Looking for the best Christmas gift baskets to recreate? Here are over 40 of the absolute cutest and most thoughtful DIY Christmas gift basket ideas for everyone in your life!
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Merry Christmas everyone! Ok, I know it’s still a few months ahead of us but, as an early planner, I’ve already begun my Christmas shopping and decorating. It’s just so much easier to get a head start on things than to have to procrastinate when the Holiday is actually here.
Anyway, one of my favorite parts of Christmas besides decorating is gift-giving (and receiving, haha!). Every year, I usually just end up giving my friends and family gift cards to their favorite store but this year, I wanted to curate a festive gift basket instead.
I think they show your special someone how much you love and care about them a lot more than if you were to just get them a gift card. Which is exactly why I’m doing these this year, lol! You can create a personalized gift basket that your person loves.
If they love to cook, include baking and kitchen essentials, if they love to shop, include lots of gift cards, if they are a hardcore makeup lover, then create a gift basket with their favorite products. A few most popular items to add to your baskets are chocolates, a cute mug, a cozy blanket, and of course a delicious-smelling candle.
If you are also looking for Christmas gift basket inspo to recreate for your loved one, then you’ve come to the right place. From the coffee essentials basket, sweets basket, beauty lover gift basket, and breakfast basket ideas, there is something in here for every type of person.
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DIY CHRISTMAS GIFT IDEAS
1. COZY GIFT BASKET
You can never go wrong with a cozy gift basket. Especially, if the person you’re making it for is a major homebody (ME!).
To recreate this basket, include a cozy pair of slippers, a throw blanket, chocolates, candles, and a few games. Finish it off with some fairy lights for a magical touch.
You can see the full tutorial here.
2. WATCH ME WHIP
OMG, how insanely cute is this? If your special someone loves to bake, this is a great gift basket idea for them.
Include cake mix, measuring cups, icing, cupcake wrappers, a few kitchen tools, and a set of oven mitts. Check out the tutorial here.
3. SUGAR COOKIES AND HOT COCOA
Christmas is the time for all things hot cocoa and sugar cookies and mostly everyone loves those. So this gift basket is great for literally anyone.
Include sugar cookie mix, hot chocolate mix, sprinkles, marshmallows, a rolling pin, and a couple of cute mugs. Here is the full tutorial.
4. SWEET TREATS BASKET
If you have a friend or family who loves sweets, this basket is perfect for them.
Include a couple of their favorite snacks and sweets like Hershey’s, Kit Kats, crackers, cookies, Twizzlers, and don’t forget to add a drink.
5. SELF CARE BASKET
Everyone deserves to have a little “Me” time, especially during the holidays. Curate this gift basket for that person who’s been putting way too much pressure on themselves lately.
Include a throw blanket for them to get cozy with, warm slippers, face masks, body wash, body scrub, a scented candle, and finish it off with some fairy lights. Here is the full tutorial.
6. GIFT CARDS BASKET
As I mentioned above, I usually just opt for a gift card to give to all of my friends. But, this gift basket idea is way better.
Include a couple of gift cards to places they love to visit. This can be fast food restaurants, Sephora, or any other shopping outlet.
You can also include a few self-care essentials like face masks and body scrubs.
7. SIMPLE GIFT BASKET
I am a sucker for macaroons as well as my friends. If you have a friend or family who loves these delicious treats, make this gift basket for them.
Include some macaroons, of course, a cute mug, a scented candle, and either a throw blanket or a cozy scarf for the winter.
8. CHAMPAGNE BOTTLE
Although this isn’t a gift basket, it still makes for a fantastic gift. If you have a friend or family who loves champagne, then recreate this idea.
Just grab a nice bottle of champagne or any other drink and make it festive by adding sparkly ribbons, ornaments, and Holly Berries.
9. COOKIE MIX GIFT
If you have someone who loves to bake and who loves cookies, this is for them. Include a pair of oven mitts, a spatula, and a few packs of cookie mixes.
A few to include are Snickerdoodles, sugar cookies, and chocolate chips.
10. COFFEE LOVERS BASKET
I am a hardcore coffee addict. My day does not begin until I drink a cup of coffee first. If you know someone like that, then you need to recreate this.
Include lots of coffee pods, a cute mug, and some bread because why not?
11. LET IT SNOW GIFT BASKET
This “let it snow” gift basket is definitely one of my favorites. I mean who doesn’t love snow, especially during Christmas?
Include a warm throw blanket, hand warmers, faux snow, lights in a jar, couple of snacks, and finish it off by adding a cute snowflake ornament. Here is the tutorial.
