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    Home » DIY Projects

    65 Creative Homemade Gifts For The Holidays

    by Patti Estep · Nov 9, 2022

    Collage of homemade holiday gifts such as candles, ornaments, jellies and more

    I've gathered over 60 of my own creative homemade gifts to inspire you for the holidays. Don't you agree that there is nothing better than giving a handmade gift from the heart.

    A collage of homemade holiday gifts including coasters, jelly candy, candles, pressed flower gifts and more.

    It's that time of year again when we start thinking about what gifts to give our loved ones. If you're looking for something a little more personal than store-bought, why not try making a homemade gift?

    With a little creativity and effort, you can give a unique and thoughtful present that will be cherished for years to come.

    I've created so many DIY gift ideas over the years and put them together in one handy spot to make your holiday gift-giving easier. These are some of my absolute favorites so you are sure to find something for everyone on your list.

    They include simple sewing projects, craft ideas, like coasters and soaps, plus so much more. Each project includes an easy-to-follow tutorial to get you started.

    What do you think? Are you ready to get started on your own creative homemade gifts for the season?

    65 Creative Homemade Gifts For The Holidays

    No matter your budget or crafting skill level, there's sure to be a homemade gift idea in this collection that's perfect for everyone on your list. I've also included a few DIY decorating ideas to add a festive touch to your home decor.

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    Homemade Mixes and Treats

    1
    Bottle of homemade steak seasoning
    Homemade Steak Seasoning Recipe
    Use this flavorful steak seasoning on steaks, chicken, or pork before you set them on the grill for a great tasting meal. It's an easy recipe that the foodie on your list will appreciate!
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    2
    Hot fruit tea mix in a mason jar
    Hot Fruit Tea Mix
    Here's a delicious fruit tea blend that you drink hot. Make a nice gift for mom or anyone who enjoys tea.
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    This jelly candy recipe is a fun gift for anyone who has a sweet tooth. Made with gelatin, sugar and flavored drink mix, to make a sweet and tasty treat.
    Homemade Jelly Candy
    This jelly candy recipe is a fun gift for anyone who has a sweet tooth. Made with gelatin, sugar and flavored drink mix, to create a sweet and tasty treat.
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    4
    This salad dressing seasoning mix makes an easy and delicious fresh balsamic vinaigrette at a moment's notice.
    Salad Dressing Seasoning Mix
    This salad seasoning mix is perfect for making a delicious and fresh balsamic vinaigrette at a moment's notice, and also works well as a fun holiday gift. Add a pretty label for an extra sweet touch.
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    5
    Bags of Moroccan spiced nuts
    Moroccan Spiced Nuts
    These savory Moroccan spiced nuts are a healthy and satisfying snack with no added sugar or oil. A tasty treat to serve or gift.
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    6
    Mug cake jar
    Mason Jar Mug Cake Mix
    Give your friends and family a quart mason jar filled with mug cake mix and a bag of chocolate chips for a yummy single treat.
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    7
    Hot chocolate bombs and one in a bag
    Hot Chocolate Bombs
    See how easy it is to create your own homemade hot chocolate bombs to give to someone you love for the holidays, like Valentine's Day or any special occasion.
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    8
    Wrapped and unwrapped homemade salted caramels
    Homemade Salted Caramels
    Homemade salted caramels make great gifts and are really easy. Try this simple step by step recipe for your holiday gift giving. These little treats are so much better than any store-bought caramels
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    9
    Bowl of salt, lemons and two jars of lemon zest salt.
    Lemon Zest Salt Recipe
    This DIY lemon zest salt is great for your own pantry and makes a wonderful gift for friends and family.
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    10
    Grinder with salt and peppercorns wrapped for Christmas gifts.
    Simple Salt and Pepper Gift
    This simple salt and pepper gift idea makes a great presentation and is a useful gift that anyone would love! Perfect for neighbors, co-workers and more!
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    11
    Bag of Christmas Morning tea and teacup
    Christmas Morning Tea Blend
    This Christmas Tea blend is easy to create and makes a wonderful little gift to share with friends and during the holidays.
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    12
    Jars and bags of mulling spices.
    Mulling Spices for Cider
    Here's a great easy gift idea. Combine spices into a jar for making mulled cider, wine, or use as a room fragrance.
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    13
    homemade vanilla
    How to Make Homemade Vanilla Extract for Gift Giving
    Anyone who bakes will love having some homemade vanilla extract. Plus, this is less expensive than store bought and tastes so much better.
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    Handmade Christmas Package Ideas

