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DIY Unique Handmade Christmas Gifts

December 9, 2016 by Debi 7 Comments

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I love a DIY Unique Handmade Christmas Gifts. It’s from the heart, and it’s much more special than a simple purchased gift.

I decided to gather a bunch of great ideas here, so that you can easily make some great gifts for your loved ones.

Most simply need a pretty jar and a ribbon to be a fancy homemade gift.

DIY Handmade Christmas Gifts

DIY Unique Handmade Christmas Gifts to give

I’m not including any cookies in my collection of Christmas Gifts. But if you want to see all my delicious cookie recipes, pop over an take a look.

What you’ll find here are a little more unique, uncommon, unusual ideas.

And, as an added bonus, these are all pretty quick and easy, so you can make them at the last-minute!

What’s your favorite handmade gift to give?

How about what you’re looking forward to this Christmas?

I’ve always found Etsy to have great gifts as well.

And don’t forget to pin this!

Savory Gifts

Roasted Herb Oil
Roasted Herb Oil

three small glass jars filled with pink chile salt.

Chile Salt

Homemade Onion Soup Mix
Homemade Onion Soup Mix

Homemade Taco Seasoning
Homemade Taco Seasoning

Italian Dressing Mix
Italian Dressing Mix

Instant vegetarian broth
Instant Vegetarian Broth

Roasted Lemon Peel
Roasted Lemon Peel

Non Food Gifts

two mason jars filled with simmer pot ingredients in front of twinkle lights and a bowl of Christmas decor.
Simmer Pots

Peppermint Shower Bombs
Peppermint Shower Bombs

DIY Lawn Dice
DIY Lawn Dice

Sweet Gifts

Aztec Hot Chocolate mix in a glass jar with a red ribbon, cinnamon sticks, and twinkle lights.

Aztec Hot Cocoa

Fig Preserves in a glass jar with a spoonful of the jam in front of the jar.

Fig Preserves

Peppermint Patties
Peppermint Patties

Strawberry Lime Vanilla Jam
Strawberry Lime Vanilla Jam

Homemade Granola Recipe served like cereal in a bowl with milk and a spoon - white bowl, brown plate, white plate, grey napkin, plus title

Homemade Granola

Maple - Brown Sugar - Bourbon Blackberries
Maple – Brown Sugar – Bourbon Blackberries

Sugared Pecans
Sugared Pecans

Lightly Sweetened Candied Crisp Pecans in a bowl with title and logo on the image

Crisp Pecans

Honey Lemon Marmalade
Honey Lemon Marmalade

Coffee Rum Sauce
Coffee Rum Sauce

Candied Lemon Peel
Candied Lemon Peel

Thanks for taking a look at my Handmade Christmas Gifts. I wish you and yours a Merry Christmas and a happy new year!

DIY Unique Handmade Christmas Gifts

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Filed Under: Christmas, Gifts, winter Tagged With: Christmas, gift, Gifts, round-up

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  1. auntbeesrecipes

    December 10, 2016 at 10:24 pm

    So many amazing ideas here! I am saving this post for sure! Thanks for sharing this!

  2. Michelle @ Vitamin Sunshine

    December 16, 2016 at 3:14 pm

    I love giving homemade gifts, and I haven’t gotten around to it this year. I love the idea of herb infused oils! CHecking that out.

  3. Garlic + Zest

    December 16, 2016 at 3:27 pm

    Wow – you’ve got everything on my to-do list this weekend! What a great idea starter for me! I usually do spiced nuts at the holidays to gift, but clearly — I’ve been slacking….

  4. Luci {Luci's Morsels}

    December 16, 2016 at 3:40 pm

    I love giving homemade gifts for Christmas! This is a great roundup of ideas – I especially love the peppermint bath bombs!

    www. lucismorsels . com/blog — Luci’s Morsels | fashion. food. frivolity.

  5. Tracy | Baking Mischief

    December 16, 2016 at 3:44 pm

    Oh, I love homemade gifts, especially edible ones! Everything in this roundup looks fantastic, but that jam and the sugared pecans would have to be my favorites. 🙂

  6. withsaltandwit

    December 16, 2016 at 3:58 pm

    These are awesome! Can I give you my address to mail them to me!

  7. Kathy Deets

    December 18, 2022 at 6:29 am

    Love these ideas!

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