Looking for some cheap, easy and quick gift ideas for coworkers and office parties? How about a creative and thoughtful Christmas gift for your boss, who is always impossible to shop for? Try making these crafty gift jars, office decor items and thoughtful handmade gifts for all those people on your list. You don’t have to spend much money or time on most of these, just follow the step by step tutorials and get crafting. Our local library has the most wonderful helpful staff, I really wanted to do something super special for these guys this Christmas. so I decided to make them all DIY bookmarkers. Whether you need a gift idea to make for the boss, your coworker or a client, these cool DIY pom pom and tassel notebooks are a super choice. Elegant and stylish, they showcase bright colors with a little creative flair. If you need quick DIY office gift ideas, add this project to your list. Fear not, if these 35 ideas don’t suit your fancy, we have thousands of other ideas on our site, plus my favorite list of 100 cheap DIY gifts for Christmas, birthday and pretty much any occasion. Many cost less than $5 to make, so gift giving does not have to break the budget at all. Get crafty with these homemade present ideas.
DIY Office Gift Ideas
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1. Tassel And Pom Pom Notebooks
Our local library has the most wonderful helpful staff, I really wanted to do something super special for these guys this Christmas. So a stack of these pom pom notebooks is exactly the kind of thank you gift I had in mind. Whether you need a gift idea to make for the boss, your coworker or a client, these cool DIY pom pom and tassel notebooks are a super choice. Elegant and stylish, they showcase bright colors with a little creative flair. If you need quick DIY office gift ideas, add this project to your list for inexpensive crafts to make for coworkers birthdays or even your boss for the holidays.
2. Sugar Cookie Sack
I had some old mattress ticking scraps and it really captured the mood I wanted to reflect in my gift giving this holiday season. I found a pattern for small cloth gift bags, so I could use mattress ticking and I thought, home-baked cookies and the holidays go hand in hand and if you love giving home-baked goodies, why not consider giving the gift that recipients can bake for themselves. I just added the mix and printed the recipe on cardstock DIY gift tags. This handcrafted sugar cookie sack is pretty and super simple to make and you will love this simple DIY craft project. Make a big batch of these ideas for cheap last minute office gifts for coworkers or employee appreciation.
3. Little Something To Brighten Your Day Office Gift
I love my friends so much and I cannot stand to see them sad. My best friend was feeling particularly down and getting very frustrated. I did not want to just stand by and do nothing, but she’s very headstrong and doesn’t like advice much either. So a few of these little DIY craft cheer up jars full of goodies to place around her home and office to give her that little push of love and confidence to keep going. She later told me it was an essential step in her healing process. These DIY candy jars make everyone feel better.
4. Scrabble Coasters
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I have an Aunt who loves Scrabble, she pulls us into a game everytime we visit her. So this Christmas I decided to get her something she really would love and could use during our beloved Scrabble tournaments, as she was always worried her board was going to get wet from condensation. I purchased a pack of Scrabble tiles from Toys R Us and got some cork backing from Michael’s craft store. Using spray adhesive was really quick and east to glue them down, I set the finish with Modpodge and my Aunt went crazy! She is telling everyone her new DIY Scrabble tile coasters are the best gift shes ever had.
8. DIY Iron Transfer Tote
This DIY craft shopping tote bag as a gift for my daughter’s best friend is impossible to shop for. This is a simple rectangle pattern that is accented with long straps. The cool thing about this pattern is that you don’t have to line the bag or cover seams with binding! The tutorial is written so that when you are done, your bag will look stunning inside and out without the trouble of adding a lining. This fabric is from Joann’s Fabric Store, where you can always use your app coupons. I found this stone colored canvas fabric that looked awesome. The bag measures about 20″ x 10″ which makes it the perfect size for an overnight stays or shopping. This is an adorable DIY Christmas gift for teens, also a birthday present you can sew. Make a few of these darling DIY tote bags, they are sure to be adored.
