Handmade Gift Ideas to DIY (Homemade Gifts for 2024)

As this gift giving holiday season approaches, I'm sharing 1115 of my best handmade gifts and DIY gift ideas for everyone on your list.

I love customizing a useful gift. Those personal touches, handmade items and DIY projects make the best thoughtful gifts. 

Each of these amazing DIY gift ideas has an easy tutorial with it and step-by-step instruction, some have a free download to make creating it even easier.

This list of homemade gifts is great for young and older kids to pick through and decide what they want to make for someone this holiday season.

Shifting the focus to giving makes Christmas morning much more rewarding, as a child is anxious to give the gifts they created, rather than worry about what ideal gift they are receiving under the Christmas tree.

Some of these creative ideas take a little time and are very budget friendly products...others of these great gift ideas are more large scale and probable extra cost involved.

Scan through the list of homemade Christmas gifts and find the ones that fit your vibe, your wallet and what you already have on hand.

Or take your store-bought gifts and add fun personalization to make them even more great!

This comprehensive list of great DIY gifts is not just for diy christmas gifts, but can be perfect stocking stuffers, Mother’s day, Father’s day or any last-minute gift needed.

Hopefully this collection of homemade gift ideas helps you with that to-do list this year...and save it off for next year too!

How to Make a Wire Crown (DIY Elven Tiara Tutorial)

Learn how to make a wire wrapped crown or Elven tiara, perfect for dressing up, costumes, cosplay or every day wear.

These gorgeous wire crowns are my favorite accessory!

Let me walk you through one crown style and then you can get creative and make all the crowns your heart desires.

FYI: I am not a model, just an enthusiastic crafter that no longer has kids to force to model.

How to Make Three Tier Agate Resin Serving Tray DIY

Make a tiered serving tray for serving at parties, using as a catch all or giving as a gorgeous handmade gift. 

This tiered serving tray makes such a statement for a high-class afternoon tea or a quartz-like resin tray for decoration in the dining room.

Just follow this step-by-step tutorial for the perfect crystal resin 3-tier tray! 

How to Wrap Journal with Pens (Expert Gift Wrapping)

Creative gift wrapping is so much more fun than just simply giving a gift and adding a special message.

Make a custom journal and wrap it with some pens to look amazing and extra this gift giving season!

Follow the step-by-step guide in video or photo tutorial for the perfect wrapped gift.

Holographic Vinyl Autumn Leaf Glass Can with HTVRONT

Turn a 16 oz glass tumbler into the perfect beverage container for all of Fall with some holographic maple leaves.

This versatile holographic vinyl is perfect for all sorts of cool craft ideas - turn the holographic soil gold into shimmery maple leaf stickers.

I love how it looks on this glass tumbler with glass straw...this is a great alternative to mason jar gifts!

How to Make a Personalized Library Stamp with xTool!

Learn how to make a beautiful custom stamp for marking that book collection with a signature library stamp.

Custom book stamps are the perfect gift for book collectors and book lovers. Create a high quality stamp with a business logo, a favorite quote, a full name, phone number, or even just monogram stamps.

Create a unique design library stamp with crisp impression lines using the xTool laser cutting machine.

How to Make Poodle Skirt Costume (Easy DIY Tutorial)

Learn how to make a poodle skirt 50's costume easily and quickly! Could be lovely gifts for matching outfits or dress-ups.

I'll show you how to upcycle a thrifted skirt and give some directions for sewing your own, as well as creating the poodle applique with a few supplies!

Plus, I'm modeling my poodle skirt costumes design off of the Fallout 76 Poodle Skirt outfit.

How to Make Resin Pixel Heart Glitter Keychains DIY

Learn how to make pixel heart glitter resin keychains as the perfect accessory or one of the most popular gifts.

These heart keychains are perfect for keeping track of keys, giving as a handmade gift, hooking on a zipper or adorning a backpack. 

