How to Make Holiday Gifts

Save some money by making holiday gifts instead of buying them. Hometalk has everything you need to make the perfect holiday gift for any holiday. Get tips and tricks from our instructional videos, or browse a slideshow for new ideas. Take a moment to look through our top, best, and newest holiday gift projects. We're happy to help.

How to Make DIY Shower Steamers

How to Make Holiday Gifts

Make herb-infused olive oil: Add 3-4 drops of essential oils like basil, oregano, tarragon, thyme, dill, rosemary, lemongrass, marjoram, or lemon to 8oz of olive oil.
Make playdough for the kids: Mix 2 cups of flour, 1 cup of salt, and 1 cup of water in a bowl and set aside for a few minutes. Separate into sections and add food coloring.
Make beard oil for him: Mix ½ oz of jojoba oil and ½ oz almond oil in a serum bottle. Add 4 drops of cypress oil and pine essential oil. Close and shake well.
Make bath bombs for her: Mix 1 cup of baking soda, ½ cup citric acid, and 5 drops of essential oils. Pack into a silicone mold. Release the mix and dry overnight.
How to make Easter eggs: Melt cooking chocolate in a pan. Pour the melted chocolate into the mold, cool overnight, pop out, and serve!

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Top Projects for Holiday Gifts

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How to Make DIY Shower Steamers

Learn how to make your own DIY shower steamers with this simple tutorial! These homemade shower steamers release soothing aromas and moisture into the air, making your hot showers more comfortable. There’s nothing better than a relaxing, steamy shower at the end of a long day. These simple DIY Shower Steamers release soothing aromas and moisture into the air, making your shower more comfortable. Shower steamers make a great gift. They come in a variety of scents, so you can find one that your loved one will enjoy. Plus, they’re really easy to make! In this tutorial, we’ll show you how to make your own shower steamers using just a few simple ingredients.

Reesa

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Hope

Baby Shower/Gift Clothing Rack

This one is a bit off the beaten path. When my younger daughter called and said "Dad can I borrow your hot glue gun?" I knew she needed some help...We came up with something a bit sturdier for the occasion. Hopefully some of you can think of other places to use this idea.

Jim Cox

Create a Pretty Framed Heart for Valentines Day Using Old Jewelry

Do you have a bunch of old jewelry lying around your home? Why not create a pretty framed heart? Perfect for Valentines Day, but pretty enough to leave out year round.

Jann Olson

DIY Mini Gumball Machine Valentines for Kids

Learn how to make DIY mini gumball machine valentines for kids this Valentine's Day. This easy to make mini gumball machine is the perfect Valentine for your little mini me’s!

Rebecca D. Dillon

I Froze My Friend in Carbonite...Ultimate Star Wars Gift!!

As an early Christmas gift, I presented my friend (who is a huge Star Wars fan and doctor, thus the coat and stethoscope) as himself froze in carbonite, just like Han Solo from Empire Strikes Back.

Mitchell Couch

Easy DIY Paper May Day Baskets

Are you ready to join the Come learn how to make these easy DIY paper May Day baskets and don’t miss out on the free printable cards you can snag as well! Visit me over on my blog, The Tattered Pew for more fun ideas!

The Tattered Pew

Hand Painted Mini Cactus

This craft is not only inexpensive but pretty dang cute! No need to water, just set in a window seal or on a desk and they will bring lots of attention!

Devin and Tara

Eco-Friendly Solid Dish Soap Recipe

Save money and help the environment with this homemade solid dish soap recipe. An eco-friendly solid dish soap is a great way to reduce plastic waste, avoid palm oil and reduce daily household cleaning expenses. This homemade dishwashing soap recipe with citrus essential oils gives you plenty of suds, and it cuts through grease as good as the bottled brands.

Rebecca D. Dillon

How To Make A Dome Out Of A Soda Bottle

I saw this cute Dollar Tree project and decided I wanted to make one. The items that did not come from the Dollar Tree were the bottle brush trees, powder snow, figurine, spray paint and the plastic ornament I used for the topper. Those items were from left over craft projects.

