40+ Easy and Beautiful DIY Christmas Gifts
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Find the best DIY Christmas gifts your friends and family will treasure! Creative homemade Christmas gifts are easy to make and often less expensive.
It doesn’t have to mean hours baking in your kitchen, either. So many of these fresh and fun DIY holiday gifts are simple enough to make in minutes!

Homemade Christmas Gifts are my favorite both to give and receive. They show so much thought, and most importantly, are handmade with love.
Through the years I have shared several homemade Christmas gifts that I have included in this little gift guide for you today.
DIY Christmas Gifts
As we all know, time is precious these days! A handmade gift that is thoughtful and personalized is always made with love.
Homemade gifts are the perfect way to show friends and family how much you appreciate them.
This year, I’m creating a variety of gift guides to suit every buyer and recipient. I’ve already covered gifts for bakers, and an incredible list of kitchen gifts. My Christmas gift guide has a category for women, men, kids and even teens!
There’s even a fabulous round-up of thoughtful Hostess Gifts. And if you’re a last minute shopper like so many of us are, don’t skip Amazon Gifts too!

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Personally, I enjoy making my homemade gift ideas come to life each year. I turn the lights on the tree, play my favorite holiday tunes, and fully embrace this precious season.
I love to give creative gifts each year. Each gift is always accompanied by a handwritten note, wishing the recipient a very Merry Christmas!
Whether you are gifting to someone who loves gardening, someone who is into beauty or wellness, or someone who just loves everything sweet, you’re sure to find creative ideas here they’ll love.
40+ DIY Christmas Gifts
Get the best ideas for homemade Christmas gifts that your friends and family will treasure. It's easy to show how much you care with these charming and creative Christmas gifts that are as joyful to give as they are to receive!
These adorable snowmen hot chocolate chocolate bombs are deceivingly easy to make! No decorating skills required! They melt into the creamiest cup of white hot chocolate loaded with miniature marshmallows.
A set of bright and beautiful Color Salt Dough Ornaments are easy to make and look so pretty in a cellophane bag simply tied with a ribbon.
Salt Dough Ornamentsmake beautiful Grandparent gifts / gift tags. Kids can not only easily make them with cookie cutters and a straw, but put their own fingerprint on them as well.
It's no secret why my teepee tutorial is so popular - its easy, inexpensive and can be made in less than an hour. Not to mention the countless hours of fun your kids or grandkids will have in it!
Learn how the make hot chocolate bombs for gifting this holiday season! This hot chocolate bomb recipe is created with spheres of chocolate filled with hot cocoa powder and miniature marshmallows.
They melt into an incredibly decadent mug of hot cocoa with a pour of warm milk.
Lip Scrubs are the best way to beat dry lips - especially in winter. They're quick and easy to make and require just a few ingredients available at grocery stores.
Flowers are always welcomed! Make a beautiful flower arrangement and deliver in an inexpensive vase. It is easier than you think and sure to bring smiles!
Sugar Scrub makes an easy neighbor, teacher, or friend gift. You can make large batches at a time in just minutes and you'll need to, because you'll want a few for yourself, too. They make your skin feel so incredibly soft and turn your shower into a spa.
Peppermint Hot Chocolate is the ultimate holiday treat! Make these bombs in minutes - perfect for gifting alone or in a cellophane wrapped glass mug!
Fill an ornament with a homemade soothing bath soak. It's simple and charming! You can even store them on a tree until you're ready to gift!
This Mint Milk Bath has been a reader favorite for years. It's another easy neighbor or friend gift that leaves your skin feeling silky smooth.
Gardening Gift Basket- in some states it's not too late to plant bulbs, or they could hang onto them for an early spring planting. Give the gift of a blooming spring.
Whether your friend loves to garden indoors or out, these easy plant markers are perfect for their favorite herbs.
Applesauce ornaments are simple and fragrant! They are a beautiful, customizable holiday gift that can double as a gift tag! Get creative using cookie cutters, ribbons, fingerbrints and more!
A Snowman in a Can is a childhood favorite - gift them everything they need to enjoy the first big snow of the year.
Potted Paperwhites are one of my favorites to enjoy December through January. There are so many beautiful ways you can gift them, but this year I used vintage and antique bowls.
