73 Creative Homemade Gift Ideas They Will Love

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DIY gifts are sometimes cheaper, but more importantly, they show the recipient that you took the time and care to create something special just for them. Below, I’m sharing 73 unique & creative homemade gift ideas that your friends and family will love. Use them for Birthdays, Christmas, Valentine’s Day, and many other special occasions.

Bath Bombs Are Always Welcome As A DIY Gift

basic diy bath bombs

DIY Bath Bombs are made with natural ingredients and will leave your skin feeling invigorated. They are fairly easy to make, so they are perfect as homemade gifts for all types of people. But especially those who want to take their time in an oil-blasting session or just need something quick on busy days – because we know how life happens sometimes!

Get The Recipe: A DIY Bath Bomb Recipe For Maximum Benefits & Fizz

You Can Make A Face Cream; It’s A Wonderful DIY gift!

natural DIY face cream

Most of us use face moisturizers, so I had to include one that I believe makes for a beautiful DIY gift, you cant go wrong with this recipe. The cream does a fantastic job of getting your skin back to a healthy state. It’s often better than store-bought, and you can make something high-end at a fraction of the price. So it provides excellent value as a creative homemade gift idea!

Get The Recipe: How To Make Face Creams At Home

Ready For a New DIY Lip Balm?

homemade lip balms

Lip balm is formulated with gorgeous natural ingredients; it’s a magical skincare product that keeps our lips moist & flake-free all year round. You’ll have loads of fun making these, and we know because we had a lot of fun, too!

Get The Recipes: 7 Tried & Tested Lip Balm Recipes

Bath Salts Are Another Popular DIY Gift Idea

my best diy bath salts

Everyone loves a good soak! I often use one of these recipes in the bath to help me wind down after a long, hard day. They are made with gorgeous-smelling ingredients that will turn your boring bath into a luxury spa treat.

Get The Recipes: 10 Gorgeous DIY Bath Salt Recipes For A Lovely Relaxing Soak

How to Make Body Butter

homemade emulsified body butter

I absolutely LOVE the consistency of this DIY whipped body butter. It’s like slathering your body with clouds! Beating air into the mixture at various intervals creates tiny air pockets, giving it an exceptionally light and almost marshmallow-like consistency. It’s a lot like whisking up some whipped cream for sweet desserts!

Get The Recipes: 7 Lovely DIY Body Butter Recipes For Glowing Skin

These Bath Melts Look Great

DIY Bath Melts

It’s time for something very soothing and spa-like! Just like with soaps, you can embed beautifully natural ingredients to make your DIY bath melts look extra special and the experience in your bath even more relaxing.

Get The Recipes: Make Bath Melts With SavvyHomemade

Bubble Bath Is Another Popular Gift Idea

My best diy bubble bath

When I’m looking forward to a nice long soak in the bath, I want lots of lovely bubbles that last for ages. So, I decided to indulge myself and design a homemade bubble bath recipe that has exactly that. 

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Homemade Face Scrubs For Glowing Skin

homemade face scrubs

While making a homemade face scrub is the best way to get smoother, brighter & clearer looking skin, there’s some things people won’t tell you on their blog.

Get The Recipe: 12 Gentle Homemade Face Scrubs For Glowing Skin

How to Make Sea Glass Lanterns

Upcycled Sea Glass Lanterns
Photo Credit: princesspinkygirl.com

Learn how to make easy DIY sea glass lanterns. This is a great way to upcycle empty glass jars into beautiful home decor crafts!

Make Lanterns With princesspinkygirl.com

Cute Embroidered Card Case

Cute Embroidered Card Case
Photo Credit: thesprucecrafts.com

Learn how to embroider on leather with this easy tutorial. Then, make a card case or gift card holder with your new embroidery on leather skills. Embroidery is a beautiful way to add some personalization and creativity into your crafting, and this easy tutorial will show how simple it really gets.

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Make Her A Face Serum

homemade hydration boost serum

You know how sometimes you get DIY products and they just make your life better? Well, this is one of those things for me. This is my favorite DIY face serum. I could actually feel the difference right away, but I was amazed at the change in my skin after using it for a few weeks! This would make a great DIY gift idea for someone with more mature skin.

