A Handmade Christmas + Homemade Gift Ideas
Handmade Christmas Gift Ideas
Every year I plan out a list of handmade Christmas gifts I’d like to make.
I’m a bit behind this year (other than making some soap and vanilla), but I have a few other gifts I might try making if I have time.
I thought it would be fun to share a few ideas I’ve used in the past and some that I hope to do in the future (maybe even this year).
1. Christmas Pajamas
2. Homemade Playdough
This is also easy to make, and you can dress it up by adding essential oils (I love peppermint oil for the winter!) and glitter.
Package the playdough in small jars and give with some Christmas cookie cutters. Kids can help make this for their friends, cousins, or siblings!
This Snowball Peppermint Playdough is so cute and comes with a set of free printable labels!
3. Dye your own playsilks
4. Knit some dishcloths
5. Make some soy candles
6. Homemade Vanilla
7. Vanilla Brown Sugar Body Scrub
This is a another great handmade Christmas gift to make. You can also add essential oils and other ingredients to vary the recipe.
Or, try this Peppermint Sugar Scrub! Grab the free printable tags to use, too!
8. Scarves
9. Baked Goods and Food
We love to give this homemade peppermint bark to friends at Christmas! With just 3 ingredients, it’s super easy!
These traditional chocolate star cookies are also a favorite!
Or, try these simple M & M Pretzel Treats!
Homemade granola in a decorative or thrifted jar would be a fun and useful gift!
10. Beeswax Candles
Beeswax candles are another fun and easy candle to make.
You can pour these candles in purchased or recycled glass jars, crocks, pottery, or teacups!
Get the easy tutorial for making beeswax candles here.
Or, make some rolled beeswax candles. These can be made very quickly, and they’re easy enough for kids to make!
11. Gifts in a Jar
Homemade Peppermint Hot Cocoa in a jar makes a very simple and fun handmade Christmas gift!
I’ve also included some free downloadable gift tags with the recipe!
12. Handmade Christmas Ornaments
13. Knitted Coasters
14. Handmade Cloth Napkins
This is a super simple sewing project.
Cloth napkins are basically just a rectangle of fabric with the edges hemmed.
It’s great for using up fabric scraps as well! Find the handmade napkin tutorial here.
15. Grain Sack Table Runner
Table runners are easy to make, and using a heavier fabric like grain sack makes it even easier. All you have to do is hem a rectangle of fabric the size you want it. It doesn’t need to be lined, because the fabric is heavier.
Find the table runner tutorial here.
16. Half Apron
This half apron tutorial is one size fits most. In the tutorial, I’ve used linen to make a linen half apron, but any fabric could be used. Calico would be adorable too!
17. Handmade Beeswax Lip Balm
This DIY lip balm recipe is so easy to make. This is a great clutter-free gift idea!
18. Homemade Wood Butter
Make some of this homemade wood butter and package it with a new cutting board, a wooden spoon or other wood cooking utensils. What an adorable gift that would make!
19. Homemade Toilet Spray
This homemade toilet spray smells amazing! Packaged in a cute amber spray bottle , with a retro-looking label (find the label maker here), this is another cute handmade gift idea.
Find More Gift Ideas
Here are more gift ideas (these aren’t handmade Christmas gift ideas, but I thought I would include them in case they might be helpful).
Holiday Gift Guide for Homemakers
Teen Girl Gift Ideas
Teen Boy Gift Ideas
Natural Toy Gift Guide
105 Cheap Stocking Stuffer Ideas for Kids
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You have great homemade items. I need to make terry cloth napkins and reduce the paper towel budget. Thanks Much
Thank you! The napkins are a great idea!
On black Friday Joann' s always has flannel super cheap…they stock so much of it that I have gone in the afternoon even after it was picked over and still found tons I liked. I think it is usually like $2 a yard or so can't remember exactly. I stocked up like 2 years ago and still have some left. Love your blog!
Thanks for mentioning that, Rachel! I wish we lived closer to one…our nearest store is about 2 hours away! I'm sad to miss such a good deal on fabric. 🙁 And thank you so much for your kind words about my blog!
Hi Joy!
I don't think I've every commented here before, (but we follow each other on Pinterest- I'm Crabapple Pond) even though I visit often. Just wanted to suggest looking for flannel sheets to make p.j.s, plenty of fabric and often a good bit cheaper.
Have a wonderful weekend!
Bonnie
Hi Bonnie!
Yes! I remember seeing you on Pinterest! Thank you so much for suggesting the flannel sheets–that's a great idea, and one I hadn't thought of! I'll definitely snatch some up if I ever see them. 🙂
Hope you have a great weekend also! ♥