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If you’re looking for unique and creative gifts, you’ll love these Handmade Gift Ideas that people will actually want! Get 22 affordable DIY gift ideas for women, men, coworkers, friends, or neighbors.
Some people adore giving handmade gifts because they are made with love. Some people make homemade gifts to make sure their gifts are creative and unique. And still others do it because they need affordable gifts.
Regardless of your desire for handmade gift ideas, there is something here for everyone on your list. Most are extremely easy handmade gifts that will have a “wow” factor without a ton of work.
To make these lovely gifts even more special, make sure you use reusable fabric gift bags. They really amp up the “wow” factor!
22 Handmade Gift Ideas That People Will Actually Want
Vanilla Extract Recipe {How to Make Vanilla Extract} + Instant Pot Vanilla Extract
Making your own Vanilla Extract Recipe is so simple and makes the best handmade gift. There are even free printable labels for your own bottles! If you have a pressure cooker, I’ll even teach you to make Instant Pot vanilla extract.
Lotion Bar Recipe {Homemade Hard Lotion Bar}
This three-ingredient Lotion Bar Recipe is the best non-greasy formula for dry to normal skin. They are easy to make and can be prepared in only 10 minutes!
Turmeric Latte Mix
Make your own Turmeric Latte Mix in a matter of minutes! This Turmeric Latte Recipe is so easy and inexpensive you’ll never buy a coffee shop golden latte again. Best of all, since the mix is made in bulk, you can make a homemade turmeric latte whenever you like – and it makes for a fabulous homemade gift, too.
Addicting S'mores Bark
Addicting S’mores Bark is an easy recipe with melty chocolate, soft marshmallows, and crispy graham crackers. This simple dessert bark makes a perfect gift for the holidays.
Healthy Marshmallows {Marshmallows Without Corn Syrup}
Learn how easy it is to make honey-sweetened Healthy Marshmallows. They are perfect for gifts, roasting, baking, or in a cozy cup of cocoa. Marshmallows without corn syrup are the perfect allergy-friendly treat.
How to Make Rice Heating Pads {Aromatherapy Rice Bags}
This easy tutorial will teach you how to make rice heating pads that are a perfect project for any beginning sewer. Use essential oils or dried herbs to make homemade aromatherapy rice bags for easing sore muscles. Heat these for a microwavable heating pad or stick it in the freezer for a homemade ice pack.
Aunt Barbara's Old Fashioned Fudge {Chocolate Fudge Recipe}
Aunt Barbara’s Old-Fashioned Fudge recipe is so easy to make in under 20 minutes! Made from scratch with rich chocolate and marshmallows, you’ll love this creamy chocolate fudge recipe made with condensed milk. Learn the secrets to create a non-grainy chocolate fudge for the most delicious dessert you could imagine!
How to Make Lip Balm
Learn how to make lip balm that works like a dream! This homemade chapstick recipe uses only five ingredients and can be made in just a few minutes.
Strawberry Truffles {Vegan Chocolate Truffles}
An easy and decadent melt in your mouth recipe for incredible homemade Strawberry Truffles. These rich delicious dark chocolates are both vegan and dairy-free.
How to Make Simple Beginner Quilts
An easy to follow step by step tutorial on making simple Beginner Quilts. These quilt projects can be made on any sewing machine or sewn by hand.
Homemade Almond Roca Recipe
Addicting homemade candy, my Nana’s Almond Roca Recipe is the perfect holiday treat. Whip up a batch of this easy almond toffee for a special homemade gift. A delicious buttercrunch toffee topped with melted chocolate, this will become a family holiday favorite year after year.
Make Fresh Avocado Bath Bombs with Real Avocado
Make adorable fresh avocado bath bombs with real avocado.
Peppermint Bark Graham Cracker Recipe
A delightful and addicting homemade dessert, this Peppermint Bark Graham Cracker Recipe will be the star of your holiday cookie tray. One part cookie, one part peppermint bark, these irresistible treats are a seasonal favorite.
