The holidays don’t have to drain your wallet to be meaningful. 🎄 With a little creativity and heart, you can give thoughtful, handmade gifts that show how much you care—without spending a fortune.
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From cozy DIY crafts to clever budget-friendly ideas, this list of 75 cheap Christmas gift ideas will help you spread holiday cheer the affordable (and fun!) way.
DIY Coasters
DIY coasters require a little bit more planning and work but it is totally worth it.
Cinnamon Vanilla Whipped Body Butter
This decadent body butter smells amazing and comes together in minutes.
Flavored Salt
Flavored salt is really impressive- they can spice up any dish in a pinch, literally. This is so easy to make and packs a punch for any food they might be making.
Scented Mason Jar Candles
These are absolutely stunning and smell amazing!
Christmas Cookie Sugar Scrub
Sugar, sprinkles, coconut oil and vanilla extract. BAM!
Vanilla Bean Winter Lotion Bar
Most of the ingredients you will have on hand. These lotion bars are perfect for dry winter skin!
Paint Dipped Utensils
This is such an easy gift to make and looks so professional. You can choose colors that will suit the person you are gifting them too.
Minibar In A Jar
“The best part of making gifts in jars is that it usually goes together super quickly. This minibar in a jar idea definitely follows suit – in just a few minutes you can create a gift for those who enjoy the occasional drink.”
Mason Jar Sugar Cookies
Christmas Mason Jar Sugar Cookies—with a free printable recipe tag—make the perfect holiday gift!
Christmas Jar Mulling Spice
Here’s what you need to make these adorable mulling spice jars:
*Cutie oranges (small enough to fit in your jar) – or dried oranges
*Rosemary twigs or even Fraser Fir twigs
*Cranberries
*Ribbon
*Scissors
*Printable
Gingerbread Sugar Scrub Cubes
Oh so easy and oh so cute for Christmas gifts!
Homemade Lavender Bath Salts
A relaxing gift that would be enjoyed by anyone. You can’t go wrong with lavender!
Cranberry Vanilla Shea Butter Soap
No need for soap making skills- although it will look like you have them! This uses a melt and pour base, dried cranberries and soft vanilla scent.
Chocolate Mint Mason Jar
“This Chocolate Mint Mason Jar Gift is full of pampering spa items and sweet treats. A gift in a jar is a homemade gift idea that is perfect for any occasion!”
DIY Beginner Sewing Kit Gift Idea
DIY 3$ Heating Pad
This gift idea does require sewing know-how but still looks do-able for us non-sewers 🙂
ason Jar Lid Magnets
These Mason Jar Lid Magnets are not only easy to make, but are a sentimental gift that coworkers can cherish for years to come! You could also skip the magnet and hot glue a hanger on top to turn these into Christmas ornaments.
Glowing Photo Luminaries
Upcycle your empty candle jars into a beautiful Glowing Photo Luminary this Christmas season. Your friends will be so amazed at your thoughtful DIY gift. You only need a few supplies to make this glowing masterpiece.
Handwritten Recipe on a Pie Plate
A very thoughtful and easy DIY Christmas gift for your coworker this year, Handwritten Recipe On a Pie Plate. The most difficult part of this project might be to get your hands on that recipe, but ask one of their family members to help you out. They’ll be glad to play a part in this special Christmas gift.
Gold Pampering Mason Jar Gift – Simple Homemade Gifts
S’more Mason Jar Gift – Yellow Bliss Road
Leather Travel Cord Roll
This gift idea is perfect for men and women in the office. Especially if you know they are techies. This Leather Travel Cord Roll requires minimal basic sewing skills and only a few simple supplies.
Peppermint Bark
Have a coworker with a sweet tooth? Peppermint Bark is a great DIY gift for them! Find a decorative container to make the presentation even better! You could also include other edible gifts such as hot cocoa, cookies, or fudge.
Fire Starter Kit
Another great option for the guy in the office. This Fire Starter Kit could not be more simple to make and with only a few simple supplies, most of which you probably already have. Great for a winter outdoor fire or use in a wood-burning fireplace! If you don’t have a Cricut, not worries, you could always use fire themed stickers found at any craft store!
