20 DIY Christmas Gifts Anyone Would Be Excited to Open

By Katie Strasberg
Updated October 31, 2020
reannkelly.com; wholefully.com
Looking for a unique Christmas gift that won’t break the bank but is sure to get a smile? This year, skip the same-old, store-bought stocking stuffers and spread some holiday cheer with a homemade present your friends and family will love. From projects that take just a hot minute with a glue gun to monogrammed soaps and warm-smelling candles, we’ve pulled together some of our favorite DIY ideas from around the web. And, yes, we promise they are easier to pull off than they look! Ready to get started? Grab your hot glue gun and a little bit of creativity, because you’re sure to find the perfect gift for everyone on your list.
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These DIY Holiday Gift Ideas Are Too Cute

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Homemade Hand Warmers

Credit: reannkelly.com

Keep your friends and family comfy in the most colorful, cozy way possible. Get the full tutorial here.

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Marbled Clay Ring Dish

Credit: abeauitfulmess.com

This darling DIY looks anything but homemade. Get the full tutorial here.

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Rootbeer (Or Beer) Reindeer

Credit: Life of a Modern Mom

All you need is some pipe cleaner, googly eyes, red pom-poms, and a glue gun to pull off the cutest gift you’ll see all season. Get the full tutorial here.

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Monogrammed Soap

Credit: Etsy

Personalized and pretty, these soaps smell as good as they look. Get the full tutorial here.

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DIY Wooden Bow Tie

Credit: themerrythought.com

Looking for a dapper DIY holiday present for him? This project is a bit more hands on, but you'll creates a handsome present he’s sure to love. Get the full tutorial here.

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Mason Jar Soup Mixes

Credit: wholefully.com

From tomato-based to split pea, these soup mixes are sure to please. Get the full tutorial here.

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Caramel Latte Tea Cup Candle

Credit: simplystacie.net

Use a cup with a pattern to add your own personality to this craft. Get the full tutorial here.

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Recipe Tea Towels

Here's a sentimental Christmas gift everyone will love. Handwritten family recipes turned into tea towels make the ultimate keepsake.

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Peppermint Sugar Scrub

Credit: Southern Living

This simple peppermint sugar scrub is begging to go in your next holiday basket. Watch the full tutorial here.

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Gingerbread Sugar Scrub

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This jolly gingerbread DIY project couldn’t be simpler to pull together. Watch the full tutorial here.

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DIY Doggy Bow Tie

Credit: thehousethatlarsbuilt.com

Turn your fluff ball into a proper pup with a homemade bowtie this holiday. (You can give it to him with a new squeaky toy too. It’s a surefire way to make sure he’s excited about it!) Get the full tutorial here.

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Christmas Countdown Candle

Credit: themerrythought.com

This advent candle is a clean and classic gift that would pair well with any holiday decor style. Get the full tutorial here.

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Colorful DIY iPhone Case

Credit: Etsy

Who says you can’t bring a little color to a dark winter? Gather some of your favorite seasonal blooms and get crafty with this DIY iPhone case. Find the full tutorial here.

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BBQ Spice Rub

Credit: wholefully.com

As quick to pull together as it is delicious, this rub makes for the perfect last-minute gift. Get the full tutorial here.

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Red-and-White Cookie Basket

Credit: thetomkatstudio.com

A perfect gift for the cook and cookie lover in your life, you can mix-and-match your favorite baking essentials to make this basket your own. Get the full tutorial here.

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Crafty Coasters

Credit: thecasualcraftlete.com

As you’re crafting, you can put the painters tape in any pattern you’d like to make a coaster gift set that’s stands out from the rest. Get the full tutorial here.

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Floral Magnets with Flair

Credit: themerrythought.com

Help your friends and family have the cutest medicine cabinet around with these crafty magnet stocking stuffers. Get the full tutorial here.

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Button Picture Frame

Credit: Laurey W. Glenn

Just a little glue and some colorful buttons can bring a favorite photo to life this holiday. Get the instructions or watch the full tutorial here.

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Homemade Bacon Salt

Credit: Southern Living

No matter the season, bacon is always a crowd-pleaser. Watch the full tutorial here.

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Winter Spice Sugar Scrub

This seasonal gift idea is made with all of the fragrances that we love about the holidays – cinnamon, orange, and clove essential oil. Simply mix sugar and coconut oil, add your fragrance, and gift a ribbon-tied jar to your hostess. It's easy to double or triple this recipe for multiple gifts, or try switching up your essential oils to make Peppermint Sugar Scrub or Gingerbread Sugar Scrub for a little variety.

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Family Photo Luminaries

Credit: ourbestbites.com

With a bit of double-sided tape and printed photos, you can make a glowing gift full of memories for your family and friends. Get the full tutorial here.

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