When it comes to Christmas gift ideas on a budget, handmade gifts are the way to go. If you’re looking for cheap gift ideas, you’re going to love all of these cheap Christmas gift ideas that you can make for less than $10. Take a stroll through some of these handmade gift ideas and hop over to the blogs to read the full tutorials.
If you know me, you know I love a good DIY craft and I also love giving DIY Christmas gifts to my friends and family during the holidays. Over the last few years, I have made candle holders, sugar scrubs, ornaments, and keychains, to name a few.
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When it comes to keeping your Christmas shopping on a budget, handmade Christmas gifts are the way to go!
But, chances are you probably going to be shopping for supplies for your handmade Christmas gifts and that can sure add up quickly.
You better believe that I have some fun new things in the queue for this year. When I was trying to figure out what to make for my family this year, I found some great cheap gift ideas so I thought I would share them with you!
Take a stroll through some of these DIY Christmas gift ideas on a budget that you can make for less than $10 and hop over to the blogs to read the full tutorials.
Are you ready to see these DIY Christmas gift ideas on a budget?!
55+ DIY Christmas Gift Ideas on a Budget
Easy DIY Boho Wall Decor with Thrift Store Frame and Watercolor
This DIY boho wall decor is the perfect option for a quick and easy Christmas gift that’s easy and budget-friendly!
All you need is a spare frame from the thrift store, watercolor paints, and a design in mind!
DIY Framed Yarn Christmas Tassel Tree
Need a little craft project for Christmas gifts? This Tassel Tree is an adorable DIY project with a little bohemian flair for a Boho Christmas look.
You can make this project your own by using different colored yarn and a frame!
DIY Christmas Wall Decor with Ombre Forest Design
If you’re looking for easy Christmas decoration and gift ideas, you’re going to love this large-scale DIY Christmas wall decor made with craft paint, stencils, and canvases!
DIY Wood Wall Art with Scrap Wood and Wood Shims
Looking for easy DIY wood projects that you can make as Christmas gifts?
With scrap wood, I created this piece of wall decor with plywood and wood shims. Learn how to do this easy project with this step-by-step tutorial.
Painted Vase with Baking Soda and Paint Technique
Ready to turn that old vase into chic decor to give to someone special that loves home decor?
By adding baking soda to paint, you can transform an old vase into boho-style pottery with a few easy steps.
This baking soda and paint technique transforms any glass container into a ceramic boho masterpiece!
DIY Magazine Holder Makeover with Cane for Boho Look
Do you love the boho look and giving thrift store finds dramatic makeovers? You’ll love this DIY project!
See this DIY magazine rack makeover come to life with cane webbing!
Everyone you know could use an extra place to store books and magazines in their home. Make this for them!
Easy DIY Footed Tray
Want a quick and easy DIY Christmas gift idea?
Make a DIY footed tray using a ceramic plate and wooden knobs for feet.
It is so versatile! You can use it as a DIY coffee table tray in the living room, a vanity tray in the bathroom, or a pedestal tray in the kitchen!
DIY Clay Knot Made with Polymer Clay
Want to make a handmade Christmas gift that has a high-end look? Try these easy DIY decorative clay knots!
These knots look just like the ones sold by high-end interior design retailers like Studio McGee or West Elm.
All you need for this knot home décor is a package of polymer clay and some time to follow along with our easy step-by-step tutorial.
Easy Boho DIY Yarn Christmas Trees
Looking for a fun and easy DIY to try this year? Try these Boho yarn Christmas trees! They are so easy to make!
Anyone on your list would love to receive one of these!
DIY Wood Coasters with State Shape
Looking for a great DIY gift idea that’s perfect for just about anyone? Why not make DIY wood coasters?
You’ll love these state coasters that we made in the shape of Oregon with our new X-Carve CNC machine.
Leather Keychain
If you know someone that loves leather, they will love an easy DIY Christmas gift...a leather keychain. This DIY gift only takes a few minutes to throw together and the result is SO cute!
There's a tutorial for two different kinds: a leather tassel keychain and a braided leather keychain. Take your pick or make them both!
Related - Learn how to find FREE leather for your craft projects!
Christmas Cookie in a Jar Gift
Learn how to create a handmade gift that anyone on your list will love.
This Christmas cookie in a jar is ideal for friends, co-workers, and teachers. Read more to learn how to put your own cookie in a jar together.
