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Are your school-aged children excited about giving their parents a special Christmas gift? Look no further! These creative and thoughtful DIY Christmas gift ideas will surely warm Mom and Dad’s hearts this holiday season. From personalized artwork to handmade ornaments, these DIY gifts are not only budget-friendly but also a great opportunity for your children to express their love and appreciation.
With step-by-step instructions and simple materials, these crafts are designed to make the gift-giving process fun and memorable for both kids and parents. Get ready to witness the joy and smiles on your faces as your little ones present these heartfelt homemade gifts!
An Artwork Candle – DIY Christmas Gift
Before your child is old enough to make intentional art, they can make these cute artwork candles. Their drawings (or scribbles) can be transferred to a candle that can then be given as a sweet Christmas gift.
Materials
- Pillar candles (individual or pack)
- Tissue paper
- Markers
- Heat gun or hairdryer
- Wax paper or parchment paper
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Christmas Mosaic Ornaments
Kids of any age can help make styrofoam mosaic tiles. Then they can use them to decorate foam Christmas ornaments. These make great gifts!
Materials
Fridge Notebook – DIY Christmas gift
Make a refillable fridge notebook so your parents never forget to grab the milk again! Decorate with stickers, markers, and glitter to make this gift personal!
Materials
- 4 sheets of computer paper (or any other type of paper)
- thin cardboard, like from a cereal box
- 3 brads
- 2 magnets or a strip of magnetic tape
- hole punch
- scissors
- hot glue
- stickers, markers, paint, etc. for decorating
Felt Heart Ornament Craft
Make felt hearts for the Christmas Tree – a lovely keepsake gift to bring out every year
Materials
- felt in different colours
- a heart cookie cutter
- embroidery thread
- ribbon for hanging to the key ring,
- a key ring,
- needle,
- scissors,
- stuffing,
- lavender (optional) (get some here
Mason Jar Santa Hand Print Craft
Santa handprint craft works great for all ages. A great way to remember how little children are. Cheap and easy to do with mason jars.
Materials
- You’ll need a child’s hand of course and…
- Large mason jars
- Acrylic paints – red and white
- Black markers – I like Sharpiesgoogly eyes could be used too
- Ribbon
- Tea candles
Snow Globe Candle – DIY Christmas Gift
Make a meaningful photo gift for mom and day with this snow globe candle gift idea. It’s a gift that will get used and the snow globe top can be cherished for years to come! Lots of free printables and templates are included to help you make this DIY gift look totally professional with your home printer.
Materials
- 4-inch diameter Yankee Candle Tumbler
- Faux Snow
- Exacto Knife
- Mini Christmas Bottle Brush Trees
- Mini Christmas Gifts
- 4 Inch Diameter Fillable Christmas Ornament
- White Glossy Printable Sticker Paper
- Glossy Cardstock or Printable Photo Paper
- 1/4″ Gold Ribbon
- 1/8″ Black Ribbon
- Scissors
- Hot Glue Gun
- File
Christmas Tree Craft
Mom and Dad will cherish their child’s sweet fingerprints on this cute Christmas Tree Craft!
Materials
- Paper Christmas Tree Craft Pattern
- Green cardstock
- Gold cardstock or gold glitter cardstock
- Ornament string
- Acrylic paint
- Glue stick or double-sided tape
- Tape
- Scissors
Exfoliating Sugar Scrub Cube
Scrub and moisturize with DIY exfoliating sugar scrub cubes! These DIY sugar scrubs come in individual cubes and are made with soap, sugar, and oil. Meaning, they cleanse, remove dirt and leave your legs and body silky smooth all at once.
Materials
- ½ cup grated shae butter soap you can find this at your local health food store or bulk barn
- ¼ cup coconut oil measured solid
- 1 cup white sugar
- zest of one lemon
- zest of one orange
- 1 tablespoon cane sugar for topping
- 15 drops of lemon essential oil
- Silicone cube or circle tray
Mason Jar Hot Chocolate
This easy mason jar hot chocolate recipe makes the best DIY hot cocoa Christmas gift. Completely customizable homemade hot chocolate mix that can be made in small, single-serve mason jars or in a large jar for a bunch of people.
Materials
- Cocoa Powder
- Marshmallows
- Sugar
- Chocolate Chips
- Mason Jars
Gingerbread Christmas Soap
This is a fun and thoughtful DIY gift to make with the kids! Using safe melt & pour base, these adorable Christmas soaps make the whole house smell like baking day!
Materials
- Gingerbread cookie-shaped silicone mould
- 1 lb melt & pour soap base (I use this one)
- 4 tsp ground cinnamon
- 20 drops of clove essential oil
- 25 drops of ginger essential oil
- 5 drops vanilla essential oil (optional)
Crocus and Paperwhite Potted Bulb Gifts
Sprout some holiday cheer with our DIY crocus and paperwhite potted bulb gifts – lovely handmade projects kids can make on their own.
Materials
- Clay pots, simple glass vases or mason jars
- Potting soil
- Rocks or pebbles
- Live sheet moss or peat moss
- Paperwhite or Crocus bulbs
- Water
Faux Stained Glass Jar Lantern
Materials
- Liquid leading or puffy paint
- Alcohol markers
- Gallery Glass medium
- Tea light
- A pattern, if needed.
- And little glass jars!…(or big ones)
Snowman and Elf Mason Jars
Materials
- 24 oz Mason Jar
- DecoArt Americana Multi-Surface Satin paint* in Cotton Ball (white), Apple Green, Black Tie, Coastal Waters (blue) and Orange Sherbet
- small and medium-sized paintbrushes
- masking or painter’s tape
- scissors
Christmas Ornaments out of Match Boxes
Materials
- Matchboxes
- Scrapbook paper
- Plastic embellishments or scrapbook stickers
- Any other bits and bobs you have
- Seasonal paper napkins
- Metalic string
Conclusion
In conclusion, these nine easy DIY Christmas gift ideas provide a wonderful opportunity for school children to express their love and appreciation for their parents. The joy and excitement of creating something with their own hands will make these gifts even more special. From personalized artwork to handmade ornaments, these heartfelt presents are sure to bring smiles to Mom and Dad’s faces.
Not only are these DIY gifts budget-friendly, but they also offer a chance for children to showcase their creativity and thoughtfulness. So, gather the art supplies, set aside some quality time, and let your children create memorable gifts that will be cherished for years to come. This Christmas, celebrate the love within your family with these beautiful homemade treasures.