We’re definitely all about handmade gift ideas for the holidays. There’s always something both sweet and therapeutic about them if you have the time. We figured that things might be winding down oh so soon, so with a house full of kiddos and relatives, family, and friends, sometimes handmade can be the perfect activity. What better time than to share some of our fave handmade projects with you? So we’re sharing easy handmade gift ideas to make now! {Or something for after the holidays, too.}

Whether for the kids on a future snow day, or that last minute super thoughtful gift idea… or even a little project idea to spruce your spaces…
Here are a few of our faves!

fun glittery diy alphabet magnets {probably in the round up below, but I had to share this here.}

these diy magnetic bookmarks – with a free download {all you need are the magnets!}

something sentimental, framed. There’s an even simpler version, here.


stained glass candle holders – perfect for that holiday table, but they also live year-round in our cabana.


handmade tassels and pom poms to brighten up the space + our {white star garland tutorial + gold star garland} All. The. Garlands.


don’t forget our easy gift ideas with frogtape!


diy screen printed tees – perfect for family gatherings!

this free Joy-full printable – if you aren’t feeling crafty – just print and hang!

a pom pom monogram – it works with any initial

And if you’re looking for gift ideas… don’t miss our three easy gifts from clay this holiday season! {Refresh if the video isn’t loading} – and check out the post for links and details to more projects!

And marbleized jewelry for kids

these super fun keychains

from bookmarks to keychains, jewelry and more… check out these 9 easy resin projects to make now



More fun watercolor bookmarks here, if resin isn’t your thing…

adorable photo ornaments for the perfect sentimental gift!
this diy dollhouse – maybe a project for the winter months ahead!

easy handmade earrings with free printables!

this fun tic tac toe game


dinosaur keychains – the perfect stocking stuffers

diy sewing cards {it’s a free printable!}

this little reminder that seems to pertinent right now


instagram art – a fun collage idea for anyone on your list

how to build a basketball goal
these cute little heart puzzles
and speaking of puzzles… this one is an oldie but goodie


this adorable spa kit and free printables

make your own flower-pressed soap

easy tree branch crayons

these woven frames + ten easy frames to make now


diy monogram pouches

One of my favorite projects a little outside the box this last year with our daughter and the gift that keeps on giving…

Be sure to check out all of our Christmas projects here!

Our monograms here + all our stained glass projects + info in this series here.
So even if you don’t take these on before Christmas because aintnobodygottimeforthat, we hope you have some fun ideas for the slower days and a happy new year! We hope this also helps those wheels turn for the winter months. There’s something about these colder days ahead that makes me want to hibernate and craft a little. Have an inspired day!

We hope you have a wonderful holiday full of slower hours and a little time to handcraft some of your favorite things!