Add loads of sparkly gold glitter to the EasyCast epoxy resin for the perfect shimmering finish!

HOW TO MAKE CUSTOM SCREEN PRINTED T-SHIRTS WITH XTOOL

Learn how to make your own custom t-shirts with xTool screen printing! One of the best ways to mass produce matching shirts, pajamas or easy diy gift ideas.

Take your own design, image or logo and flawlessly screen print it onto shirts, merch, gear bags, and much more!

This is a great way to make custom merchandise for a business, handmade gifts, family reunion shirts!
Let's get started!

How to Make Nursery Name Sign (Custom DIY with xTool)

Learn how to make a gorgeous nursery name sign for a new bundle of joy!

Make a name sign for any occasion, not just a new baby...change the text for a wedding, family name or with a fun saying.

This wood sign is perfect for customizing with a first and middle name, and looks great as home decor.

How to Make Air Dry Clay Trinket Dish (DIY Ring Bowl)

Learn how to make gorgeous air dry clay trinket dishes, ring bowls and home decor.

Sparkly, glitter, and a touch of gold flashing on brightly colored acrylic paint dishes--perfect effect for a ceramic like finish.

Make one clay dish or make several for handmade gifts.

How to Make Wood Bead Tiered Wreath DIY (Fall Decor)

This tiered wood bead wreath is the perfect wreath for the front door for Fall, or any time of year.

Make a DIY wood bead wreath for your own home decor or for a great DIY gift idea!

Just a few supplies needed and this simple wood bead wreath can be put together in less than 30 minutes!

How to Paint a Globe (DIY Galaxy Star Map Tutorial)

Transform an old globe into a galaxy star map perfect for Halloween, an extra special gift or just every day home decor.

Find a vintage globe at thrift stores, yard sales or out of the dusty attic and make it a statement piece for the coffee table.

With a few simple steps and a coat of paint, you'll have an awesome DIY globe just in time for spooky season.

How to Make Origami Corner Bookmarks (Easy Paper DIY)

Origami paper corner bookmarks are super easy to make and perfect for teaching a large group.

Just a few easy steps and folding to make a little DIY origami corner bookmark to keep track of reading a good book all during the school year.

These easy corner bookmarks are a perfect gift, easy crafts for a school class or youth group, and all you need are some squares of paper.

How to Make Geode Glass Art (Plaid Fragment Effects)

Learn how to make a gorgeous geode glass wall hanging using Plaid's newest product, Fragment Effects.

This stained glass comes crushed and is great for various center stage uses in wall art, canvases, stained glass effects and resin.

Let me teach you all about how to use Plaid Fragment Effects, and walk you through a beautiful geode craft that can be completed by any skill level.

How to Make a Resin Geode Mirror (Easy DIY Tutorial)

Learn how to upcycle a chipped mirror into a resin geode mirror with Amazing Clear Cast Epoxy resin, Color Creator Mica Powders, glitter and glass crystals!

This gorgeous mirror looks amazing and takes just a little bit of time to create this piece of art.

Maybe you have a mirror that already could use a face-lift or you can thrift one easily over the weekend and make a statement geode art piece for your home!

How to Make Pressed Flower Laminated Bookmarks DIY

Preserve gorgeous pressed flowers in lamination for the perfect and easy bookmark!

These flowers and four leaf clovers were found in my yard and perfect for an epic book place holder.

Just a few supplies needed to make all the flower art bookmarks perfect for book lovers!

**TIP: When you go on vacation or out of town, snag a few flowers or fern leaves from parks or the botanical gardens and press them in a book to turn into the perfect holiday keepsakes after your trip! (protect your pages with a piece of folded parchment paper.)

How to Make Wax Seals with Pressed Flowers DIY!

Transform a boring envelope, a wedding invitation or a deckle edge handmade envelope into a message adorned for a king by adding a wax seal with pressed flowers.

