Christmas is the perfect time to bring joy to others – preferably with homemade ideas! Small gifts at Christmas show that it’s often not the material value that matters, but the gesture behind it. Whether for family, friends or as gifts for the next Christmas party – DIY Christmas is very trendy. With a little creativity you can conjure up small gifts and lovely little things that become special Christmas presents.

Even if time is short, there are great ideas for a short-term gift. Using simple materials, you can quickly make last-minute gifts that still come from the heart. So you can conjure up a little gift even at the last minute that is guaranteed to be well received!

Have fun browsing and imitating!

In the short term, make little things for Christmas

A particularly delicious DIY idea is speculoos spread, which is perfect as a small gift at Christmas or as a gift for an Advent weekend. Click here for the recipe.

Broken chocolate as a Christmas present

Broken chocolates are perfect little gifts for under €10. Not only does it put a smile on the recipient’s face, but it is also perfect for surprising colleagues at work with a piece of homemade chocolate. Click here for the recipe.

Make DIY orange soap yourself

Not only is this orange soap easy to make, but it also makes a wonderful little gift. It looks beautiful and has a wonderful Christmas scent – perfect for the festive season! Click here for the instructions.

Christmas Sugar Scrub

If you’re looking for a small gift that can be implemented quickly, a Christmas sugar scrub is a great idea. It’s perfect as a simple Secret Santa gift for under €5 and is guaranteed to bring joy – especially if you know the colleague receiving the gift well! Click here for the instructions.

Make a candle with Christmas spices

Candles are as much a part of Christmas as Christmas tree decorations and tinsel. If you would like to make a small Christmas present yourself, these candles with Christmas spices are a wonderful idea that is guaranteed to bring joy. Click here for the instructions.

Make your own scratch card - template to print out

Surprises are always well received – and if they also contain a voucher, the joy is twice as great. If you’re looking for a quick and small gift, simply print out a suitable template and give it as a gift! Click here for the instructions.

Chocolate pointed hats

Little things are particularly popular during Advent, and a homemade, sweet Christmas present for a loved one is always a wonderful idea. Click here for the instructions.

Make your own lemon soap

This fragrant lemon soap, made in-house, is a wonderful Secret Santa gift – whether for a work colleague or your best friend. It not only impresses with its wonderful scent, but also with its pretty appearance. Click here for the instructions.

OREO Fudge as little gifts

For everyone who loves sweets, OREO Fudge is an ideal quick Secret Santa gift. It’s original, looks tempting and tastes simply fantastic – and all for less than €5. Click here for the recipe.

Small touches: sleigh chocolate as a last minute gift

A DIY sleigh that can “slide” a chocolate for a loved one is the perfect gift for anyone with a sweet tooth. Click here for the instructions.

Small touches: Roasted vanilla almonds

When the smell of roasted almonds is in the air, Christmas is not far away. Homemade roasted almonds are a delicious souvenir for the festive season. Click here for the recipe.

Little touches: winter jam

What shouldn’t be missing from an Advent breakfast? That’s right, winter jam! If you prepare a few more glasses of them, they are also a perfect souvenir for loved ones. Click here for the recipe.


What about you: Make small gifts yourself or would you rather buy them?

See you then. Your Laura

Over Laura

I’m Laura from Berlin & Hamburg. TRYTRYTRY stands for trying new things, pushing yourself to your limits and not giving up, even if you fall down. Here we blog about the topics of food, DIY and the beautiful life.

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