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    Christmas treat bag decorated with greens and berries
    DIY Christmas Treat Bags
    Learn how to make these Christmas treat bags for party favors or as hostess gifts. A small "thank you" gift for everyone in your life! This is the perfect size to hold a few bottles of nail polish for a teen.
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    15
    Wine Bottle Word Cloud Tag
    Using Word Clouds to Create Gift Tags and Cards
    Have you ever made your own gift tags and cards using word clouds? They are easier than you think to create. Customize them to add to a vase, or bottle of wine. Great for weddings, anniversaries, even a sweet gift for your boyfriend or husband. This is a meaningful idea that any recipient will surely appreciate.
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    16
    Small blue and green felt gift bags.
    DIY Felt Gift Bags
    Make cute and colorful felt bags to use with gift cards or cash. This is perfect for older kids who are difficult to buy for.
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    17
    Black paper plate box with gold ribbon.
    Paper Plate Boxes Hack
    For just pennies, you can make these fun paper plate boxes to hold cookies or other goodies. Perfect for the foodie on your list, especially if you make a special recipe from scratch! This is a simple hack using items you probably already have around the house.
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    Handmade Ornaments

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    Pine cones, red berries and artificial greens in a wax square with red twine to make an ornament for the Christmas tree.
    Christmas Wax Scented Ornaments
    Use pretty faux botanicals and essential oils to make beautiful scented wax ornaments for your tree or to give away this Christmas season.
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    19
    Interior alcohol ink ornaments
    Alcohol Ink Ornaments That Look Like Colorful Blown Glass
    Alcohol ink ornaments resemble blown glass, but are so easy and cost very little to make. If you haven't tried making these yet, you are in for a treat! You will want to make one for everyone on your list this holiday season! Let your creativity shine and have fun making different designs!
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    20
    Dried fruit ornament on tree
    How to Make Dried Fruit Ornaments
    Enjoy the beauty of natural Christmas decorations when you make these easy dried fruit ornaments to adorn your Christmas tree or packages this holiday season.
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    21
    Two gnome wine bottle toppers
    Gnome Bottle Toppers
    Create these gnome bottle toppers to adorn a gift of wine this holiday season. They can also be hung on the tree for a little whimsy.
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    22
    Beeswax Orn with Jute Hangers
    Scented Beeswax Ornaments to Brighten Your Tree
    Make these sweet DIY beeswax ornaments, with cinnamon essential oil, for a lovely scent. They are a great way to decorate your tree, and give as gifts.
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    23
    Joy Christmas Wooden Ornament on tree
    How to Make Wood Slice Ornaments
    Add a rustic touch to your Christmas tree with these pretty DIY wood slice ornaments. They would look great added to a present too as a gift tag.
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    24
    Ornaments on tree
    Victorian Fringe Balls - Handmade Christmas Ornaments
    Create gorgeous handmade Christmas ornaments with this easy tutorial. They are Victorian fringe balls and they look so elegant on the tree.
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    Fun Decorative Gifts