Wax seals are elegant and so much fun to use...melting the wax, pressing the stamp...it's incredibly cool.

Add a pressed flower or four leaf clover from your yard for even more snail-mail-letter specialness!

How to Preserve Pressed Flowers in Clear UV Resin

Learn how to preserve delicate pressed flowers and clovers in clear UV resin.

UV resin is easy to work with an instantly dried, so it makes starting and finishing a project much more doable.

Cast some fun resin pieces filled with gorgeous preserved flower art, can be used for a special day, a memento or just for fun!

How to Make Watercolor Bookmarks (Beginners Tutorial)

Learn how to paint watercolor bookmarks easily for the the perfect diy bookmark.

These make a great gift in addition to a favorite book!

Let me show you how to create these awesome watercolor effects effortlessly!

DIY How to Make a Wood Bead Wreath (Half Split Ball)

I love the look of big wood bead wreaths and had to make one for myself!

The beauty of the split balls is the wreath can sit absolutely flat against the wall or front door.

Learn how easy it is to make a gorgeous wood bead wreath with 2 inch split wood balls and then additional ideas of how to decorate it at the end of the post!

How to Make Monogram Resin Keychains DIY Tutorial

Learn how to make monogram resin key chains with colorful tassels! Could also be transformed into Christmas ornaments!

Resin keychains are easy to make, are great gifts and perfect for back-to-school backpack flair.

You just need a letter mold, a small amount of resin and some hardware--and not much time at all before you have monogram keychains and a favorite handmade gift!

How to Paint Wood Chairs DIY (No Sanding Needed)

I love refinishing furniture--especially furniture I found on the street, destined for the trash.

These lovely wooden chairs were spotted on my morning workout, and my best friend and I carried them back to my house for updating.

Learn how easy it is to paint wood chairs with no sanding or intense preparation needed.

How to Engrave Stainless Steel with xTool 2W Infrared (IR) Laser DIY

Turn a love letter signature into a heirloom keepsake--a truly special gift!

Learn how to engrave stainless steel pendants with the xTool S1 2W infrared laser.

Think of all the handmade and personalized gifts you can make with this amazing technique!

These are gorgeously engraved permanent marks and will not wipe off...turn your handwriting into a treasure.

Here's the step-by-step guide plus other xTool DIY tutorials.

How to Make Glitter Resin Pen Holder DIY with Cup Turner!

Make a great statement piece for your desk, counter, or home decor with this ombre glitter resin pen holders DIY.

This glitter pen holder is beautiful and easy to make!

Learn how to make a gorgeous Resin Glitter Tumbler pencil holder with ETI Envirotex Lite and sparkly glitter--here's the full details!

DIY Upcycle Nightstands into Desk with Chalk Paint!

Learn how quick and easy it is to upcycle, update or refinish old furniture!

See how amazing this DIY project turned out by transforming nightstands or small dresser drawers into a desk!

With chalk paint and a few supplies, this chic set up can be recreated in less than 4 hours!

How to Laser Engrave Journals DIY with xTool S1!

Learn how easy it is to make a laser engraved journal or notebook with xTool laser cutting machine.

Every time I do a laser cutting project it becomes my absolute favorite--and this is no exception, I totally love these faux leather engraved journals! Great gift for teens, new parents and friends.

Engraving on journals is so fast, just minutes, and makes a gorgeous handmade gift, branded business merchandise or custom swag.

Customize your journal with precious handprint crafts, ink up a child's hand and press on paper. Then photograph it and import it into xTool Creative Space.

Make a Laser Cut Earring Holder DIY with xTool S1

Learn how to make a gorgeous DIY earring display perfect for keeping track of earrings or for displaying earrings for sale at an event or for easy gifts!

If you have a big earring collection there are so many wonderful earring stand options--even combining with jewelry organizer solutions too!

Anthropologie Inspired Monogram Mug DIY with Cricut Infusible Ink

Learn how to make an Anthro inspired monogram mug with Cricut Infusible Ink and Cricut Mug Press.

