10 Easy & Cheap DIY Christmas Gift Ideas

Looking for thoughtful gifts without the holiday rush? These Top 10 DIY Christmas gift ideas are fun, affordable, and filled with love. Whether you’re crafting for friends, family, or coworkers, each project adds a personal touch that store-bought gifts can’t match. From easy jewelry to functional kitchen crafts, these creative ideas are sure to impress your loved ones and make your holiday season extra special.

These are just some of my favorite DIY projects—and my top 10 picks that went viral on our pages! If you’re looking for more creative ideas, check out our other crafts on TikTok, Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube. You’ll definitely find more fun and easy projects you’ll love to make.

1. Pressed Flower Lantern

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What a CUTE way to pressed flowers and a jar into art. Simply add your favorite dried blooms and little string lights for a gorgeous DIY light that only takes minutes to make #diyroomdecor #crafts #5minutecrafts #crafttok #fyp #fairylights #cottagecore #diy
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Mason Jar with Pressed Flowers and Fairy Lights

Making this mason jar project was so fun, therapeutic, and calming. I enjoyed this easy craft so much that I didn’t notice I had already spent the whole day designing these three jars. It’s a very engaging art activity that really makes you lose track of time. If you have pressed flowers from your garden or picked up some pretty ones, this is a great way to show them off.

👉 Pressed Flower Lantern Instructions

2. Clothespin Trivet

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This DIY is GENIUS 💡If you like creative craft ideas you can make for a few dollars, try this DIY home decor project that makes for a unique handmade gift. Turn clothespins into trivets with this Colorful, easy craft idea. I love making a big batch of these for DIY Christmas gifts. Cheap but awesome presents -save for holiday gift giving #diyproject #crafts #diygift #diyhomedecor #5minutecrafts #fyp
♬ Everybody Wants To Rule The World X Electric Love – darcy stokes

What makes this DIY clothespin trivet so fun is how effortlessly you can make it your own. Pick colors that reflect your personality, go all out with a rainbow explosion, or stick to calm, neutral tones—the creative choices are endless. Perfect for beginners, easy on the budget, and a clever way to transform ordinary clothespins into a functional piece of art.

👉 Clothespin Trivet Instructions

3. DIY Flower Light

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😍 If there were a prize for MOST romantic DIY ever, pretty sure this cute craft would win first place🥇 Learn how to make a flower light that will add a beautiful accent to any room 🎁 Be sure to SAVE this easy craft tutorial, because these little tea lights make awesome DIY Christmas gift ideas and fun stocking stuffers. 🌺 Plus, these pretty flower lights are perfect for party decorating and an inexpensive wedding decor idea that looks better than most things you can buy! #crafts #diyflowers #diy #weddingdecor #creatorsearchinsights
♬ Enya-style romantic fantasy waltz original – Yukari Okano

The best thing about this project is that you don’t need to make it entirely from scratch. You do, however, need a high-quality faux flower to make it look realistic. I got mine from DAISO, but I am sure you can find great options in other craft stores. Just be sure to pick the large ones. If you are feeling extra crafty, you can even make your own petals using crepe paper to mimic the natural texture of real flowers.

👉 Flower Light Instructions

4. Ferrero Rocher Jewelry Box

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💎A little creativity goes a LONG way!❇️ Amazing how easy it is to turn a candy box into a DIY jewelry case! 💯 Plus, it’s a good excuse to eat lots of Ferrero Rocher chocolates 🍫 Try this for an inexpensive DIY Christmas gift idea for her 🤗 #crafts #DIY #crafty #crafttok #fyp
♬ Dancing Queen – ABBA

Upcycling a Ferrero Rocher box into a jewelry organizer is such a clever and creative DIY project, and I can’t believe I didn’t think of it sooner. The chocolate compartments are the perfect size and shape to store rings, earrings, necklaces, and other small accessories, while also keeping everything separate and organized.

👉 Ferrero Rocher Jewelry Box Instructions

5. Cherry Bead Bracelet

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🍒 Love cute jewelry ideas? Learn how to make a bracelet with cherries for fun DIY fashion idea that also makes for a cool handmade Christmas gift idea for friends 🎁 ♦️Cherry friendship bracelets can be made in any and every color. Whip up a stack for yourself today! #jewelrymaking #bracelets #braceletmaking #friendshipbracelet #diy
♬ Love Story – Indila

If you are looking for a DIY friendship bracelet or a cute DIY accessory, this bracelet is for you. This project makes a great handmade gift for your friends and family, an awesome craft to make and sell, or a nice way to add color to your look.

