50 DIY Christmas Presents Anyone Can Make

Last Updated on November 21, 2025

If you’re on the handmade Christmas kick this year, you’re not alone. So am I!

I’m choosing presence over presents this year and bringing back the 90s Christmas I loved as a kid – simple, crafty, low pressure, and full of small moments that feel meaningful.

If you want to gift thoughtfully, and without breaking the bank, these DIY Christmas presents are for you. There’s something for everyone on this list – whether you prefer easy or complex DIYs.

I’ve included all kinds of DIYs – beauty, cooking, fashion, and practical gifts alike. Best of all? Many of these tutorials are zero waste (or close to it).

what are good homemade Christmas gifts?

Good homemade Christmas gifts include consumable items, like homemade nut butters, vanilla extract, or jams. But not all homemade gifts are edible – you can also make items like bath bombs, candles, body scrubs, beeswax wraps, and so much more.  

If you’re extra crafty, you could even make wooden gifts (like shelving or tablet holders), ceramic items (like mugs or jewelry), or knitted/crocheted pieces (like blankets, scarves or hats).

It all depends on your level of skill, time at your disposal, and ingredients/materials you have access to.

what are good inexpensive Christmas gifts?

Some good inexpensive Christmas gifts are DIY cornstarch ornaments, handmade body or lip scrub, seasoned salt blends, and homemade treats (like these chocolate chip cookies or vegan sugar cookies).

And never forget to hit up your local thrift store – you can find so many great items that would make affordable gift baskets!

Wrapping DIY Christmas gifts also doesn’t have to be expensive. Reusing gift bags and ribbons from last year, upcycling packaging paper, or even repurposing a scarf for furoshiki wrap are all low-waste and affordable!

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how can I make a last minute gift?

You can make a last minute gift by getting crafty using the materials you have on hand!

For example, if you have a cardboard box, why not try making an upcycled cardboard dollhouse, vehicle, or pirate ship for a child? For adults, a DIY storage container or a shoe rack works.

One of my fav last minute gifts is scented bath salts in an upcycled glass jar – just a little Epsom salt and essential oil blends will do the trick!

Here’s my list of DIY Christmas gifts – something for everyone and every skill level.

1. Bath salts
2. DIY makeup like mascara/eyeliner, or lip to cheek
3. Bath bombs
4. Lip scrub
5. Lip balm
6. Face mask
7. Body lotion
8. Natural perfume
9. Dry shampoo
10. Shampoo bar
11. Body soap
12. Deodorant
13. Rose water toner
14. Hand-poured coconut/soy/beeswax candles 
15. Simmer pot in a jar
16. Cookie, brownie, soup mix or hot cocoa mix in a jar
17. Handmade seasoning blends
18. Vanilla extract
19. Vegan caramels or plant-based butter wrapped in compostable parchment paper
20. Herb or citrus infused olive oil
21. Peanut butter + jam
22. Beeswax wraps
23. Apple or pumpkin butter
24. Sourdough or no-knead artisan bread
25. Finished embroidery hoops
26. Embroidered pillows, tote bags, clothes or cloth napkins
27. Sewn cotton rounds
28. Knitted scarf, hat, gloves, sweater, or blanket
29. Hand warmers
30. Quilt blanet, quilted coat or quilted wallet
31. Tie dyed secondhand silk scarves, clothing or sheets
32. Hand painted or drawn artwork
33. Air dry clay paint palette
34. DIY wooden frame for paintings or print photos
35. Handmade ceramics (mugs, chawan, chasen holder, vase, spoon rest, etc.)
36. Woodworked items (birdhouse, shelving, bookcase, wall guitar mount)
37. Carving wooden bowls by hand
38. Natural branch coasters
39. Plant propagations in one of these DIY planters
40. Seed balls using native seeds
41. Handwoven baskets or bowls
42. Macrame produce bag
43. Macrame plant hanger
44. Fabric paper mache bowls
45. Upcycled paper earring jewelry
46. Clay earrings
47. Handmade plush toys
48. Felt ‘food’ toys
49. Wooden toys (like vehicles, blocks, or dollhouses)
50. Knit or crocheted baby clothes

What do you think of these DIY Christmas presents? Let me know in the comments!

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