“Maybe Christmas, he thought, doesn’t come from a store.
Maybe Christmas, he thought, means a little bit more.”
So goes one of the most poignant lines in the Dr Seuss story, How The Grinch Stole Christmas!
The Grinch’s epiphany of six decades ago is no less valid today: The best gifts are the ones with heart — the ones that have meaning, that are chosen with the recipient in mind, and that take a little time and thought. Those are the gifts that become treasured memories.
If you’re looking for a way to bridge the gap between being present and giving a present, these 25 festive holiday gift crafts may be just the answer! They hit that magical sweet spot by being as creative as they are thoughtful — with the bonuses of being budget-friendly and ideal for last-minute gift-giving.
Something else that’s awesome about these holiday gift crafts? By making them with your near and dear, these cute little projects can open the door to some wonderful times spent together.
Each one of the how-tos for these holiday gift crafts include instructions, photos and a video, so you can see exactly how to make that perfect something special for your friends, family, neighbors, teachers… and even for that person on your list who seems to have everything.
Now, go have some fun creating sweet and beautiful treasures that will be appreciated right now — and also fondly remembered in years to come.
Holiday gift crafts in jars
Make a homemade snow globe for the holidays
One sweet gift: A jar of cinnamon & sugar nuts
Homemade salt scrub: A soothing holiday craft
Create a mini North Pole in a jar
Warm up your holiday display with mason jar lights
The holiday season sparkles in this glitter jar craft
Edible gifts
One sweet gift: A jar of cinnamon & sugar nuts
Hot cocoa shots: Holiday gift crafts
Reindeer candy bottles make sweet gifts
How to make sugared cranberries
Super-fudgy homemade chocolate syrup
Light & bright home decor
Ice block lights: Holiday gift craft idea
Warm up your holiday display with mason jar lights
Make a jolly snowman tealight ornament
Homemade candles: Holiday gift craft
Wall decor
Decorate for the holidays with a wood wreath
This is love: A country-style rope sign
Make a sparkly Christmas ornament wreath
How to make a photo collage memory board
Tabletop holiday gift crafts
Make a homemade snow globe for the holidays
Cute & crafty Christmas countdown blocks
How to make a tube sock snowman craft
How to make a photo collage memory board
Pinecone Christmas trees: A forest of holiday decor
Make a cute little pinecone owl craft
Hanging decorations
Make a homemade glass Christmas tree ornament
How to make a kissing ball holiday craft
Dazzle with these crafty sequined hangers
Christmas ornaments
Make a jolly snowman tealight ornament
Make a homemade glass Christmas tree ornament
Make a sparkly Christmas ornament wreath
Homemade beauty gifts
Homemade salt scrub: A soothing holiday craft
Honey-coconut DIY lip scrub: Holiday gift crafts
Great teacher gifts
One sweet gift: A jar of cinnamon & sugar nuts
Warm up your holiday display with mason jar lights
Homemade candles: Holiday gift craft
Reindeer candy bottles make sweet gifts
Make a jolly snowman tealight ornament
Year-round craft projects & gift ideas
This is love: A country-style rope sign
How to make a photo collage memory board
Make a cute little pinecone owl craft
The holiday season sparkles in this glitter jar craft
Decorate for the holidays with a wood wreath
Make a wrapping paper gift bag
Homemade candles: Holiday gift craft
Warm up your holiday display with mason jar lights
Dazzle with these crafty sequined hangers
Kid-friendly crafts
How to make a tube sock snowman craft
The holiday season sparkles in this glitter jar craft
Reindeer candy bottles make sweet gifts