint oreo bark from The Gingerbread House is a delicious treat that all call enjoy!

Peppermint Shower Steamers

Bring some holiday stress relief to your friends and family with these easy peppermint shower steamers from The Stress-Free Christmas.

Painted WOoden Card Box

Paint and customize a wooden card box for friends and family this year with this easy tutorial from Merriment Design.

DIY Felt Gingerbread House

This DIY felt gingerbread house from Tikkido is perfect for Christmas lovers and children.

DIY Jewelry Box From A Book

Turn an old book into a jewelry box with this tutorial from Unique Creations By Anita.

DIY Christmas Pillow Covers

Create pillow covers with your Cricut machine! Here’s the tutorial for my Christmas pillow covers.

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DIY Beach Christmas Ornaments

Turn seashells into DIY ornaments! Coastal Wandering shows you how in this easy tutorial.

Homemade Whipped Body Butter

This homemade body butter recipe from We Three Shanes will help friends and family relax and moisturize this holiday season.

Reindeer Hot Chocolate Mix

Reindeer Hot Chocolate Mix

How adorable is this Reindeer hot chocolate mix from Savings Lifestyle?!

DIY Macrame Table Runner

Make a DIY macrame table runner for friends or loved ones with this detailed tutorial.

Wood Slice CHRISTMAS TREE SIGN

How gorgeous is this wood slice Christmas tree sign from Harbour Breeze Home?!

PVC PHOTO PLANT HOLDERS

Craft some adorable plant photo holders with pictures and PVC!

Rudolph Christmas Stocking DIY

Scratch and Stitch has a fantastic Rudolph stocking DIY for reindeer fans.

Homemade Instantpot Apple Butter

Homemade apple butter makes a great gift that you can make in batches and gift in smaller jars.

Holiday Room Sprays

Make your own holiday room sprays for friends and family. Happy Home Happy Heart has these adorable printable labels to put on your spray bottles, as well!

DIY Gift Tags With Cardstock

Customize your gifts with some glitter cardstock gift tags in this easy Cricut tutorial and design.

Homemade Brownie Mix In A Jar

Everything is cuter in a jar, right? Make friends and family jars with brownie mix in this idea from Saving You Dinero.

DIY Lego Bag AND PLAY MAT (NO-SEW TUTORIAL)

Perfect for lego-lovers (and their parents), this easy no-sew tutorial from Evidence-Based Mommy helps you create a DIY lego mat and bag and is easily one of my favorite DIY Christmas Gift Ideas.

Peppermint Bark Soap

All of the peppermint without the sweets – this homemade peppermint bark soap from Pink Fortitude is a great gift idea this Christmas.

Homemade Mulling Spices

Make your own homemade mulling spices for family and loved ones with this easy tutorial from Julie Blanner!

I hope this post gave you some great DIY Christmas Gift Ideas this Christmas and holiday season! Thank you so much for reading – feel free to share this post on Pinterest by clicking on the Pinterest share button.