Christmas is officially in full swing and the DIY Christmas gifts have increased like never before here on Creative Fashion Blog.
During the holidays, I absolutely love both giving and receiving handmade, thoughtful gifts from friends and other loved ones. There’s something so special about receiving a gift that took a little more time and effort than buying something cheap online. The downside: spending massive amounts of time and effort putting said handmade gifts together yourself.
That’s where today’s post comes in. Each project comes with step by step instruction, lots of photos, and even a free printable pattern or instructional video to follow along.
This year, you’ll be prepared to make awesome, DIY Christmas gifts your friends and family are truly excited to receive!
To create well-received DIY Christmas gifts, I personally believe they need to meet 3 criteria:
- It has to be useful. It’s a little more difficult for everyone to appreciate and keep a trinket over time (or as I call them, “space-taker-uppers”)
- It has to be well-made. Items that fall apart quickly and aren’t of good quality usually end up being replaced quickly.
- It has to be pretty… or at least not ugly. We all love giving and receiving DIY Christmas gifts, but let’s not get carried away and think that anything handmade is automatically going to be loved and adored for years to come.
So without further ado, let’s get making!
NO SEW TRIANGULAR COIN POUCH
These adorable triangular pouches are super-simple to make, totally versatile, and can be completed in ten minutes. Yup…. you read that correctly. You can bust out these no-sew leather wallet pattern in under ten minutes. This leather wallet pattern is perfect for storing receipts, coins, tiny collectibles, paper-clips, or the many sd cards that seem to take over your office desk drawers. The finished size is about 3″ on each side and perfect for carrying small items. Get the full tutorial HERE.
DIY CRYSTAL WINE STOPPER
These DIY crystal wine stoppers make great hostess gifts, Christmas gifts, or thoughtful mementos. You could easily make several within an hour and keep some for yourself, and give some to a friend. Get The full tutorial HERE
EASY DIY WIRE RING W/ LEATHER TASSELS
These DIY wire rings are super-simple to make and are perfect for the absolute beginner! What I love most about this little DIY is that you can make so many at a time. Give some to friends or make them in different sizes and wear several at a time for a boho-layered look. The stacked wire layers in the back can be separated for a bigger presence on your finger or kept tightly wound for a more delicate look. See the full tutorial w/ easy instructional video HERE.
DIY LEATHER FEATHER EARRINGS
When it comes to earrings, I say the bigger the better. The only problem is finding quality, statement earrings that are both comfortable and lightweight. That’s where today’s DIY Leather Feather Earrings come in. I love the casual bohemian aesthetic and textures. Sometimes, you can never really have too much of a good thing. To complete this project, you don’t really need much. Set aside about30 minutes to put them together and follow the step by step instructions HERE.
DIY LEATHER JEWELRY TRAY ORGANIZER
This no-sew bowl is the perfect addition to your nightstand, dresser, or vanity to keep all your jewelry organized. I plan on making more to hold my husband’s keys, my kid’s rock collections, and even bobby pins in the bathroom. This leather jewelry tray seriously takes only ten minutes to make from start to finish and makes an expensive-looking hostess of holiday gift. See the full tutorial HERE.
DIY RECYCLED VINYL RECORD EARRINGS
To make this project, you will need about an hour of time, some basic supplies and an old vinyl record. Most thrift stores carry a collection of them for about a quarter each. The best part? You’ll be able to make several earring sets from a single record! See the full tutorial HERE.
DIY SUNGLASSES CASE / SIMPLE CLUTCH
This DIY sunglasses case is the perfect little bag to keep your shades safe and scratch-free. You can also use it as a cute little pouch, or even a little clutch when you don’t want to carry much. Cuteness aside, the absolute best part about this little project is that is comes with a FREE Printable! See the full tutorial HERE.
DIY INCENSE HOLDER FROM A RECYCLED VINYL RECORD
As the days get shorter and the weather gets cooler, I love the calm ambiance of incense. The scent that comes from incense often lingers longer than candles, is more safe to light and forget about (since it burns out in 45 minutes), and adds a comfortable, hygge touch to your decor with unique trays and holders. With THIS TUTORIAL HERE, we’re going to make one (or four) from scratch out of a single vinyl record.
EASY LEATHER EARRINGS DIY
To make this leather earrings DIY, all you need to do is print out the free template included with the TUTORIAL HERE and cut out the different sizes. From here, feel free to play around with designs and different variations. I created 3 simple variations to show the printables versatility but I also want to invite you to come up with your own designs as well!
TODDLER SCRIBBLE-ART DIY SHARPIE MUG
This DIY Sharpie Mug project is a great, quick craft to do with your toddler… that also lets you have an extra cup of coffee guilt-free when you are done. 
See the full TUTORIAL HERE.
MAKE A DIY MESSENGER BAG FROM SCRATCH!
This messenger bag tutorial can be switched up to make large bags, small bags, laptop bags, tall and skinny passport holders…… you name it. This DIY messenger bag is completely customizable to suit whatever you can think of. Don’t you just love that? For THIS TUTORIAL, I opted for a boho/ western vibe since I’m on a fringe bag kick lately and made it out of a buttery faux suede.
DIY CRYSTAL ELASTIC BEADED BRACELETS
Make your own crystal stacking bracelets with this easy step by step tutorial HERE. Make them with different crystals for each friend and customize them to create looks that are unique to you. Since crystal jewelry can be so expensive yet the materials are so inexpensive, you can make, thoughtful, quality gifts your friends will use and love.
HOW TO SEW A VELVET SCARF
This season’s trends are all about plush velvet, rich textures, and extra-cozy fabrics. If you hate being cold as much as I do, you’re probably obnoxiously excited about being warm and stylish too. Don’t worry. I won’t judge. But seriously, when you feel absolutely chilled to the bone, I can’t think of a better way to warm up than by bundling up in luxurious-feeling fabrics and accessories!
That’s why for today’s tutorial, we’ll be learning how to sew a scarf in under 20 minutes. Really. See the full Tutorial HERE.
DIY DAINTY STACKING WIRE RINGS
Don’t you just love stacking wire rings? However, it seems impossible to find just the right size to create a pretty little coordinating collection that doesn’t suffocate your hand or slip off in between your knuckles. My recommendation? Make your own! Today’s simple little tutorial will walk you through the easy process to make your own DIY dainty stacking wire rings in just a few minutes with only a few supplies. See the full tutorial HERE.
DIY MARBLE & GOLD STORAGE CONTAINER
I love the glamour and style of classic marble and gold, so creating coordinating storage boxes seemed like the obvious next step in creating at-home accessories. That’s why this week I’ll show you how I made this chic little storage container out of a plain shoe box. See the full tutorial HERE.
DIY LARIAT NECKLACE WITH GEODES
This necklace is the perfect statement jewelry with a chunky geode slice and leather cord. The geode creates the perfect lariat bead with a boho, Free People vibe. The best part? it’s super simple to make yourself! See the full tutorial HERE.
DIY GOLD AND MARBLE SERVING TRAY
This tutorial is super simple and super versatile. I found this plain, white tray at a thrift store for about $2 but I know the dollar store sells similar ones too. It was fine and all before but I decided it’d be even better if it was a little more glam. Now this gold and marble serving tray is perfect for holding a champagne glass or cup of tea while you read in bed. It’s also an ultra-versatile home decor piece. I love how a simple tray defines a little corner and seems to visually ground everything on it. See the full DIY HERE.
I really hope you found some inspiration and fresh ideas to make the best DIY Christmas gifts this year!
Which one is your favorite? Which ones will you be making?
