50+ Last Minute Handmade Gifts You Can DIY in 60 Minutes Or Less! (2024)

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50+ Last Minute Handmade Gifts You Can DIY in 60 Minutes Or Less!

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Christmas is just a few days away, and if you are anything like us, time has gotten away from you and the panic is starting to set in! Who wants to battle the mall in the week before Christmas (not us) and we all know that handmade gifts mean so much to the recipient! We decided to pull together 50of our favorite handmade gift ideas that can be made in an hour or less! These gift ideas are perfect for any time of year, so make sure you PIN THIS POST so you can refer back to it throughout the year!

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Ready? Clear off the dining room table, pull out your mixing bowls (or pinking shears) and let’s “get our creative on” making amazing handmade, homemade, heart-made DIY Gifts!

50 Last Minute Handmade Gift Ideas in 5 Minutes or Less-

Kleenex holder (5 minute project)

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Flower Push Pins (5 minute project)

5 Minute Fabric Scrap Bookmark (5 minute project)

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Homemade French Onion Dip Mix (5 minute project)

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DIY Gold Wine Glasses (5 minutes project + 30 minutes for baking to set design)

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Essential Oil Beard Blend (5 minute project)

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Dip Mix Ornaments (5 minute project)

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DIY Power Cord Keeper (5 minute project)

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Nighty Night DIY Bath Salts (5 minute project)

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Skillet Handle Cover (5 minute project)

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Marinated Feta in a Mason Jar (5 minute project + at least 1 hour for marinating)

Last Minute Handmade Gift Ideas in 15 Minutes or Less-

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Chocolate Dipping Spoons(10 minutes + time for chocolate to set)

No sewing machine required fabric flower brooch (10 minute project)

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Homemade salted caramel sauce (10 minute project)

DIY Bath Bombs With A Toy Hidden Inside (15 minute project)

DIY Vanilla Honey Chocolate Sugar Scrub Recipe (15 Minute project)

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Recycled Sweater Vase Cozy (15 minute project)

DIY Washi Tape Stickers Decorated Notebook (15 minute project)

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DIY Winter Chai Sugar Scrub (15 minute project)

Photo mounted to canvas (15 minutes active time plus drying time)

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Essential Oil Diffuser Locket (15 minute project)

Hipster Rudolph Shirt (15 minute project)

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Gingerbread Cookie Scrub (15 minute project)

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DIY Kitchen Tablet Holder (15 minute project)

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Handmade Tic-Tac-Toe (15 minute project)

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Neon Pom Pom Ring (15 minute project)

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Flavored Salt (15 minute project)

(15 minute project)

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Cocktail Cherries (15 minute project)

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DIY Sensory Playdough (15 minute project)

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Happy Holidays Tea Towels (15 minute project)

Stencilled Pillow Cover (15 minutes + drying time)

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DIY Hard Lotion Bar (15 minute project + cooling time)

Kid’s Infinity Scarf (15 minute project)

Last Minute Handmade Gift Ideas in 30 Minutes or Less-

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Mocha Mix Test Tubes (20 minute project)

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Paint Dipped Wood Candle Holder (30 minutes + drying time)

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Mason Jar Sewing Kit (20 minute project)

Teapot Coaster (30 minute project)

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Mint Chocolate Whipped Body Butter (30 minute project)

Adult Infinity Scarf (30 minute project)

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Homemade Fudge (30 minute project)

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Hanging Phone Charging Station (30 minute project)

Homemade Lemon Pepper (30 minutes active time + 60 minutes of oven time)

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Hot Wheels Wallet (30 minute project)

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Embroidery Hoop Photo Mobile (30 minute project)

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Honey Sweetened Cinnamon Marshmallows (45 minutes + 8 hours to set before cutting)

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Scalloped Sunglass Case with Felt Flower Accents (45 minute project)

Customized size laptop cover (60 minute project)

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Fish In A Bag Soap (60 minute project)

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Heart Collage Photo Display (60 minute project… print the photos on your home printer to avoid ordering time)

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Kids Blanket/Play Mat (60 minute project)

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A Year of Dates (60 minute project)

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Cable Cozy (60 minute project)

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Photo Lampshade (60 minute project)

Tell us… Do you make handmade gifts for friends and family? Which of these would you love to try?

