21 DIY Christmas Gifts Anyone Would Be Excited to Open

Spread holiday cheer to everyone on your list with homemade presents. Get the full tutorial here.

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. 

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

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.

Give the warm, seasonal smells of cinnamon and spice with a homemade chai-scented candle. Tie the finished product with a ribbon for a pretty presentation. Get the full tutorial here.

The chefs on your list will love these gourmet-infused olive oils. Try flavors like rosemary, sun-dried tomato, lemon, and chili. Get the full tutorial here.

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. 

These lotion bars are easy to make, great for giving, and the perfect solution to keeping skin silky-smooth. Get the directions here. 

Your slow cooker will help homemade Christmas gifts come together even easier. 

Recipe: Slow-Cooker Apple Butter

This build-your-own ornament will give a Christmas tree a personal touch while also adding coastal style. Get the step-by-step instructions here.

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.

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

Already looking ahead to the New Year? Create a personalized desk calendar. The best part is that it's evergreen so it can be used year after year. Get the full tutorial here.

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

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 Moons
Recipe:Bacon-Smoked Paprika-Cheddar Bars
Recipe:Pecan-Rosemary-Cheddar Buttons
Recipe:Pimiento Cheese Squares
Recipe:Parmesan-Basil-Cheddar Stars

'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

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 Truffles
Recipe:Raspberry Pound Cake Truffles
Recipe:Chocolate-Espresso Pound Cake Truffles
Recipe:Candied Ginger Pound Cake Truffles

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

For a family that loves playing games together and spending time in the backyard, this outdoor Yahtzee set will get plenty of use. Get the directions here.