Christmas is probably your kids’ favorite day of the year. Opening gifts together on Christmas morning brings joy to the whole family, and it is a perfect bonding opportunity.
But why buy your presents when you can create your own thoughtful DIY Christmas gifts with your kids? Besides being more affordable, it engages your little ones in fun and productive activities, so give them a go with these super-easy craft ideas.
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Jewelry
Jewelry making with your kids can start at a young age, and even your teenagers will enjoy this fun activity. Your girls can make colorful earrings for their friends, and your boys can craft a beautiful pearl bracelet for Nana.
Besides allowing your kids to express themselves creatively, their unique creations would make for unique gifts appropriate for anyone. Although this activity requires you to purchase a jewelry-making kit and a few supplies, it is a hobby your kids can continue even after the holidays.
Snow Globes
If you are looking for a fun but low-mess gift idea to make with your kids, mason jar snow globes are the perfect solution. You will need a hot glue gun, some artificial snow, a figurine of your choice (e.g., a Santa toy or a small Christmas tree), and a ribbon for décor.
Pour some artificial snow into the mason jar, glue your figurine to the lid, close the jar, and that’s it. Quick and easy to make, these creative snow globes would make beautiful window displays at your friend’s house or a lovely décor piece for Auntie’s mantel.
Goodie Bag
Kids love sweets, and they will probably love making them, too. Goodie bags, suitable for kids of all ages, make great Christmas presents for family members, friends, and even teachers. Prepare homemade chocolates or cookies with your kids and wrap them up nicely.
You only need some cellophane or cute food boxes to store and wrap the treats, a colorful ribbon for a festive touch, and something to decorate your gift with. You can use any decoration you like, just let your kids get creative and have fun.
Homemade Body Scrub
Appropriate even for the pickiest teenager, homemade body scrubs would make great gifts for your daughter’s besties, your kids’ teachers, and even for grandma. Although they take less than 15 minutes to make, they might get a bit messy, but they’re fun.
For a delightful scent, you will need sugar, olive oil, and a few drops of your favorite essential oils. Mix all your ingredients in a bowl until you are happy with the result, then add them to clean mason jars. Use ribbons for decoration, and you’re all set.
Photo Frame
We all love to display a few pictures in our home, and what better way to do so than with a DIY photo frame? You will need some wooden sticks (you can use recycled ice cream sticks), a hot glue gun, and some cardboard. So, don’t throw the box away the next time you receive your Amazon package.
Instead, use it to create cute photo frames with your kids. Cut a piece of cardboard to the desired size, glue on your wooden sticks to create the frame, and add buttons, shells, or puzzle pieces to decorate your creation. We guarantee that grandma and grandpa, teachers, and friends will appreciate this handmade gift.
Tile Coasters
Encourage your little ones to get as creative as they want and experiment together with this artsy but practical home gift. This activity requires very few resources but a lot of creativity. All you need are basic white tiles and some permanent markers.
It takes around 15-20 minutes to make, depending on the complexity of the design, and even your two-year-old will have fun making this gift.