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  1. This is an amazing list and something I”ll definitely be referring back to… and not just for Christmas either! Thanks for including my post on Manly Essential Oil Beard Oil Blends!

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  2. I like the look of a lot of these, but the wooden candle holders are really cute and unique. It’s fun how they are just the flat planks put together to be crosses. My sister really like making wooden craft projects like this, I should show it to her.

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  3. Some excellent ideas for the many teachers/coaches in our lives.

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  4. Gosh! what a comprehensive list. Cannot thank you enough Crystal. I like the flower brooch. Brilliant.. I really wanna try to make one for me, crocheting a couple of pillows currently but will make it once i will finish that. Thanks for that idea, however i know it doesn’t need sewing but i would like to make a crochet brooch. Thanks again for this post. I will share it on my social channels.

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  5. All these wonderful DIY gifts. Perfect for holiday giving.

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  6. This post is wonderful. Many of these I think I could actually make. 🙂 Thank you. Saving for near future reference.

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  7. Thanks for all of these quick and easy ideas!

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  8. I just wanted to give a heads up that some of the links don’t work anymore, the year of dates gives domain error, and the DIY kitchen tablet seems like a private blog.

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How to make a birthday present at home? ›

Start creating your perfect DIY project now:
  1. Photo Book. A photo book is the ultimate DIY gift. ...
  2. Photo Mugs. Pack a double pick me up with a personalized mug. ...
  3. Custom Cheese Board. Have a friend who loves to host dinner parties? ...
  4. Photo Puzzles. ...
  5. DIY Tote Bags. ...
  6. Playing Cards. ...
  7. DIY Birthstone Bracelet. ...
  8. Photo Blanket.
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What is the most unwanted gift? ›

The most unwanted gifts people receive are diet plans, cufflinks and soap on a string. A poll of 2,000 adults found 75% receive up to seven presents each year which they'll never use — with friends, children and colleagues labeled as the worst present givers.

How can I make my gift look expensive? ›

Pleating your wrapping paper is a great way to add a touch of class to your presents. It makes any present look expensive and professional. This technique is particularly good for wedding gifts, to ensure they look elegant.

How do you make a gift unique? ›

Give the gift of style: Personalized t-shirts and hoodies for every occasion. A custom t-shirt(opens in a new tab or window) or hoodie is not only a thoughtful and unique gift, but also a wearable keepsake that allows your loved ones to carry a piece of your creativity and affection with them.

How handmade gifts are special? ›

Handmade gifts are the perfect way to show that special someone just how much you care for them without having to spend a lot of money. Not only do they demonstrate your creative skills, but handmade items can be tailored specifically to the receiver's individual preferences and style.

How to make personalised gifts at home? ›

7 personalised gifts you can make instead of buy
  1. Make personalised mugs with rubber stamps. ...
  2. Gift some beautifully mounted family memories. ...
  3. Print your own notebooks. ...
  4. Create a copper pipe candlestick. ...
  5. Turn stones into wall decorations. ...
  6. More mugs — a whole set of them. ...
  7. Turn almost anything into a doorstop.

What to get a minimalist as a gift? ›

Great minimalist gifts are ones that are consumable, experiential, or physical gifts that add value to someone's life. Consumable gifts: A consumable gift can be used up in some way. Some examples of consumable gifts include food, wine, candles, gift cards, subscriptions, and pre-paid services.

How do you give a late gift? ›

Remember that it's better to give late than never. Focus on choosing a thoughtful gift, presenting it beautifully, and including a heartfelt note of apology. In the same way, if you are receiving a late gift, acknowledge it promptly and graciously.

What can I make for a gift exchange? ›

Gift Exchange Ideas for Co-Workers
  1. White Elephant. The idea behind a White Elephant gift exchange is sort of similar to Secret Santa but with a twist. ...
  2. Regift Game. ...
  3. Buy One, Give One. ...
  4. Recipe Exchange. ...
  5. Ornament Exchange. ...
  6. Book Swap. ...
  7. Furniture Bingo. ...
  8. Gift Basket Swap.
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