6 Best Homemade Gifts

Homemade gifts from the heart are the perfect way for kids to learn the true meaning of the holidays: showing people we love how much we care about them. When kids learn to make their own gifts, they not only cultivate important fine-motor skills, they also learn that it’s the thought that counts! Check out this collection of our top 10 homemade gift ideas for kids to make this holiday season.

  • Visual aid of how to complete Coffee Bean-Decorated Candles

    Coffee beans add a surprisingly sophisticated touch to classic gifts like this candle.

  • Visual aid of how to complete Hot Cocoa Spoons
    Hot Cocoa Spoons

    (Ages 5-16)

    These chocolate dipping spoons are just what’s needed with a hot beverage–they look yummy, and add a sweet burst to coffee or hot chocolate.

  • Visual aid of how to complete Peppermint Bark
    Peppermint Bark

    (Ages 5-16)

    This sweet treat is just as tasty as it is fun to make! Put in a pretty tin, they make the perfect complement to homemade Christmas cookies.

  • Visual aid of how to complete Decorated Ceramic Plates

    These plates will delight recipients long after they’re unwrapped–they serve as a special reminder of how much a little someone cares about them every time they enjoy a meal!

  • Visual aid of how to complete No-Slip Socks
    No-Slip Socks

    (Ages 3-8)

    These no-slip socks are the perfect gift for wintertime, because they’re warm and cozy, but also quite festive!

  • Visual aid of how to complete Homemade Hand Scrub

    This homemade hand scrub smells delicious and is easy to make: the perfect thoughtful gift for moms, aunts, and grandmothers.


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