9. DIY Gold Foil Painted Pots
These DIY gold leaf handpainted pots are so cute, cheap and easy. I got all my supplies at Michael’s craft store, don’t forget your 40% off coupon available from their app for extra savings. Give it 3 coats of Martha Stewart craft paint, then use spray on Elmer’s glue to attach my gold leaf. The result was very vibrant and abstract, these are going to be my back up emergency gifts. We all need those over the Christmas season. I made these as Christmas gifts for clients last year, adding succulents to the pot, and people told me how much they loved having these on their desks at work.
10. DIY Fruity Print Zipper Pouches
These zipper pouches are so cute and functional, we just can’t have enough of them in our lives. I like to use them for change, makeup, jewelry, keys, a phone, or even love letters from my honey. They are so simple to sew, this one involves a zipper and requires an intermediate level of sewing skill. Once you get this one down though, you can pump them out all day long and they make great gifts for everyone. A cute but easy DIY sewing gift you can give to almost anyone. Perfect for a Christmas gift idea, but great for year round gift giving.
11. DIY Fabric Coasters
I needed an awesome gift idea and was looking for an easy DIY project I could sew. I found a coaster idea on Pinterest that was so quick and easy. I had made more than one set so I can keep them on hand for last minute birthday, hostess or housewarming gifts. I made them from fabric scraps, this may just be that special project you have been dreaming to find. Put those fabric scraps you have been saving to good use and make gifts for friends and family. At my house, these incredibly cool coasters are almost always a topic of conversation at parties. Check out the easy step by step tutorial in the link to learn how to make these creative DIY coasters. If you are looking for cute DIY gifts to give to friends for Christmas, or home birthday present ideas, these coasters are a cute choice.
12. DIY Crystal Knob Boxes
Do you love diy gifts office? This diy crystal knob boxes idea is exactly the kind of thing I go looking for. The first time I tried this I rushed it, and it taught me that a little patience really does pay off here. It’s the kind of thing you can whip up without any fuss, especially with the crystal knob boxes. The whole thing comes together with basic tools and ingredients, nothing fancy or hard to find. Homeyohmy has the full step by step tutorial if you want to make it yourself.
13. You’re Tea-rrific DIY Gift
I am a big fan of an easy tutorial, and this you’re tea-rrific diy gift idea is one of my favorites. I will admit I have messed this one up before by skipping a step I thought did not matter, so trust the process. This one always gets asked about when I bring it out. Even if you are newer to this, it is a forgiving one to start with. You can grab the whole recipe from Fairandsquareimports at the link.
14. DIY Gold Confetti Mouse Pad
This diy gold confetti mouse pad idea is simple, quick, and exactly a clear how-to I keep coming back to. A friend of mine swears by doubling the batch, since it never seems to last as long as you think it will. Even on a busy night, this one is realistic to actually make. You can scale it up or down depending on how many people you are making it for. Get the full recipe from Whitspeaks to see every step.
15. DIY Floating Leaves And Flowers
Why not try gift ideas the easy way? This diy floating leaves and flowers idea makes it simple. I used to overthink this one, but it turns out the simple version is just as good as the fussy one. A little effort goes a long way with this one. The whole thing comes together with basic tools and ingredients, nothing fancy or hard to find. Head over to Dana Home Decor Ideas for the complete recipe.
16. Dip Mix Ornaments
Dip Mix Ornaments – yes please. This one delivers on homemade treats without any fuss. My first attempt at this was not exactly picture perfect, but it still turned out great, which taught me not to stress over it. No fancy equipment needed, just a few basics you probably already have. Even if you are newer to this, it is a forgiving one to start with. Check out Sprinklesomefun’s full tutorial for all the details.
19. Easy Candy Bouquet
Give this easy candy bouquet idea a try the next time you want DIY gift ideas. This is one I originally made by accident, sort of, after improvising with what I had on hand, and it stucks like it cost a fortune and is really just candy and a little patience. It comes together faster than you’d expect for how good it tastes. Even if you are newer to this, it is a forgiving one to start with. Get the full recipe from Crazylittleprojects to see every step.
20. Sharpie Paint Pens Glasses
Heartlovealways nailed it with this sharpie paint pens glasses idea – step by step instructions, no fuss. The first time I tried this I rushed it, and it taught me that a little patience really does pay off here. It’s the kind of thing you can whip up without any fuss, especially with the paint pens glasses. You can scale it up or down depending on how many people you are making it for. Head over to Heartlovealways for the complete recipe.
