I don’t have many memories of my mother begin super-crafty but I do know that her creative side started to shine the most around the holidays. Money was tight (to non-existent) but we always had gifts available because she would create something to wrap under the tree or to fill our stockings.
Related: Ultimate List of Stocking Stuffer Ideas for the Whole Family (800+ Ideas)
If your gift-giving budget is restricted and there is just nothing available to stuff your stockings, why not shake off the frown and get crafty? I have gathered this list of homemade stocking stuffer ideas and the best part? These DIY stocking fillers are made from items you might already have in your craft cabinet or junk drawer.
Homemade Bath & Beauty Gifts
- Peppermint Sugar Scrub at Mommy Musings
- Soap in a Cup at Spoonful
- Peppermint Soap at Happiness is Homemade
- Mango Shimmer Lip Balm at Soap Deli News
- Foaming Vanilla Honey Bath at Madame Deals
- DIY Bath Fizzies at Paging Fun Mums
- Solid Perfume at Anthology
- Natural Candy Cane Bath Salts at Soap Deli News
- Mint and Honey Lip Scrub at A Little Glass Box
- LEGO Soaps at Just Crafty Enough
- Perfume Oils at Soap Deli News
- Bath Bombs at One Good Thing By Jillee
- Sleep Salve by One Good Thing By Jillee
- Gingerbread Brown Sugar Scrub at Wallflower Girl
- Rose Milk Bath at Henry Happened
- Rosewater at Hello Home Blogge
- Lotion Bars at The Cheap Luxury
- Calming Lavender Lotion at Primally Inspired
- Lemon Face Cream at ReThink Simple
- Vanilla Bean Body Butter at Primally Inspired
Homemade Art Supplies
- Homemade Watercolor Paints at Happy Hooligans
- Modeling Beeswax at Babes in Deutschland
- Gingerbread Play Dough at The Adventures of Sugarbelle
- Sidewalk Chalk at Playful Learning
- Homemade Finger Paint at Golden Reflections Blog
- Homemade Puffy Paint at Learn Play Imagine
- Cloud Dough at Flights of Whimsy
- Bubbles at Under the Sycamore
- Condensed Milk Paint at ECE Made Easy
Homemade Stationary Gifts
- Piano Hinge Notebook at Stationary Scoop
- Pantone Chip Magnets at How About Orange
- Stamped Pencils at Camille Styles
- Backpack Tag at Lolly Jane
- Personalized Paperweight at Spoonful
- Pin Up Desk Container at Spoonful
- Heart-shaped Paper Clips at Novelty and Chevron
- Pipe Cleaner Pencil Toppers at Club Chica Circle
- Decorated Paper Clips at Spoonful
- Shampoo Bottle Pencil Holder at Useful DIY
- Washi Tape Pencils at The Pink Doormate
- Chenille Covered Notebook at Spoonful
- Fun Felt Pens at Spoonful
- Glass Magnets at Ingenious Inkling
- Ribbon Bookmarks at Partiologist
- Storytime Pencil Toppers at Sturdy for Common Things
- Family Photo Books at Spoonful
- Scrappy Fabric Notebook and Pen at Sahnda Marie
- Origami Business Card Holder at How About Orange
- Glitter Clothespins at Stellaire
- Ribbon Bookmarks at Stamping with Roxy
Stocking Stuffers to Sew (or Knot)
- Fabric Headband at Happy Together
- Laptop Cozy at Project Naptime
- iScarf at Spoonful
- Knotted Zipper Pencil Pouch at See Kate Sew
- Travel Art Roll at Rajovilla
- Bolster Pillow at Spoonful
- Cloth Coasters at Spoonful
- Loft or Bunk Bed Organizer at Instructables
- Sweater Mittens at Spoonful
- Sleep Mask at Henry Happened
- Felted Stuffed Letters at Buggy and Buddy
- Travel Tic Tac Toe at Childhood 101
- Coin Purses at Mondbresal
- Hot and Cold Comfort Bags at Skip to My Lou
- Upcycled Infinity Scarf at BennyandBoo
- Felt Bunting at Bugs and Fishes
- Heart Felt Handwarmers at Henry Happened
- Bunny Hand Puppets at Molly’s Sketchbook
- Freeze Pop Holder at By Stephanie Lynn