Sarah M

How to Make DIY Shower Steamers

Reesa

How To Make A Bow | Just Like A Pro

Hope

Baby Shower/Gift Clothing Rack

Jim Cox

Create a Pretty Framed Heart for Valentines Day Using Old Jewelry

Do you have a bunch of old jewelry lying around your home? Why not create a pretty framed heart? Perfect for Valentines Day, but pretty enough to leave out year round.

Jann Olson

DIY Mini Gumball Machine Valentines for Kids

Learn how to make DIY mini gumball machine valentines for kids this Valentine's Day. This easy to make mini gumball machine is the perfect Valentine for your little mini me’s!

Rebecca D. Dillon

I Froze My Friend in Carbonite...Ultimate Star Wars Gift!!

As an early Christmas gift, I presented my friend (who is a huge Star Wars fan and doctor, thus the coat and stethoscope) as himself froze in carbonite, just like Han Solo from Empire Strikes Back.

Mitchell Couch

Easy DIY Paper May Day Baskets

The Tattered Pew

Hand Painted Mini Cactus

This craft is not only inexpensive but pretty dang cute! No need to water, just set in a window seal or on a desk and they will bring lots of attention!

Devin and Tara

Eco-Friendly Solid Dish Soap Recipe

Rebecca D. Dillon

How To Make A Dome Out Of A Soda Bottle

Sarah M

Slideshows to inspire you in your DIY holiday gift projects. Take notes!

DIY Holiday Gift Videos

Check out our collection of videos on how to make holiday gifts yourself.

CORNSTARCH AND CONDITIONER SLIME

How to make cornstarch slime / oobleck slime. In this video you can see how to make cornstarch / oobleck slime using only some cornstarch and some hair conditioner. If you want it to be in colour you can add some colour of your choice. Please let me know did you like your cornstarch slime / oobleck slime :)ALWAYS keep your children under surveillance while playing with this cornstarch slime / oobleck slime.

Home Factory

Wrap Your Presents With Just One Piece of Tape

Am I the first one to admit I have been wrapping presents wrong my entire life? I found this video explaining a Japanese wrapping trick that's absolutely brilliant! And with a little improvement on their trick, I figured out how to wrap my presents in about 30 seconds using one piece of tape, and I also created a pocket to put the card into. It sounds more complicated than it is, though I'll admit I had to do it a few times before I could do it super fast. But now that I know how to do it, I will be wrapping presents like this for the rest of my life. Step 1: Gather Your Materials

Shawna Bailey

Father's Day Gift Box Tool Box From Cardboard

Father's Day is coming along soon and so I thought a gift box in the shape of a tool box would be perfect, made from an old cardboard box and an envelope all kinds of little gifts can be stored within it. There's a video up on my YouTube channel with instructions to follow.I hope you enjoy it!

Waste Not Craft Lots

2 Ways to Wrap Wine With a T-Shirt

As a wine lover, I love getting gifted wine and I love gifting wine! So I decided to try to create some with a personal touch that is a little bit different than the traditional wine bag you buy at the store. I also spent nothing on all the ways I wrapped the wine since I had everything on hand already - what's better!?

Rachel Metz

Hometalkers' Favorite DIY Holiday Gift Projects

Here are the best projects to get you started making holiday gifts yourself.

Tie No Sew Pillows and a Blanket

If you don't like to sew, this is the project for you! All you need is a couple of yards of fleece fabric, some pillow forms and a sharp pair of scissors.

Sherry @ Thrift My House

DIY Puppy Heating Pads to Give as Gifts

Last year I made some kitty heating pads out of fleece and I thought I'd like to make some puppy heating pads also. There's nothing nicer than cozying up with your favorite canine. :)

Linda B

This is a Very Special Gift...

Many years ago, I came across this idea and used them as a “favor” at my Christmas table. I had almost forgotten about it until a small package arrived from a dear, dear friend who recently moved to Florida. She knew I was going thru a hard time and mailed the “gift” back to me with a note: “I think you need this.” It literally brought me to tears; not sad tears, happy tears. Knowing that my gift had come full circle.

