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!
DIY stocking stuffer ideas
Want to DIY stocking stuffers this year?! Here are a TON of ideas to inspire you!
These braided beaded bracelets are a great gift for a jewelry lover!
This tabletop wooden cross could be made even smaller to fit easily into a stocking.
These tassel keychains are super easy to make from any scrap of faux leather.
Epoxy is so fun to play with! Here's the easiest beginner project - coasters!
More coasters! These are made using hot glue and rope!
If you can sew, make a little wristlet to keep their keys right at hand.
Another easy sewing project - a sunglasses case!
Upcycle old scrabble tiles to spell whatever you prefer for these coasters.
Kids will LOVE this gingerbread Christmas slime!
These leather earrings can be made by hand or with a cricut cutting machine!
This macrame rainbow could be a keychain or hang on a knob of a dresser!
It's easy to customize blank acrylic keychains!
Can you believe that these earrings were made with HOT GLUE!?!
I love these tiny delicate homemade earrings!
Make a little felt busy book for the toddler in your life!
Or, sew some little felt animals for them to play with!
This is a fun take on homemade soap - add a baby shark!
I love that these bath bombs are festively shaped like ornaments!
I love this idea for turning pictures into small keychains!
I love painting little peg dolls for my kids! These fairies are so precious.
Another simple felt craft - flower hair clips!
Melt old broken crayon in heart molds for this creative upcycle.
Would you ever believe that these coasters were decorated with sharpies?!
These wax melts are easy to make in bulk and gift to a lot of people!
Peppermint bath salts are perfect for the holidays!
DIY Wine Cork Succulent Planters | Detailed Step By Step Tutorial
How adorable are these tiny succulents planted in wine corks!
Add herbs to a test tube for this creative and holistic stocking stuffer.
Lavender sugar scrub is luxurious and easy to make!
These essential oil shower melts are perfect to ward off cold weather runny noses.
This is a cute way to gift essential oil bottles!
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!
Vanilla lavendar soap bars sound heavenly!
Any reader loves bookmarks! This is a really creative one!
Kids will go wild for this clear soap with snowflakes in it!
My kids LOVE bath bombs! They are so much cheaper to make than to buy!
These scented sachets would make the whole stocking smell great!!
Hand balm is a great gift during cold weather or for anyone who works with their hands.
This leather cord keeper is GORGEOUS and perfect for anyone with lots of technology.
Leather coasters are another great high end looking DIY stocking stuffer idea!
This little photo holder is perfect for anyone who might want to display photos on their desk!
Hot chocolate bombs have been super - forgive my pun - hot lately! Here's how to make them!
Add special photo memories to coasters with this easy trick!
Shampoo bars are a great ecofriendly option! Here's how to make them!
This braided headband will be a hit with anyone with hair!
Chocolate extract is a treat for anyone who likes to bake!
This little pouch is perfect for holding headphones!
Body butter is always a welcome gift. Here's how to make it!
Cranberry lip balm is delicious and perfect for winter.
These single use soaps are SO creative and smart! Perfect for on the go! Here's how to make them!
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!
Love scrunchies?! Bust out your sewing machine and make a few!
This little felt kitty is a perfect stocking stuffer for young kids.
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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Hello, I’m Morgan, half of the creative force behind CharlestonCrafted.com! With a passion for DIY that dates back to 2012, I’ve transformed three homes and now I’m dedicated to helping others craft their dream spaces. Let’s turn your house into a home together!
Michelle
Saturday 4th of December 2021
Thanks for including me in this great collection. Happy holidays!