Get The Recipe: How To Make A Natural DIY Face Serum For Glowing Skin

Overnight Face Cream For Mature Skin

homemade anti wrinkle cream

This DIY wrinkle cream recipe is fantastic; it’s one of the first overnight creams I ever made. Aside from being considerably cheaper than commercial store-bought creams, you’ll find it gentler and often more effective on your skin.

Get The Recipe: Effective Homemade Wrinkle Cream That Works!

How To Make A Face Mask For Glowing Skin

homemade face mask

This DIY face mask recipe was created with the goal of leaving your skin feeling soft, smooth and renewed on a cellular level. I’ve done plenty research into different ingredients that are included in this final product but it’s really those two high-performance clays along with allantoin powder which make up its real magic!

Get The Recipe: A Homemade Face Mask Recipe To Restore That Youthful Glow

Sherbet Lemon Hand Soap

liquid hand soap with lemon

This is a homemade hand soap recipe that not only cleanses and moisturizes your hands but also smells amazing. The delicious scent in this soap comes from the lemon, peppermint and May Chang (Litsea cubeba) essential oils which also have many skin benefits too.

Get The Recipe: Make Hand Soap With SavvyHomemade

Don’t Be fooled By Simplicity, Lard Soap Is A Great Gift!

basic DIY lard soap

Lard soap is back and better than ever, thanks to these three amazing recipes! Lard is a great because it’s a super cheap ingredient to work with. But that’s not to say that a lard soap isn’t any good. On the contrary! Lard makes a lovely pure white soap that produces large soapy bubbles. And if you learn how to make your lard soaps interesting, they can actually look and feel much more luxurious than you might think.

Get The Recipe: Make Lard Soap With SavvyHomemade

Coconut Milk Soap Recipe With Lime & Coconut Oil

A Lovely Coconut Milk Soap Recipe With Lime & Coconut Oil

Making cold process soap is a lot of fun, especially the part where you can experiment with different ingredients. But have you experimented with using coconut milk instead of water before? This coconut milk soap recipe is exactly that, walking you through the different steps needed to use milk instead of water. As this is a coconut soap recipe, it also includes a fair amount of coconut oil and makes an absolutely fantastic soap that I just adore.

Get The Recipe: Make Coconut Milk Soap With SavvyHomemade

Homemade Honeycomb Soap Is a unique Gift Idea

Homemade Honeycomb Soap Is Very Unique Gift Idea

I came across this gorgeous honeycomb soap recipe that I’ve tried before and thought you guys would just love it! Not only is it scented with yummy smelling honey and oatmeal fragrance oil, but it’s also scented with real runny honey too! And you’ll notice that we’re also going to get a fabulous, honeycomb-styled effect on top.

Get The Recipe: Make Honeycomb Soap With SavvyHomemade

Funky 3 Colored Soap

How To Make A Funky 3 Colored Soap

These attractive looking 3 colored soaps are slightly more time consuming than the average Melt and Pour soap recipe but I do think they are worth the extra time and effort. It’s also a great way of using up those leftover bits of soap that aren’t quite enough to make a full bar.

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Make a Soap Dispenser

diy soap dispenser
Photo Credit: A Beautiful Mess

For years, I’ve had a love/hate relationship with my collection of soap dispensers. So next time I’m making liquid soap I’m not going to buy one, I’ll repurpose an old vase, I’ve literally got dozens of them!

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The Basics Of Making Candles At Home

diy pillar candle that will impress your friends

So you’re looking to make your own candles at home? Well today I’m going through everything that is needed for candle making, including how to use a mold, how to color them in interesting ways, how to make use of fragrance oils and essential oils to scent them in interesting ways.

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You can’t go wrong with DIY stained candles!

diy scented candles made at home

Curling up with a book by your favorite candlelight is one of life’s most relaxing experiences. The soft glow and gentle fragrance can be soothing to the soul, especially on those cold winter evenings when you need an extra helping hand in calming down from all that hard work at school or work! DIY candles make wonderful homemade gifts, so here’s how to make them with beautiful scents.

