We’ve only got a few more weeks til Christmas, which means it’s crunch time to get all the holiday crafting done! Whether you’ve got a self-motivated kid crafter in your house looking for gift ideas or you’d love to get the kiddos to make something for their grandparents, you’re sure to find something in this round up of 25 modern DIY Christmas gifts kids can make that will meet your gift-giving needs!
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I’ve got some fantastic modern DIY Christmas gift ideas for you today!
These are all kid-friendly to make (with supervision of course) but they don’t necessarily look kid-made. They’re modern and fun and beautiful, and there’s not a single piece of macaroni or a handprint to be found. lol .
Don’t get me wrong, I looove a good popsicle stick ornament or macaroni card but I’m guessing you’re here to find ideas your kids can make for their grandparents or their teachers or aunties, so you might want something a touch more sophisticated. I’m here to save the day!
I really wanted to find some DIY Christmas gift ideas that kids can make that the recipients will happily use or display because they are so beautiful! I would personally love to receive all the gift ideas listed here!
I’d estimate that the age range required for these DIY Christmas gifts is around 7-8 years old and up.
And of course, all of these projects require supervision and/or active help from an adult.
Some of these DIY gifts may look complex, but I really made an effort to find ideas that are genuinely kid-friendly, with a little guidance. So don’t judge the project by the photo alone, click through to find the instructions before you judge if the project is manageable for your child.
Also, don’t forget to check out DIY gift lists from years past, start with this post of 25 DIY Christmas Gifts for Friends, it’s the most popular. 😉 But if you scroll through the Christmas section of posts, you’ll find lots and lots of ideas for holiday diy’ing!
Ok, let’s get going with this list. I’m not going to ramble on because I have a zillion other Christmas things to do and I have approximately negative 7640 hours to get it all done. Am I the only one? (Send help?!) 😛
DIY Christmas Gifts Kids Can Make
1. Fabric Trinket Bowls
Trinket bowls are surprisingly useful gifts. If you set them down somewhere, they will get filled with little things that needed a home!
2. Rainbow Jenga
How beautiful is this stack of jenga blocks?! Bonus points because this gift encourages some game play time between the kiddos and recipient.
3. Perler Bead Stars
This is such an elevated take on a perler bead craft! My boys are making these this year. I also found this other version that’s cute too.
4. Terracotta Ornaments
This rainbow terracotta ornaments are so lovely! You could also do different shapes like flowers or sunshine or cacti!
5. No-Sew Fleece Blanket
Fleece comes in so many fun prints now, you can really personalize this kid-made gift idea!
Kid-Made Gift Ideas
6. Felt Ball Coasters
I’m obsessed with this monochromatic design for these easy to make felt ball coasters! But you can also let the kids use their imagination to create small designs with the ball colours like hearts or flowers.
7. Beeswax Candles
Such a classic gift! Wrap a few of the candles with twine and tuck a spring of rosemary in there and you’ve got the most charming and useful kid-gift for grandparents! You can purchase the beeswax sheets in either the natural yellow or in a colourful selection!
8. Framed Mini Weaving
This DIY modern Christmas gift idea is fantastic for using up some of those yarns scraps you’ve been saving for ages! *cough*me*cough*
9. Dyed Bead Garland
Wooden beads like these are pretty easy to find either in your local Dollar Store or craft store. Or find them online here.
10. Pom Pom Tote Bag
I remember being OBSESSED with making pom poms when I was a kid! But I never dreamed up clever projects to use them for. lol I’m sure my mom was thrilled! A simple pom pom maker like this one will keep the kiddos occupied for hours!
11. Hot Chocolate Mix
I love a gift that gets used up and doesn’t add to anyone’s clutter!
12. Lavender Lotion Bars
This is a great gift idea for kids to make for their mom, auntie or older cousins!
Easy DIY Gifts for Kids to Make
13. Felt Coffee Sleeves
You can pair these simple DIY coffee sleeves with a cute travel cup or mug too.
14. Upcycled Sweater Mittens
You could even have fun shopping at the thrift store for a couple of ugly Christmas sweaters you can use for this project!
15. Marbled Coasters
These marbled coasters are made with nail polish and they’re so pretty!
16. Monogram Mugs
Personalized gifts go over great with grandparents!
Gifts Kids Can Make for Family and Friends
17. Brownies in a Jar
Dessert mix in cute jars to encourage spending time together in the kitchen. I love it.
18. Clay Garden Markers
DIY clay gifts are a fantastic option for kids to make. There’s a whole world of clay related kid-friendly projects! Little bowls, ornaments, earrings, the works. (Check out this post of little gift toppers I did with clay.)
I’ve used Sculpey clay in the past, but this Crayola seems quite popular although I’ve never tried it personally.
19. Plaster Pineapple Magnets
We have a pineapple ice cube tray! We could totally do this one! Ooohh I’m excited…
Oh wouldn’t it be fun to use a gummy bear mold instead?! The cutest little magnets ever!
20. Hand Stamped Tea Towel
The kids would have fun searching the house for items they could use to stamp the towels! My kids would have driven hot wheels all over the towels! 😀
21. Colourful Nutcrackers
These make for a beautiful display! And easy for kiddos to accomplish since each nutcracker is just one colour.
22. Dip Dye Stationary
Useful and pretty!
23. Easy Macrame Keychain
Everyone in the family gets their own colour!
24. Upcycled T-shirt Ornaments
This is a great way to turn beloved (but tired) printed t-shirts into ornaments you can display for years to come.
25. Confetti Bookmarks
Another great upcycle project you can do by saving up pretty bits of paper and sequins instead of tossing them.
And that’s a wrap on this year’s list of 25 DIY Christmas gifts kids can make! I hope you found something here that will suit your needs.
Happy Holiday Crafting!
xo
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