This post: DIY Holiday Gifts Teens Can Make / Post Updated September 2025
‘Tis the season to get a little “crafty” with these adorably creative holiday gift ideas your teen can make themselves!
Sure, store-bought gifts are great, but there’s nothing more touching and heartfelt than a gift of love you’ve made yourself. So many of these ideas are inexpensive to make and ridiculously easy and the finished product is simply amazing! Here are 22 adorable DIY holiday gifts teens can make!
22 Adorable DIY Holiday Gifts Teens Can Make
Easy DIY Peppermint Bath Bombs
These festive peppermint bath bombs are incredibly easy to make! They only require a handful of supplies and you’ll have an amazing gift your friends and family will absolutely love! Plus, they’re super inexpensive to make!
Find the tutorial here: A Pumpkin and a Princess
Snowy Mason Jars
How cute are these holiday snowy mason jars? And, the best part is, they’re simple to make! Add a candle and you’ll have a festive, homemade gift family and friends will flip over!
Find the tutorial here: A Pumpkin and a Princess
Wood Slice Snowman Ornament
Crafting just got a whole lot cuter! These easy-to-make wood snowman ornaments are so adorable and unique and they only require a few simple supplies.
Find the tutorial here: Crafty Morning
Grinch Bath Bombs
Every Who down in Whoville is going to love these Grinch Bath Bombs! They’re so creative and fun, they make awesome gifts for friends and they’re the perfect size to add to Christmas stockings.
Find the tutorial here: A Pumpkin and a Princess
Hot Cocoa Mix Ornaments
These adorable hot cocoa ornaments are basically two gifts in one! They’re easy and inexpensive to make and the presentation is so festive. Add a bow to the top of the ornament for added flair!
Find the tutorial here: Sprinkle Some Fun
Quilled Christmas Lights Card
Quilling paper is a little like curling ribbon — you just insert a strip of quilling paper into a slotted quilling tool and turn until the paper is tightly wound around the tool. Then you can press and glue your curled quilling paper into teardrop shapes that look just like Christmas lights. So pretty! (Only 5 supplies needed!)
Find the tutorial here: The Soccer Mom Blog
Snow Globe Cupcakes with Edible Gelatin Bubbles
These gorgeous snow globe cupcakes are topped with edible bubbles. That’s right! You can eat both the cupcake and the globe. They look amazingly impressive and festive making them perfect for the holidays.
Find the tutorial here: Sugar Hero
Angel Bead Earrings
If you’re intimidated by the idea of making jewelry, don’t be! It’s far easier than you think and once you get the hang of it the possibilities are endless! You’ll need to invest in the necessary tools to get started, but once you have them you can make a wide variety of jewelry that’s a reflection of your own personal style.
Find the tutorial here: Jewelry Making Craft Gossip
Pinecone Owls
These cute little pine cone owl ornaments come with three different personalities. You can mix and match the patterns to make your own unique little characters. Take a look at the short video tutorial to learn how! It’s a HOOT of a craft!
Find the tutorial here: Liagrifith
Snowmen Doughnuts
When it comes to DIY holiday gifts teens can make, it doesn’t get much easier (or cuter) than this! If you have mounds of friends to buy for and your budget is tight, these simple snowman doughnuts couldn’t be any cuter and they’re inexpensive to make. Anyway, who doesn’t love powdered doughnuts? Craft idea compliments of Pinterest
Peppermint Sugar Scrub with FREE Printable
When it comes to DIY holiday gifts teens can make, it’s fun to toss in a few “girly girl” crafts! This peppermint sugar scrub will make any girl feel “Christmas special! It’s incredibly easy to make with just a few natural ingredients and essential oils.
Find the tutorial here: Mom4Real
DIY Coca-Cola Reindeer Bottle
How cute AND simple is this fun holiday reindeer bottle! No crafty experience necessary here, and teens would love it!
Find the tutorial here: Sandy Toes and Popcicles
Polka Dot Glittered Ornaments
Add a little sparkle to your holiday with these super simple, cute-as-can-be polka dot ornaments. They’re so crazy simple and fun to make you’ll want to make a bunch to give to family and friends.
Find the easy tutorial here: Catch My Party
Vanilla and Peppermint Homemade Lip Scrub
Vanilla and peppermint are such a delicious and Christmasy flavor combo. Plus, this lip scrub is made with vitamin E for an extra antioxidant punch!
Find the tutorial here: Mum in the Mad House
No-Sew Sock Snowman
This sweet no-sew sock snowman couldn’t be any cuter! Have fun and make a few with a variety of button, hat, and scarf combinations.
Find the tutorial here: Easy Peasy and Fun
Burlap Angel Ornament
I love how easy this ornament is to make and how professional it looks when it’s finished. Plus, it’s simply charming – perfect to give alone as a gift or added to a wrapped package as decoration.
Find the tutorial here: Gym Craft Laundry
Peppermint Candy Sugar Scrub
Get rid of that winter dry skin with this aromatic and moisturizing peppermint sugar scrub. Add a candy cane and a red ribbon and this is a gift your besties will absolutely love.
Find the tutorial here: Pistachio Project
DIY Easy Gnomes
Add a fun touch of whimsy to your bedroom or college dorm, or make these adorable gnomes for friends or relatives.
Find the tutorial here: Kippi At Home
Reindeer Candy-Filled Mason Jars
A simple mason jar transforms into these frivolous and fun reindeer candy-filled mason jars with just a few craft supplies. They’re perfect for all your besties! Image compliments of Pinterest.
Reindeer Hot Cocoa Bags with FREE Printable
These fun reindeer hot chocolate bags make a perfect last-minute gift for teachers, friends, or anyone else on your list! Plus, you can download the free printable gift tag, too!
Find the tutorial here: Mommy Musings
DIY Bird Feeder
These DIY Bird Feeders are such a great project to do on cold winter days. They’re great to hang up for the birds in the winter, and they also make perfect holiday gifts for neighbors, teachers, and friends.
Find the tutorial here: Wine and Glue
Adorable Santa Gnome
Spread some merry cheer this holiday season with this adorable Santa gnome that’s festive and fun to make! Only a handful of simple supplies are needed.
Find the tutorial here: Big Family Blessings