Lsherbach

Create a Pretty Framed Heart for Valentines Day Using Old Jewelry

Do you have a bunch of old jewelry lying around your home? Why not create a pretty framed heart? Perfect for Valentines Day, but pretty enough to leave out year round.

Jann Olson

Mother's Day Cards With Acrostic Poems

May is so busy with teacher appreciation, end of school activities, graduations, and Mother’s Day that I like to get a head start on my projects. This year I decided to write a couple of acrostic poems for mother’s day. An acrostic poem uses the letters of the word you have chosen to start each line of the poem. Each line relates or describes the word you have chosen. I did a "Mother" poem and "Mommy" poem. I thought it would be fun to make cards to display the poems.

The Resourceful Mama

Wrap Your Presents With Just One Piece of Tape

Shawna Bailey

Tie No Sew Pillows and a Blanket

If you don't like to sew, this is the project for you! All you need is a couple of yards of fleece fabric, some pillow forms and a sharp pair of scissors.

Sherry @ Thrift My House

DIY Puppy Heating Pads to Give as Gifts

Last year I made some kitty heating pads out of fleece and I thought I'd like to make some puppy heating pads also. There's nothing nicer than cozying up with your favorite canine. :)

Linda B

This is a Very Special Gift...

Lsherbach

Create a Pretty Framed Heart for Valentines Day Using Old Jewelry

Do you have a bunch of old jewelry lying around your home? Why not create a pretty framed heart? Perfect for Valentines Day, but pretty enough to leave out year round.

Jann Olson

Mother's Day Cards With Acrostic Poems

The Resourceful Mama

Wrap Your Presents With Just One Piece of Tape

Shawna Bailey

Popular Holiday Gift Making Discussions

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New Holiday Gift Making Projects

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How to Make a Warm Compress for When You Need Soothing Comfort

By Judy SchumerIn the winter especially, there’s nothing like the comfort of a warm compress. Whether you’re using one to alleviate muscle pain, reduce congestion, calm monthly cramps, soothe inflamed eyes, or just warm up after feeling the icy winds of winter seeping into your bones, a warm compress brings plenty of relief.It’s always good to have a warm compress handy, and while there are all types of heating pads out there, you can make an economical and effective one of your own with everyday items you probably have at home. Just be sure to always use any type of treatment for injuries or pain while under the care of a physician; they will advise the right course of action to get you feeling your best.Learn how to make a warm compress, either moist or dry, by gathering a few supplies and following the simple steps below.

Judy Schumer

Couple Penguin| Valentine's Gift Idea

Happy Love Month! 💗We are still in the middle of February and if you have not bought a cute gift for a special someone yet this is a good handcrafted present.

Zynagyl Molines

How to Calculate Fabric Dimensions to Make a Drawstring Gift Bag

Making a fabric gift bag is a great way to use up fabric scraps and add a personalized touch to gift giving. The gift bag can then be reused as a gift bag again (the obvious re-use) OR repurposed as a packing cube, travel laundry bag, jewelry pouch, hair brush pouch, makeup brush bag, dust cover (purses or shoes), hobby pouches, and so many more ways.While this making a drawstring gift bag is a great beginner's sewing project, getting the measurements right can be a little intimidating. I've put together a step-by-step guide to help you get it right! No tough math here, just some easy measurements! Let's take a look ...By the way, if you like this post, you can see how I make a lined drawstring gift bag and an unlined drawstring gift bag in my other projects! Check them out!A note ... if you're making a lined gift bag, then you'll need to use your dimensions for both an interior fabric panel and an exterior fabric panel. Same measurements, just cut for both the interior and also the exterior.If you're making an unlined drawstring bag, then you just need to use your dimensions for ONE piece of fabric. Make sense??

Allison O'Dell

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How to Make Holiday Gifts

Make herb-infused olive oil

Make playdough for the kids

Make beard oil for him

Make bath bombs for her

How to make Easter eggs

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Decorative Plates

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Ornaments

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Wreaths

Candles

Centerpieces

Decorative Plates

Holiday Crafts

Lanterns

Ornaments

Party Decor

Pet Stuff

Seasonal Decor

Wreaths