Framed Recipes are a beautiful way to remember a loved one or celebrate your favorite recipes.
Edible cookie dough covered in chocolate makes the most adorable reindeer noses! They're easy to gift in a cellophane bag or small jar!
Rather than gift a beautiful flower arrangement, consider a wreath they can enjoy all season. You can easily update an inexpensive evergreen wreath with this simple tutorial.
My special blend of Mulling Spices are easy and beautiful to gift with free printable labels. Recipients can enjoy with wine, cider, maple syrup or alone as potpourri.
What woman doesn't love wine and chocolate? This Wine and Chocolate Gift Basket with Molten Lava Cake Mix is easy to make, and even easier to enjoy!
A stack of these Oatmeal Lace Cookies makes the most gorgeous presentation and packages beautifully!
These dipping spices for olive oil are delicious and make a beautiful, fragrant gift- especially when packaged with a gorgeous loaf of bread!
One of my most popular recipes also makes one of the easiest {and most delicious} homemade Christmas gifts - Cinnamon Bread! One batch makes 6 mini loaves perfect for gifting.
This easy Sweet Bread recipe also makes 6 delicious, perfectly giftable loaves - get the details and recipe here. Did I mention it takes just 5 minutes hands on time?
As fragrant and gorgeous as you can imagine, this holiday bread is so festive as a gift!
Latte Cookies with "Sending you a latte love" and "Wishing you a latte joy" gift tags.
The gift tags can also be used on this easy Latte Bread!
Who doesn't love Beer Bread smothered in butter? This foolproof recipe is always a winner.
A beautiful Box of Cookies always makes a great homemade Christmas gift. Learn how to box and ship cookies here.
A refreshingly simple winter scent that melts away dry skin and leaves it feeling soft and moisturized.
Made with just 4 ingredients in your kitchen! This beautiful gift is the perfect way to let go of the winter blues!
A simple 5 minute no yeast quick bread - make 2 large loafs or 6 miniature loafs for gifting!
Gingerbread is a taste of Christmas! This easy loaf comes together in less than 10 minutes hands on time and bakes to perfection, filling your home with the most wonderful aroma!
Layers of milk chocolate and white chocolate are infused with peppermint and topped with crushed peppermint for an irresistible combination and crunch! It makes a beautiful holiday gift for one or many!
Creamy White Chocolate Fudge made in the slow cooker or on the stovetop is easy and festive using your favorite sprinkles.
This creamy Peanut Butter Fudge is so easy and always a crowd pleaser. It keeps well, making it a wonderful homemade Christmas gift!
Wine stakes are perfect for picnics and casual afternoons in your own backyard! These copper wine stakes are beautfiul and made in minutes!
Homemade potpourri is simple and beautiful. Gift it in a jar for friends and family to set out and release it's fragrance or to simmer on the stovetop.
Make your own homemade sugar scrub with just 4 ingredients. It only takes minutes to whip up a batch of natural body scrub for yourself or a beautiful gift!
Stencil beautiful hand towels for the holiday! They make a beautiful gift alone or in a gift basket. The options are endless!
Create a beautiful easy no sew Burlap Table Runner in minutes! A burlap runner adds a beautiful layer of texture to your table and makes a thoughtful gift!
I hope you find joy in creating some of these DIY Christmas gifts for family and friends.
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Cathy Torske says
I can’t wait to try the quick breads! They all sound great!!
Senci Franz says
I would love to make your easy molten chocolate cake do it yourself packages for the holidays to give to visitors and neighbors. Â However, you did not mention in your instructions oven temperature or time. Â Also, would I use a large muffin tin? Â Thank you for your answer. Â I love your blog and ideas.
Julie says
Thank you, Senci. The full recipe is here. Yes, I use a large muffin tin. Enjoy! https://julieblanner.com/easy-molten-lava-cake-recipe/
Jane Hegstrom says
I can’t seem to open the printable label for the milk bath. When I click on the link it just takes me back to the top of this post.
Julie says
I’m sorry, try this.
Anonymous says
Thanks so much!
Indiana Davis says
Hi Julie,
Which camera do you use for your photos and your videos? Everything looks to beautiful.
Julie says
Thank you! I usually use a Canon Mark iii with a 50 1.4, but for photography I don’t think the camera makes as much of a difference as the lens does.