Mason Jar Christmas Kiss Kit
A gift that’s easy to create & filled with lots of love!
Start with a large size mason jar filled with chocolate kisses, faux mistletoe, lip moisturizer, and a pack of mints.
Use a glue gun to secure the burlap ribbon and red checked ribbon around the far. Top it off with a silver jingle bell on the front for decoration.
Use a printed gift tag that says meet me under the mistletoe!
7 Delicious DIY Lip Scrub Recipes
Banish dry, cracked winter lips with these 7 moisturizing (and delicious!) homemade lip scrub recipes.
They’re simple to make with ingredients you probably already have in your kitchen!
Farmhouse Style Dream Catcher
This lovely vintage doily really was the perfect backdrop to create a rustic farmhouse style dreamcatcher.
Leather Bookmarks
Use recycled leather to make this easy handmade Christmas gift for your friends and family. These DIY leather bookmarks can be customized for anyone and everyone on your holiday shopping list.
DIY Erase Books
I love this “My Crazy Family” album. It’s a dry-erase album with photos of family members that you can decorate however you want, erase, and do it all over again.
She uses a smaller 3-ring binder with 5.5″x8.5″ page protectors but any size will work. You could even just clip the page protectors onto a clipboard.
For the photos, you can lighten them up before printing so that the drawings would show up better.
Lavender-Rosemary Candles
Homemade candles can be customized and scented with lavender and rosemary to help relax and relieve stress. Find out how to make your own candles in this article (it’s so easy!), both scented and unscented, soy or beeswax.
Homespun Fabric Christmas Ornaments
These fabric Christmas ornaments are so easy to make! In this tutorial, I show you how to make 4 different kinds. You can make one Christmas ornament or, better yet, make them all! These fabric ornaments make GREAT Christmas gifts and you can definitely make them on a budget.
Fabric Christmas Tree
Have leftover primitive fabric from the ornaments? Use up the fabric scraps with this small fabric Christmas tree. It is great for putting on the mantel, shelf or tablescape.
They are such an easy DIY Christmas craft that even the kids can make them!
Easy Sharpie Dot Mug
These DIY Sharpie dot mugs make a great gift for friends, moms, dads, teachers, grandparents, graduates, coworkers, and neighbors. It’s easy enough that school-aged children can make it and impressive enough to make a great gift.
DIY Lego Head Storage
This DIY Christmas gift on a budget is genius because you can make it for free! She uses a square yellow container of cornstarch.
Not only was this cutie free, but it only took about 10 minutes to make. It’s also simple enough and fun enough for your kiddo to make.
All you need is the square yellow container, a black Sharpie, a red Sharpie, some while labels, a hole bunch, and scissors.
Easy Lavender Goats Milk Soap
This easy soap is made from goats milk and is lavender-scented, which smells heavenly. Making your own soap is super easy and way cheaper than the store-bought kind. She made these ones into a heart shape by using a tin tarlet pan, but you can also get molds of every shape and size!
Potted Rosemary Plant Decor
The holidays are such a special time and we want our holiday decor to look amazing. But we have to stay on budget since there’s lots of spending going on for so many other things.
Things like gift giving, family gatherings, gift giving, special holiday foods and recipes, oh and more gift giving LOL!
For this DIY gift, all you need to do is get a Christmas tree-shaped rosemary plant (which you can find at your grocery stores during the holidays), a terra cotta bot, some chalkboard paint, painter's tape, chalk, ribbon, and some potting soil.
DIY Spice Rubs
This is a simple DIY gift for your dad or hubby that loves to grill meat! These dry spice rubs are so easy that even the kids can make them themselves.
Dry rubs are a great and simple way to season meats before you cook. They can be combined with a sauce or just used straight onto the meat. This DIY Christmas gift on a budget is sure to impress Pops.
Fabric Wood Cross
How adorable is this burlap and wood cross idea? You have a lot of flexibility with them- you can use fabric or ribbon, you can paint your wood whatever color you want, and you can add Bible verses or quotes.
It’s also a really simple project. You can make a couple of these in under 30 minutes.
DIY Stamped Towels
These custom tea towels were so fun to make and customize for different people. They are so cheap and easy - even the kids could do it! They make great DIY Christmas gifts for anyone on your list.
Rose Bath Bombs
DIY Bath Bombs make the perfect handmade gift and they are really easy to make! These Lavender Rose Bath Bombs are beautifully fragrant and turn a normal bath into a luxurious setting.