12. ICE CREAM IN JAR
Ice cream during the winter? Um, YES! Ice cream is delicious all year round but for some reason, I find it even more tasty when it’s snowing or raining outside.
Include waffle cones, caramel sauce, sprinkles, toppings, an ice cream scooper, and of course, hot fudge.
You can also include ice cream but make sure it won’t melt by the time you give it to the person. Here is the full tutorial.
13. HOLIDAY GOODIES BASKET
This gift basket is great for both men and women. Just fill it up with amazing holiday goodies like chocolates, a warm blanket, a cute mug, a couple of kitchen essentials, and a gift card.
14. WINE AND SWEETS BASKET
Is there a more delicious combo than wine and chocolates? I don’t think so, haha! If your special some loves wine and sweets, then this is the perfect gift basket for them.
Include their favorite bottle of wine, some chocolates, popcorn, and finish it off by adding a festive bow or ornament.
15. GIFT BASKET FOR KIDS
If you are looking for Christmas gift basket ideas for your kids, nieces, or nephews, then this is perfect!
Include a fuzzy blanket, Christmas socks, a festive T-shirt, fun activity books, sippy cups, a few sweet treats, and finish it off by adding a couple of cute plushies. Here is the full tutorial.
16. PANCAKE BREAKFAST GIFT BASKET
This would be the perfect gift basket to give someone the night before Christmas because they can use literally everything the morning after to make the most delicious Christmas breakfast.
Include orange juice, maple syrup, champagne, pancake mix, bacon, and finish it off by making little tags. Here is the full tutorial.
17. MINI CHRISTMAS GIFT BASKET
Creating a meaningful and heartfelt Christmas gift basket doesn’t need to be expensive. You can spend as little as $20 and it’ll still turn out amazing.
Include hand soaps, candles, a kitchen towel, and a few sweet treats, and finish it off by adding paper confetti. Here is the full tutorial.
18. CUPCAKE BASKET
Know someone who loves cupcakes and has a passion for baking? Then this gift basket idea is for them.
Include cupcake mix, sprinkles, frosting, cupcake liners, spatulas, a mini cupcake pan, and a pair of oven mitts.
19. CARAMEL APPLE CIDER BASKET
Apple cider is literally one of my favorite drinks. If someone gave me this basket, I will love them forever. lol!
Include apple cider packets, hot cups with lids, caramel, some sweet cream, and hot cup sleeves so they don’t burn their hands. Here is the full tutorial.
20. CROCKPOT ESSENTIALS
Crockpots are a huge lifesaver when I’m feeling too lazy to cook an extravagant meal. I just search for dump-and-go recipes and come home to dinner all ready for me.
This would be the perfect basket for someone who is extremely busy and doesn’t have time to cook.
Instead of using a traditional basket, opt for a slow cooker and place everything inside there. Include rice, kitchen towels, seasonings, utensils, and a few other ingredients for the crockpot.
21. PAMPER BASKET
This is every girl’s dream gift basket. Everyone deserves to pamper themselves once in a while. So, make this gift basket with everything they need!
Include things like body wash, body lotion, skincare, Altoids, body scrubs, perfume, and add in a couple of sweet treats as well.
22. GIFT BASKET FOR COUPLES
Have any couple friends? If so, make this amazing Christmas gift basket they’ll love.
Include alcoholic beverages, bath salts, cute mugs, fun games, and a scented candle.
23. HANDYMAN GIFT BASKET
If you have some guy friends who love to fix things or are looking for Christmas gift basket ideas for your dad, give this a try.
Include some tools like a screwdriver and hammer.
Add in a measuring tape, you can also get them a tool set with everything included. Don’t forget to incorporate a couple of delicious snacks as well.
24. CLEANING SUPPLIES GIFT BASKET
Some people love to clean. One of my friends actually, cleans the kitchen like ten times a day even though it’s already spotless, lol.
Curate this gift basket just for them. Include Clorox wipes, tide pods, some towels, toothpaste, dryer sheets, Lysol spray, and finish it off by adding a cute red bow.
25. HOME ESSENTIALS BASKET
This is a great gift basket for someone who’s moving into a new place.
Include things like decorative pillows, hand soaps, hand lotion, succulents, towels, a scented candle, a nice bottle of wine, and some chocolates.
26. PANCAKES AND SYRUP BASKET
My stomach is growling just by looking at this, haha! This gift basket idea is perfect for anyone who likes pancakes.
All you need to do is include a pack of pancakes (pre-made or pancake mix) and a bottle of maple syrup. Dress it up by adding cute ribbons and ornaments.
27. COFFEE AND BREAKFAST BASKET
Here is another incredible Christmas gift basket idea that is fit for literally anyone.
