Looking for the absolute best Christmas gift ideas for everyone on your list? Here are 34 insanely cute and thoughtful DIY Christmas gift ideas for friends, family, and coworkers!
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Christmas is only a few months away! Can you guys believe that? I feel like this year has gone by so fast. But I say that about every year, lol! Since Christmas is all about giving (and receiving 😉), we need to start thinking about gift ideas for our loved ones. I usually just give them a gift card and call it a day.
My friends, I can shop for endlessly because we like the same stuff but my family, they are a whole different story. It’s literally impossible to shop for them. Instead of just buying gifts this year, I wanted to get a little crafty and make them a DIY Christmas gift.
I am a huge sucker for DIY. Not only are they super fun, but you also save a couple extra bucks which is always a plus. If you are also looking for some DIY Christmas gift ideas to give your loved ones, you’ve come to the right place.
I’ve gathered over 30 of the most thoughtful and cute Christmas gifts everyone will adore. From candy cane sleds to pedicure kits and delicious goodie bags, there is something in here for everyone.
Making a personalized gift for just that person makes them feel a lot more special and is a great way to show them how much you love them. So, without further ado, let’s get started!
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DIY CHRISTMAS GIFT IDEAS
1. SNOWMAN WRAPPED CHOCOLATES
Chocolates are perfect for any occasion so why not gift a few festive ones to your friends and family? Grab some white wrapping paper and just wrap the chocolate bar.
Next draw on cute snowman faces. You can do the same one for each or you can draw on different faces as well.
Next, you’ll want to make festive earmuffs for the snowmen using pipe cleaners and mini pom poms. Secure the pom poms onto the ends of the pipe cleaners using a hot glue gun.
2. CANDY CANE SLEDS
Candy canes are THE treat when it comes to Christmas. Make them even more festive by turning them into sleds.
First, you’ll want to grab your chocolates. You can use a mini Hershey’s bar, Hershey’s Kisses, and a Santa-shaped chocolate.
Place a small amount of hot glue on the backs of each of the chocolates and then place them on the candy canes as shown above.
Let it cool for a few minutes and you’ll have your candy cane sleds.
3. GIFT IN A MUG
This is another super simple and easy DIY Christmas gift that is perfect for anyone. Buy a few festive Christmas mugs. I absolutely love these ones.
They come in a set of four and are super affordable. Next, gather up all of the items you want to gift. This can be a gift card, a pair of fuzzy socks, a hot cocoa mix, etc.
Now just place everything inside the mug and give it to your loved one.
4. CASH GIFT
If you are thinking about giving money as a gift, this is the one for you. Get a little creative this year and wrap each bill around a stick of gum.
How much money you want to gift is up to you. You can wrap each stick in 1 dollar bills, 5 dollar bills, 10 dollar bills, or even 20.
Take a look at your budget and see what’s within your reach.
5. COZY GIFT MUG
If you are tight on money this year, no worries because you can recreate this gift idea for less than $20.
Go to your local dollar store or even Walmart and look around for cute Christmas mugs. Then buy some fuzzy socks, some lotion, and a lipgloss.
You’ll want to place the fuzzy socks inside first to give it a more cozier look. Then add in your lotion and lipgloss. You can throw in a cute bow as well to make it extra festive.
6. GLOVE GIFT IDEA
The most festive time of the year is also the coldest time of the year. Make sure all of your friends and family stay warm and cozy this year by gifting them this adorable glove gift.
You can include any type of gift you want inside the gloves. A few examples are candy canes, lotion, lip balm, and some delicious chocolate treats.
7. CHRISTMAS COOKIE KIT
Who doesn’t love cookies? They are the most delicious treats ever! Create this amazing Christmas cookie kit for your friends and family.
Buy a few fillable Christmas ornaments and place all of your sprinkles and toppings inside. Now add your sugar cookie mix and chocolate chip cookie mix inside the basket as well.
You can just place the entire packet inside but it looks way better if you transfer the contents into a glass jar.
Lastly, you’ll want to include some baking essentials like spatulas, baking sheets, and measuring spoons.
8. MIMOSA KIT
It’s Christmas! live a little and enjoy a morning glass of mimosa, lol! Seriously, this gift is perfect for all adults and makes for amazing gifts for your coworkers as well.
All you need is a bottle of orange juice and some champagne to recreate this idea. Just wrap those up or place them in a basket with a cute red bow for the finishing touch.
9. HOT CHOCS AND FUZZY SOCKS
Looking for insanely cheap and easy DIY Christmas gift ideas? Look no further because I’ve found the perfect one!
Buy a festive pair of fuzzy socks and a box of hot cocoa mix. Secure those two together using a bow. You can also add a bag of marshmallows or chocolates for the toppings.
This is such an amazing gift that everyone can enjoy. You can get the “Hot chocs and fuzzy socks” tag here.
10. DIY BATH SALTS
Not everyone loves baths but if any of your friends and family do, then they are going to love this gift.