Hot Cocoa In A Jar – The Farm Girl Gabs
Christmas Morning Mason Jar Pancakes – The Crafted Sparrow
Christmas Stove Top Potpourri
Who doesn’t love a house that smells good at Christmas time? Christmas Stove Top Potpourri is an inexpensive perfect gift for your whole office! You’ll want to make sure you double it up to have some for your home!
Wine Bottle Sweater Sleeve
Have a wine loving coworker? This Wine Bottle Sweater Sleeve is so adorable and can be made with only a few simple supplies that you probably have most of at your house! Very basic sewing skills are needed for this DIY gift.
Dog Treat Mason Jar
A Dog Treat Mason Jar is the perfect DIY gift for those with four-legged friends! Feel free to make each one a little different or use a different design for those with cats. Fill with treats or stuff a toy inside.
Holiday Survival Kit – Southern State of Mind
6 Different Homemade Soup Mixes In Jars – Wholefully
Bake it Box
The Bake it Box is perfect for any colleague that enjoys baking! I love this one because you can make it as simple or as complex as you would like by adding whatever supplies you can find. Start at your local dollar store. They have tons of options to choose from, especially during the holiday season.
Flower Pot Sharpie Craft
A Flower Pot Sharpie Craft is so simple and cheap to make. The options are endless as to what you can put on the outside.
Soup Mixes in a Jar
Soup Mixes in a Jar are my absolute favorite holiday…or anytime gift! There are so many options when it comes to this gift and they are easy to customize based on what your friends like. You could also make a few that include cookie or brownie mix as well.
Homemade Curried Lentil Soup In A Jar – Happy Deal Happy Day
DIY Map Mason Jar Banks – Pillar Box Blue
Spa Scrubbie & Tropical Bath Tea Soak
This DIY Christmas coworker gift requires a little more time than some of the others, but is so adorable and I promise they will love it. Minimal sewing skills are required for this project. If the scrubbie seems too overwhelming to make, you could always just make the Bath Tea Soak and grab one from the store.
Personalized Christmas Ornaments
Personalized Christmas Ornaments come together in no time and are so cute. You can personalize these ornaments with any pattern or colors. No crafting skills are needed for this project and only a few supplies are required.
Christmas Hat & Scarf DIY Wine Stopper
If you are looking for an inexpensive and SUPER simple gift for that wine loving coworker, look no further. Christmas Hat & Scarf DIY Wine Stopper is the gift you have been looking for. All you need for this project is a Christmas hat, scarf, and wine stopper. If you want to be really generous, grab your coworker their favorite bottle of wine to go with this adorable present.
Herb Kit Gift In A Jar – The Country Chic Cottage
Christmas Candy Mason Jar Gift – The Farm Girl Gabs
Cookie Cutter Wreath
I love this Cookie Cutter Wreath gift. It is so cute and you can personalize it many different ways. Choose any ornament you would like and add any color bow to make this a perfect gift for your favorite coworker this year.
Mason Jar Snow Globe Topper
These Mason Jar Snow Globe Toppers will add an adorable addition to your mason jar gift for your coworker. Minimal to no crafting skills are required to make these adorable toppers. These will definitely add a wow effect to your handmade gifts.
How to Make Christmas Wood Slice Ornaments
These are rustic and simple to make. And they’ll go with any tree!
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DIY Pedicure In A Jar – Mission To Save
DIY Hand Soap Gift – South Georgia Style
DIY Mason Jar Utensil Holders – DIY Projects
Christmas Cookies In A Jar 2 Ways
These are so easy to make and look so festive! Everyone loves cookies, especially ones that are easy to make 🙂
Arm Knit Blanket
This arm knitting tutorial has written instructions as well as a video for us visual learners!
If you’ve always wanted to make a chunky throw blanket, Christmas is the perfect time.
Embroidery Hoops
The beauty of embroidery hoops is that there are so many different styles and patterns to choose from- from floral to funny to ones with swear words.
