The holiday season is among us! Which means it’s time to start crafting those special homemade Christmas gifts.
Creating and making homemade gifts isn’t just about being crafty, spending less and being budget friendly. Though those are great reasons, it’s also about giving those you love a gift that says, “I spent time thinking of, and creating this for you.”
So it’s time to get started making those special gifts for those you care about! Here are 9 Budget Friendly DIY Christmas Gift Ideas you can start making!
This post is a collaboration with Katie T’s Home! Some of these DIY Christmas Ideas come from her blog and link to her site with permission!
#1 Easy Homemade Soap Recipe
In Katie’s post, she makes this soap for the first time along side with you (she even has a youtube video!). She shares with you tips and tricks, as well as educates you on the materials you are using and how to keep you and your workspace safe.
This homemade soap recipe is great for beginners so don’t be afraid! Optional to change the scent and soap base.
#2 Dishcloth Gift Set
These crochet farmhouse dishcloths feature a beautiful texture. These would make a great Christmas or house warming gift!
Pick the yarn type and color, follow the pattern and crochet away. 2-3 of these dishcloths would make a wonderful gift set.
This post also has great information on the difference between acrylic and cotton yarn to help you choose the right material to use for your gift.
More information on Crochet Terms and Abbreviations for Beginners here for you.
#3 Beeswax Wraps
Beeswax wraps are a great way to lessen the use of plastic in the kitchen. These wraps are reusable and easy to maintain.
Katie walks you through the materials needed, choosing your sizes, creating your own DIY beeswax wraps, and how to maintain them so they last you a lot longer.
I know I would definitely enjoy these for a Christmas gift!
#4 Rice Hot Packs
Sore muscles, ear aches, and things like menstrual cramps happen. Electric heating pads are great but then you have to worry about being close to a plug in. DIY rice hot pack are great for having a heating pad where and when you want it in your home.
These hot packs are easy to make in an hour or less and a useful, practical gift. Great for housewarming and Christmas gifts!
#5 Wooden Signs
This guide walks you through creating a DIY wooden sign that will help you make a sign that looks like it’s straight from the workshop! (Having a knowledge or experience creating signs like this will definitely help.)
This post helps you find budget friendly material, the prep work needed, and making sure your sign turns out how you intend it too.
DIY wooden signs make a great gift option as you customize for the person of your choice!
Please note you do not need a cricut or vinyl cutter to create a custom sign, but it does make it easier. You can still trace and/or freehand your own designs.
#6 Memory Bear
If you don’t already know what a memory bear is, it is a teddy bear made from something like a shirt from a special loved one who has passed away.
While this pattern isn’t my own, I love it and absolutely recommend it. It’s a fairly easy pattern and would be good for an experienced beginner.
These would make a great gift in memory of a loved one! (Be aware this gift may bring some tears.)
#7 Beeswax Candles
Candles are always a great option for gifts! And better yet when they’re non-toxic and safe to burn in your home.
This post is a great step-by-step tutorial on making beeswax candles with maple syrup or essential oils for a clean burning, natural and sustainable candle!
To make these candles even more budget friendly, you can use thrifted and/or any container you have available to use. (Always be mindful to find a container that can handle heat!)
#8 Christmas Potpourri
What better way to feel the Christmas spirit than with a great smelling potpourri!
Learn how to create a unique potpourri blend by combining your favorite scents to gift to the ones you love, as well as maybe some for your own home.
Included in this post is even a FREE gift label to attach to your Christmas Potpourri.
#9 Recipe Cards
These fillable, printable recipe cards are not only a great Christmas gift ideas, but also a great gift idea for newlyweds, Mother’s Day, housewarming and more!
You can use the fillable feature to fill in your recipe before printing, or print them out blank and handwrite the recipes yourself.
These are a FREE printable and would make a wonderful gift for just about anyone!
I hope you enjoyed these 9 Budget Friendly DIY Christmas Gift Ideas. Will you be making any of these this year??
A special thank you to Katie from katietshome.com for this holiday collab! Be sure to check out here website for more Homemaking, DIY Projects, Crafts and more!
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