27 DIY Handmade Christmas Gifts To Make This Year

These rhinestone-covered candle holders have plenty of sparkle, making them a good choice for someone who loves glam decor. They’re inspired by the high-end look of Z Gallerie pieces, but you can change the ribbon color to suit the recipient’s style.

A framed dry-erase calendar is useful for someone who likes having their schedule where they can see it. Wallpaper or wrapping paper behind the glass lets you customize the look, so it can be made to coordinate with an office, kitchen or command center.

These black-and-white Live Laugh Love prints are a quick handmade gift for someone who likes simple inspirational wall art. The coordinating set can be printed and framed in less than an hour, so it’s also useful when you need a last-minute project.

A blanket ladder is both decorative and useful, giving the recipient a place to display throws without taking up much floor space. This version was inspired by a Pottery Barn design and can be painted or stained to match their decorating style.

This cozy crocheted scarf is made with a simple half double crochet stitch, so it’s an approachable project even if you don’t want to tackle a complicated pattern. It’s the kind of handmade gift that feels personal while still being useful all winter.

A monogram turns a simple wooden tray into a gift that feels much more personal. The dark green paint and gold-leaf lettering give this one an elegant look that works well for someone who enjoys entertaining or decorating their home.

These faux-leather earrings are cut with a Cricut, which makes it easy to create a polished-looking piece of jewelry without a lot of complicated jewelry-making. You can change the color and pattern to suit the person you’re giving them to.

These colorful herb markers are a cute gift for someone who likes to cook or grow herbs. The painted sticks and Cricut-cut labels make them much prettier than basic plant markers, without turning the project into something overly complicated.

Instead of giving ordinary bars of soap, this project uses strips of colored melt-and-pour soap to create a pretty plaid design. You can customize the colors and scent, which makes it easy to tailor the finished gift to the recipient.

Glitter spray paint gives ordinary glass jars a frosted finish that looks especially pretty when there’s a candle glowing inside. Add ribbon and rhinestone trim and they become an inexpensive handmade gift with a little holiday sparkle.

This one is for the woman on your list who likes practical gifts but still appreciates something cute. The handmade oilcloth bag holds car-care essentials, and the felt flower doubles as an air freshener when you add a few drops of essential oil.

This wooden bead garland is an easy piece of decor to customize for the person you’re giving it to. Paint the beads in colors that suit their home, then add the tassels for a finished piece they can use well beyond Christmas.

Homemade hot chocolate mix is an easy gift for neighbors, teachers or anyone who would enjoy a cozy winter treat. Pair it with marshmallows and a mug, then add the printable gift tag to turn a simple mix into a finished present.

Sometimes the homemade part is the cookie, but the packaging is what makes it feel like a gift. These individual paper packages dress up a single cookie with decorative cardstock and ribbon, which is handy when you need lots of small Christmas treats to hand out.

Filled with white candy and finished with angel wings, this mason jar gift looks much more special than a plain jar of sweets. The white-and-gold details give it a pretty Christmas look, and the printable wings make the angel theme easy to pull together.

This cookie mix gift is packaged in a burlap sack with holiday embellishments and a printable tag that includes the recipe. It’s an especially handy idea when you need several homemade gifts for teachers, neighbors or friends.

These ceramic coasters use Cricut Infusible Ink, so the design becomes part of the surface rather than looking like something stuck on top. Choose a design that suits the recipient and you have a useful handmade gift that looks surprisingly polished.

Blue-and-white snowflake soaps have a wintry look that makes them especially pretty for Christmas gift giving. The snowflake mold does most of the decorative work, while mica powder and wintergreen essential oil add color and a seasonal scent.

For the tea drinker on your list, this homemade chai mix turns into a warm, spiced drink with very little effort. Package the powdered mix in small mason jars and you have an easy gift they can enjoy one cup at a time.

A custom silhouette makes this framed artwork feel much more personal than something bought off the shelf. The example uses a dog silhouette, but the basic idea can be adapted to use any outline you want.

Teenagers can be notoriously hard to make gifts for, so this collection focuses on projects they might actually want to use or display. It includes jewelry, room decor and other customizable ideas, with several projects designed by teens themselves.

This Elf Cam mug is a playful Christmas gift for anyone who loves the tradition of a visiting elf. The red-and-white mug looks festive on its own, and filling it with cocoa and sweet treats makes the gift even more fun.

A jar of orange, cinnamon and cloves makes a lovely last-minute gift for someone who enjoys the scent of Christmas. The ingredients look pretty layered in a glass jar, and the recipient can simmer them at home for a warm, festive fragrance.

A painted wine bottle decorated with snowflakes becomes a glowing winter decoration when you add fairy lights inside. The blue-and-white design is pretty enough to display on its own and would also make a thoughtful handmade Christmas gift.