50+ Last Minute Handmade Gifts You Can DIY in 60 Minutes Or Less! (2024)

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Christmas is just a few days away, and if you are anything like us, time has gotten away from you and the panic is starting to set in! Who wants to battle the mall in the week before Christmas (not us) and we all know that handmade gifts mean so much to the recipient! We decided to pull together 50of our favorite handmade gift ideas that can be made in an hour or less! These gift ideas are perfect for any time of year, so make sure you PIN THIS POST so you can refer back to it throughout the year!

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Ready? Clear off the dining room table, pull out your mixing bowls (or pinking shears) and let’s “get our creative on” making amazing handmade, homemade, heart-made DIY Gifts!

50 Last Minute Handmade Gift Ideas in 5 Minutes or Less-

Kleenex holder (5 minute project)

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Flower Push Pins (5 minute project)

5 Minute Fabric Scrap Bookmark (5 minute project)

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Homemade French Onion Dip Mix (5 minute project)

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DIY Gold Wine Glasses (5 minutes project + 30 minutes for baking to set design)

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Essential Oil Beard Blend (5 minute project)

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Dip Mix Ornaments (5 minute project)

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DIY Power Cord Keeper (5 minute project)

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Nighty Night DIY Bath Salts (5 minute project)

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Skillet Handle Cover (5 minute project)

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Marinated Feta in a Mason Jar (5 minute project + at least 1 hour for marinating)

Last Minute Handmade Gift Ideas in 15 Minutes or Less-

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Chocolate Dipping Spoons(10 minutes + time for chocolate to set)

No sewing machine required fabric flower brooch (10 minute project)

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Homemade salted caramel sauce (10 minute project)

DIY Bath Bombs With A Toy Hidden Inside (15 minute project)

DIY Vanilla Honey Chocolate Sugar Scrub Recipe (15 Minute project)

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Recycled Sweater Vase Cozy (15 minute project)

DIY Washi Tape Stickers Decorated Notebook (15 minute project)

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DIY Winter Chai Sugar Scrub (15 minute project)

Photo mounted to canvas (15 minutes active time plus drying time)

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Essential Oil Diffuser Locket (15 minute project)

Hipster Rudolph Shirt (15 minute project)

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Gingerbread Cookie Scrub (15 minute project)

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DIY Kitchen Tablet Holder (15 minute project)

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Handmade Tic-Tac-Toe (15 minute project)

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Neon Pom Pom Ring (15 minute project)

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Flavored Salt (15 minute project)

(15 minute project)

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co*cktail Cherries (15 minute project)

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DIY Sensory Playdough (15 minute project)

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Happy Holidays Tea Towels (15 minute project)

Stencilled Pillow Cover (15 minutes + drying time)

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DIY Hard Lotion Bar (15 minute project + cooling time)

Kid’s Infinity Scarf (15 minute project)

Last Minute Handmade Gift Ideas in 30 Minutes or Less-

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Mocha Mix Test Tubes (20 minute project)

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Paint Dipped Wood Candle Holder (30 minutes + drying time)

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Mason Jar Sewing Kit (20 minute project)

Teapot Coaster (30 minute project)

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Mint Chocolate Whipped Body Butter (30 minute project)

Adult Infinity Scarf (30 minute project)

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Homemade Fudge (30 minute project)

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Hanging Phone Charging Station (30 minute project)

Homemade Lemon Pepper (30 minutes active time + 60 minutes of oven time)

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Hot Wheels Wallet (30 minute project)

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Embroidery Hoop Photo Mobile (30 minute project)

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Honey Sweetened Cinnamon Marshmallows (45 minutes + 8 hours to set before cutting)

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Scalloped Sunglass Case with Felt Flower Accents (45 minute project)

Customized size laptop cover (60 minute project)

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Fish In A Bag Soap (60 minute project)

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Heart Collage Photo Display (60 minute project… print the photos on your home printer to avoid ordering time)

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Kids Blanket/Play Mat (60 minute project)

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A Year of Dates (60 minute project)

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Cable Cozy (60 minute project)

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Photo Lampshade (60 minute project)

Tell us… Do you make handmade gifts for friends and family? Which of these would you love to try?

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  1. This is an amazing list and something I”ll definitely be referring back to… and not just for Christmas either! Thanks for including my post on Manly Essential Oil Beard Oil Blends!

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  2. I like the look of a lot of these, but the wooden candle holders are really cute and unique. It’s fun how they are just the flat planks put together to be crosses. My sister really like making wooden craft projects like this, I should show it to her.

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  3. Some excellent ideas for the many teachers/coaches in our lives.

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  4. Gosh! what a comprehensive list. Cannot thank you enough Crystal. I like the flower brooch. Brilliant.. I really wanna try to make one for me, crocheting a couple of pillows currently but will make it once i will finish that. Thanks for that idea, however i know it doesn’t need sewing but i would like to make a crochet brooch. Thanks again for this post. I will share it on my social channels.

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  5. All these wonderful DIY gifts. Perfect for holiday giving.

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  6. This post is wonderful. Many of these I think I could actually make. 🙂 Thank you. Saving for near future reference.

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  7. Thanks for all of these quick and easy ideas!

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  8. I just wanted to give a heads up that some of the links don’t work anymore, the year of dates gives domain error, and the DIY kitchen tablet seems like a private blog.

