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Today, I’ve rounded up 39 Homemade Gift Ideas for Christmas you can make in 15 minutes or less! So if you want to make a few DIY Christmas gifts for family or coworkers but don’t have a lot of time, you are in the right place.
Christmas comes every year at the same time. But, no matter how well we plan, we always need a few last-minute gift ideas. It happens to me every year! But this year will be different for both of us.
So, this year is different; I’m planning ahead and gathered a list of simple DIY gift ideas I could make quickly, just in case. And today, I’m sharing my list with you.
I love making and giving handmade gifts, like this easy 4th of July Rustic Flags or this Americana Accent Pillow, but I don’t always have the time, and many craft ideas take so long to make.
Luckily, these DIY gift ideas I’m sharing today are easy last-minute ideas, so they won’t take much of your time. You can make them in 15 minutes or less!
Homemade Gift Ideas Ready in 15 Minutes
Below you’ll find unique homemade gift ideas ranging from DIY food gifts, handcrafted gifts made with fabric, handmade Christmas ornaments, Mason Jar gift ideas, and some pampering gift ideas.
So there is a lot to choose from. I’m sure you’ll be able to find a unique gift idea that is perfect for everyone on your Christmas list.
Handcrafted Gift-Making Ideas
If you prefer to give Christmas gifts that can last, you’ll love these easy handcrafted DIY gift ideas. Some are made with fabric, while others are super cute and only require a few crafting supplies. So look them over and enjoy!
Hanging Kitchen Towel Tutorial
Mason Jar Gift Ideas
I rounded up these super cute mason jar gift ideas too. Mason jars are so adaptable that they can be filled with everything from food or home canned goods to crafts or even used to hide surprise gifts inside.
Just fill them, tie on a cute ribbon and a gift tag, and it’s ready to go. No gift wrap is necessary.
If you don’t have basic canning jars on hand, you can always use cute decorative jars instead. Like the ones this Hot Chocolate Snowman Gift in a Jar uses.
DIY Hidden Surprise Christmas Candy Jar
Food DIY Gift Ideas
Homemade food gifts make for the perfect gifted treats. Especially when they are salty, sweet, or crunchy, and more importantly, they are festive, wholesome, and delicious.
The extracts in this DIY gift idea list are better when given time to ferment, but you can plan them. They take only a few minutes to put together.
Other recipes may take a few minutes longer but make them in batches, and they will equal out.
To help you out, I’ve placed a * by ones that you shouldn’t plan for the last minute.
Bath & Body Gift Ideas
Who doesn’t love to be pampered? Your receiver will be spoiled when you gift them with one of these homemade bath and body products. These make for a perfect stand-alone gift or added to a holiday gift basket. Your mom would love these!
BODY SCRUBS:
Homemade Peppermint Sugar Scrub
3 Easy Christmas Sugar Scrub Recipe
LIP SCRUBS:
Shower Essentials:
DIY Christmas Ornament Gifts
Handmade ornaments are a great DIY Christmas gift idea. Let me suggest a couple of other handmade ornaments, like these cute clothespin ornaments or these easy-to-sew Christmas Stocking ornaments that take a bit longer than 15 minutes, but just in case you have the time.
Oh, and who can resist these adorable DIY Candy Canes? Super cute and easy, done in less than 15 minutes! But as promised, the list below can be done and ready in 15 minutes or less.
Marbleized Christmas Ornaments
Galaxy Melted Crayon Ornaments
No-Sew Gnome Christmas Ornaments
Homemade Succulent Terrarium Ornament
So this year, no longer will you need to be up past midnight working on a last-minute gift. These homemade gift ideas are simple enough to make ahead and have on hand.
Because without fail, you’ll be looking for a quick DIY Christmas gift idea, and now you have plenty to choose from.
Tell me, which is your favorite, and do you have a simple handmade gift idea you’d like to share? Feel free to leave your thoughts in the comments below.
More Christmas Craft Ideas
- 45 Handmade Christmas Ornament Ideas
- How to Make a Natural Handmade Wreath
- Handmade Primitive Christmas Tree Tutorial
- Vintage Potato Masher Christmas Tree Craft
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Dianne Hadorn is the owner of Hidden Springs Homestead nestled in the hills of East Tennessee. She is a Master Gardener and enjoys helping others learn how to grow and preserve their own food and sharing tips for living a more sustainable life.