Homemade Christmas Gifts

Handmade Christmas gifts are a thoughtful and meaningful type of gift-giving. Being able to make something by hand for someone you care about it is a great way to show you care because you are putting some effort into the gift.

Likewise, a homemade gift is an opportunity to create something unique and different from the usual gifts people buy from the shops.

And often, a handmade gift is a great budget option if you want to save the pennies this festive season.

So there we have it, handmade Christmas gifts can be thoughtful, unique, and potentially money-saving.

Handmade gifts tend to be a craft or food item. But if you have a special skill to share, get creative!

We have put together a list of ideas to help you find the perfect homemade Christmas gift this year.

BEST HOMEMADE CHRISTMAS GIFTS

CRAFTS

1. Teacup candles
2. Painted mug with hot chocolate treats
3. Jewellery Tray
4. Lavender heatpad
5. Oven mitt stuffed with cooking kit
6. Kitchen towels
7. Chalkboard mug
8. Mason jar for bakers
9. Lavender sachets
10. Photo luminaries
11. Candle in a mason jar
12. Personalised mug
13. Painted vanity trays
14. Pin cushion jar for sewing supplies
15. Tote bag
16. Wooden coasters
17. Mason jar cocktail kit
18. Pot pourri
19. Personalised camera strap
20. Bracelets
21. Crochet coasters
22. Stove top fragrance kit
23. Knitted stocking
24. Adorned photo frame
25. Personalised apron
26. Pet treats in a jar
27. Christmas plant terranium
28. Soy candles
29. Pine cone fire starters
30. Memory jar
31. Photo album
32. Slippers and snacks kit
33. Scrabble cufflinks
34. Personalised advent calendar
35. Jar of happy thoughts
36. Motivational / mantra cards

BEAUTY PRODUCTS

1. Body scrub
2. Bath bomb
3. Shower steamers
4. Bubble bath
5. Bath salts
6. Lip gloss
7. Spa in a jar
8. Sugar scrub
9. Nailcare kit
10. Coffee body scrub
11. Shea butter soap

FOOD

1. Cookie mix in a jar
2. Shortbread
3. Flavoured oils
4. Chutneys
5. Jam
6. Meat rub
7. Barbecue sauce
8. Bacon jam
9. Cookie gift basket
10. Sugar cookies
11. Chocolate and peppermint bark
12. Christmas caramels
13. Peanut brittle
14. Ice cube tray chocolates
15. Dipped marshmallows
16. Pancake toppings basket
17. Chocolate hamper
18. Cake pops
19. Cookie gift box
20. Flavoured salts
21. Honeycomb / cinder toffee
22. Gingerbread
23. Onion Jam
24. Chai Syrup

DRINK

1. Minibar in a jar
2. Infused vodka
3. Infused gin
4. Limoncello
5. Mulled wine kit
6. Hot chocolate hamper
7. Mulling spices
8. Tea kit

FOR KIDS

1. Glitter globe
2. Sleepover kit
3. Playdough mix
4. Reindeer hot chocolate cones
5. Reindeer food
6. Reindeer / Elf slime
7. Christmas ornaments decoration kit
8. Painted ceramics kit
9. Personalised bookmarks
10. Personalised lunchbox
11. Decorate your own piggybank kit

MONEY-SAVING TIPS FOR CHRISTMAS

• Search poundshops / dollar stores for many of the supplies needed to make your gifts.
• Visit charity shops and thrifts stores for items to upcycle.
• Sign up for coupon accounts.
• Look out for sales throughout the year and stock up on your craft supplies.
• Purchase early and spread the cost over months rather than just in December.
• Think in bulk – make your handmade Christmas gifts in bulk
• Check cashback sites and buy through those retailers.

Keep checking back as we add more easy, simple, and fun homemade Christmas gift ideas to the list!

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