9 Simple Homemade Gift Ideas for the Holidays

The holiday season is here, which means there will be tons of celebrations everywhere. Don’t have any idea what to give to your loved ones? How about you make them at home? Here are 9 simple homemade gift ideas by Tasty Home. Most of these are inexpensive and you can make them in just a few minutes. Receiving a personalized gift feels more special and meaningful, as it took time and effort to create it!

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You have tons of options to choose from, and I’m sure you will find something that you will like. This list has a wide variety of categories, from home products to beauty care, and lanterns! You can even give them a seed starter kit that they can use next year. Personally, I love the mugs and mason jar lanterns, as I love drinking coffee and looking at the sunset. Browse through this list and start making your gifts.

1 – Vibrant Nail Polish Mugs

Fill a 5-inch deep plastic container with warm water, then make a swirl using nail polish. Blow it to disperse, then slowly dip the bottom of your mug. Work quickly to get the best results. For multicolored, use a toothpick to swirl. Spray it with clear acrylic sealant spray two times to seal the nail polish.

2 – Simmering Potpourri

Add cranberries, lemon slices, cinnamon sticks, and rosemary to a clear jar, then fill it with water. Cover with the lid.

3 – Detoxifying Himalayan Rose Bath Soak

Add 1 cup of Epsom salt, 1 cup of Himalayan salt, and a few drops of rose essential oil in a bowl. Mix until well combined.

4 – Seed Starter Kit

Add seed starter soil into a zip lock bag and zip it up. Place on a 6-egg carton tray. Get 3 envelopes and fill each one with different seeds. Label them, then make signs using paper and sticks.

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5 – Mason Jar Lanterns

Get a mason jar and a 14 gauge steel wire on the neck. Twist the ends to lock. Get another steel wire and loop the ends on opposite sides of the first wire to make a handle. Glue clear beds on the outside of the jar.

6 – Lavender Lemon Soap Bar

Add shea butter soap base on a container, then spray a mold with rubbing alcohol. Fill each soap mold with lemon zest and dried lavender buds. Microwave the soap base until melted, stirring every 30 seconds. Once melted, add lavender essential oil, lemon essential oil, remaining lemon zest, and dried lavender buds. Mix until well combined, then pour into the molds. Let them set for 20 minutes, then freeze for 2 hours.

7 – Mason Jar Candles

Make 1 lb of soy wax on low heat, then mix in 1.5 oz of oil. pour into a mason jar. Feed a wick through the wick tab of a floating candle. Let the wax set halfway then place the wick in.

8 – Mani-pedi kit

Place nail polish, nail file, toe separators, and nail cutter in a mason jar.

9 –  Lip and Body Scrub

In a bowl, combine 1/3 cup of cane sugar, 1 1/2 tablespoons of olive oil, 2 teaspoons of honey, and 1/4 teaspoon of peppermint extract. Mix until well combined. Transfer to small containers.

9 Simple Homemade Gift Ideas for the Holidays