This DIY is a little complex, using 4 colors of infusible ink, but it's finish is well worth the effort, perfect for adding to a gift basket or filling with treats and a gift card!

Plus, the mug is dishwasher and microwave safe--perfect for hot chocolate! Be sure to watch the video tutorial in this post!

DIY Wedding Harry Potter Hogwarts House Banners

Planning the most epic Wizarding World of Harry Potter themed wedding, Prom or event?

These gorgeous house crest banners are the perfect way to separate tables for guests.

Sort the group into their common room and have them sit at the table they are sorted in.

Harry Potter Deathly Hallows Wedding Cake Topper DIY

If you are planning a Harry Potter themed wedding, event, birthday party or special occasions, this Deathly Hallows cake topper is the icing on the cake.

I'm sharing these 2 different cake toppers, free downloads at the end of the post, as an inexpensive way to do cake decorations with a high quality professional look.

How to Make Harry Potter Golden Snitch DIY FREE SVG

If you are a Harry Potter fan, you will love this simple Harry Potter fun craft!

Make a DIY Golden Snitch tealight candle holder, perfect for a Harry Potter party, wedding or special event!

Video Tutorial in this post too--if you prefer to watch it quickly! Easy way to make a themed gift for a friend!

How to Use the Cricut Hat Press with Infusible Ink

Learn how to use the Cricut Hat Heat Press for making custom hats and headwear.

I got a new hat press to try out and I love it!

I'm showing how easily it works with Cricut Infusible Ink Transfers to make the perfect Anthro-inspired Trucker hat.

Cricut sent me the Cricut Hat Press in exchange for social media, but I'm writing up a full blog post because I love it so much!

How to Make a Faux Snake Plant (Fake Plants DIY)

Learn how to make a fabulous fake snake plant using crepe paper!

Faux house plants are the perfect solution to a home office, dining room or living room that just don't get enough sunlight for live plants.

These faux sansevieria plants are a popular choice for interior design home decor because of their beautiful leaves.

Let's get crafting this faux snake plant!

How to Make Rubber Stamps with xTool S1 Laser Cutter

Learn how to make your own custom rubber stamps with the xTool S1 Laser cutting and laser engraving machine!

I am absolutely addicted to making rubber stamps now and you will be too--they are super intricate and detailed, I'm in love!

An engraved stamp would make a great personalized gift for a family member or could be used as a great way to make Christmas cards.

How to Make Leather Bracelet with xTool Laser Cutter!

Learn how to make stunning leather bracelets with the xTool Laser Cutting machine.

It's easy to make laser cut leather bracelet and makes a very meaningful and easy handmade gift ideas for a special occasion!

These wrap-around wrist bracelets are easy to make and secure with a stud rivet...they are adjustable in size, can be customized and only take 3 supplies! 

Leather can be treated with a little bit of olive oil to make it soft.

How to Make DIY Texture Modeling Paste (Easy Recipe)

Learn how easy and awesome it is to make your own modeling paste!

Homemade texture paste is perfect for mixed media, stencil art and other fun papercrafting.

There's a pretty good chance you have what you need for this diy modeling paste already!

This could be a great way to make holiday cards for family and friends!

How to Make Custom Shrink Plastic Enamel Lapel Pins

Learn how to make your own enamel pins with this fun faux shrink plastic enamel pin technique!

Make a collection of full color pin badges in various shapes--pick some fun ideas from what the gift recipient will like.

I'll show you how to make them every step of the way!

Layered Laser Cut Wood Sign with Tooli-Art Paint Pens

Layered laser cut wood signs are beautiful, fun to make, and totally the thing right now!

The intricate cuts of a laser cutter make it possible to stack very delicate layers into a work of art easily and making it not quite so delicate.

The depth, texture and colors make this little planter sign so intriguing and a great idea for any plant lover!

