Christmas Craft Ideas to Give as Gifts
The Christmas Cart’s special 7 Christmas craft gift ideas
For your friends, colleagues, family and everyone in between; we have fashioned this savvy list of 7 Christmas craft gift ideas to help get your creative juices in motion.Christmas Craft Gift Ideas – Keepsake Boxes of Goodies
A personalised keepsake box makes the ideal base for many Christmas craft gift ideas because you can fill the box with just about anything that fits. And personalising a box just makes it even more special for your recipient. Here are some Christmas craft gift ideas that we have come up with, using one of our gorgeous personalised keepsake boxes from The Christmas Cart. [gallery link="none" size="medium" ids="https://www.thechristmascart.com.au/blog/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/8.-red-wooden-keepsake-box-lifestyle-L.jpg|,https://www.thechristmascart.com.au/blog/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/sugar_plum_christmas_presents_and_personalised_gift_box_cropped_2000x2000_1.jpg|,https://www.thechristmascart.com.au/blog/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/Christmas-Parade-Wooden-Christmas-Eve-Box-Lifestyle.jpg|"] Our friends at Gifts & Keepsakes also have a range of personalised suitcase keepsake boxes that are just perfect for housing your crafted gifts too.#1 Homemade Jams and Other Yummy Treats
For this Christmas craft gift idea, lay some brown shredded paper or tissue paper into the base of a keepsake box. When the base is covered nicely, fill it with jars of tasty homemade jams and preserves (chutney, relish, etc). Stores like Kmart and Target generally have mini preserve jars readily available. When you have cooked up your homemade yummies and filled the jars, finish them off with fabric, ribbon or a bow and a homemade label to display their contents. To make it look even more festive, add some Christmas florals, sprays or picks, or small Christmas tree decorations, into the box as well. [gallery link="none" columns="4" size="medium" ids="https://www.thechristmascart.com.au/blog/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/1-3.jpg|,https://www.thechristmascart.com.au/blog/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/Farm-Fresh-Christmas-Tree-White-Snowflake-with-Red-Berries-Tree-Decoration-Square.jpg|,https://www.thechristmascart.com.au/blog/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/Ribbon-Gold-Silver.jpg|,https://www.thechristmascart.com.au/blog/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/Farm-Fresh-Christmas-Red-and-White-Check-Christmas-Bow-with-Fur-Trim-Square-scaled.jpg|"] Image source: The Thoughtful Occasion, The Christmas Cart You can go one step further and add some jars of dried fruits, nuts, and other snacks into the box too. Or, make up an “indulgence pack” with fudge, nougat, chocolate coated almonds and whatever else takes your fancy. 5 Minute Christmas Chocolate Bark would be the perfect inclusion. The secret to this Christmas craft gift idea is in the presentation of the box (as well as the success of your cooking skills). * Tip: see this link for a tutorial on how to make fabric jam jar covers.#2 Tea Lover’s Delight
If you know someone who relishes in the goodness of a herbal tea or two; create them a tea lover’s box. As per the idea above, start by filling the base of your keepsake box with shredded brown paper or tissue paper. Then arrange on top little pouches filled with loose-leaf herbal teas with labels. We think this rustic, home-made touch makes this Christmas craft gift idea extra special. Don’t forget to add in a personalised tea mug for your recipient. And you might also consider a tea infuser or tea leaf strainer as well. [gallery link="none" columns="4" size="medium" ids="https://www.thechristmascart.com.au/blog/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/3.-Tea-bags.jpg|,https://www.thechristmascart.com.au/blog/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/glitter-8.jpg|,https://www.thechristmascart.com.au/blog/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/8521-3.jpg|,https://www.thechristmascart.com.au/blog/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/8552-2.jpg|"] Image source: Mommy Outside the Box, Gifts & Keepsakes#3 The Crafter’s Box
This Christmas craft gift idea is exactly that – a gift idea for those who love to get crafty! You can create their very own keepsake crafter’s box. Start by adding in some rolls of ribbon, craft scissors, pieces of coloured foam, Mod Podge glue, Christmas scatters, glitter vials or beads. Then add anything else you think is appropriate. [gallery link="none" columns="4" size="medium" ids="https://www.thechristmascart.com.au/blog/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/Ribbons-Blue.jpg|,https://www.thechristmascart.com.au/blog/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/5-1.jpg|,https://www.thechristmascart.com.au/blog/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/glitter.jpg|,https://www.thechristmascart.com.au/blog/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/5.-bigstock-Art-Craft-Set-With-Brush-Penc-305392474-2.jpg|"] For a specifically Christmas craft themed box, items such as our DIY Wreath Kits, Christmas wreath bases, craft baubles and character pick sets are great additions to your Christmas crafter’s box. [gallery link="none" columns="4" size="medium" ids="https://www.thechristmascart.com.au/blog/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/3D-Felt-Snowman-DIY-Wreath-Kit.jpg|,https://www.thechristmascart.com.au/blog/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/medium-natural-wreath.jpg|,https://www.thechristmascart.com.au/blog/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/glass_craft_baubles_3_1.jpg|,https://www.thechristmascart.com.au/blog/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/Wreath-Elf-Leg-.jpg|"] Best of all, this Christmas craft gift idea can be completely tailored to suit the age of your gift recipient.#4 Floral Delight
Following on from the Crafters Box Christmas craft gift idea, this is perfect for the person who likes to utilise flowers in every aspect of their decorating. Follow these tips to ensure they have everything they could ever need to create all the stunning floral arrangements they desire. [gallery size="medium" ids="https://www.thechristmascart.com.au/blog/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/Boho-Glam-Christmas-Rose-Gold-Sequin-Spikey-Leaf-Spray-with-Ivory-Faux-Pampus-Spray.jpg|,https://www.thechristmascart.com.au/blog/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/Boho-Glam-Chirstmas-Floral-Urns-complete-small-urn.jpg|,https://www.thechristmascart.com.au/blog/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/Boho-Glam-Christmas-COnsole-Vase-Flowers-sprays.jpg|"] Find out their Christmas decorating style for this year and fill a personalised gift box with a matching flowers, floral sprays, and versatile picks. Or for lovers of florals all year round, our gifting gurus recommend following a neutral colour palette. A gift box filled with flowers in champagne, gold, silver and white, are an exciting and practical Christmas craft gift idea your recipient can enjoy throughout all seasons. Finish this gift with a vase, urn, and craft supplies such as ribbon, dry floral foam and pipe cleaners so they can create floral displays until their heart's content (or their hands can't handle anymore, whichever comes first).#5 Hibernation Hamper
As a little treat for someone who you think could do with some R&R, this could be right up their alley. For this Christmas craft gift idea, we created a hibernation hamper. You can use a hamper of any kind as the base for this treat; a sack, box or basket is fine. But we think our white wooden keepsake box is perfect. Following are a few ideas to put into the hibernation hamper:- gel eye mask
- a piccolo of bubbles
- Christmas candle or personalised candle
- some homemade mint sugar body scrub
- homemade gingerbread body butter
- a pair of slippers
Christmas Craft Gift Idea – Bauble Gift Pack
You can never have too many baubles at Christmas time. And a set of Christmas baubles made with love and care just tops it as a wonderful Christmas craft gift idea. Simply select a set of glass craft baubles and fill them with items you know your recipient will like, or that will match their home décor. Some popular ideas include:- coloured or natural feathers
- shells (from one of your holiday destinations perhaps)
- sand (colour the sand for added interest)
- gemstones (you could use birthstones of family members to bring more meaning)
- dried flowers
- pearls or beads
- glitter