The tutorial includes the recipe and a sweet gift tag to give these cute rose bath bombs as gifts to friends and family.
Coffee Filter Wreath
A coffee filter wreath is budget friendly and easy to craft! An hour or two is all it takes to make a stunning wreath from humble paper liners! Rad more and follow the tutorial for her best tips.
Relaxing Bath Gift Basket with Free Printable Tags
Do you know someone that needs a little relaxation? Make them a relaxation basket with these free printable gift basket tags. Themed gift baskets are so easy to create.
In the post, I share tons of ideas for things to put in your relaxation basket ideas.
5 Minute Holiday Hostess Gift
You can whip this holiday hostess gift idea up in 5 minutes using supplies from the Dollar Store. Talk about a DIY Christmas gift idea on a budget! I love this idea.
Make them before the holidays start so you have them ready to go with the party's start. This idea takes zero creativity, only a few bucks, and little to no time.
DIY Printable Frames
If you’re looking for a really easy DIY frame for printables, you’re going to love this tutorial! Learn how to make a DIY poster frame that is cheap and simple!
You can print out whatever type of printables you want to use for your gift or you can download my free farmhouse bathroom printables to put in the frames (which are provided in the post)!
DIY Custom Coaster from Maps
You will LOVE these easy DIY custom coasters made from maps! Make them for yourself, or as a gift, they’ll treasure for many years to come!
Hair Bow Holder
Learn how to make a simple hair bow holder to get all your cute little bows organized with this easy DIY idea.
DIY Farmhouse Sign with Shiplap
Use up leftover shiplap with this DIY sign! This simple step by step tutorial breaks down how you can make your own trendy shiplap sign and stencil on any quote you want.
Instagram Picture Frame
Looking for a DIY photo gift idea? Here is a thrifty one for you!
Create this Instagram picture frame using a few basic supplies. This is a great beginner craft project and the perfect gift idea for husbands and grandparents.
White Farmhouse Pitchers
Learn how to make a white farmhouse pitcher for a fraction of the cost using a tacky thrift store find!
If you know someone that loves the farmhouse style, they will love receiving this DIY farmhouse pitcher as a gift!
DIY Trivets
Make these esy DIY Trivets using leftover tile! Use your leftover tile from a previous DIY job to create these beautiful trivets!
Christmas Ornament Made with Wine Corks
These easy and cheap Christmas ornaments are made with leftover wine corks! They are so easy to make. They make great hostess gifts or something that your kids can make as gifts for their teachers.
All you need is wine corks (11 per ornament), a green Sharpie, hot glue gun with glue sticks and red ribbon.
DIY Christmas Sign with Farmhouse Style
This DIY Believe Christmas sign with farmhouse style was so easy to make!
See how this old spindle and wood transforms into a cute BELIEVE sign to hang on the wall for your farmhouse Christmas decorations.
Mason Jar Cookies
=I just love giving homemade gifts during the holidays, don’t you? This Mason Jar Cookies for Santa gift is absolutely adorable.
Put all of the dry ingredients for Santa’s cookies in a large mason jar, and add some decorative ribbon and the free printable cookies for Santa tag for an easy handmade gift that anyone will love.
Easy DIY Hexagon Cork Memo Boards
These easy DIY hexagon cork boards are so cheap simple to make! If you know someone that has a home office or works in an office with a cubicle, they would love these.
Pink Lemonade Sugar Scrub
Just 4 simple pantry ingredients and 5 minutes are all you need to create this delicious summery Pink Lemonade Sugar Scrub recipe.
DIY Key Holder
No more searching for keys all over the house. This DIY key holder turned out so cute! Can you believe it was made from a thrifted sign, paint sticks, and recycled leather, and NO nails?
DIY Marbled Nail Polish Mugs
Easy DIY marbled nail polish mugs make the perfect homemade gift! A simple craft is done in a few minutes that looks like it took hours of work!
Painted Mason Jars
There are so many ways to use mason jars for home decor. Someone on your list can definitely use a painted mason jar!
This tutorial shows you how to paint mason jars with acrylic craft paint. Once you’re done you’ll have adorable colorful mason jars to gift to someone special.
DIY Felt Breakfast Play Food
The little ones will love this creative DIY Christmas gift idea! Simple DIY felt breakfast food to inspire your budding chef’s imagination. Free patterns are included!
