8 Holiday Gifts You Can DIY at the Last Minute (They Only Take an Hour to Make)

Cookie Cutter Ornaments

This is a perfect example of a heartfelt gift that doesn’t require hours of crafting. First, choose and print photos and designs to showcase. Then, display in thrifted or out-of-use cookie cutters in a variety of shapes.

Place the photo under the cookie cutter and trace the outline. Cut out the image and adhere to the cookie cutter by lightly gluing along the edges. Add a ribbon for easy hanging and present in a cookie tin for a sweet, thematic touch.

Tassel Earrings

Choose threads in the recipient's favorite hue, pick up some hardware at the craft store, and create these custom tassel earrings that practically demand a spot at a holiday party.

Soothing Bath Salts

Using our classic formula, combine Epsom salt, coarse sea salt, baking soda, and essential oil for a luxurious, pantry-made treat. For a more decadent version, add dried lavender, chamomile, or rose petals and package in jars, tubes, or even small muslin bags for a soothing steep.

Tea-Towel Bread Pouch

No sewing machine? No problem. This crafty bread pouch can quickly be thrown together by hand with minimal sewing skills, and is a charming accompaniment to homemade (or bakery-fresh) bread. Simply stitch together clean kitchen tea towels, leaving the top open for baked goods.

Scrunchie Sets

Have a basket or bin full of fabric scraps? This tutorial will turn them into something wearable, perfectly giftable, and the ideal size for stocking-stuffing. Present them together in sets of three for a boutique-style present that feels custom-made without costing a thing.

A Sentimental Shadowbox

Turn a memory into a display-worthy treasure with this simple DIY. Choose a keepsake that's meaningful to the recipient—a handwritten recipe card, a concert ticket, a baby shoe—and an inexpensive frame. Mount the keepsake on linen or textured paper, and add subtle touches like kraft labels or a sprig of dried greenery.

Handpainted Ceramic Vases and Bowls

Customize old, plain, or thrifted ceramics into one-of-a-kind pieces thoughtfully designed with the recipient's space and aesthetic in mind. Super short on time? Use heat-set paint; it'll take about 30 minutes to bake. Let it cool, and then it's ready for gifting.

Wine Cork Coasters

A stocking stuffer that will delight both oenophiles and the sustainability-minded, this easy-to-make coaster set uses recycled materials. We also love a gift that's functional, and this one will help protect furniture from holiday party cocktails and Christmas morning mugs. Note: While this gift idea won't take long to make, be sure to leave some time for drying!