51 Best Easy DIY Christmas Gifts for Friends That They Want!

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We have rounded up 40+ of the best homemade Christmas gifts that anyone can make for their best friends! These handmade gift ideas are also great for white elephant gifts and friendsmas gatherings! 

The holiday season will be here before we know it, so if you have going to craft some homemade gifts this year for your best friend, we need to get started! 

This collection of DIY Christmas gifts is going to blow you away! There are so many good things to choose from that don’t take a long time to make and is fitting for for your friend’s holiday party or if you just want to want to make the festive season a little more special with a handcrafted gift. 

You may also want to see our huge list of 80+ DIY Christmas ornaments! These are also great handmade gift ideas and always nice to have a head start on or you can decorate your own Christmas tree with them. 

We also have the perfect DIY Christmas gifts for your coworkers that are easy, cheap, and cute! 

Here’s 100+ easy homemade gift ideas for everyone on your list as well!

Christmas Simmer Pot Gifts

Grab our 9 favorite holiday simmer pot recipes along with free printable gift tags and add to a mason jar for a super cute DIY gift idea that your bestie will have to have.

DIY Reindeer Hot Chocolate Cones

Learn how to make these super cute reindeer hot chocolate cones using dollar store supplies. Add them with a mug and/or gift card for a great gift that your bestie will love.

Soaping You Have a Merry Christmas

Make a cute and simple DIY soap gift with our free printable tags, a bottle of Dial, and a few pieces of festive greenery.

Reindeer Frappuccino Bottles

This is an inexpensive gift that your closest friends will love! With a little hot glue, pom poms, and googly eyes you can have this wonderful gift ready in just minutes! 

Marbled Clay Ring Dish

Make several fantastic marbled ring dishes only takes 30 minutes and costs around 20 bucks. Her step by step tutorial is amazing and you will be a pro in no time. 

Best Friend Christmas Gift Basket

She has tons of ideas for making gift baskets for everyone on your list, but this one is an easy gift that is a great for all of your girlfriends!

How To Make a Chunky Hand Knit Blanket

Chunky blankets are cute, trendy, and makes for great DIY Christmas gifts for all of your friends.

DIY Sangria Kit

A sangria jar is the perfect way to spoil a friend. It’s super easy to put together, but looks so festive! 

No-Sew Braided Velvet Headband

If you aren’t the best with a sewing machine, no worries! This no sew padded headband make the perfect diy gifts for your friends, especially if you pair it with spa gifts or a make up bag. 

Sparking Cider or Champagne Gift

Create a simple DIY Christmas gift for the girls, when you print out these tags and attach them to a bottle of bubbly. You could totally turn this into a basket idea and include mimosa ingredients or breakfast stuff. 

DIY Macrame Keychain (Step-by-Step Tutorial)

Macrame is trending now and once you get the technique down you will be addicted! 

Have A Cup Of Cheer Gift Idea

If you have several friends that you need to make gifts for, a cup of cheer is great! It’s a wonderful way of being able to gift while staying on a budget. 

Abstract Make Up Bag DIY

Make this little bag and pack with it goodies like beauty products or nail polish for an easy homemade Christmas gift for friends. 

Christmas Wine Bottle Gift Tags

Use her free printable gift tags to make a bottle of wine a little more fun and personable! 

DIY Floating Glitter Tumbler

Friends who like glitz and glam would love a glitter tumbler and once you are finished it looks store-bought! You could also add some crunchy paper and a gift card inside for a more personalized gift or monogram the outside. 

Friendship Soup in a Jar

Here’s a great DIY Christmas gift idea that comes together quickly. Plus, she gives you her soup recipe that you can print out and attach to the mason jars. 

DIY Pressed Flower Bookmarks

DIY bookmarks are the perfect gift for the bookworm in your life and the pressed flowers make it extra special. 

Christmas Heishi Bracelet Set

Heishi bracelet sets make a lovely gift for any girl on your list. Mix and match the beads for any occasion. 

DIY Marble Tray

All of the girls will love this aesthetic marbled tray! It’s one of those handmade Christmas gifts that totally looks fancy and store bought. 

Monogrammed Hand Sanitizer Bottles

Monogramming hand sanitizer bottles are easy handmade gifts where you can grab most of the supplies at the dollar store! You could also do this on soaps as well. 

Christmas Breakfast Easy Hostess Gifts

During the Christmas season entertaining is in full force! These make great holiday gifts for the bestie who is always hosting. 

DIY Recipe Box Makeover with Wallpaper

A recipe card box is not just a practical gift, but you could add a personal touch by giving your favorite recipes away.

