These homemade gift ideas prove that you could still make a wonderful gift without spending a fortune.
Most of these projects are also quick and easy, so you have more time for other holiday festivities.
Use pre-made wooden frames to surround special pictures.
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Put it in a keepsake box and you have a gift that will be cherished for years.
Washi Tape Christmas Tree Gift Card Holders
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Gift cards make great gifts.
It allows the recipient to get exactly what they want.
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These DIY gift card holders use washi tape to create adorable tree designs.
This is a super easy DIY project that just takes minutes to make.
Bundle them up and place some winter greenery on the top to make it extra special.
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These stick horses have so much personality to them!
You could really customize them for any child.
This whimsical gift will be passed on through the generations.
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It’s a colorful printable of the United States transformed by adding scratch paper.
All the directions are included so you’ll get a great result.
This unique gift is perfect for that person in your life that appreciates something homemade.
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This modern baby rattle is made from common materials you might get at the hardware store.
The colors in the coasters can even be customized to suit the recipient’s taste.
There are a few different color options available so you could make a whole collection if you want.
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If you want to go an easier route, there are also free printables of the watercolor agate slices.
Not quite as personal, but still a great gift.
Some have been painted and they’ve all been glued to a hairpin.
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What a wonderful gift for someone.
These super cozy scarves are made from flannel shirting.
Gather up all kinds of manicure and pedicure goodies and place them in a large jar.
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Print out the free tags that say “For Your Mistletoes” and you’re ready to go.
What better way to keep track of it than with this handmade calendar.
This candle is made of soy wax and has a lovely pine scent to it.
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Use a unique glass container to make the gift even more special.
Add a thrift store or craft store frame and it’s all ready to go.
Make this elevated wooden pet dish with some 1x2s and woodworking tools.
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It would make a great gift for neighbors, teachers, friends, and just about anyone else.
A mason jar is filled with the dry ingredients and a ribbon wraps everything up.
A free, printable tag is included that explains how to use the potpourri.
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This project goes quickly and you’ll have a set of rings done in an afternoon.
Using a basic technique, it’s possible for you to make these drinking glasses as a gift.
Add a monogram or other text and images to make it personal.
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These regulation-sizedcornhole boardswill have your friends or family members all set up for their next game.
There’s also a tutorial for building a kid-sized cornhole game.
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Floral Soap Pops
These floral soaps would make a wonderful DIY Christmas gift.
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They’re easy to make even if you’ve never made soap before.
They include striking florals and will absolutely chase away any winter blues.
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Picture Frame Luminaries
What a wonderful way to display meaningful photos.
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These are really simple to make, and kids can even help.
It’s a tiny pool table that fits inside of a tin.
It takes a few supplies, and then you’ll be ready to make your own mini pool table.
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This quick-to-sew gift makes a perfect teacher or neighbor gift but really could work for just about everyone.
It would a great gift for a tween, teen, or young adult.
Don’t worry about the complexityit’s easier to make than it looks!
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You’ll be making a pickling kit so the recipient can make their own bread and butter pickles.
You could give them as-is or fill them with more Christmas goodies.
Complete instructions along with a video are included with the project.
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These mug toppers would make great teacher or neighbor gifts!
It takes some big knitting needles and thick yarn to get this look.
There are written instructions plus a video to help you create this cozy blanket.
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You’ll create your own marquee out of paper and then insert lights to make it glow.
You layer the ingredients in a jar and then add these free, printable tags.
Stencils are used to add these bold designs that really pop against the white ceramic.
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These would make great gifts for anyone who enjoys something new in the kitchen.
They can be used for the holidays and into the winter.
They’re a cinch to put together and really look great when grouped together.
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Made with just a few materials, they’re quick to put together.
These would make such fun tween and teen gifts, especially.
The patches can be placed anywhere, such as on backpacks or jackets.
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Using a sophisticated color palette, the beads are transformed and strung together for a slightly funky vibe.
You could make a whole group of these and it would make a wonderful gift.
They make a unique gift that’s better than fresh flowers because these will last for years.
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There’s no sewing required, and they come together faster than you would think.
It’s an easy method that will give you great results.
Any art lover will be sure to love this gift from you.
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This one can be made at home in just a few easy steps.
Afterwards, you’ll have a lovely basket that can be used to hold blankets or anything else.
What a unique idea!
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It’s a quick project and very budget-friendly.
These make great gifts for anyone who enjoys spending time in the kitchen.
This project really elevates a simple item and makes it extraordinary.
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They start with a mason jar and then a few household items are used to transform them into snowmen.
You’ll be making a pine-scented candle from soy wax, perfect for the holidays.
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