Woodsy Beard Oil
For the lovely men on your list that may be sprouting a glorious beard- you can’t go wrong with this simple tutorial!
DIY Monogram Mugs
Monogrammed mugs can be personalized to anyone on your list.
Whether you know them well or not, this makes a great gift.
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5 Min DIY Gold Dipped Mugs
This gift is easy, classy and suitable for almost anyone. Using only masking tape and spray paint you can have a beautiful gift in 5 minutes.
Tea Lovers Mason Jar Gift – Stone Gable Blog
Coffee Break Mason Jar Gift – The Gunny Sack
Simmering Pot Mason Jar Gift – The Happier Homemaker
Manicure In A Jar Gift – That’s What Che Said
DIY Snow Globes – Simple Craves and Olive Oil
Pampering Peppermint Gift – The Gunny Sack
5 Minute Lip Balm
For the ladies on your list. This lipbalm comes together super quickly and the scent can be customized to your liking!
Cookie Mix Gift Sack
This is so so cute. With the cookie mix inside a ziplock bag inside the flannel bag, they will be able to whip up a batch of cookies whenever they want.
DIY Spa In A Jar
Not only for Valentine’s day, treat someone on your list to a spa day in a jar for Christmas!
DIY Tied Fleece Blanket
No sewing required. That’s a must for me. All you need is scissors and fleece!
Wipe Off Weekly Menu Board
This is a perfect gift for anyone with children. Seriously. The best idea!
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Homemade Polaroid Coasters
This one requires a little more planning/supplies but the results are totally worth it.
Beautiful DIY Succulent Planter
Fabric Covered Wooden Spoons
A beautiful and elegant DIY gift for the Chef’s on your list.
DIY Shower Steamers
These shower steamers don’t require citric acid and you probably have what you need in your kitchen.
Rudolph Hot Cocoa Bags
The easiest, most adorable Christmas gift idea ever! There is even a free printable gift tag included for you.
Faux Granite Coasters
Aren’t these pretty? All you need is pens and alcohol to make these DIY coasters.
Macrame Wall Hanging
This DIY macrame hanging is gorgeous- if you have someone on your list that’s into boho, gift them this! Or if you want to make something a bit smaller, try this macrame moon dreamcatcher.
DIY Quote Pillow
The great thing about these DIY pillowcases is that they only cost about 15$! And you can use whatever quote you’d like.
Homemade Lavender Satchets
Heads up- this gift idea does require sewing know-how! But it’s very simple sewing and you don’t need a sewing machine. This would be a gift I’d love get!
Pressed Herb Candles – Garden Therapy
Chocolate Chip Cookies In A Jar – The Happier Homemaker
Easy Rose Bath Salts
A totally luxurious and beautiful DIY gift. These are easy to make and look elegant!
Stove Top Potpourri Neighbor Gifts (or anyone!)
There are a few different smell combinations you can make for this lovely gift- cinnamon, pine and peppermint might be my favorite.
DIY Tub Teas
For the health conscious person on your list. These tub teas contain healing ingredients and smell heavenly. Super budget friendly and easy to make.
Caramel Latte Tea Cup Candle
This can be such a unique and inexpensive gift if you find some cute cups from the thrift store!
DIY Etched Cutting Board
This gift does require an etching tool but I could see it being a wise purchase because you can etch so many different things (spoons, cutting boards, coasters) for many different occasions (Christmas, Mother’s Day, Father’s Day, etc.)
DIY Peppermint Mason Jar Candles
This tutorial is easy and fast, making it a great DIY gift for beginners!
Homemade DIY Extracts
DIY Mason Jar Cocktail Gifts – Something Turquoise
Coffee Lovers Gift In A Jar – Town N Country Living
All you need is vodka and whatever you’re making the extract from! Pour the vodka over the vanilla, lemon, orange, whatever and leave for a few weeks! Voila! You have an amazing gift.
DIY Succulent Book Planter
This is so classy and so easy to make, anyone would love to receive this as a gift!
DIY Tablet or Book Stand
Everyone has a tablet nowadays and if they don’t, they definitely have books! These DIY stands are perfect for chefs, bakers or techies.