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Soy Candle Gifts Can Look Amazing

Soy Candle Gifts Can Look Amazing

Candles have become such an expensive gift. It’s time to save yourselves loads of cash and learn how to make soy candles better than those bought at the shop.

Make Soy Candles With SavvyHomemade

DIY Honey Candles With Beeswax Embed

DIY Honey Candles With Beeswax Embed

Ever bought the fancy honey that comes with a bit of honeycomb in it? Well, that’s what I’ve gone for with my DIY honey candles with beeswax honeycomb inside.

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Beeswax Candles In Glass Jars Or Tealights

Beeswax Candles In Glass Jars Or Tealights

Here’s how to make beeswax candles and some super cute little tealights, just gorgeous. I’m scenting them for the most luxurious candles you can make at home.

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Making Unique Vintage Teacup Candles

A teacup with a candle inside

As a dedicated candle crafter, I am always looking for fun and unique ideas for containers. The idea of DIY teacup candles came after an afternoon tea party.

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DIY Sangria Kit

DIY Gift Idea Sangria

DIY Sangria kit gift for Friends. Easy to put together & drink dispenser can be used again & again! Great for housewarming, Christmas, or Just Because!

Make the DIY Sangria Kit With fantabulosity.com

Golden Grove Is One Of My Perfumes Made Using Essential Oils

Eau de parfum, sitting next to some wood

Here is how to make parfum using citrus and woody notes which, when combined, create a wonderfully rich fragrance. It’s one of many DIY perfumes that I’ve made before; sometimes this one smells better as it ages!

Get The Recipe: Make Perfum With SavvyHomemade

Island Haze Is One Of My Roll On Perfumes

Two oil based roll on perfumes with some drift wood, shells and stones; Island Haze

I have a love-hate relationship with perfume. I find it to be an incredible tool for shifting moods and setting the tone of my day, but there’s something about alcohol in most commercial fragrances that makes me feel sick. So, I set about trying to make perfume without alcohol. One that is made purely from natural oils and can be rolled on the skin at various pressure points.

Get The Recipe: Make Roll on Perfume With SavvyHomemade

Citrus Blast Is A Solid Perfume Recipe

DIY solid perfume, pictured next to some grapefruit

This fruity scented perfume is made using delectable notes of citrus smelling Grapefruit and Orange, earthy Patchouli, and floral Ylang Ylang.

Get The Recipe: Make Solid Perfume With SavvyHomemade

Evergreen Is A Cologne Recipe For Him

A 30ml bottle of cologne, sat next to another bottle, some lime segments and a couple of bay leaves

So, you want to learn how to make cologne? If so, this recipe is for you. Success is all about selecting the correct oils to create a more masculine scent.

Get The Recipe: Make Solid Perfume With SavvyHomemade

DIY Rainbow Photo Wall Hanging

DIY Rainbow Photo Wall Hanging

Then why not display your favorite photos in style? Geneva came up with the idea of creating a rainbow wall hanging using cardboard, and cute little photo frames made from it. You can use what you already have around for this project- so don’t be afraid to get creative!

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Body Lotions Are Another Fantastic Homemade Gift Idea

diy lotion

There’s nothing quite like this DIY body lotion recipe with shea butter. It’s the way it glides across the skin, or perhaps it’s the gorgeous aromas of essential oils that do it for me

Get The Recipe: Homemade Body Lotion With Gorgeous Oils & Shea Butter

How To Make Body Oil At Home

homemade body oil

Here’s how to make your own body oil. It’s extremely quick and easy to mix up a simple, therapeutic, totally pure, additive-free, non-irritant DIY body oil recipe with maximum benefits that are tailored to your very own needs. And all at a very low cost, in minutes.

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How To Make Body Butter At Home

diy body butter

I absolutely LOVE the consistency of this DIY body butter recipe. It’s like slathering your body with clouds!

