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53 DIY Stocking Stuffers you can make yourself

Published: Dec 2, 2021 by Morgan · As an Amazon Associate, we earn from qualifying purchases. This site contains affiliate links. ·

Looking for cheap stocking stuffers or small gift ideas? Here are a ton of DIY stocking stuffer ideas that you can make for Christmas gifts this year!

Christmas time can be overwhelming with all of the gifts you are expected to buy and give out.

On top of big gifts for friends and loved ones, you are expected to fill stockings, too!

I know that a lot of people really love stocking stuffers. We honestly fill our stockings with candy (Reeses trees for life).

But, if you are wanting to fill your stockings without emptying. your piggy bank, how about some homemade stocking stuffers!

Today I have rounded up a ton of tiny handmade gift ideas.

A lot of these DIY gifts fall into one of the following categories:

  • Beauty items
  • Small home decor crafts
  • Candles and soaps
  • Simple recipes

They make the perfect stocking stuffers!

53 homemade stocking stuffer ideas

DIY stocking stuffer ideas

Want to DIY stocking stuffers this year?! Here are a TON of ideas to inspire you!

Bridesmaids Bracelets

These braided beaded bracelets are a great gift for a jewelry lover!

Simple wooden cross gift idea

This tabletop wooden cross could be made even smaller to fit easily into a stocking.

Easy DIY Faux Leather Tassel Present Topper Keychains

These tassel keychains are super easy to make from any scrap of faux leather.

Gold leaf epoxy resin coasters

Epoxy is so fun to play with! Here's the easiest beginner project - coasters!

Nautical Rope Coasters

More coasters! These are made using hot glue and rope!

Photo Credit: beginnersewingprojects.com

How To Make A Wristlet Key Fob

If you can sew, make a little wristlet to keep their keys right at hand.

Photo Credit: beginnersewingprojects.com

How To Make A Sunglasses Case

Another easy sewing project - a sunglasses case!

Photo Credit: greenwithdecor.com

How to make scrabble tile DIY coasters

Upcycle old scrabble tiles to spell whatever you prefer for these coasters.

Photo Credit: rufflesandrainboots.com

Easy Gingerbread Slime is a fun Holiday Craft!

Kids will LOVE this gingerbread Christmas slime!

Photo Credit: www.momsandcrafters.com

DIY Leather Earrings + Cricut Tips and Tricks

These leather earrings can be made by hand or with a cricut cutting machine!

Photo Credit: www.momsandcrafters.com

Craft a Macrame Rainbow that’s Happy, Gorgeous, and so easy

This macrame rainbow could be a keychain or hang on a knob of a dresser!

Photo Credit: www.momsandcrafters.com

How to Make Acrylic keychains with Cricut

It's easy to customize blank acrylic keychains!

Photo Credit: www.mamasmiles.com

Easy DIY Hot Glue Earrings Tutorial

Can you believe that these earrings were made with HOT GLUE!?!

Photo Credit: www.mamasmiles.com

DIY Polymer Clay Earrings and Charms

I love these tiny delicate homemade earrings!

Photo Credit: www.mamasmiles.com

DIY Mini Busy Book Sewing Tutorial: Bear’s House

Make a little felt busy book for the toddler in your life!

Photo Credit: www.mamasmiles.com

Quick and Easy Sewing Kids Love: 3 Tiny Felt Animals

Or, sew some little felt animals for them to play with!

Photo Credit: dollarcrafter.com

DIY Baby Shark Soap Bars for Kids

This is a fun take on homemade soap - add a baby shark!

Photo Credit: dollarcrafter.com

DIY Christmas Lights Bath Bombs

I love that these bath bombs are festively shaped like ornaments!

Photo Credit: rhythmsofplay.com

Personalized Picture Keychain Photo Charms Tutorial

I love this idea for turning pictures into small keychains!

Photo Credit: rhythmsofplay.com

DIY Winter Fairy Peg Dolls

I love painting little peg dolls for my kids! These fairies are so precious.

Photo Credit: www.thecrafttrain.com

Felt flower hair clips

Another simple felt craft - flower hair clips!

Photo Credit: celebratingwithkids.com

How to make heart shaped crayons for Valentines Day

Melt old broken crayon in heart molds for this creative upcycle.

Photo Credit: jessicawellinginteriors.com

Easy DIY Coasters with Sharpies and Alcohol!

Would you ever believe that these coasters were decorated with sharpies?!

Photo Credit: jessicawellinginteriors.com

How to Make Soy Wax Melts

These wax melts are easy to make in bulk and gift to a lot of people!

Photo Credit: jessicawellinginteriors.com

How to Make Bath Salts

Peppermint bath salts are perfect for the holidays!