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    Colorful clothespin magnets
    How to Make Colorful Magnetic Clothespins
    Learn how to make simple and colorful magnetic clothespins to use on your fridge, or command center. You could also gift a set of these pretty handmade beauties. Why not add one to the top of a gift bag as an extra little something?
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    26
    Two pressed flower luminaria
    DIY Pressed Flower Luminaria
    Learn how to make beautiful paper lanterns with flowers from the yard at home. These pressed flower luminarias are perfect for festive occasions or gifts.
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    27
    DIY Family Photo Coasters
    You can never go wrong with any type of photo gift for Christmas. A handmade coaster with a favorite photo of the kids is the perfect gift for mom or grandmom. They can easily be made with mod podge.
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    28
    Healing stone bracelets made fun inexpensive and beautiful handmade gifts.
    Healing Stone Bracelets
    Healing stone bracelets are easy and inexpensive to make. Even though they are said to have healing properties, their natural beauty is a gift in itself. Handmade jewelry is a sentimental gift that will be loved by anyone!
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    29
    Decoupage coasters and wine glass
    Decoupage Coasters with Wood Slices and Napkins
    Let me show you how to make beautiful decoupage coasters using wood slices and napkins. They are super simple to make and perfect for gift giving too!
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    30
    mason-jar-tissue-holder-gift
    How to Make Mason Jar Tissue Holders
    These adorable DIY mason jar tissue holders are so simple to make and can be painted any color you like. They would also make a great teacher gift idea.
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    31
    Tall and short glasses painted with gold and pink dots.
    DIY Painted Glasses
    Dress up inexpensive ordinary table and barware with this easy DIY painted glasses project. An easy way to add a little color and charm to your tablescape. You could even make matching dishes with the same tutorial. Just be sure to add the paint on the underside of the glass dishes.
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    32
    handwritten-cookie-recipe-transfer-on-tea-towel
    Handwritten Family Recipe Tea Towel
    This handwritten family recipe tea towel gift is a great way to preserve a loved one's memory and delight your family with a special gift.
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    33
    Quilted fat quarter trivet.
    How to Make a Fat Quarter Trivet
    See how easy it is to make a fat quarter trivet with this simple tutorial. This would make a nice hostess gift at any time of year.
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    34
    Scented mug mats and spices
    Scented Mug Mats: Beautiful Spiced Filled Handmade Gifts
    You can use quilters squares to make beautiful and fragrant coasters with just a few supplies. They make great gifts for neighbors, teachers, or even a little treat for yourself! Add your favorite scents. Nothing better than a handmade gift.
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    35
    alcohol-ink-flower-dishes-trio
    Alcohol Ink: Stunning Jewelry Dishes to Make and Gift
    Make beautiful jewelry dishes with alcohol ink. This is such a fun project to make. You can create endless varieties that would make unique gifts too.
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    36
    DIY snow globe
    DIY Snow Globe - A Fun and Easy Christmas Craft
    Kids love snow globes-adults too! You may want to make up several of these darling globes so you can keep one (or two) for yourself!
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    37
    How to Make Japanese Herbarium Bottles
    These pretty dried flowers in oil are called Japanese Herbarium bottles. They are fun to create and make great handmade items for gifts.
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    Personal Fragrance - Bath and Body Gifts

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    Roller bottle and essential oils
    Roll-on Perfume Recipe with Essential Oils
    Learn how to make your own signature scent perfume oil by blending different essential oils with a carrier oil.
    39
    Homemade hand sanitizer in a bottle with a holiday label.
    DIY Hand Sanitizer
    This recipe for a homemade hand sanitizer spray, made with alcohol, aloe vera juice, and essential oils, is a fun gift to make for everyone on your list. Teachers would especially appreciate this!
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    40
    Herbal dream pillow bag with lavender.
    Herbal Dream Pillows
    Make these beautiful bags from herbs in your garden to place under your pillow for sweet dreams. Enjoy the herbal dream pillows for yourself and as wonderful gifts for your friends and family.
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    41
    Three lips balms in peppermint flavor.
    Lip Balm: Homemade Gift Idea
    This lip balm is really easy to make, plus you can get creative with the ingredients and give them as gifts. I've also included a free printable label.
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    42
    A tube of tined lip balm with the cap off standing up next to one on its side.
    DIY Tinted Lip Balm You Can Make with Natural Ingredients
    Learn how to make DIY tinted lip balm using natural ingredients. Great as a stocking stuffer or an extra little gift.
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    43
    Dry Oil Body Spray Bottle
    DIY Dry Oil Body Spray
    This Dry oil body spray is made with a few simple ingredients. Use it in the winter for dry skin, and in the summer for an after tanning treatment.
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    44
    Lotion bar in palm of hand above flowers
    Lotion Bar Recipe
    This lotion bar soap recipe is made with three basic ingredients you can easily create for your dry skin needs and make a great gift too.
    45
    Circle of solid perfume tins
    Solid Perfume with Essential Oils
    Make your own solid perfume with essential oils, beeswax, and carrier oils. A great little gift that can be used in a variety of ways.
    46
    Pink round loofah soap in a bag tied with a ribbon.
    Homemade Loofah Soap Recipe
    This easy craft tutorial will show you how to make homemade loofah soaps for beautiful and fragrant gift giving.
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    47
    Herbal baths salts in a Weck jar.
    DIY Bath Salts with Herbs and Essential Oils
    These DIY bath salts, gifted in a mason jar, are super simple to make and can be customized with your favorite essential oils.
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    48
    DIY Foot Scrub
    Epsom salts, coconut oil, and your favorite essential oil scents come together to make this wonderful foot scrub spa treatment for rough dry feet. Can be used all year long and is perfect for gift giving.
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    49
    Dried flower and herb test tube gifts.
    Test Tube Dried Flowers and Herbs Handmade Gifts
    Make your own dried flowers and herbs gifted in test tubes for a unique handmade gift idea.
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    50
    Two jars of shower steams in eucalyptus and bergamot scent.
    Homemade Shower Steamers Recipe
    Make quick and easy DIY shower steamers that have all kinds of uses depending on the essential oils you use.
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    51
    Open jar of blush pink sugar body scrub.
    DIY Body Scrub in Blush Pink
    This sugar body scrub is made with coconut oil, sugar and essential oils. It's super easy to make and I've even included free printable labels if you want to give away a few to your friends.
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    Candles and Home Fragrance Gifts