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FAQs

How to make easy gifts at home? ›

Start creating your perfect DIY project now:
  1. Photo Book. A photo book is the ultimate DIY gift. ...
  2. Custom Cheese Board. Have a friend who loves to host dinner parties? ...
  3. Photo Puzzles. ...
  4. DIY Tote Bags. ...
  5. Playing Cards. ...
  6. DIY Birthstone Bracelet. ...
  7. Photo Blanket. ...
  8. Reusable Shopping Bag.
Oct 4, 2023

Do people like getting homemade gifts? ›

Here are a few reasons why people love to receive handmade gifts: They're Personal- You might say a gift that is made by a person is inherently personal. It requires time and effort, and that shows how much you care.

Do handmade gifts mean more? ›

We are all familiar with how great it feels to give gifts, especially when it's something thoughtful and something we put effort into. Handmade gifts are extra-special because they show that you spent valuable time and effort in addition to putting thought into a gift.

What handmade items do people give as gifts to each other? ›

Here are some of the homemade gift ideas that you can give to your loved ones allowing them to know how much you love them;
  • 1) Handmade Bamboo Money Envelope. ...
  • 2) Soy Wax Candle. ...
  • 3) Eco-Printed Handmade Bookmarks. ...
  • 4) Handmade Bath Soap. ...
  • 5) Handmade Designer Gift Hamper. ...
  • 6) Eco-Printed Handmade Journal.

What to gift a DIY person? ›

DIY Lover Gift Resource List
  1. DIY Digital Plans.
  2. 36” Bar Clamps.
  3. Set of Spring/Bandy Clamps.
  4. Hand Tool Set.
  5. Sliding Miter Saw.
  6. Cordless Drill & Drill Bits.
  7. Bluetooth Ear Protection Headphones.
  8. Adjustable Multi-panel Garage Light Fixture.
Nov 3, 2022

What is the Christmas 5 present rule? ›

In the five gift rule, the first four gifts are pretty straightforward - something they want, something they need, something to wear and something to read. Then, the last gift is where you can really have fun. The fifth gift is something they didn't know they wanted.

How can I make Christmas go by faster? ›

Listening to Christmas music and relaxing will help you get in the spirit of Christmas but also pass time. You could also go Christmas caroling with your family! Find a group to carol with through your school, neighborhood, church, friends, or community center, and enjoy a night of serenading your neighbors.

Are handmade gifts worth it? ›

Thoughtful gift-giving: Anything you make yourself takes time and effort and isn't quite as easy as a trip to the store or a click to order online. In this sense, handmade gifts are a very thoughtful gesture. Money-saving: Many times (but not always) you can save money by making a gift instead of purchasing it.

What is a self gift? ›

Self-gifts may be regarded as personal acquisitions which are distinguished from other purchases by a particular motivation and context – quite literally, gifts to oneself.

Why are handmade gifts so expensive? ›

Labor Intensity: Handcrafting products typically involves a significant amount of manual labor. Skilled artisans invest time and effort into creating each item, and their craftsmanship is reflected in the final product's quality and uniqueness. This labor-intensive process can increase the cost of production.

What is the most sought after handmade item? ›

Jewelry. If you check any popular handmade marketplace, you'll consistently find jewelry among the most popular handmade items. There are so many things that make custom jewelry appealing to both sellers and buyers.

Is it better to say handmade or homemade? ›

Whereas something homemade can have a negative connotation that describes something plain or amateurish because it was made at home instead of by a professional, handmade can allude to luxury in some cases. For example: While in Italy, he decided to splurge on handmade leather shoes and a custom suit.

Is it better to say handmade or handcrafted? ›

A handmade item is made by one person, but a handcrafted item is made by numerous people. A handmade product is often created by hand, whereas a handcrafted product is created by hand but frequently employs machines or computers to speed up production.

How do you give a simple gift? ›

Arrange an experience as a gift.

Think of experiences that will surprise and excite the person, as these will often make a lasting impression. You can also give the person an experience in the form of audiobooks. This would help the person to fill her time learning and listening to a good story.

How to make handmade gifts with paper? ›

Paper Gift Ideas
  1. Dog Treat Gift Tag. AllFreePaperCrafts. ...
  2. Loveliest Ombre Journal Covers. AllFreePaperCrafts. ...
  3. Papercrafting Tutorial - Majestic Gift. ...
  4. Quilled Love Bug Gift Tag Ideas. ...
  5. Glam Gold Paper Bead Bar Necklace. ...
  6. Loveliest Ombre Journal Covers. ...
  7. Simple Art Printable Christmas Gift Tags. ...
  8. Last Minute Printable Gift Wrap.

How do I make a simple gift for my mom? ›

Put together a chic gift basket for your mom filled with bread, olive oil, vinegar, other assorted goodies. If you're into baking, you can make the bread yourself for an extra personal touch.

How do you make gift in Little Alchemy 2? ›

Little Alchemy 2
  1. Christmas tree + Santa.
  2. Christmas tree + Wrapping paper.
  3. Santa + Christmas stocking.
  4. Santa + Chimney.
  5. Santa + Fireplace.
  6. Santa + Cookie.
  7. Santa + Milk.
  8. Santa + Wrapping paper.

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