Gift-making on a budget
Thoughtful, DIY Christmas gift ideas for every budget
Gift-giving to friends and family is one of the best parts of the holiday season, but it doesn’t have to break the bank. With Cricut, you can create personalized, thoughtful gifts that are affordable and one-of-a-kind.
Planning your DIY Christmas gifts is an important step in organizing your ideas and managing your crafting time. When creating cost-efficient gifts, always start by setting a budget for each gift to figure out which materials to prioritize in your crafting.
Creative gifts for their home
Gifts for the home are both practical and thoughtful. If you’re stumped on what to give, you can’t go wrong with a custom recipe book or upcycled picture frames that will last years to come.
Custom Recipe Cutting Board
Seeing a grandparent’s or parent’s handwritten recipe displayed on a cutting board can evoke heartwarming memories every time it’s used or displayed. We used iron-on to make sure the recipe stayed put.
Personalized Snowflake Pillow
A personalized pillow is a fantastic Christmas gift because it combines comfort, sentimentality, and style.
Last-minute DIY Christmas gift ideas on a budget
Cricut-made Christmas gifts are best accompanied by other DIYs you can make with items around the house. If you’re short on time before the holidays, these three gift ideas will come in handy for any holiday.
Candy Bath Bombs
These bath bomb wrappers are a super spunky gift for any occasion.
Personalized Monogram Mugs
This project uses Infusible Ink Pens to create a personalized monogrammed floral mug. It’s a perfect gift for the coffee or tea lover in your life.
DIY Christmas gift ideas for Her
Creating memorable gifts on a budget is easier with a little planning and a Cricut machine. Making custom jewelry allows your loved ones to look uniquely stylish and personalized photo albums help store the sentimental moments forever.
Handmade jewelry
Make one-of-a-kind jewelry sets for the lucky ladies in your life with these wooden four-leaf clover earrings and matching necklace.
Monogrammed Cosmetics Bag
DIY Christmas gift ideas for kids
Custom baby blankets and adventurous storybooks make creative and unforgettable gifts for kids of all ages.
Baby Blanket
Children’s Story Book
Celebrate Baby’s first Christmas with a blanket made from the heart.
Take the kiddos on an adventure with a custom story book featuring themselves as the main characters!
Edible DIY Christmas gifts
A good gift is one you know the recipient will use, so something delicious is a go-to. Embrace your inner chef and make edible gifts at home, or spice up bottles and jars with custom labels.
Hot Cocoa Mix
Create a fun and festive way to send gifts and goodies around to your friends and neighbors with these adorable gingerbread cocoa mix jars.
Homemade Jam
Packaging your DIY Christmas gifts
Gifting on a budget can often be challenged by the costs of wrapping materials and cards. With Cricut, you can maximize your savings by creating custom wrapping paper, stamps, holiday cards, and gift tags at home.
Turning to more sustainable products, such as paper shopping bags or fabric scraps, as packaging can help you save your money and the environment by recycling materials. You can also use your Cricut scraps to make gift tags rather than buying them.
Tips for successful budget DIY gift-making
The best part of crafting your gifts for the holidays is the ability to source your products from anywhere. Buying craft supplies in bulk is a popular route for money-saving and guaranteeing you have enough material for all your DIYs. Crafters can also utilize dollar store finds to layer their customizations on. This option is cost-effective and commonly accessible at many shops. Finally, DIY gift-givers can repurpose household objects and give new life to a once-unused item. There are craft sources all around us, and with Cricut, we can make anything extraordinary.
Budget-friendly DIY gifts are plentiful with a little creative thinking and Cricut crafting. No matter who you’re gifting to, there are project possibilities out there. Check out Design Space for tons of inspiration and ready-to-make projects for this holiday season.
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