Glitter Travel Mug for $1
Got kids bored at home? Entertain them by making this beautiful glittery DIY Travel Mug that you can get at Dollar Tree. This post will show step-by-step how to beautify it.
Think of all the gifts you can make for just $1. Excellent as Party Favors for kids' birthdays, Teacher Gifts, Holiday gifts for your co-workers, etc.
Most of the supplies you need I am sure you already have at home. All you need to buy is a few Travel Mugs at your local Dollar Store.
Garden Stepping Stones
Want a creative DIY Christmas gift you can make on a budget? Make these stamped garden stepping stones!
I love the unique pattern that we stamped into these DIY garden stepping stones. They were so fun and easy to make!
Ribbon Bookmarks
These ribbon bookmarks will make beautiful handmade gifts for your book-loving friends and family. These velvet ribbon bookmarks are so simple, but the finished result is gorgeous. You won’t be able to make just one!
She used buttons, pendants, and velvet, as well as a broken earring from her jewelry box. You could also purchase any charms and pendants that fit your style, or recycle broken jewelry pieces!
DIY Reclaimed Wood Bottle Openers
Dad will love a DIY bottle opener!! They are so simple and inexpensive to make using reclaimed wood!
Dinosaur Planter
ROAR! This DIY Dinosaur Planter is so fun and cute! It’s a great planter for succulents and it’s great for air plants too.
It’s super happy, fun, and silly! This one is made in pink – but you could make these any color of the rainbow. You could even gold gild them too.
Imagine this Dino Terrarium in a boy’s bedroom or given as a gift to a science lover!
Clothespin Magnets with Washi Tape
This DIY Christmas gift idea will only take a couple minutes!
Make these clothespin magnets with washi tape to display notes and photos on your fridge.
It’s a great easy and inexpensive craft to make and it’s easy enough for the kids to make too!
Candy Cane Lip Balm with Printable Card
DIY candy cane lip balms make great Christmas gifts and stocking fillers. This candy cane lip balm is easy to make, so you'll be able to do it even if it is your first time making lip balms.
You will be surprised by how cheap it is to make your lip balm, especially if you make a lot at the same time.
This DIY gift is perfect if you need a lot of cheap and easy DIY Christmas gifts, for example, all of your friends or coworkers.
Family Picture Book For Baby
This DIY baby family picture book is perfect for teaching your little one the names and faces of your family.
This book will also come in handy when he is learning how to write. You can use the laminated picture book to practice your hand lettering with a dry-erase marker.
Marble Tile Coasters
Everyone needs a good coaster! Use up your leftover tiles to make marble coasters.
This video tutorial will walk you through all the steps to make your own DIY tile coasters!
Bonus: they make great DIY Christmas gifts.
Oh my goodness, so many great handmade Christmas ideas, right?
Now I just wish I had more time in the days so I could try and make them all. This round-up of cheap gift ideas, had something for everyone on your holiday gift-giving list!
- Babies would love the family picture book, felt play food.
- Kids would definitely appreciate the lego storage bucket, dinosaur planter and hair bow holders.
- Looking for a good cheap gift for a teenager? Leather keychains, bookmarks, coasters and glitter travel mug are the way to go.
- If you need to make a gift for a man in your life, your best bets for cheap Christmas gift ideas are the reclaimed wood bottle opener, anything with candy, spice rubs and Instagram picture frame.
- If you’re thinking about making a gift for your mom, wife, sister or girlfriend, try the lip balm, sugar scrub, soap, candle, bracelets or any of the mugs.
- Grandparents would love the picture frame, ribbon bookmark, mugs and candles are sure to be a big hit.
Did you get any new ideas for handmade Christmas gifts in this post?
I really like the Farmhouse Style Dreamcatcher from Making It In The Mountains.
I agree Linda! It’s so cute! Thanks for stopping by!
Thank you so much for including my lip scrub recipes and for all of the great ideas!
Thanks for stopping by Lydi! Can’t wait to try making the lip scrubs!
I’d love to hear how you like them! 🙂
Being a candle lover the Lavender-Rosemary Candles from Living Simply stands out the most to me.
Those sound amazing! Thanks for your comment
Hi Chelsea. Thanks so much for featuring my homemade heating pad. Love all these great ideas!
You’re welcome. Thanks for stopping by !