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Creative DIY Christmas Gifts

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I love to make my own Christmas gifts. Whether it is a Christmas ornament, gift basket or a rustic sign. Creative DIY Christmas Gifts are a personal way to share your heart and the giving spirit.

I have collected these inspiring Creative DIY Christmas Gifts to inspire your creative juices.

Sometimes you have someone that is SO hard to find a gift for. I have a couple of people like that in my own family. So if I can DIY a gift, all the better for both of us, right?

*This post was updated November 2025.
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Children’s Service Christmas Gift

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I am busy this cold day making crafts and finishing off with the decorating of our cottage in the desert. When we were raising our kids, we always wanted them to know how to serve others. Not, just at Christmastime, but all year long. Today, I am going to share my version of a Children’s Service Christmas Gift.

It is easy and fun for kids to create their own gifts. This Children’s Service Christmas Gift can easily be made by a child-with adult supervision.

*This post was updated October 2025, with new photos and instructions.

I also wanted to remind you…
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DIY Cardboard Chalkboard Christmas Gift

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Have you been quite busy preparing for Christmas. Creating new Christmas decorations has been top on my list. Along with making Christmas gifts for family and friends. Today I am excited to share a DIY Cardboard Chalkboard Christmas Gift.

It is always fun to have new, fresh Christmas decorations, isn’t it? I like to create timeless pieces that can be used for years to come. Like my DIY Cardboard Chalkboard Christmas Gift.

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DIY Cotton Ball Rustic Wreath

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I have been working on a few fresh Christmas ideas for our home. This past week, I made a DIY Cotton Ball Rustic Wreath that was super easy.

I thought you might enjoy making one of your own, too. I have a full tutorial below. BUT, first…

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