6 DIY Christmas Gifts - Budget Edition
DIY Christmas gifts are thoughtful, personal, and very affordable. Whether you're crafting for friends, family, or coworkers, these six DIY ideas will help you create heartfelt presents without overspending. Each project is simple, budget-friendly, and are guaranteed to spread the festive cheer.
1. DIY Christmas Snack Wreath
Making a DIY Christmas Snack Wreath is simple and fun, all you need are some plastic bags, golden metallic twist ties, some small cute snacks you wish to gift and pretty ribbons. Place the snacks horizontally across the plastic bag with space between each snack, then tie up the space and the ends with the twist ties, and finally twist the ends of the snacks together with a twist tie into a circle. Tie a pretty ribbon together at the ends and you have your very own Christmas snack wreath!
2. DIY Christmas Advent Calendar
A handmade advent calendar adds excitement to the days leading up to Christmas, and it also makes the gift personal as you fill it up with goodies you know the receiver will definitely enjoy. Fill up the advent calendar with tiny surprises: candies, notes, stickers, or mini trinkets. Just purchase the advent calendar and snacks or trinkets and you are done!
3. DIY Christmas Card
A Christmas card is a timeless and meaningful gift, pen down your thoughts and show your gratitude to your loved ones during this festive season. Get crafty with cardstock, stickers, stamps, twine, or washi tape. Add your favourite holiday quotes or even small photos for a personal touch.
4. Hot Cocoa Mix in a Jar
For those who have a sweet treat, this is the perfect gift for them. This cocoa mix jar is easy and quick to make. Simply fill a jar with cocoa powder, powdered milk, and a few toppings like peppermint candy and marshmallows. Finish it off by tying the jar lid with a beautiful bow.
5. DIY Matcha Christmas Tree
With all the worldwide matcha craze that has also spread to Singapore, why not gift your match-loving friends and family around you by taping matcha packets into the shape of a Christmas tree. All you need is a cardboard tube, tape, some matcha packets and a nice ribbon to top it off.
6. Christmas Cookies
Nothing beats some homemade cookies for Christmas. Bake classic favourites—gingerbread, chocolate chip, or sugar cookies—and package them in a decorated jar or clear bag with a pretty ribbon. Add a handwritten tag for an extra personal touch. It’s simple, delicious, and universally loved.