Include pancake mix, maple syrup, chocolate sauce, spatula, coffee, hot chocolate mix, cute mugs, and some kitchen towels. Here is the full tutorial.
28. WINTER WARM UP BASKET
We all know how cold the Holiday season can get. So, curate this gift basket for your special someone and keep them warm through the cold weather.
Include a cozy blanket, a tea set, their favorite book, and lastly, add in a gift card for their favorite store. Here is the tutorial.
29. MORNING MIMOSA GIFT BASKET
If you’re looking for a cute Christmas gift basket for your hostess, then this is the one for you.
Include a bottle of champagne, orange juice, fresh fruits, champagne flutes, and finish it off by adding some ornaments and seasonal decor. Here is the full tutorial.
30. PEDICURE GIFT SET
I am in love with this gift idea. I love getting pedicures so this would be perfect for me. I am definitely going to be making this for all of my girlfriends.
Instead of using a basket, opt for a cozy, fuzzy slipper instead. Include a couple of nail polishes, foot lotion, cuticle nippers, nail file, foot file, and cuticle oil. Here is the tutorial.
31. WINE LOVERS BASKET
We all know that one person who loves a glass of of wine with their dinner. No matter how simple or extravagant the dinner is, they need that glass of wine. They’re my parents, haha!
If you have someone in your life who loves wine, then this is the gift basket for them. Include a few bottles of their favorite wine, some chocolates, and a scented candle.
32. HOLIDAY GIFT SET
This is another fabulous Christmas gift basket idea that is perfect for any woman. Include nail polishes, fuzzy socks, hand lotion, lip balm, and a few tasty snacks to finish it off.
Here is the full tutorial.
33. CHEESE AND CRACKERS BASKET
I love cheese and crackers and so does everyone I know. It is the ultimate snack/appetizer. Combine it with a nice glass of wine and it’s just *chef’s kiss*.
Include a variety of cheeses and crackers along with a couple of bottles of their favorite wine. Here is the full tutorial.
34. COCA COLA GIFT BASKET
If your friend or loved one loves Coca-Cola, then they are going to love this gift basket idea.
Include lots of Coca-Cola bottles, chocolates, popcorn, cookies, candy canes, and a fuzzy blanket.
Coca-Cola also makes Christmas-themed drinks so I suggest you wait until they release those to make this basket more festive. Here is the tutorial.
35. SPA DAY GIFT BASKET
Another one for the girlies who need to take a day off. Include bath salts, body scrub, body wash, face masks, some skincare, chocolates, and a few seasonal decorations.
36. RELAXING GIFT BASKET
If you are looking for cute Christmas gift basket ideas for your coworkers, then this is the one for you.
Include body spray, body wash, lotion, body scrubs, a washcloth, and a face mask. If you have the budget for it, you can also include a gift card for a spa day. Here is the tutorial.
37. BEAUTY LOVERS GIFT BASKET
This gift basket was literally made for me, lol! It’s got everything I want. If you have a friend or family who loves makeup and beauty, you need to recreate this.
Include an eyeshadow palette, shampoo, a nice perfume, brush set, lotion, body wash, hair care, lipsticks, and a loofah.
This is a bit higher end but you can always opt for more cheaper products.
38. COFFEE AND CANDY CANES GIFT BASKET
This is another super cute and affordable Christmas gift basket idea for the coffee lovers. Include coffee grounds, hot to-go cups, candy canes, mini marshmallows, and cinnamon sticks.
39. PANCAKE BREAKFAST BASKET
Who doesn’t love pancakes? All that fluffy goodness drenched in sweet maple sauce, YUM! Include pancake mix, kitchen towels, oven mitts, spatula, and a mixing spoon.
This gift basket is great for anyone who loves pancakes. Here is the full tutorial.
40. GIFT CARDS AND CANDY BASKET
If you absolutely don’t know what to get your special someone, just create a candy and gift card basket. Everyone will love it!
Include sweets like Twix, Snickers, and Kit Kat. Then add in a few gift cards to their favorite shopping outlets.
41. MOVIE GIFT BASKET
Movie nights are one of the best ways to spend your free time in my opinion.
Recreate this basket with popcorn, a few fun games, chocolates, and of course a super fun movie! Here is the tutorial.
42. SPIKED HOT COCOA BASKET
Everyone loves the classic hot cocoa but some may want a little kick, which is where this gift basket comes into play.
Include hot cocoa mix, mini marshmallows, cute mugs, and the star of the evening, Baileys The Original.
43. GIFT CARD BASKET
Last but definitely not least, we’ve got this amazing gift card gift basket idea that is perfect for every type of person.
You can easily personalize this and make it custom by including gift cards to the places your special someone likes to shop the most.
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