54 Handmade Gift Ideas

Handmade gifts are one of my favorite things about the holidays – well, okay, any time of the year really! They are such a terrific way to show extra love to the special people in our lives, aren’t they?

And you know on Mom Advice we’re all about easy diy projects and loving our families and friends, so creating gifts for them is a no-brainer. Over the years I’ve shared many projects with you that I have personally given (or used myself!) and I’m excited to put them all in one place to give you some ideas and inspiration to make your own gifts for the holidays – or any occasion.

With an idea list this long (54!), I’ve decided to organize the list into four categories to help you find the perfect gift you’d like to recreate: knitted gifts, food gifts, gifts for the home, and personal gifts.

Happy crafting!

Knitted Gifts

1. Dovetail Cowl
2. 6-Stitch Knitted Ruffled Scarf
3. Knitted Coffee Cozies
4. Quick & Easy Knitted Boot Cuffs
5. Knitted Anthropologie-Inspired Scarflet
6. Cabled Knitted Headband
7. Waffle Stitch Fingerless Gloves
8. Gap-Tastic Cowl
9. Knitted Dishcloths (Part One)
10. Knitted Dishcloths (Part Two)
11. Knitted Ruffled Scarf
12. Gorgeous Gathered Scarfs
13. Merci Scarf
14. Shades of Gray Knitted Headband
15. Cozy Knitted Fingerless Gloves
16. Knitted Prayer Shawls

Food Gifts

17. Gingerbread Biscotti
18. Homemade Peppermint Marshmallows
19. Sugar & Spice Nut Mix
20. No-Bake Peppermint Cheesecakes in a Jar
21. Easy Microwave Peanut Brittle
22. Candy Bouquets
23. Honey Nut Granola
24. Cinnamon Delight Bread
25. Light Banana Oat Bread
26. Peppermint Syrup (for Homemade Peppermint Mochas)
27. Dark Chocolate & Sea Salt Brownies
28. Hot Cocoa Mix
29. Oreo Biscotti
30. Spiced Pumpkin Bread
31. Vanilla Scented Granola
32. Vanilla Chai Mix
33. Snickerdoodle Biscotti

Gifts For The Home

34. Paint Dipped Spoon Sets
35. Book Page Flower Bouquets
36. Pom Pom Flower Bouquets
37. DIY Monogrammed Wine Glasses
38. Chalkboard Conversation Bubble Cookie Jars
39. Coffee Filter Wreaths
40. Yarn Wreath For All Seasons
41. Hand Painted Mugs 
42. Yarn Ball Wreaths

Personal Gifts

43. Rosette Bib Necklace
44. Felt Fabric Brooches
45. Rolled Ribbon Rosette Hair Accessories
46. Close to My Heart Barrette
47.Treasure Chests (For a Boy or Girl)
48. Personalized CD
49. Movie Lover’s Gift Basket
50. Photo Journals With a Unique Spin
51. Oatmeal Cookes & Milk Bath Soak
52. Stretchy Ribbon Bookmarks
53. Rolled Rosette Rings
54. Candy Cane Bath Salts