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There’s something magical about receiving homemade gifts. There’s much thought, and often labor, that goes into making something from scratch. But not all of us have the time to put into an extravagant present. This last-minute homemade gifts post is for you!
With a few hours and a few well-chosen ingredients, you can give magical homemade gifts. There’s something for everyone on this list! Choose a beautiful jar or container for your gift and wrap it up with a pretty bow. I’ve even included some fabulous packaging options, plus a few extra links for those who need last-minute non-homemade gift ideas.
Last-Minute Homemade Gifts
Homemade Beauty Products
- Instant Pot Hard Lotion Bars
- Homemade Bath Salts
- Heavenly Coconut Oil Sugar Scrub
- Homemade Lip Balm
- Sugar Cookie Lip Scrub
- Whipped Body Butter with Essential Oils
- Homemade Vaseline
- Gardener’s Hand Scrub
- Easy Homemade Shaving Cream
- Homemade After Shave Lotion
- DIY Foaming Hand Soap With Essential Oils
- Sea Salt Body Scrub
- Homemade Bubble Bath
- Soothing Lavender Eye Pillow
- Fun Christmas Socks
Homemade Household Items
- Homemade Goat Milk Soap
- Peppermint Candles
- Homemade Soap
- Natural Reed Diffusers
- Homemade Clothes Pin Bag
- Olive Oil Lamps
- Essential Oil Gel Fresheners
- Fabric Tea Bags (Combine with a pretty jar of loose leaf tea)
- Homemade Finger Paint
- DIY Natural Play Dough
- Toddler Busy Bag Ideas
- Preschool Busy Bag Ideas
Homemade Food and Drink Gifts
- Chai Tea Gift Mixes
- Cocoa Almond Crumble Jars
- Homemade Seasoning Mixes
- DIY No-Knead Bread Mix Recipe in a Jar
- 12-Bean Soup Mix
- Healthy Honey Candies
- DIY Brownie Mix in a Jar
- Homemade Cake Mix in a Jar
Wrap It Up
- Handmade Gift Bags & Tags from the Great Depression Era
- Wrapping and Packaging Food Gifts
- 6 Ways to Make Your Own Unique Wrapping Paper
- Furoshiki Wrapping Cloths
- 3 Ways to Wrap Gifts in Fabric
More Gift Ideas
- The Prepper’s Gift Guide
- Books for Preppers and Homesteaders
- Traditional Cooking School Membership
- MadeOn Skin Care Products or Gift Cards (use coupon code homespunoasis for 15% off)
- Monthly Subscription Boxes
Thanks for the awesome ideas with links! I recently found a recipe for homemade “york” peppermint patties and they are awesome without added garbage. Totally recommended for a sweeter treat gift idea! https://www.upstateramblings.com/peppermint-patties/
Hi April!
Those look great! Merry Christmas.