Holiday gifts are great, but finding small, quirky trinkets in your Christmas stocking can be just as fun as opening presents. This year, save some money and make some memories with DIY stocking stuffers. You may like these projects so much that you’ll make one for yourself, too. Check out the tutorials below and get to crafting!
1. Make a personalized phrase bracelet.
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You know your friends and family best. Make a bracelet based on their personality. Check out the how-to here.
2. Craft an adorable lip balm locket.
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Perfect for the stylish girl on the go. Check out the tutorial here.
3. Mix up some peppermint bath bombs.
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These bath bombs are fragrant and festive. Read the instructions to make them here.
4. These cake and beverage stencils are easy to make.
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Your friends will love showing off their latte art skills with these DIY stencils.
5. Go old school with personalized Polaroid magnets.
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It’s like Instagram…but in real life. Check out the tutorial here.
6. Make animal magnets out of old kid’s toys.
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A funny gift for kids (or adults), see the how-to here.
7. Crayons aren’t just for kids, either. These LEGO crayons can be made using an ice tray.
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Try personalizing the crayons to your receiver’s interests. Read the instructions here.
8. Make a glittery snow globe.
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Forget about expensive airport souvenir snow globes. Make your own, starting with an empty baby food jar. Find the instructions here.
9. These studded hair clips are simple and sleek.
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Your fashionable friends will appreciate your DIY prowess when they receive these clips.
10. Sew a fish-to-sushi plush toy.
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Everyone will find this DIY creation hilarious. Find out how to make it here.
11. Make homemade sugar scrub using products you already have in your pantry.
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Give the gift of smooth skin this season. Check out the instructions here.
12. Bake up some custom fortune cookies.
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Decide what your friend’s fortunes will be with these DIY fortune cookies.
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14. Pre-made brownie mix in a jar is an easy and tasty stocking stuffer.
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Find all of the chocolatey details here.
15. Chocolate and candy coffee stir spoons are a sweet treat.
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They’re fun to make, too. Read about this project here.
16. Make soaps using their favorite herbs and spices.
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Glycerin soap is easier to make than you’d think. Read how here.
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18. Help your friends and family keep track of their keys with a wine cork keychain.
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See the step-by-step here.
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20. Help them get some shut-eye.
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These adorable aromatherapy eye pillows will have your friends and family all relaxed once the holidays are over.
My favorites are the aromatherapy pillows and the candy coffee spoons. Which ones will you be crafting this holiday season?
