Amazing Homemade Christmas Gifts
Are you tired of giving the same old store bought mass-produced gifts that everyone else is? These homemade Christmas gifts will be something they’ll actually want to receive, and you’ll feel good that you made it yourself.
Chalkboard Mug – This mug is pretty standard on the top half, but the bottom half acts as a chalkboard, so they can leave messages on it. Great for spreading morning cheer or making sure everyone knows who the coffee belongs to. Be sure to gift this with some chalk so they can get started right away.
Teacup Candles – This is a great way to take a teacup you don’t use anymore, but that looks really pretty, and make a candle worthy of being a gift. You’ll want to put it on a matching saucer, and they show you how to affix is so it’s one piece. This makes a very handy candle that they’ll be glad to receive.
Moisturizing Kitchen Hand Scrub – This hand scrub is a thoughtful gift because we all need to wash our hands, and the kitchen makes a great spot to do so, but using dish soap for the job isn’t ideal. It’s so easy to make, and the color makes for a great presentation when you give it to them.
The Perfect Winter Mix – This bin has just the right mix of ingredients to keep them warm and toasty all winter long. They’ll think of you every time they have a mug of hot cocoa, complete with marshmallows and a shot of Kahlua. The process of making this is as easy as stacking the ingredients and dolling up the jar.
Instagram Coasters – Make your Instagram pics look their best with these coasters. They take your photos and put them into coaster form so they’re super useful, and also super thoughtful because you can personalize them for the recipient. They’re made in a way that will make them last for awhile, even with repeated use.
Family Keychain – Keep loved ones always on their mind with this family keychain. It starts by changing pictures from color to black and white, and then affixing them to a series of keychain tabs, one for each family member. It’s a handy way to for them to remember their keys, and always see their family members smiling back at them.
Little Lamb Pillows – These little lambs are cute as can be, and great to snuggle up to all winter long. They play into the Christmas theme as one of the animals that was present at the manger for the birth of Jesus. Lambs signify purity and meekness, and will add some character to their decor.
Homemade Play Dough – Sure, you can buy jars of Play-Doh at the store for a reasonable price, and it says it’s non-toxic, but when you make it at home you have more control of what goes into it.
These steps show you how to make as much of the dough as you want so that your child can make all sorts of creations, in lots of different colors.
Homemade Peppermint Scrub – This peppermint scrub feels ultra luxurious, and they’ll never guess that it’s easy to make from sugar, mineral oil, and peppermint extract. Presentation is key here, so as long as you put it in a nice jar with some ribbon around it as shown, this is not only a thoughtful gift but also very useful.
Upcycled Brown Grocery Bag Basket – These steps show you how to take ordinary brown paper grocery bags, the kind you probably have a stash of right now, and make a decorative basket that you can make to hold another gift, or to use as a gift itself. It’s sturdy enough to be used, and looks like a hand-crafted piece of art rather than common grocery bags.
Modern Beanbag Pouf – Here’s a way to give them a piece of furniture that you can make yourself. There’s only six pieces of fabric used to make this, two pieces for the top and bottom and four pieces for each side. You then stuff the insides and you now have a pour suitable for an ottoman or a chair, and can even double as a coffee table.
Lawn Yahtzee – If they’re a fan of the regular-sized Yahtzee game, they’ll no doubt love to receive this oversized version that is meant to be played outdoors. The dice are big wooden cubes, which make it fun to try and hold and throw all of them at once. It’s then simply a matter of making weatherproof accessories like score pads.