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 1. Crafts & DIY Projects
 2. Fun Christmas Decor and Gift Ideas 2024
 3. 130 DIY Christmas Gifts to Spread Christmas Cheer in 2024


130 DIY CHRISTMAS GIFTS TO SPREAD CHRISTMAS CHEER IN 2024

Nothing beats a handmade holiday present.

By Charlyne MattoxUpdated: Dec 5, 2024
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Becky Luigart-Stayner

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Christmas 2024 is here! You've bought some gifts and have them wrapped under the
tree, but time is running out to order gifts for everyone on your list. If you
don't want to worry about shipping deadlines or braving lines at local stores,
consider heading to your craft room (or the kitchen) and making DIY Christmas
gifts. They'll not only be extra meaningful, they'll probably save you a little
money, too! From useful gifts for the home, to yummy from-scratch food gifts,
and even presents that double as DIY Christmas decorations no matter what you
make a handmade gift will be cherished for years to come.

Need a gift for Grandpa? How about a DIY photo ornament made with pictures of
the kids? We also have the tastiest gift-worthy Christmas treats perfect for
everyone from teachers to hostesses, and plenty of projects that make an ideal
gift for her (a pin cushion in the shape of Santa's boot) or him (socks stitched
with initials and some holiday flair).

Not comfortable around a glue gun? Don't stress, there are ideas here for
experienced DIYers to those who don't own a single tool. If you are game for
something slightly complicated, check out the vintage wall map art for the fella
in your life. Or, if you prefer to put in minimal effort, how about a headband
topped with Christmas bobbles your best friend can wear to a holiday party! So
have fun crafting and gifting this year!


Becky Luigart-Stayner
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WOOD CARRIER ORNAMENTS

Everyone loves a meaningful Christmas ornament and these cuties will certainly
get people talking!


To make: Cut a piece of fabric 2 inches wide by 5 inches long. Use decorative
scissors, either scallop or pinking, along the long sides. Fold the fabric in
half along the short side and cut out a 1-inch-deep by 1/2-inch-wide piece (this
will create the handle of the carrier).


Cut two 2-inch pieces from a 1/4-inch dowel. Wrap the cut tails of the fabric
around the dowel, holding it in place with hot-glue and leaving part of the cut
part open.


Stack about 6 cinnamon sticks in a triangle shape, securing them together with
hot-glue. Place the cinnamon bundle in the center of the carrier (you can glue
it to the fabric, if desired), and pull the fabric up around the bundle. Tie the
handles together with pieces of blue leather cord or twine.

SHOP CINNAMON STICKS

Becky Luigart-Stayner
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WASHI TAPE TREE CARDS

Make a dozen of these cute Washi tape tree cards and stack them in a box for
gifting. Maybe you'll get one back as a thank you note!

To make: Cut pieces of washi tape and attach it to a plain gift card so that
it’s shaped like a trees. Hot-glue a tiny piece of tinsel to the top of the tree
to create the tree topper. If using as a gift tag, punch a small hole in one
corner and tie to gift with twine.

SHOP WASHI TAPE

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Becky Luigart-Stayner
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CHOCOLATE-PEPPERMINT CRINKLE COOKIES

Who doesn't love a sweet treat at the holidays? We say no one, so why not give
the gift of seasonally flavored chocolate cookies this year!


Get the recipe for Chocolate-Peppermint Crinkle Cookies.

Becky Luigart-Stayner
4


YARN TREES

Enlist the kids to help make cute yard trees for their teachers and
grandparents. Note - use a kid safe glue gun or assist them with that part of
the project.

Get the instructions.

SHOP YARN


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BOW GARLAND

This cute-as-can-be bow garland is a great gift for a friend or family member
who loves all things Christmas. They can use it to decorate their tree, the
sideboard, a headboard, or even around the door.


Get the instructions.

SHOP RIBBON

Becky Luigart-Stayner
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PAPER CANDLES

Decor that keeps on giving year after year. These paper and pipe cleaner candles
will never burn down!

To make: Cut a piece of paper into a rectangle. Roll into a tube, overlapping
the edge slightly, and glue it closed with hot-glue. Trace the circumference of
one of the open ends on a different, but corresponding color, paper. Cut out the
circle about ¼ inch larger than what’s traced. Cut notches from the edge of the
paper to the traced circle all the way around. Place the circle on one end of
the open tube and glue notches to the tube with hot-glue. Cut drips from the
same paper as the top and attach to the tube with hot-glue. Shape yellow and red
pipe cleaners into flames, twisting the ends together. Poke a hole in the top
piece of paper and insert the flame.


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GNOME ORNAMENTS

This is a great craft for those who don't consider themselves, well, crafty.
Cardboard, twine, and something for the nose—you probably already have this
stuff laying around the house!

To make: Cut a piece of cardboard into a 2-inch-wide by 2 1/2-inch-tall
triangle. Wrap twine around cardboard, holding it in place with dabs of
hot-glue, until fully covered. Glue a loop of the same twine from the point of
the hat for hanging.

SHOP TWINE

Becky Luigart-Stayner
8


RED & WHITE WALDORF STARS

These paper stars are displayed in Waldorf schools to help brighten the space,
and they are also a symbol of the Waldorf philosophy of education, which focuses
on engaging the head, heart, and hands of children. Use to adorn wrapped
presents or make them the present!


Get the instructions.