Let It Snow Gift Basket Ideas

What better way to celebrate the season than with a Let It Snow gift basket that has all of the winter faves and basket always make great Diy gifts. 

DIY Glitter Tassel Earrings

Give me all things glittery and colorful! I love these earrings. This is one of the best DIY Christmas gifts I think I have seen yet! 

DIY Pinecone Fire Starter Favors

These pinecones are real fire starters, but they look so pretty sitting out too! I don’t know if we could burn them or not. 

Chunky Knit Vase DIY

Watch her simple Youtube video to learn how to make a chunky knit DIY vase out of clay! Replace the Christmas greenery with any plant or stuff it with other small, budget-friendly items for a sweet gift idea.

DIY Bottle Vase for Flowers

For friends who have the green thumb, they will love this special gift! 

Ginger Infused Gin Cocktail Recipe for Gifting

Here’s another one for you boozy friends who like gin, except it gives a more elegant and high end vibe. 

DIY Stovetop Potpourri Simmer Pot Gift Jar

I love a good simmer pot and they are budget friendly! Before investing in jars, try checking at a local thrift store to save a little more cash. 

Lavender Homemade Whipped Shea Butter

Whipped shea butter is a great spa gift and look super velvety and elegant! A great gift idea for something small for a friend.

Mason Jar Cocktail Gift Sets

For boozy friends, they will love the idea of a cocktail gift set.

DIY Thyme Candles with the Crockpot Method

You can make candles a ton of different ways, but her crockpot method is mess free and probably one of the easiest I have seen and with simple ingredients! 

DIY Christmas Balls with Macrame Cord

Here’s another fun macrame craft that is easy enough for any skill level and costs less than $5 to make! These would make great additions to anyone’s Christmas decorations and you can mix and match the colors if you wanted. 

Make Your Own Herbal Bath Salt Recipes For Unwinding

She gives you several recipes to choose to make your own bath salts, along with a guide on how to use them. 

Easy DIY Glitter Pens

For the stationary lovers, this will be their go-to pen that are really easy to make a creative addition to go along with notebooks and cards. 

Loofah Soap

Adding a loofah to homemade soap is a fun twist on regular soap making and looks really fancy! 

DIY Mini Cactus Cheese Boards

I feel like cactus items are trending now, so these would make great gifts! The cutting boards can be found at dollar stores and on the cheap from IKEA. Outside of that you just need a little paint. 

DIY 10 Second Brushstroke Luggage Tags

Who knew you could DIY luggage tags in 10 seconds and make them look this good! 

Spray Paint Marbled Planters

All of the plant mamas want more plants! DIYing a planter will bring a spark to their eyes. 

DIY Rope Coasters

These rope coasters come together in just minutes and are so much fun to make! 

DIY Room Sprays with Printable Labels

I am BLOWN away at how elegant these room sprays look. Every one will immediately think they are store bought! 

10-Minute DIY Lip Balm

Create your own lip balm in just 10 minutes! This is one of our favorite easy diy christmas gift ideas because it’s so quick and you can make a huge batch for all of your friends. 

DIY Monogram Clay Keychains

Clay keychains with a black and white theme are another great way to create high end looking homemade holiday gifts while staying on a budget. 

Simple Macrame Handbag Tutorial

A Beautiful Mess has a fantastic guide for showing how to make trendy macrame tote bags!

DIY Kindle Or Tablet Cover

The marble contact paper takes a plain folio to the next level, and anyone who has a tablet needs a cover! This homemade gift comes together fast and easy! 

DIY Welcome Home Porch Sign

Porch leaners make amazing gifts and perfect for those who are already a little crafty. 

How to Make a Caned Candle Holder

Less is more right? These caned candle holders are elegant, neutral, and will match with almost any decor. 

DIY Friendship Bracelets 

For younger kids, friendship bracelets are super cool! Who am I kidding? Next year, I may work on these for myself! What a fun project!

DIY High End Luxury Candle

You can take handmade candles to the next level by adding them to a concrete vessel and adding a wooden wick. This makes an ideal gift for the friend who has luxury taste. 

DIY Photo Transfer To Wood (Step-by-Step Tutorial)

Learn how to transfer memorable photos to wooden keepsakes! My SIL gave us these one time, and we loved them! This is a great idea if you have photos with each other! 

How to Make Grapefruit Bath Salts for a Home Spa or DIY Favors

Using essential oils, Epsom salt, and a couple of other ingredients will give you the best smelling bath salts. Another great addition to a spa gift basket that is homemade. 

Homemade Tea Towel Tutorial

For the girlies who love a pop of color, these DIY tea towels will be a timeless piece in their kitchen.

We hope that you have found more than a couple of things on this huge list of easy homemade gift ideas to start making now for your bestie!