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    Home » DIY

    25+ DIY Handmade Christmas Gift Ideas

    November 2, 2020 by Shara, Woodshop Diaries

    Need some inexpensive, but heartfelt DIY handmade Christmas gift ideas for the upcoming holiday? I’ve got a ton of choices with this list of 25+ DIY Christmas Gifts Ideas!

    25+ handmade christmas gift ideas pinterest collage

    There is just something special about a handmade Christmas gift.  Even if the store bought one was cheaper…and even the handmade one isn’t not perfectly square…or the finish isn’t JUST right.  It’s the “handmade” part that makes it so valuable.

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    It’s the fact that someone who loves you spent their time making that just for YOU. 

    I’m not normally a sentimental person, but those are the best gifts you can get 🙂 Amiright??

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    So this Christmas, if you are looking to give something special, heartfelt, personal and handmade, I’ve compiled a list of great DIY handmade Christmas gift ideas for you to check out below.

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    DIY Handmade Christmas Gift Ideas for Kids

    How to build a DIY rocking horse for toddler or small child--dog shaped rocking horse with template to make your own
    DIY Rocking Horse

    DIY Toy Chests

    building plans to make your own DIY Storage chest
    DIY Toy Chest Option 1
    DIY hope chest toy box--great christmas gift idea for kids
    Toy Chest Option 2

    RELATED: Check out all these toy chest ideas for more options!

    Get the free building plans for this DIY Four Sided Spinning Kid's Bookshelf
    DIY Four Sided Bookshelf
    DIY Kid's nesting table with storage seats makes an excellent handmade Christmas gift idea
    DIY Kid’s Nesting Table with Storage Seats

    DIY Handmade Christmas Gift Ideas to Personalize

    DIY Wooden wall clock with personalization--make your own with this free tutorial
    DIY Personalized Wall Clock

    RELATED: For More DIY Wall Clock Ideas, check these out!

    How to make a Personalized DIY Lazy Susan
    DIY Personalized Lazy Susan
    How to build a DIY wooden keepsake box with splines and picture frame top
    DIY Keepsake Box
    How to make your own Custom DIY Picture Frame for any size picture or print you want to frame. Save hundreds by making your own with these plans!
    DIY Custom Picture Frame

    Unique Handmade Christmas Gift Ideas

    How to build a GORGEOUS wood lantern! Great Christmas gift idea
    DIY Wooden Lantern
    DIY Guitar Bookends--And Easy and Quick Scrap Wood Project
    DIY Bookends
    DIY Scrap Wood Lantern
    Easy custom floating picture frame--great Christmas gift idea
    Easy DIY Picture Frame
    Adorable x design cutting board--great DIY christmas gift idea
    X Cutting Board
    DIY walnut serving tray--great homemade DIY christmas gift idea
    Modern Serving Tray
    DIY Continuous grain walnut box with tile top
    Scrap Wood Keepsake Box
    Floating wall shelves from scrap wood with industrial details
    Scrap Wood Wall Shelves
    Tiered Christmas tree candy stand
    Tiered Candy Stand
    DIY Wireless Bluetooth Wooden Speaker Box--Looks like a retro mid century credenza and it's even got a hidden compartment for cord storage!
    BlueTooth Speaker Box

    DIY Furniture Christmas Gift Ideas

    Shara Woodshop Diaries reading in DIY Kids House Bed Frame
    DIY House Bed
    How to build a DIY X base console table with middle shelf for added storage--building plans!
    DIY X Base Console
    Modern console cabinet--handmade christmas gift idea
    DIY Modern Console Cabinet
    How to Build a DIY Bookshelf
    DIY Freestanding Bookshelf
    DIY entertainment center--handmade christmas gift idea
    DIY Entertainment Center

    DIY Gift Ideas for the Pets

    DIY Dog bed--handmade christmas gift ideas for pets
    DIY Dog Bed
    How to make a DIY dog tent from a little fabric and some dowel rods! Super easy sewing tutorial--great beginner project!
    DIY Dog Tent
    DIY elevated dog food stand for DIY pet christmas gift!
    DIY Dog Bowl Food Stand

    WOW, that’s a lot to choose from!  You can find lots more on the projects page as well.

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    I may have gotten a little carried away with the list, but there are so many unique options from small scrap wood projects to full blown furniture pieces.  So I hope this list is helpful if you are looking to gift someone with a handmade Christmas gift this year.

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    I hope that in the midst of all the sawdust and glue, that you find time to enjoy the holiday and spend time with those you love…and eat lots of Christmas candy in the process 😉

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    As always, thank you so much for your support and for following along.  To you and your family, have a very Merry Christmas 🙂

    Pinterest collage of cutting board, tile top box, and hope chest graphic with 25 handmade christmas gift ideas text

    Until next time, happy handmade Christmas gift building 🙂

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