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INITIAL ORNAMENTS

Make one for everyone on your guest list this year!

To make: Cut block letter shapes from pieces of cardboard. Wrap letters in
twine, holding it in place with dabs of hot-glue.

SHOP TWINE

Becky Luigart-Stayner
10


WREATH SWEATER

Kind of a gag gift, but kind of not! This DIY wreath sweater will be a hit with
the loved one who can't get enough of the holidays 24/7.

To make: Cut leaves from several different shades of green felt. Attach leaves
across the top, shoulders, and arms of a white sweater with hot-glue. Attach an
oversize red bow at the neck with hot-glued

SHOP FELT


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HOLIDAY MEMORY CARDS

This simple to make memory game will be a hit with the toddlers and young kids
in your life. Made from recycled cardboard and stickers it'll come together in a
snap!

To make: Cut nine 3-inch squares from a cardboard box. Attach gingham paper to
one side of the cardboard squares with double-stick tape or spray adhesive.
Attach stickers to the back of each piece of cardboard, making sure there are
three sets of two matching stickers.

SHOP GINGHAM PAPER

Becky Luigart-Stayner
12


FINGERPRINT GREETING CARDS

Have the kids help craft these simple Kraft paper greeting cards. Once you have
a stack, pile them up in a gift box with a bow tied around it for gifting. The
recipient can use them next year to send seasons greetings.

To make: Cut cards from brown Kraft paper. Use pinking shears to cut decorative
edges, if desired. Dip the tips of your fingers in red, then white paint and dab
on the front of the card making a candy cane shape. Once dry hot glue a small
bow to each candy cane.

SHOP KRAFT PAPER


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Becky Luigart-Stayner
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CRAFT STICK CHRISTMAS TREES

Want a fun gift that kids can use to decorate their rooms then look no further
than these sweet mini craft stick Christmas trees. Alternatively, kids can make
them to give to their friends and teachers!

To make: Shape craft sticks into a tree shape, cutting them to size as desired.
Glue the sticks together using hot-glue. Paint the trees with green acrylic
paint. Once dry, wrap trees with rickrack and decorate with mini ornaments,
buttons, and painted wood craft bobbles.


SHOP CRAFT STICKS

Becky Luigart-Stayner for Country Living
14


MASON JAR RING ORNAMENTS

No one will guess that these lovely ornaments are made from a lowly Mason Jar
screw lids. Since they are cheap to make and come together so quickly gift a few
to each recipient!

To make: Wrap a Mason jar screw lid in green twine or yarn, holding it in place
with dabs of hot-glue. Once fully covered, add miniature holiday decorations and
bows. Tie a loop of ribbon around each lid for hanging.

SHOP SCREW LIDS


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DIY PLACE MAT TOOL BELT

For the gal or guy in your life who loves a DIY project, this easy to make gift
will help them keep tools in order and ready at hand.

To make: Fold a 13- by 19-inch place mat in half along the long side. Sew the
outside edges together with a sewing machine. Sew several tall compartments for
holding tools. Attach a long length of twill tape to the top of each side of the
tool belt for tying around the waist. Add a twill tape loop for holding a
hammer, if desired.

SHOP PLACE MATS

Becky Luigart-Stayner
16


OVERSIZED BRUSH PRINTED CHRISTMAS CARD

This card is so large and substantial it might not require a gift to go along
with it!

To make: Cut a large piece of kraft paper and fold it into a card (you can also
make the design on the paper, then use the paper to wrap a present). Dip the tip
of a scrub brush in green acrylic print and dab on the paper, creating the
wreath; allow to dry. Clean the brush (or use a second one) and dip the tip in
white acrylic paint. Gently add “snow” to the wreath. Use red acrylic paint and
a round-tipped paintbrush to add ornaments. Once dry, add a bow and greeting.


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HOLIDAY HEADBAND

Deck the halls and a friends fashion with a headband that's been decorated with
all the Christmas baubles.

To make: Attach a putz house, small and mini bottle brush trees, mini holiday
baubles, and Christmas ornaments to a wide satin hard headband with hot-glue.

Becky Luigart-Stayner
18


BOTTLEBRUSH TREE DECOR

For the friend or family member who loves to really twirl it up for the holiday
this gift is next to none. All you need to do is nestle bottlebrush trees (you
may need to snip off the bases) in brass candle sticks, holding them in place a
dab of museum wax.


SHOP BOTTLEBRUSH TREES



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Becky Luigart-Stayner
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STOVETOP SIMMERING POT JARS

Nothing says Christmas more than a house that smells like warming spices. And
this gift of a tiny mason jar filled with cinnamon sticks, dried orange slices,
whole cloves, and start anise will certainly deliver. Wrap a ribbon with a piece
of rosemary tucked underneath to make it even more special.


SHOP MASON JARS


Becky Luigart-Stayner
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FOX ORNAMENTS

Not only will these ornaments make the recipient smile but because of the dried
oranges they will also make their house smell good!



To make: Paint face on dried orange slices with off-white acrylic paint. Once
dry, use black acrylic paint to add eyes and a nose. Attach whiskers, cut from
faux pine branches, on either side of the nose with hot-glue. Cut ears from
another dried orange slice and glue to the back of the ornament. Glue a loop of
twine between the ears for hanging.

SHOP DRIED ORANGE SLICES


Charlyne Mattox
Food and Crafts Director
Charlyne Mattox is Food and Crafts Director for Country Living.




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