Photo Credit: artsyprettyplants.com

DIY Wine Cork Succulent Planters | Detailed Step By Step Tutorial

How adorable are these tiny succulents planted in wine corks!

Photo Credit: hearthandvine.com

Test Tube Dried Flowers and Herbs Handmade Gifts

Add herbs to a test tube for this creative and holistic stocking stuffer.

Photo Credit: www.firstdayofhome.com

How to Make Lavender Sugar Scrub {Free Printable Tags}

Lavender sugar scrub is luxurious and easy to make!

Photo Credit: ourcraftymom.com

How To Make The Best Essential Oil Shower Melts

These essential oil shower melts are perfect to ward off cold weather runny noses.

Photo Credit: ourcraftymom.com

How To Make Easy Essential Oil Gifts

This is a cute way to gift essential oil bottles!

Photo Credit: www.southerncrushathome.com

How to Make Easy DIY Candles at Home + 13 Unique Candle Container Ideas

I love this list of unique candle holder ideas! Great ways to upcycle and make inexpensive candles!

Photo Credit: diydanielle.com

How to Make Vanilla Lavender Soap

Vanilla lavendar soap bars sound heavenly!

Photo Credit: www.anoffgridlife.com

Pressed Wildcraft Bookmark

Any reader loves bookmarks! This is a really creative one!

Photo Credit: asformeandmyhomestead.com

DIY Snowflake Soap

Kids will go wild for this clear soap with snowflakes in it!

Photo Credit: www.feastforafraction.com

How to Make DIY Bath Bombs

My kids LOVE bath bombs! They are so much cheaper to make than to buy!

Photo Credit: nourishandnestle.com

How to Make Scented Sachets with Lavender

These scented sachets would make the whole stocking smell great!!

Photo Credit: nourishandnestle.com

Moisturizing Hand Balm Recipe

Hand balm is a great gift during cold weather or for anyone who works with their hands.

Photo Credit: craftivitydesigns.com

DIY Leather Cord Keeper for Earbuds and Charging Cords

This leather cord keeper is GORGEOUS and perfect for anyone with lots of technology.

Photo Credit: craftivitydesigns.com

DIY Personalized Leather Coaster Set

Leather coasters are another great high end looking DIY stocking stuffer idea!

Photo Credit: craftivitydesigns.com

How to Make a Photo Holder | Easy Stocking Stuffer!

This little photo holder is perfect for anyone who might want to display photos on their desk!

Photo Credit: sugarspunrun.com

Hot Chocolate Bombs

Hot chocolate bombs have been super - forgive my pun - hot lately! Here's how to make them!

Photo Credit: www.drugstoredivas.net

Homemade Photo Coasters

Add special photo memories to coasters with this easy trick!

Photo Credit: thriftyjinxy.com

DIY Lavender Mint Essential Oils Shampoo Bar Recipe

Shampoo bars are a great ecofriendly option! Here's how to make them!

Photo Credit: happiestcamper.com

How to Make a No-Sew Braided Headband Tutorial

This braided headband will be a hit with anyone with hair!

Photo Credit: littlesproutslearning.co

Homemade Chocolate Extract-Great Gift Idea

Chocolate extract is a treat for anyone who likes to bake!

Photo Credit: happiestcamper.com

Easy Sew Circle Zip Earbud Pouch Tutorial with Free Pattern

This little pouch is perfect for holding headphones!

Photo Credit: littlesproutslearning.co

Whipped Body Butter Lotion

Body butter is always a welcome gift. Here's how to make it!

Photo Credit: tikkido.com

Cranberry Lip Balm Tutorial

Cranberry lip balm is delicious and perfect for winter.

Photo Credit: tikkido.com

Miniature, Single-Use Soaps Tutorial

These single use soaps are SO creative and smart! Perfect for on the go! Here's how to make them!

Photo Credit: thedecoratedcookie.com

Altoids tin Lego kits, a fun and easy craft for kids. Video included.

If you have altoid tins on hand, here's how to upcycle them to hold tiny legos!

Photo Credit: swoodsonsays.com

How to sew a scrunchie

Love scrunchies?! Bust out your sewing machine and make a few!

Photo Credit: swoodsonsays.com

Free cat sewing pattern – felt pocket kitty!

This little felt kitty is a perfect stocking stuffer for young kids.

Photo Credit: aubreyskitchen.com

Bourbon Cherries

How delicious do these cherries look?! Perfect for serving over ice cream!

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What's your favorite Christmas stocking stuffer - store bought or easy DIY?!

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  1. Michelle says

    December 04, 2021 at 11:52 am

    Thanks for including me in this great collection. Happy holidays!

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