Holidays & Occasions Christmas 10 DIY Christmas Gifts Anyone Would Be Excited to Open By Southern Living Editors Southern Living Editors Since 1966, the editors of Southern Living have been carrying out the mission of the brand: to bring enjoyment, fulfillment, and inspiration to our readers by celebrating life in the South. We inspire creativity in their homes, their kitchens, their gardens, and their personal style. We are a friend they can trust, a guide to the seasons, a helping hand during the holidays, and a relentless champion of the Southern way of life. Southern Living's editorial guidelines Updated on November 8, 2022 Share Tweet Pin Email Trending Videos Photo: Hector Manuel Sanchez; Prop Styling: Karin Olsen; Food Styling: Kellie Gerber Kelley 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. It's never too early to start brainstorming gifts for everyone on your list. Plan ahead and put together a DIY present that's sure to be a hit. While store-bought gifts always please, it's the handmade presents that are the most heartwarming. From projects that take just a hot minute and a trusty glue gun to homemade apple butter and warm-smelling candles, we've pulled together some of our favorite DIY ideas to gift this year. 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. 01 of 10 Recipe Tea Towels Here's a sentimental Christmas gift everyone will love. Handwritten family recipes turned into tea towels make the ultimate keepsake. 02 of 10 Hot Chocolate Bombs Getty Images/Kseniya Ovchinnikova Hot chocolate bombs are a fun way to deliver a perfect cup of holiday cheer. They can be personalized with fun add-ons of your choice, like mini marshmallows, roughly crushed peppermint sticks, or salted caramel pieces. Get the directions here. 03 of 10 Magnolia Wreath Ralph Anderson Wreaths give a great first impression of holiday cheer. Save money by making your own magnolia wreath that's just as beautiful as the store-bought version. Here's a tutorial. 04 of 10 Slow-Cooker Apple Butter Antonis Achilleos; Prop Styling: Mary Clayton Carl Jones; Food Styling: Emily Nabors Hall Your slow cooker will help homemade Christmas gifts come together even easier.Recipe: Slow-Cooker Apple Butter 05 of 10 Mason Jar Snow Globe Photo: Becky Luigart-Stayner There's no such thing as too much holiday decor. This elegant, easy-to-make snow globe can also be made with any trinket of your choice. Follow our step-by-step instructions. 06 of 10 Hot Honey Hector Manuel Sanchez; Prop Styling: Karin Olsen; Food Styling: Kellie Gerber Kelley Hot Honey will be a unique idea against the lineup of usual holiday gifts. Present it in a cute jar jazzed up with a pretty bow. Recipe Hot Honey 07 of 10 Cheese Straw Sampler Photo: Iain Bagwell Cheese straws are the crowd-pleasing, quintessential food gift. Surprise recipients this year with variations on the delicious traditional recipe, like Bacon-Smoked Paprika Cheddar and Pimiento Cheese. Download our custom gift tag that identifies the different flavors. Recipe: Olive-Blue MoonsRecipe:Bacon-Smoked Paprika-Cheddar BarsRecipe:Pecan-Rosemary-Cheddar ButtonsRecipe:Pimiento Cheese SquaresRecipe:Parmesan-Basil-Cheddar Stars 08 of 10 Ready-Made Appetizer Jennifer Davick 'Tis the season for entertaining. Help out the busy holiday hostess by giving a premade appetizer. Pair a jar of our Caramelized Ginger Pears with a round of Brie. Add a festive plate and cheese knife, and all there's left to do is serve and enjoy. Recipe: Caramelized Ginger Pears 09 of 10 Winter Spice Sugar Scrub This seasonal gift idea is made with all of the holiday fragrances that we love – cinnamon, orange, and clove. 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. 10 of 10 Pound Cake Truffles Sampler Iain Bagwell Put together an assortment of homemade truffles that will satisfy any sweet tooth. Mix and match flavors like Bourbon-Pecan and Chocolate-Espresso. Download our custom gift tag that identifies the different treats. Recipe:Bourbon-Pecan Pound Cake TrufflesRecipe:Raspberry Pound Cake TrufflesRecipe:Chocolate-Espresso Pound Cake TrufflesRecipe:Candied Ginger Pound Cake Truffles Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Tell us why! Other Submit