- Lavender Sachets at Bugs and Fishes
- Fabric Scrap Key Chains at Craftiness is Not Optional
- Photo Coffee Sleeve at The Object Project
- DIY Reusable Crochet Face Scrubbies at Dabbles & Babbles
- Sweater Buds at The Cheap Luxury
- Felt Puzzles at Mommy Savers
- Cozy Car Caddy at Homemade By Jill
- Dress Up Crowns at Wee Wilsons
- Animal Ear Headbands at Hart and Sew
- Woolly Baby Booties at Heather Bailey
- Flannel Wallet at Noodle Head
- Tiny Ties at Vanilla Joy
- Earbud Pouch by Dog Under My Desk
DIY Jewelry Stocking Fillers
- Alphabet Necklace at Runway DIY
- Beaded Rings at Spoonful
- Chalkboard Necklace at Brideblu
- Artist Earrings at Evie S
- Pom Pom Bag Charm at A Pair and a Spare DIY
- DIY Polaroid Necklace at Dot Coms for Moms
- Pie Chart Pendants at How About Orange
- Felt Flower Hair Pins at Bugs and Fishes
- Cord Bracelet at Thanks, I Made It
- Hunger Games Inspired Hair Clip at Art for All
- Gold Leaf Pendants at Design Mom
- Felt Hair Bow at Grosgrain Fabulous
- Felt Scrap Bracelets at Bugs and Fishes
- Pom Pom Headband at Bugs and Fishes
- Crocheted Ring Bracelet at CraftStylish
- Jersey Knit Bracelet at V and Co.
- Feather Barrette at Paper and Stitch
Other Great Homemade Stocking Stuffer Ideas
- Cord Organizer at Brit+Co
- Zippered Bottles at Country Woman Magazine
- Simple Stilts at Happy Whimsical Hearts
- Auto Air Freshener at Spoonful
- Alligator Sewing Kit at Spoonful
- Handy Coasters at Spoonful
- Hot Chocolate on a Stick at Candy.About
- Sea in a Bottle at Childhood 101
- Little Golden Book Baby Blocks at My Little Bookcase
- DIY Lace Crowns at Paging Fun Mums
- Homemade Wooden Tops at Under the Oak Tree
- Minnie Mouse Hair Clips at Architecture of a Mom
- Pixel Coasters at My Poppet
- Poured Glitter Tin Candles at Something Turquoise
- Picture Frame Prayer List at In Between Laundry
- Patterned Leggings at Lemon Jitters
- Elbow Patch Leggings at 3191 Miles Apart
- Elastic Hair Ties at The Superettes
- Mustache Mug at Tortoise and the Hare
- Tile Coasters at Blueprint Crafts
- Homemade Gripper Socks at I Am Momma Hear Me Roar
- Chalkboard City at Hello Bee
- Shapes Memory Game at Dandee Designs
- Wood Block Puzzle at Craftzine
- Harry Potter Wizard Wand at Instructables
- Alphabet Pebbles at Momtastic
- Magnetic Doll at Creative Juice
Chris says
Thank you, Tabitha, for hosting….great idea…looking fwd to clicking to a few others’ links!
Happy Thanksgiving!
xoxo
Susie says
Thank you!!!!
Aimee / Wallflower Girl says
Wow, great list – thanks! Me and my family are swapping some homemade gifts this year so I’m sure this will come in handy. And also thanks for sharing my Gingerbread scrub link 🙂
Rachel @ Architecture of a Mom says
Thanks for featuring my project! Have a wonderful day and a great holiday season!
Sharon says
I love this list! Thank you so much for sharing!
Shar says
Great list! Pinning this to my gift idea board.
Rabia @TheLiebers says
This is an awesome list! I’ve pinned it to my Christmas board and contributed to it as well. Thanks for hosting!
Suzy says
Love this list-
and love many of your ideas-
but please please remove the “for boys” from the building kit-
any one can and should have fun with this great treat!
girls or boys!
thanks!
Penny says
Thanks for your insight, Suzy, and I agree. However, that was the title of her blog post. 🙂
Mo says
found you via MoneySavingMom – bookmarked your site! What wonderful ideas – you’ve solved a lot of gift ‘problems’ for me!!
Erin @ Thanks, I Made It says
Thank you so much for including my DIY!
unknown says
Great website! really helped! 🙂