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Christmas is fast approaching, as evidenced by the décor that seems to find its way into stores during the summer months. With the holiday season comes the need for figuring out gifts. Every year, I love coming up with affordable handmade gifts that I can give my friends. I try to start early so I have plenty of time to put together my homemade Christmas gifts.
If you enjoy gifting homemade items that are useful and thoughtful, this post is for you! I’m sharing ten homemade Christmas gift ideas that you can easily put together for friends and family.
I love making handmade candles in vintage vessels. These make for an affordable gift for the holiday season! Picking a pretty vessel at a thrift or antique store is a big part of the fun. If the vessel you choose is larger, be sure to add multiple wicks.
A simple gift for friends and family is to use your herb garden to make something special. I typically make rosemary salt, because it has a long shelf life and it is practical and useful. Add an extra special touch by including a recipe card with ideas for how to use the salt.
I love gifting homemade Christmas ornaments. There are so many options for online tutorials to follow. Also, ornaments don’t require a lot of storage space and are generally appreciated and put to good use. Try my tutorial for Christmas ornaments they helps you use up your Christmas fabric scraps!
Thrift some pretty vintage Christmas tins, clean them well, and fill them up with baked goods. This is a gift that is always appreciated! You can bake whatever you want, but I’ve shared one of my favorite recipes below.
My tiered tray tutorial will help you turn any set of mismatched china plates into a gorgeous serving tray. For the holiday season, you could thrift some festive plates and turn them into an amazing gift.
Another great use for fabric scraps, you can customize this tutorial for the holidays. Select festive fabric, and instead of lavender and eucalyptus, fill them with holiday potpourri. They make cute stocking stuffers!
This easy sewing project cones together beautifully and makes a great gift. When deciding how many to make for gifting purposes, consider counting the number of chairs at their dining room table and making that number of placemats.
If you are gifting something small, like jewelry, these pretty gift boxes can make it extra special. Take the time to make one in colors your recipient will adore!
This is a simple craft that is perfect for your vintage-loving, grandmillennial friend. Choose fabric for the pillow that coordinates with their home decor!
For your friends with children, make this gorgeous silhouette craft, featuring profiles of each of their children. You can customize the look of the end result by picking out pretty frames and mats in colors that match their decor.
If you try any of these easy homemade Christmas gifts, be sure to tag @LaurenMagazine on Instagram in your photos. We love to see our tutorials in action!
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