Nothing beats the charm of a handmade gift! Here are some Easy DIY Christmas Gifts for Kids to Make – save the environment & your money!
We’re well into the holiday season and the Secret Santa die has been cast. Now that you know who you’ve got, you have to think of a gift. And that’s the hardest part!
You could always go to a store and buy something readymade, but there are a few problems with that option:
- You’re likely to get something very generic and boring
- It’s made of plastic and is going to end up in a landfill
- You’re going to have to pay!
Instead, why not have a zero-waste Christmas and make your own DIY Christmas gifts this year?
No, it’s not hard at all; in fact, even the kids can join in and turn it into a great family activity!
So here are some cute and easy DIY Christmas gifts for kids to make (with a little adult assistance). Save your pocket, the environment, and hvee fun in the process!
10 Easy DIY Christmas Gifts for Kids to Make
1. Beautiful DIY Clay Angel Ornament
If you’ve got kids who like playing with playdough or clay, this project from Artsy Craftsy Mom is a must-try! All you need is clay and some tools, and you can create a gorgeous angel ornament that’ll last for years!
2. Mason Jar Snow Globe
Every home is bound to have some jars lying around unused, and Single Girls DIY gives us a project that makes excellent use of them! This is an easy waterless snow globe, which means less mess for kids!
3. Easy Christmas Coasters
If you’re confident your kids can handle a ceramic tile without breaking or getting hurt, you should help them with this pretty DIY gift idea from Krafty Planner. You’ll be surprised at how good the coasters turn out!
4. Jingle Bells Photo Frames
This is one of the easiest DIY Christmas gifts kids can make! Get some cheap wood or MDF frames, and decorate them with little bells or stickers. Get the instructions from A Cowboy’s Life.
5. Gingerbread Man Felt Plushie
We love this gingerbread man plushie from Artsy Craftsy Mom because of its versatility. You can turn it into a tree ornament, a bag charm, a keychain or simply use it as a pocket pal!
6. DIY Beaded Christmas Keychain
DIY Christmas gifts are the best kind to give your gang! Check out Single Girls DIY to make multiples of this keychain and all you of you can walk around with matching ones!
7. Candy Cane Sleighs
When thinking of DIY Christmas gifts, you can never go wrong with candy! A Pumpkin and a Princess shows us how to put together regular candy bars to create an adorable little candy cane sleigh!
8. DIY Holiday Fridge Magnets
Hello Wonderful has an idea for a Christmas gift that’s easy to make and looks pretty! Moreover, they’ll remind the recipient of you everytime they open their fridge door!
9. Cookie Cutter Stamped Tea Towels
Christmas-themed cookie cutters can be used for more than baking cookies – they can be used to stamp plain tea towels! Go over to Tidbits & Company to see how you can transform plain cotton fabric into something custom!
10. Christmas Pencil Toppers
One Little Project has the perfect DIY Christmas gifts for classmates – pencil toppers! There are different designs to choose from, and this makes for a great project for sewing beginners to practice their skills.
Some of these DIY Christmas gifts are easy enough for young kids, while some are better suited to older ones. Older siblings can also help out the younger ones, espeically if it’s a gift for the grandparents. Like we said, nothing can match the charm of a handmade gift, especially one made by little hands!
Prerna is the founder, editor and owner of ‘Maa of All Blogs’, one of India’s Top Parenting Blogs. Besides being a certified Ashtanga Yoga instructor, she is also a fashion designer and economics graduate.
When she’s not busy running her home and business, she ensures she stays active – whether it’s running the half marathon, completing the Oxfam walk or climbing to the Everest base camp. Prerna enjoys wearing all her hats, and she does so in style!
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