

For instance, the tea tin candles and leather cord wrap organizers on this list look EXACTLY like those that you see at the fancy department stores for about $30 a piece!

DIY Christmas Gifts can be budget-friendly.ĭepending on which homemade gifts you decide to make, you could save a TON of money compared to the store-bought versions. Just think about the gifts that you’ve received that you treasure the most… it’s probably not the belt or fuzzy sweater… it’s probably the cool art piece that your daughter made for you or the handmade photo ornaments that you’re so excited to hang on your tree each year. What better way to show your loved ones that you care than by taking your time to make a handmade gift? In fact, homemade Christmas gifts can actually be really GREAT… here’s why: Homemade Christmas Presents show you care. If you’re like my most people, then you hear “DIY Christmas Presents” and you automatically think about crocheted dish cloths or knitted Christmas sweaters that you’ll wear once… but these homemade Christmas gifts aren’t your typical forced-smile-as-you-open-it Christmas presents! Well, if you want to give personalized DIY Christmas gifts that your friends and family will actually WANT to receive, then no craft skills necessary! Some of the items on this list, like the DIY Sangria Kit and the DIY Simmering Potpourri jars, don’t require ANY special craft talents… perfect for those that can’t tell the difference between a glue gun and a bedazzler! I tried to get my family to do ONLY DIY Christmas gifts for our big gift exchange a few years ago, but I was quickly vetoed because they said they weren’t “crafty” enough… If you’re looking to save money this Christmas, or you simply want to use your time to get creative and make your own Christmas presents, here are some of my favorite DIY Christmas gifts that your friends and family will actually LOVE! These are some of the BEST homemade Christmas gift ideas that your friends and family will actually WANT to receive this year!Ĭhristmas is the most magical time of the year, but if you add up the cost of presents, cards, food, and decorations, it can quickly become a huge strain on your budget.
These DIY Christmas gifts aren’t your Grandma’s crocheted potholders! (Love you Grandma!).