Give The Gift Of Silky Glowing Skin With This Body Scrub

homemade body scrub

There are so many benefits to be found when you make a homemade body scrub recipe. These are excellent for all skin types and leave your skin with a soft glow.

DIY Lotion Bar With Beeswax & Shea Butter

simple diy lotion bars

DIY Lotion bars are one of those simple and quick recipes that more people need to be aware of, this is a wonderful moisturizing bar, made with beeswax and suitable for absolutely anybody.

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How About A Nourishing Hand Cream For Dry Skin

DIY hand cream to restore dry cracked skin

Use this homemade hand cream recipe with shea butter, cocoa butter, beeswax, and nourishing oils to heal and restore painfully dry and cracked skin.

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Make Aloe Vera Body Lotion For Him

diy men's body lotion next to an avocado and some almonds

Skincare doesn’t have to be just for women, so I decided to show you how to make aloe vera lotion for men. 

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DIY Flavored Salts Gift

salt pots gift

Give the gift of flavor this year with a beautifully packaged box or bag full of your favorite salts!

Make Flavored Salts With countryliving.com

DIY Makeup Gifts Always Get A Lovely Reaction, Try This Lip Gloss

Homemade lip gloss

Have you ever wanted to replicate your favorite lip gloss? Well, now it is possible with this DIY recipe! The ingredients are moisturizing and glide across the lips just like a high-end store bought product. You can use any flavor or scent that suits you best – even ones not listed on here (think about what would smell good for YOU).

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How To Make Liquid Foundation At Home

Liquid foundation sitting with a blush sifter and mascara tube

The great thing about this DIY liquid foundation is that you can make it to match any skin tone! All you need are some basic ingredients and time! And it really does look and feel like any store bought alternative you currently use.

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Create A Personalized Eyeshadow Palette

diy eyeshadow palette

Ever wanted to design your own DIY eyeshadow palette? I wanted to make something that was manageable but still looks gorgeous. I came up with this recipe to use in a palette. 

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DIY Vanilla Extract – A Fun Homemade Gift

homemade vanilla extract

Sarah’s homemade vanilla extract is the best I’ve ever had. It makes such a great impression on your guests and it tastes as good as you would expect! Such a fun homemade gift to give during the Holiday Season!

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Rosemary Infused Olive Oil

Rosemary Infused Olive Oil

Rosemary is a herb that can be found in many dishes, from grilled chicken to cakes. Fresh sprigs of it fresh on fish or poultry are delicious too! This Rosemary Infused Olive OIl is a simple & frugal way to enjoy the flavor of Rosemary all year long in your recipes.

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Its Very Easy To Make A Reed Diffuser

3 reed diffusers sit on a table

Making your own DIY reed diffuser is so much easier than you might think, and today I’m going to show you how to make the best diffuser I’ve come across!

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How To Make Incense Sticks Long Lasting

how to make incense sticks

Here’s how to make incense sticks that are powerful smelling and longer lasting than most recipes. Simply the best way to fill your home with a wonderful, fragrant scent.

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4 Great Decoupage Ideas For DIY Gifts

4 Great Decoupage Ideas For DIY Gifts

I use decoupage ideas to brighten up or transform something old to look as good as new. Could it be time to investigate that cluttered hoard in the loft.

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How To Make a Teacup Pin Cushion

diy teacup pin cushion

Turn your favorite vintage teacups into adorable no-sew pincushions! Perfect for yourself or a DIY gift (or both!).

Make A Pin Cushion With creativegreenliving.com

Jewellery Is Another Great Option, Yes You​ ​Can​ ​Make​ ​A​ ​Necklace, ​Really!

Jewellery Is Another Great Option, Yes You​ ​Can​ ​Make​ ​A​ ​Necklace, ​Really!

This is a quick and easy way to make a necklace using cotton cord with pretty beads and simple jump rings, it makes for a wonderfully unique gift idea.

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Making A Silver Pendant Necklace

Making A Silver Pendant Necklace

This stunning silver pendant necklace makes for a very creative homemade gift. It’s one of my favourite necklaces and can be adjusted to any length so it looks great with just about any outfit.