👉 Cherry Bead Bracelet Instructions

6. Colored Paper Pen Holder

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📎 Hard to believe this cute DESK accessory is just made out of PAPER ✏️ Get ready to store your supplies in this easy DIY idea you can make with only rolled paper and a little glue 🖊️ #craft #DIY #deskdecor #papercraft #foryoupage
♬ Clocks – Sign of the Times Remix – Ituana

Not only is this project budget-friendly, but it also gives you a fun way to organize your pens, pencils, and stationery in style. Whether you keep it plain and minimal or decorate it with your own embellishments, this cute colored paper pen holder is sure to brighten up your workspace. Give it a try and enjoy both the process and the colorful results!

👉 Colored Paper Pen Holder Instructions

7. Beaded Vine Desk Plant

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💚🪴Plain beads become a glittering tiny plant that will make you smile every time you see it. 😊🌿Making this viral bead plant is a lot of fun, too! It’s one of the top trendy TikTok crafts this year for good reason. DIY a tiny plant for your room or gift one to a friend. My good friends now sort of expect one as a birthday gift 🥰 This fun craft project is a great use for leftover beads, too! I’ve even used beads from broken jewelry and upcycled it into this special little houseplant that requires zero water or care! #tiktokcrafts #DIY #deskdecor #tinyplants #beadplant #crafts #crafttok #beaded #cutediy #diygifts #diydecor if you love easy crafts ideas and cute DIY decor, this project is for you!
♬ Natural Beauty – Spiritual Gardens

If you are looking for a unique home decor, this easy bead craft project is the way to go! Your finished beaded plant is versatile. Place it or hang it near a window that gets a lot of natural light, and you have an instant suncatcher (just make sure to use glass beads!) It also makes the perfect desk plant DIY. Hang it using a jute rope and add decorations to complete the look.

👉 B eaded Vine Desk Plant Instructions

8. Woven Hair Tie Headband

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😻Turn a plain headband ➕ hair ties into a creative FASHION statement ✨ Cute. EASY. Fun. QUICK. This is my kind of craft. #fypシ #5minutecrafts #diy #crafttok #craftsforgirls #hairtie
♬ Prayer in C (Instrumental) – Lilou Voltaire

I love finding creative ways to reuse everyday stuff, and just a few days ago, I had a fun idea while digging through my drawer full of old hair ties. Instead of letting them sit there or tossing them out, why not turn them into something wearable? That’s how I discovered weaving hair ties into a headband.

👉 Woven Hair Tie Headband Instructions

9. Heart Origami Bookmark

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Make a Heart Origami Bookmark! 💛💙🧡💚Follow @diyjoycrafts for more DIYs! This cute paper craft makes a fun gift. Save it for a valentines gift idea of just make origami heart bookmarks for your friends. Cute stocking stuffed idea for book lovers and origami fans. Heart origami tutorial/ Instructions; 1. Take a square paper (6×6 inches works great). 2. Fold in half diagonally to form a triangle. 3. Fold the triangle’s tip to the base, then unfold. 4. Fold the left and right corners to the center crease. 5. Fold the bottom point up to meet the top, tucking it inside. 6. Fold the top flaps down to form the heart shape. 7. Adjust and press to secure—your bookmark is ready! Save this and try it! Excited for you to learn how to make an origami heart bookmark with me #HeartOrigami #DIYCraft #fypシ #crafts #crafttok #DIY #origamitutorial #origami #papercraft #diybookmark
♬ nhạc nền – Old Songs Old Memories – Old Songs Old Memories

To make this quick craft project, you only need a square piece of paper and a flat surface. It takes only a few minutes to create this easy origami heart bookmark. It’s a beginner-friendly origami project, too! Whether you’re looking for an inexpensive DIY gift or a cheap kids craft idea, this project is for you!

👉 Heart Origami Bookmark Instructions

10. Beginner-Friendly Beaded Bracelet

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💍 This pretty BEADED bracelet looks expensive but is actually an easy DIY jewelry idea even beginners can make at home ♦️This woven handmade bracelet can be yours, and in any colors of beads 🟣🟡 🟠 you choose! 🔵🔴🟢 Save this craft tutorial for a DIY friendship bracelet idea – perfect inexpensive Christmas gift idea for friends 🎁 #diyjewelry #beadtok #diybracelet #crafts #fyp
♬ оригинальный звук – Music tour

What I love about this DIY beaded bracelet is its versatility. The design is simple and neutral enough to suit almost anyone, making it a great gift idea for handmade presents. If you’re making one for someone with a more masculine style or someone who prefers muted tones, you can easily swap the colors to match their taste.

👉 Beginner-Friendly Beaded Bracelet Instructions