20 Inexpensive Homemade Christmas Gift Ideas For Families On A Budget
Updated on November 4, 2025
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As a family on a single income, we don’t have much to spend on Christmas gifts. I watch for clearance and sale items throughout the year, and I try to keep expenses low on gifts for kids, but handmade Christmas gifts are a classic way to save. Here’s a list of 20 ideas for you and the kids to gift to grandparents, teachers, friends, and extended family. I can’t wait to hear which one you try!
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Salt Dough Ornament
This easy, 3-ingredient recipe for handprint ornaments is fun to make and creates lasting memories!
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DIY Pressed Flower Pinch Pots for Kids
Have the kids create their own nature-themed clay pinch pot with pressed flowers and air-dry clay!
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Mason Jar Hot Cocoa Pancakes
This festive hot cocoa mix in a mason jar is an easy and delicious DIY holiday gift
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DIY Scented Foaming Hand Soap
With this 5-minute recipe you can make a handsoap with a rich lather and customized holiday scent!
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Snowman Hot Chocolate Gift Set for Kids
A cute gift idea for Christmas, this Snowman Hot Chocolate Gift Set is one kids can make, and it’s inexpensive too!
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Ribbon Height Keepsake Christmas Ornament
Make a ribbon height keepsake Christmas ornament with this free printable poem! It is a great gift from kids for parents, grandparents, or loved ones.
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Blueberry Sugar Body Scrub
Give the gift of pampering for Christmas with this homemade berry body scrub!
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Hot Chocolate Spoons
This unique way to gift a decadent hot cocoa is the perfect Christmas gift for everyone on your list!
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Fudgy Chocolate Mug Cake
This delicious single-serving cake is easy to make in bulk for everyone on your list!
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Easy DIY Lavender and Epsom Salts Bath Soak
This bath soak recipe using lavender essential oil, lavender buds and Epsom salts is so easy to make and sure to be enjoyed!
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Hot Cocoa in a Jar
This hot cocoa in a jar is a fun and simple thing to make and give as gifts all winter long! Includes a free printable tag!
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Monthly Coupons
Give a gift that keeps on giving all year long with these monthly activities. Includes free printable template!
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13
Easy Grinch Fudge (No-Bake!)
Whip up this Easy Grinch Fudge with just a few ingredients—no baking required! This festive green holiday treat with red candy hearts is perfect for Christmas parties and gifting.
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14
Easy DIY Leather Tassel Keychain
Learn to make this chic leather tassel keychain in just 6 simple steps!
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Handmade Christmas Ornament Home
Create these charming handmade Christmas ornament gifts, designed to look like the home of the recipient. So unique, creative, and thoughtful!
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16
DIY BBQ Rub Recipe
This all purpose DIY BBQ rub gift jar is a blend of spices that pairs with chicken, pork and beef for grilled, roasted or smoked meats.
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Pressed Flower Candle Jars
These easy, long-lasting DIY pressed flower candle jars are the perfect way to brighten up a home on dark winter days
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18
DIY Candle Sweater Cozy
a fun and simple way to add personal flair to candles, vases, and potted plants
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Personalized Embroidered Pet Wall Art
A great DIY gift for a pet lover in your life. This simple embroidery pet wall art craft is fully customizeable .
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