How to Make Japanese Paper Dolls with Origami Paper

Learn how to make Japanese Paper Dolls with origami paper.

These adorable layered geisha girls are the perfect handmade gift tags, bookmarks or even wall art.

These are not origami (paper folding with no glue), but use the vibrant shades of origami paper to capture the traditional origami vibe...as a paper doll.

DIY Laser Engraving a Mirror with xTool S1 20W Diode

Engrave a mirror with the xTool S1 Laser Cutting machine for a gorgeous statement piece of home decor.

Add an inspirational message or family motto on a mirror with glass laser engraving!

The possibilities with the xTool electronic products are endless!

Fallout Fandom Recipes Cookbook: Video Game Food

My fellow Vault Dwellers, the Fallout Universe is full of unique and questionable foods--and I'm counting this as a totally acceptable homemade gift idea!

Recreating fictional food from Fallout in a real-life cooking experience is a flavorful fusion of gaming geekery and gastronomy.

In the immersive world of Fallout, iconic dishes like squirrel on a stick and West Virginia pepperoni rolls satisfy the taste buds and hunger meter, becoming virtual symbols of post-apocalyptic sustenance.

Turning pixels to plates, this culinary cookbook offers the fandom an opportunity to transform gaming nostalgia into tangible, delectable creations.

Some of these are original recipes and not-so exotic ingredients for fandom foodies.

Playing video games is something my entire family has in common, so cooking some of these foods together was a fun way to take a digital singular experience and make it a authentic real life experience.

How to Make Sublimation Faux Leather Keychains DIY!

Hey Vault-Dwelling crafty Fallout fans!

If you're looking to add a touch of post-apocalyptic flair to your accessories--this is it!

In this step-by-step tutorial, you'll learn how to create awesome sublimation faux leather keychains featuring the lovable duo from Fallout 4's Nuka World – Bottle and Cappy.

Get ready to turn your humble crafting space into a mini Nuka World paradise!

Guide on How to Make Metal Sublimation Photo Prints

Hey there fellow Vault Dwellers--dig up your favorite video game screenshot and turn it into home decor or wall art!

Let me show you how to turn your favorite Fallout 76 moments into unique home decor aluminum photo panels.

Using sublimation metal sheets, a screenshot from the Mothman Museum in Fallout 76, a sublimation printer and a heat press we'll bring the post-apocalyptic vibes right into your space!

How to Make Heat Transfer Vinyl Hat: HTVRONT Hat Heat Press!

Learn how to make a custom hat with the Nuka-Cola logo to show your fallout pride!

With the HTVRONT Hat Heat Press Machine and some Heat Transfer Vinyl (HTV), you can create personalized hats that reflect your unique style and personality. 

Here's the steps to make your very own custom hat project that will turn heads (of Vault Dwellers) wherever you go!

Metal Sublimation Fallout Vault-Tec Lunchbox DIY!

Lunchboxes on Fallout are icon and a fun item to find or buy during gameplay.

They picture a line up of people going into the vault with a Vault Boy in the bottom corner.

The edges of the lunchbox are typically decorated with Vault Boy in various perk poses...but I'm keeping this one simple.

Let's make a Fallout Lunchbox Prop using sublimation! (FREE image at end of post)

How to Make Resin Nuka-Cola Quantum Keychain DIY!

Crafting the Apocalypse has become my newest obsession--I'm thinking of new Fallout crafts to make every day.

Hopefully there's other Fallout nerds out there to appreciate these--or at least this can give you an idea on how to cast an object in mold making resin and duplicating it in resin.

Let's make a DIY Fallout 76 Nuka Quantum Resin Keychain!

How to Make Atom Cats & Fallout Themed Shirts DIY!

Hey Vault Dwellers--Let's make all the Fallout themed shirts for the ultimate in geek chic apparel!

I'm showing how to make 3 shirts: Atom Cats, Vault boy and Vault-Tec--which is your favorite?