Not only do these bath salts look amazing, they include amazing ingredients that are great for your skin.
I am a hardcore bath girly. How relaxing would it be to take a bath after a long, cold day? It’s literally my dream come true, haha! Take a look at the full tutorial here.
11. DIY PAPER MACHE PHOTO LETTERS
Nothing says I love you more than an incredibly thoughtful and heartfelt gift. And this DIY paper mache photo letter is just that.
First, you’ll need to choose a wooden letter that your friend’s or family’s name starts with. You’ll also need Mod Podge, photos of you guys together, and a few other simple supplies.
Check out the full tutorial here.
12. ELF AND SANTA CANDY POT
This elf andy pot idea is just too adorable. If you’ve been on the hunt for a super fun and easy Christmas project, then this is for you.
You can spend the whole day creating these amazing Santa and elf candy pots while watching Christmas movies and eating Christmas cookies, and they double as a thoughtful gift.
Count me in! You only need a few simple supplies for this project, most of which you probably already have in your home.
After you’re done making the pot, fill it up with chocolates and wrap it with cellophane for the perfect DIY Christmas gift. Here is the full tutorial.
13. MARSHMALLOW SNOWMAN
Marshmallows are one of my favorite treats. They are my go-to topping for hot chocolates and obviously are a main character when making s’mores.
They also make for adorable Christmas presents. Grab three large marshmallows and edible markers.
Draw on the faces and the hands of a snowman and wrap it with some cellophane. Make it extra festive and tie a cute red or green string around it for the finishing touch.
14. CHOCOLATE GOODIE BAGS
Who remembers when the teachers used to pass out goodie bags during the holidays? It included a couple of pencils, some erasers, and like two pieces of chocolates, lol!
I would always go home and brag about it to my sisters and they would always get super jealous. Anyway, goodie bags are another insanely cheap gift idea everyone will love.
Fill it up with the recipient’s favorite chocolates such as Kit Kat, Snickers, Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups, and of course the classic Hershey’s chocolate bar.
This is also great for children. They will probably finish the entire thing in five minutes, haha!
15. PHOTO COLLAGE
If you are looking for a thought Christmas gift idea for your best friend, this is a great one to consider. Print out cute pictures of the two of you together.
Include pictures of your favorite memories, fun stuff you did together, and a few silly ones as well.
Then write down ” Best friends are hard to find because the very best friend is already mine” or something along those lines.
They will be filled with utter joy when you hand them this. Don’t forget to buy some flowers and chocolates to go along with this.
16. POTPOURRI IN JAR
Who wouldn’t want their home to smell nice? Instead of buying candles as gifts this year, make these potpourris in a jar that all of your friends and family will love.
You’ll need spices, oranges, dried cranberries, and woodsy conifers. Place everything in a glass jar and tie a ribbon and some holly berries around it to make it more festive.
Now all the recipients have to do is dump it in some water on place it on the stovetop. They will have the most amazing-smelling house. Here is the full tutorial.
17. THANK YOU FOR YOUR HELPING HANDS
Thank all of your friends for their helping hands and gift them some kitchen essentials. Include scented hand soap, oven mitts, and kitchen towels.
Wrap everything in a cute bow and write down a note telling them how much they mean to you and how thankful you are.
18. CHRISTMAS BAKING KIT
If your friend or family loves to bake, they are going to absolutely love this gift idea. Buy a couple of packs of cookie mixes with different flavors.
Include oven mitts, measuring spoons, and baking sheets as well. Tie everything up with a nice bow to complete the look.
You can also include a few other baking essentials like a cookie scoop and a baking pan if you have the budget for it.
19. HOLIDAY SANTA-TIZER
How cute is this? If you are looking for Christmas gifts for teachers or coworkers, this is perfect. With all the things we touch, we need to be using hand sanitizers.
Or better yet, Santa-tizer. I absolutely love that name, haha! First, buy travel sizes of hand sanitizers.
Then, you’ll need some red and black construction paper, some glue, and scissors to recreate this. Take a look at the full tutorial here.
20. WARM AND COZY MISTLE-TOES
Pamper your loved ones this holiday season and give them an awesome foot care basket. It is super inexpensive and also doubles as a care package for students.
Include foot lotion, foot scrub, some nail polish, fuzzy socks, and of course a foot file because nobody wants crusty feet.
Finish it off with a red or green ribbon to make it extra festive.
21. DIY SANGRIA KIT
This is one of my favorite gift ideas on this list. Not only is this super easy to recreate, but you can use the dispenser again and again for whatever drink you want.
Include a nice bottle of wine, some fruits, and a wooden spoon, and tie everything with a bright red bow to finish it off. Here is the full tutorial.
22. DIY BODY SCRUB
Us girls know, that a body scrub is essential for a good cleanse in the shower. It removes all of the dead skin cells and leaves you with softer, healthier skin.
Make this insanely good DIY peppermint body scrub that’ll give you all the special Christmas feels.
