Handmade Christmas Gifts

Simple handmade Christmas gifts are a staple for our family every year. There is something about giving a gift that is handcrafted with love…and patience. This year I wanted to share some of my favorite handmade gifts and ideas with you; not just from my house but from several friends as well.  I hope these help you make some wonderfully personal homemade Christmas gifts this year.

My Handmade Christmas Gifts

• DIY Beard Balm – for the guys in your life!
• Melt & Pour Shampoo Bars – great for campers, travelers and everyday.
• Easy Homemade Soap – simple and not scary at all!
• Gardener’s Hand Balm – to keep your family gardener’s hand from cracking.
• Chicken Wire Crafts – gifts you can make with your chicken wire
• Dog Treats – for your furry friends and family
• Organic Lip Balm – easy to make and a great stocking stuffer
• Homemade Vanilla Extract – Give them their own bottle with beans in it with directions if steeping time is limited
• Honey Whipped Hand Cream – Smells great and works wonders
• Mason Jar Candles – Great way to reuse some mason jars
• Homemade Almond Extract – better than store bought
• Mini First Aid Kit – safety first gift
• Yummy Coffee Liqueur (Kahlua) – for the grown-ups.
• Tasty Spice Rubs – for your BBQ and Smokers!

But wait….there’s more!

More Handmade Christmas Gifts Ideas

• Cane Pole Whistles from Living the Old Way
• 20 Gifts You Can Make for $1 from The Coastal Homestead
• No Sew Fleece Scarf from Mom Prepares
• Peppermint Bark from A Modern Homestead
• Herbal Dough Ornaments from Spiraea Herbs
• Lavender Bath Salts from The Herbal Academy
• Handmade Fabric Bookmarks from Little House on the Prairie
• DIY Spinning Spice Rack from The Untrained Housewife
• Herbal Vinegar from Better Hens and Gardens
• Nourishing Sugar Scrub from Whole New Mom
• Crocheted Cast Iron Handle Cover from Tasty Crochet
• New Sew Blanket with Fancy Ties from Lil Suburban Homestead
• DIY Feedsack Tote from The Giles Frontier
• DIY Pancake Gift Basket from The Coastal Homestead
• Dollar Store Countdown to Christmas Plate from Lizzi’s Creations
• Stamped Medallion Seed Bombs from Homestead Lady

Want to get SUPER crafty with your homemade Christmas? How about making your own wrapping paper and gift bags?

• 15 Wrapping Paper Alternatives from The Prairie Homestead
• 30 Unique Gift Wrapping Ideas from Country Living
• Reusable Gift Bags from Brown Thumb Mama
• Magazine Gift Bags from Little Blog on the Homestead

Homemade Christmas gifts are a great way to give something personal and maybe even help your budget out. I love to give and receive homemade Christmas gifts because they are one-of-a-kind treasures.  I hope this list inspires you to take a chance on making some of your own gifts this year! I’d love to hear what you like make friends and family – so please leave a comment!