How to Make a Reflective High-Vis Running Shirt!

Make the perfect high visibility shirt for outdoor activities in the dark.

Customize it with your favorite silhouette design.

I'm featuring the Fallout Vault-Tec logo on the front and the Vault 76 logo on the back...would you say that it looks radioactive? 😆​😆​😆​

How to Make Folded Butterfly Bookmark DIY with Tombow!

Learn how to make a folded butterfly, heart or flower book mark using a few simple supplies.

Attention book lovers, make the perfect bookmark for keeping track of your page as well as looking beautiful for Spring!

Perfect for anyone who needs a little more than just a coloring book.

How to Make Upcycled Denim Jacket with Fallout Theme

In the world of fashion, where creativity knows no bounds, the fusion of gaming culture and street style has become a unique trend.

If you're a Fallout video game enthusiast, you'll love the idea of incorporating the iconic imagery from the wastelands into your wardrobe.

In this blog post, we'll explore the exciting process of applying Fallout-themed Direct-to-Film (DTF) transfer patches from Ninja Transfer onto a classic jean jacket.

Get ready to level up your style with an up-cycled denim jacket and a touch of post-apocalyptic flair!

3D Printed Nuka Cola Rocket Bottle!

Any fan of the Fallout video game series will immediately recognize the iconic Nuka Cola Rocket Bottle!

Make the perfect prop for your Fallout themed party, Man Cave, She-Shed, Video Game themed home decor, or cosplay prop--the classic Nuka Cola Rocket Bottle!

Make your home wasteland approved with this rocket bottle prop!

Make Rock Display Easels with Curtain Drapery Hooks

Learn how to easily display all your beautiful painted rocks with these small easels made from curtain hooks.

These drapery hooks are easily formed into the perfect little easels for painted rocks, handmade cards or any other knick-knack that you want to display in your living space.

Full details for shaping this display easel in the video or in the body of this post!

These little easels can be fabulous new ways to display other things too...maybe some handmade soaps, small books and more.

How to Make Air Dry Clay Mushrooms Decor Cloche!

Learn how to make fake mushrooms in a cloche, appearing to be a delicate eco system terrarium, for the perfect home decor!

This fun project is made of air dry clay and are the perfect addition to a fairy garden, book shelf or unique gift!

DTF Transfers Ready to Press Jean Jacket!

Let me show you how to make the cutest upcycled jean jacket using DTF (Direct to Film) Transfers that are ready to press.

I love how this cute jacket turned out--and you can customize yours any way you want!

Direct to Film (DTF) Transfers are the way to go because they print out in all colors, including white--so they show up on any colored surface!

How to do Squeegee Art Cat Portraits!

Learn how to do simple squeegee art cat portraits!

Make a cool pop-art vibe art piece of your favorite little felines.

This makes a good gift idea for anyone on your list that loves cats!

1060 Handmade Gift Ideas for Christmas!

Handmade gifts are my jam...check out this running post of 1,060 more gift ideas from last year and 10 previous years.

I love making things for simple gifts, it's the best part of the holidays.

A handmade gift shows a person that you took the time, thought and foresight to think of them and create something you hoped they would love.

Handmade gifts help you focus on giving to others, rather than the barrage of consumerism around the holidays.

I've got 1060 more, just click this image below.

Find more ideas like bath salts, hot cocoa mixes in mason jars, handmade necklaces, half apron tutorial, tote bag varieties, essential oils recipes and much more!

That's it!

Phew, I mean, 1115 easy gift ideas is sure to give you some inspiration on what to make for everyone on your list in every budget.

Handmade gifts are my favorite, for Christmas, birthdays, Mothers day and Fathers Day, Valentine's day and every other special occasion in between!

Save this off for those last minute gift needs or for the following year!

Making your own gifts is the best way to celebrate the holidays.

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Oh, and I have a bunch of easy recipes here, food is one of the favorite things of the holiday!