21. DIY Succulent Gift
My family always asks for handmade goods like this, and this diy succulent gift idea is proof. I will admit I have messed this one up before by skipping a step I thought did not matter, so trust the process. This one always gets asked about when I bring it out. The whole thing comes together with basic tools and ingredients, nothing fancy or hard to find. Check out Tatertotsandjello’s full tutorial for all the details.
24. DIY Cat Mug
This diy cat mug idea is quick, easy, and a real win for an easy tutorial. My first attempt at this was not exactly picture perfect, but it still turned out great, which taught me not to stress over it. No fancy equipment needed, just a few basics you probably already have. The whole thing comes together with basic tools and ingredients, nothing fancy or hard to find. Get the full recipe from Delifromthevalley to see every step.
25. Stripey Bangle
Why make it complicated? This stripey bangle idea keeps a clear how-to simple. I learned the hard way that rushing this one is not worth it, so give yourself the extra few minutes. It’s simple to put together and always turns out great, especially with the stripey bangle. Even if you are newer to this, it is a forgiving one to start with. Head over to Tonyautkina for the complete recipe.
27. Thank You Herb Gifts
Here is homemade treats, and I keep coming back to it year after year. This is one I originally made by accident, sort of, after improvising with what I had on hand, and it stuck. It comes together faster than you’d expect for how good it tastes. The whole thing comes together with basic tools and ingredients, nothing fancy or hard to find. Anightowlblog has the full step by step tutorial if you want to make it yourself.
28. Homemade Spa Kit
From a quiet night in to a full house, this homemade spa kit idea works if you love fun crafts. The first time I tried this I rushed it, and it taught me that a little patience really does pay off here. It’s the kind of thing you can whip up without any fuss, especially with the spa kit. Even if you are newer to this, it is a forgiving one to start with. You can grab the whole recipe from Homeyohmy at the link.
29. Fabric Covered Cork Board
Try this fabric covered cork board idea next time you’re after a fun DIY. I will admit I have messed this one up before by skipping a step I thought did not matter, so trust the process. This one always gets asked about when I bring it out. You can scale it up or down depending on how many people you are making it for. Get the full recipe from Sewmuchsunshine to see every step.
31. Easy DIY Burlap Treat Bags
This easy diy burlap treat bags idea disappears fast whenever I make a fun DIY. I used to overthink this one, but it turns out the simple version is just as good as the fussy one. A little effort goes a long way with this one. Even if you are newer to this, it is a forgiving one to start with. Check out Ahomemadeliving’s full tutorial for all the details.
32. Cookie Mix Gift Sack
Looking for a fun DIY that actually works? This cookie mix gift sack idea is it. My first attempt at this was not exactly picture perfect, but it still turned out great, which taught me not to stress over it. No fancy equipment needed, just a few basics you probably already have. You can scale it up or down depending on how many people you are making it for. Itsalwaysautumn has the full step by step tutorial if you want to make it yourself.
33. DIY Sweater Mittens
I will admit it, I am obsessed with a fun DIY, and this diy sweater mittens idea proves it. I learned the hard way that rushing this one is not worth it, so give yourself the extra few minutes. It’s simple to put together and always turns out great, especially with the sweater mittens. The whole thing comes together with basic tools and ingredients, nothing fancy or hard to find. You can grab the whole recipe from Therenegadeseamstress at the link.
34. DIY Ipad Case
This diy ipad case idea is fuss free and delivers on a fun DIY. I almost skipped this one the first time around, and I am glad I did not, because it turned into a regular around here. It keeps well too, so it’s easy to make ahead of time. Even if you are newer to this, it is a forgiving one to start with. Get the full recipe from Ohsolovelyvintage to see every step.
35. Arm Knit Blanket
No need to overthink a fun DIY – this arm knit blanket idea is refreshingly simple. An arm knit by accident, sort of, after improvising with what I had on hand, and it stucknitting needles at all. It comes together faster than you’d expect for how good it tastes. You can scale it up or down depending on how many people you are making it for. Head over to Thediymommy for the complete recipe.
