DIY Gifts to Spread Holiday Cheer
Take Christmas gifts into your own hands this year with these festive DIYs.
Do-it-yourself holiday gifts may seem like an old tradition of glue guns and turkeys made out of handprints. But it doesn’t have to be. You can take it up a notch this holiday season.
From acorns to herb garlands, we’re using the materials you can find in and around your house to create DIY gifts to spread holiday cheer—you might not even need to make a trip to the store! Check out some of the tutorials below for terrarium ornaments, wool blankets, herb garlands, marigold paper flowers, and more.
Make a DIY gift bag to use yourself or as a stocking stuffer for even more gifts. (We’re stuffing ours with items from our wine lover’s gift guide. Did you know we’ve put together a wide range of gift guides, featuring Western makers and brands?)
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We’ve even collected a few ways to take your gift wrapping to the next level. For the gardener in your life, you can create your own succulent gift toppers that instantly transform a present with a more down-to-earth vibe, if you know what we mean. Like the look of a classic Christmas gift? Then DIY a miniature wreath to top all of your presents for some extra green glam.
Spread some holiday cheer by taking the time to create presents with your own hands this holiday season. Your loved ones will appreciate the time and care you put into crafting and creating their gift.
Best DIY Gifts
Terrarium Ornaments
Making these miniature landscapes is easier than it looks. Follow our step-by-step instructions for the ultimate ornament and keep it long after the holiday season is over.
Blue Spruce-Dyed Wool Blanket
This DIY hand-dying project from Sasha Duerr’s Natural Color yields a luxe look for a chunky wool blanket. Because you can never have too many to cuddle into.
Succulent Gift Toppers
This year, we’re going green with our holiday gifts. Use succulent cuttings in the place of bows on plain or patterned paper to give your wrapping a natural look.
Marigold Paper Flowers
Skip the watering routine and opt for these DIY marigold flowers instead. Even though they look great against fall foliage, we leave these paper flowers up all year round to instantly brighten up our home.
Tea-Dyed Tote Bag
Make a friend a gift that not only looks cute but eliminates the use of single-use plastic at the grocery store. Personalize a canvas tote with a chic print using black tea, sunscreen, and a potato. Yup, you read that right, sunscreen and a potato!
Paper Acorn Ornaments
Make your Christmas tree sparkle with a handmade paper ornament inspired by nature. We can’t promise that the cuteness will attract three singing chipmunks.
Herb Garland
Use your harvested garden herbs to make stunning wall art that smells amazing and can later be used for cooking. Pick them as you please or let them dry out for a yummy smell that will fill your house.
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