You’ll need granulated sugar, organic coconut oil, peppermint essential oil, and a mason jar.
Mix everything up and transfer the contents to the mason jar. Finish it off by tying the “peppermint sugar scrub” tag. Here is the full tutorial.
23. DIY BATH AND BODY WORKS GIFT IDEA
If you have a friend or family who loves bath and body works, then you need to recreate this DIY Christmas gift idea.
Buy their favorite body mist, shower gel, and lotion. You can also include a couple of Christmas-themed scents as well for them to try out.
Now just tie some pretty ribbons around it and include holly berries, and candy canes to finish the look. Here is the full tutorial.
24. SUGAR COOKIE MIX IN JAR
This sugar cookie mix in a jar is perfect for literally anyone who loves cookies and loves to bake. Include all of the ingredients in the jar.
Grab a fillable ornament and add some sprinkles inside. Cover the jar lid with a festive fabric and tie it with some red ribbons.
Lastly, create a tag that tells them what’s included, what they need, and write down the instructions on the back.
25. DIY LOTTERY TICKET BOUQUET
If anyone wants to get me a present, this is the one I want, lol! Seriously though, Christmas is the perfect time to scratch off some lottery tickets.
You never know if you might actually win something, I mean someone IS going to win, and that someone might be your friend or family.
Grab a mug or a basket, some lottery tickets, and red and green sticks. Glue the lottery tickets on the sticks and place everything in the basket.
You can also include some chocolates and some other decorations to make it festive.
26. DOLLAR TREE GIFT BASKET
If you don’t have that much to spend this Christmas, then go to your local Dollar store and grab everything you need for much, much less.
Look for cookies, festive mugs, chocolates, some lip balm, nail polish, and household items. The options are quite literally endless.
You can create an amazing gift basket for less than ten dollars. Add a cute red bow for the finishing touch and give it to your friend.
27. COFFEE GIFT BASKET
I don’t know about you but I am a hardcore coffee addict. My day does not start without a fresh cup of steaming hot coffee first.
If you have a friend, family, or even coworker who is obsessed with coffee as much as I am, then curate a coffee gift basket just for them.
Include coffee grounds, flavored syrup, coffee pods, creamer, to-go coffee cups, a festive mug, and a couple of sweet treats to finish it off.
28. DIY SNOW GLOBE GIFT CARD HOLDER
If you have a hard time giving someone a gift card, then you need to recreate this. All you need are a fillable water globe, mini figurines, and foam bead faux snow.
Arrange the mini figurines to your liking and use a hot glue gun to secure them in place. Next, add in the snow pearls and then place the gift card inside.
These are so dang cute! I am for sure going to recreate these for my parents this year. Here is the full tutorial.
29. DIY CHRISTMAS SOAP BOTTLE
How cute are these DIY Christmas soap bottles? This is something everyone can use and is insanely cheap. It would look absolutely stunning in your kitchen. Here is the full tutorial.
30. DIY SNOWMAN HAT CANDY HOLDER
If you love to get crafty, recreate this DIY snowman hat candy holder.
You’ll need black construction paper, a hot glue gun, some festive ribbon, a small goodie bag, and some chocolates.
This DIY will take you less than 5 minutes to make! How awesome is that? It is perfect for a last-minute gift idea. Take a look at the full tutorial here.
31. PERSONALIZED ORNAMENTS
How insanely cute are these?!
They are so easy to make and you’ll have lots of fun doing so. To recreate these glitter ornaments, you’ll need fine glitter, an adhesive of choice, and a white Sharpie.
You’ll want to first pour some adhesive inside the ornament and turn it upside down so the excess can drain out. Then add in your glitters.
Let it dry for a few minutes and write down the name of your friend or family on the ornament to make them personalized. Take a look at the tutorial here.
32. ICE CREAM SUNDAE IN A BOX
Who eats Ice cream during the cold? Me, that’s who! Lol, I don’t know why, Ice cream just tastes a hundred times better to me during the cold weather.
Grab a festive box and add in your Ice cream essentials. Include waffle cones, hot fudge, caramel topping, M&M’s, paper bowls, spoons, and sprinkles.
You can also include ice cream but I suggest you do that right before you’re about to give it to them so it doesn’t melt. Here is the full tutorial.
33. CHRISTMAS POPCORN GIFT BASKET
Everyone loves popcorn, right? So why not make a delicious gift basket filled with popcorn and tasty seasonings that is perfect for movie nights?
First, you’ll need a cute basket. Then, add some red and green filler paper inside. Now place all of the ingredients for making popcorn.
Add popcorn kernels, some oil, and then add some seasonings like ranch, butter, and bacon cheddar. Here is the full tutorial.
34. DIY CHRISTMAS BREAKFAST
Last but definitely not least, we have this tasty Christmas breakfast gift idea. Include some pancakes, maple syrup, and some toppings like chocolate chips.
You can give this to your loved one on Christmas Eve so they can eat it on Christmas Day. It’s inexpensive and very easy to put together.
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