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How To Make Head Pin Earrings, Simple Way

How To Make Head Pin Earrings, Simple Way

I love to make head pin earrings, I’ve spent many fun evenings with friends and a couple of glasses of wine showing them how to make them. Yes they really are that easy to make.

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How To Make Chain Tassel Earrings

How To Make Chain Tassel Earrings

Here’s how to make some lovely chain tassel earrings at home using multiple lengths of lightweight chain for a low cost stylish and elegant look.

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Try These Simple DIY Bracelets

simple DIY beaded bracelets

My daughter Kelly made these simple bead bracelets a few years ago when she and a friend were looking to make something special for graduation gifts. They made 33 of these within a 30 minute morning break.

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These Bracelets Are Easy To Make & Fit All Wrists

These Bracelets  Are Easy To Make & Fit All Wrists

The easiest way to make homemade bracelets is the classic elasticated bracelet that slips on and off without the need for a catch. Quick and very easy to make.

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Custom Leather Bracelets Are Very Unique

Custom Leather Bracelets Are Very Unique

My daughter requested a custom leather bracelets for her birthday so I found a DIY tutorial on how to make leather bracelets at a fraction of the cost.

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Make Him A Bracelet!

Make Him A Bracelet!

Homemade jewelry doesn’t have to be just for women, these stylish homemade bracelets for men can look great on the fashion-conscious male.

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Mystery Braid Bracelet Tutorial

DIY Mystery Braid Bracelets

Why ‘Mystery’? let me explain: The braids are made without any loose strings or ends. Check out how to make these simple bracelets.

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How To Make Little Ted

homemade teddy bear

This cute little teddy has a tubby little tummy and arms and legs that have enough flexibility to enable the teddy to be easily posed into a sitting position, yet this little Ted is easy to make and can be been created by hand or sewing machine.

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Free Crochet Teddy Bear Pattern

DIY crochet teddy

The Very Best Free Crochet Teddy Bear Pattern. Find the full pattern, detailed instructions and gorgeous photos here. Make your own brilliant crochet bear!

Make Teddy Bears With Lucy Kate Crochet

Using Photos In Your DIY Gifts Is Very Personal. Such As Homemade Coasters!

Using Photos In Your DIY Gifts Is Very Personal. Such As Homemade Coasters!

I’m thrilled with these homemade coasters. They look gorgeous, and they’re personalized with your own photos. They also make amazing gifts for friends & family.

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DIY Photo Puzzles – Capturing Joy with Kristen Duke

DIY Photo Puzzle

These DIY Photo Puzzles are such a fun way to preserve memories and they make a great homemade gifts too!

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Adorable DIY Photo Resin Coasters!

Resin Photo Coasters

In a few quick steps, you’ll be able to create a darling and useful resin coasters using your favorite photos! Perfect for wedding or vacation photos!

Make DIY Photo Coasters With somethingturquoise.com

How To Make Glass Photo Magnets

DIY photo magnets

These DIY photo magnets are so EASY that even a kid can make them! Give these glass magnets as gifts; personalize them any way you like.

Make Glass Photo Magnets With modpodgerocksblog.com

Final Thoughts

Creative homemade gifts are the best way to show your loved ones you care. Not only are they a great way to save money, but they also require extra effort on your part to create something unique and special. By taking the time to make homemade things, you’re telling your friends and family that they mean the world to you!

Author: Angela Wills

Title: Founder and Author - Savvy Homemade

Expertise: Beauty Recipes, Skincare Formulation, Soapmaking, DIY Crafts, Parenting

Bio:

Angela Wills is an author, founder, and the driving force behind Savvy Homemade. With over fifteen years of experience, she brings a wealth of knowledge and dedication to every post she writes. She is fearlessly dedicated to creating tried and tested beauty recipes, skincare formulations, soap recipes, and many other DIY crafts that will work for everyone. Angela has a Diploma in Skincare Formulation, is a proud member of the Handcrafted Soap & Cosmetic Guild, and infuses each DIY product with her passion and expertise.

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