Homemade Vicks Soother Tablets {Shower Soothers)
Perfect for cold and flu season, use these Homemade Vicks Soother Tablets to clear your stuffy nose and relieve sinus pressure naturally. This is the original Vicks Soother Tablets recipe online and uses natural essential oils to help relieve head colds without chemicals.
Two-Ingredient Dark Chocolate Almond Butter Cups
You only need two simple ingredients to make amazing Dark Chocolate Almond Butter Cups! You’ll love this easy homemade candy recipe for gifting or to satisfy your sweet tooth with a healthier option.
Candy Cane Bark
This rich and delicious Candy Cane Bark is the ultimate simple holiday treat. Dark and white chocolate sprinkled with crushed candy canes is perfect for a quick and no-bake dessert or handmade gift.
Homemade Peppermint Extract
Learn how easy and affordable it is to make your own Homemade Peppermint Extract! Homemade mint extract makes wonderful Christmas and holiday gifts.
Chocolate Pretzel Bark {Easy Pretzel Bark Recipe}
When you need a fast dessert or appetizer, whip up a batch of this easy Chocolate Pretzel Bark. Just two simple components and you’re on way your to a speedy and shareable snack that everyone will love! Pretzel bark and chocolate bark recipes are easily adaptable to be dairy-free, gluten-free, or vegan.
Salted Chocolate Vegan Peanut Butter Cookies {Gluten-free, Vegan}
These 7 Ingredient Vegan Peanut Butter cookies are an easy recipe for deliciously soft peanut buttery bites, melting chocolate chunks and the best flaky sea salt you can buy. You want to make them like right now. Suitable for Gluten-Free, and Vegan diets.
Chocolate Strawberry Bark
Learn how to make this incredibly easy Addicting Chocolate Strawberry Bark. A simple homemade candy recipe with chocolate and freeze-dried strawberries that makes a decadent treat or the perfect handmade holiday gift.
Candied Nuts {How to Make Easy Candied Nuts}
These two-ingredient Stovetop Candied Pecans are so simple to make! A batch of vegan candied pecans are perfect for salad, snacking, and holiday gifts.
Homemade Chocolate Mint Tea Blend
Having teas made from ingredients you can feel good about is both delicious and healthy. This Chocolate Mint Tea Blend is the best of all worlds.
So many fun ideas here!
So many good ideas! I will have to try a few. I’ve been wanting to try the lotion bars for a while now, I’ve never used them before, but I don’t have molds. Maybe it’s time to get some 😉
I have used muffin tins with parchment liners before and it works great! They’re not as cute but they get the job done.
You could probably eben use ice cube trays!
I make mine old, cleaned deodorant containers. Â They work amazingly. Â The first time, I used silicone muffin/cupcake liners.Â
NAILED IT! Soooo making that strawberry bark.
It’s one of those things that looks fancy but it’s stupid easy.
2″ x 2″ silicone mold for the first 6. Switched to a muffin tin lined with cupcake lines for the next 24. Much faster for bulk production!
Much faster!
I did it! 30 lotion bars made and many already given to coworkers and a neighbor. So far everyone loves them. Distributing the rest to family this weekend and Christmas Day. Thank you so much for this cheap and easy gift idea!Â
Who-hoo nice work!!! What mold did you use?
I’m finally going to make my own lotion bars! Only been thinking about it for a year or so.Â
I’m pretty lazy and didn’t search much but I think your links go right to the best price on beeswax and the almond oil. Already have coconut so didn’t check that one.Â
Hands are on the brink of cracking in Indiana so plan to try this when Amazon delivers the goods.
You can do it, girl! My links are usually a perfect mix of: best quality for the best price and almost always prime eligible.
I love these ideas! My sister usually makes gifts for her kid’s teachers, so I’ve been sending her some of your posts. Thanks for sharing these 🙂
Thanks for sharing. And maybe she’ll send you some!!