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    stove-top-simmering-potpourri-weck-jar-with-tag
    Simmering Stovetop Potpourri
    Learn how to great this beautiful stovetop potpourri to give to your family and friends during the holidays. It's a natural way to create an air freshener for the home.
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    53
    DIY Mason Jar Oil Lamps
    Learn how to make beautiful mason jar oil candles for Christmas gifts or just a pretty element to your own holiday decor. Filled with natural elements like dried orange slices, pine cones, and bits of cedar you will love this rustic natural look.
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    54
    Stack of DIY fire starters
    Homemade Fire Starters
    These DIY fire starters make a beautiful, slightly fragrant gift for the holidays. Inexpensive and easy to create for everyone on your list.
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    55
    5 pressed flower wax sachets
    How to Make Pressed Flower Wax Sachets
    These beautiful scented wax sachets are easy and fun to create, using wax, essential or fragrance oils and pressed flowers.
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    56
    Handmade gifts bayberry candle for good luck
    Bayberry Candles
    Learn how to make bayberry candles in small tins for "Good Luck" in the new year. A Colonial tradition that's fun for holiday gift giving.
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    57
    trio of scented herbal candles ~ Press Flower Mason Jar Candles ~ gardenmatter.com
    How to Make Candles with Flowers Inside
    Make some candles with flowers inside mason jars that not only look pretty, but may also help to deter pests.
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    58
    Mason jar luminaries in two sizes
    How to Make Mason Jar Luminaries for the Holidays
    Use the included free printable woodland image to make your own beautiful DIY mason jar luminaries. They have such a pretty glow that will add a warm and cozy touch to your home.
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    59
    This is an easy tutorial that shows you how to make scented wax pine cones for decor and to use as fire starters.
    DIY Scented Pine Cones
    These pumpkin spice pine cones are easy to make and you could use them as a great fire starter too.
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    60
    Pair of rolled beeswax candles.
    Rolled Beeswax Candles: A Fresh Natural Handmade Gift
    Use sheets of honeycomb wax to make beautiful candles. They can be given as gifts for Mother's Day, Christmas, birthdays. Be sure to make a few for yourself!
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    61
    Pressed Flower Candles
    Pressed Flower Candles: Easy and Beautiful
    DIY pressed flower candles are super simple to make and so beautiful! This easy candle project tutorial will help you create a thoughtful gift for mom or something pretty for your own home.
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    62
    Wax burner, melts, lavender, lemon rind, and bags of wax melts.
    Wax Melts Recipe
    Make your own wax melts with clean burning soy wax and your favorite fragrance or essential oils.
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    63
    teacup candles
    DIY Teacup Candles - Scented for Holiday Gift Giving
    Learn how to make scented candles from vintage teacups. These make thoughtful gifts and they are so easy to make.
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    64
    noel candle
    DIY Packing Tape Labels Make Beautiful Holiday Candles
    If you are looking for a fun and inexpensive label idea, try this packing tape label hack. It works great!
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    65
    Wassail fragrance in a wine bottle candle.
    DIY Wine Bottle Candles
    Festive and fragrant you can easily make wonderful holiday candles from wine bottles. A great way to recycle beautiful glass and use it for gifts.
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    About Patti Estep

    Patti is the creator of Hearth and Vine, a home and garden blog filled with projects to inspire your creative side. She loves crafting, gardening, decorating and entertaining at her home in Pennsylvania. When she is not working on a project at home or searching for treasures at nurseries and thrift stores with her girlfriends, you’ll probably find her with family and friends, at a restaurant, or home party enjoying new and different food adventures.

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