DIY Christmas Gifts: 15 Handmade Christmas Gift Ideas
Who is ready to make Christmas gifts? We have a list of DIY Christmas gifts. Plus, where to find even more ideas for things to make for the holidays.
Are you ready to get started making gifts for the holidays? Are you looking for ways you can have a handmade Christmas? Or find budget-friendly gift ideas for gift giving? I love making handmade gifts to give my family and friends. Do you?
Make Handmade Christmas Gifts
You may think it's early, but Christmas is in 76 days and counting down.
For crafters and makers, making gifts for the holidays starts early. Some start as early as Christmas in July. (Especially if you have a big family, like me.)
Really, being ready for gift giving during these uncertain times, you probably should start thinking about the Christmas season a little earlier anyway.
Why? To have time to make Christmas gifts, buy gift certificates, or purchase handmade Christmas gifts, and then wrap them all up to make sure they're mailed to loved ones. This ensures the gifts are getting there on time.
Our List of DIY Christmas Gift Ideas
- DAILY JOURNAL – 30 days of journal prompts, ideas, instructions, and an online video course. Give this course to someone or make a pretty journal as a gift.
- Make a puppy dog doll with this PUPPY DOG DOLL SEWING PATTERN that comes with written and video instructions. Little ones will love snuggling this stuffed animal.
- By the same designer, I spotted this cute OWL PATTERN it's adorable for right now for the kids or grandkids, or as a gift for the holidays.
- Does someone you know have a dog? Or are you getting a dog? Make a dog coat for your dog. DOG COAT PATTERN and written and video instructions. (for various dog sizes) My Chihuahua loves to wear her coats. If you would rather just buy the pattern, you can get it (here).
- Hand-sew a felt reindeer ornament. Make Christmas ornaments to hang on the tree. PDF DOWNLOAD DEER ORNAMENT PATTERN. It's easy to make. And includes the pattern, instructions, and video. You can use fabric, muslin, or felt for this pattern.
- Do you knit? Make this HOLIDAY MITTEN GARLAND.
- You can't go wrong with this online crafting class for Cricut users 30 HOLIDAY PROJECTS TO MAKE WITH A CRICUT
- Make this CABLE CHRISTMAS STOCKING. With the Christmas stocking pattern, video tutorial, and instructions, this is perfect for beginners and up! Customize the design to your liking and colors.
- Do this project for yourself or as a gift. Make a MONOGRAMMED WREATH You can find our Grapevine Wreath ideas right here.
- Do you like making Christmas gifts with the kids? This PAPER CLAY ORNAMENTS DIY is perfect to do with the kids. And no-bake.
Creativebug
You can find so many gifts to make on Creativebug, and right now they are having a special 3-months for $5! What?! This is such a deal. Includes patterns, written instructions, and video tutorials. You can even get a free trial, but the deal is better right now! Plus, you can search for free tutorials too!
I know I'm taking advantage of this. What about you?
Signing up and using the site is easy! Once signed in, log in, then download and or print the pattern, grab your supplies, watch the online crafting class (video), and make the project. What will you make first?
More Places to find Christmas crafts and Christmas patterns
My favorite places to look for Christmas crafts and patterns to make are on Creativebug, Craftsy, and Etsy. I promise to share what I'm making with you soon! I also look for patterns, supplies, and make lists on Amazon.
Don't forget you can search for all our crafts, DIY, and our free projects (from the navbar or search box) to find even more ideas for making gifts for the holidays.
Either way, I hope you find a few gifts to make and give to people on your list.
Happy holiday planning, crafting, and making!
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Ideas for the Holiday and Christmas season
Christmas Printables: Gift checklists, Christmas organizers, calendars, and more.
- See all our Gift Ideas
- Christmas Craft ideas – Find more Christmas craft projects like these, related projects.
- Mini Gift Baskets Ornaments. I made these DIY gifts years ago for gifts for the grandkids, and they loved them! These ornaments are great homemade gifts for the kids.
- 25 Days of Christmas Crafts. This is a free printable calendar of ideas for your holidays. Included are links to each Christmas craft project. Have fun with your kids during the holiday season with these ideas.
- What would Christmas be without Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer? Why not make a few felt Reindeer Ornaments for your Christmas tree with our free reindeer template, step-by-step directions, and this Reindeer Ornament pattern.
