Great Holiday Gift Tutorials Round-up - 2025

[MistressJennie (Moderator - Jennie - she/her)]

It’s that time again. Everything family and holiday-related is barreling towards us like a freight train, with decorations to make and hang, cookies to bake, parties and kid concerts to go to. Then you realize you forgot to make a gift for your child’s teacher, or that friend group White Elephant that you agreed to. Hanukkah starts on Sunday, and the Winter Solstice is just 1 week after. Four days later is Christmas, with Kwanzaa just a day behind that.

So if you’re looking for a last minute bit of inspiration, here it is! All of the projects in this roundup include tutorials or patterns from some of your favorite crafty crushes. If there’s a Christmas or winter holiday-friendly gift tutorial you think I missed, please post a link below, and I’ll be happy to add it.

Art & Altered Art
Junk Journal Tutorial by @LovelyMiss
Book Page Stationery Tutorial by @Reinikka
Cassette Tape Mini Notebook Tutorial by @Reese52
Scrappy Pocket Book / Organizer *Tutorial by @Reinikka
Solar Printing Tute by @MistressJennie
Altered Altoid Tin Tutorial by @racky
Bird in the Rain Watercolors by @jemimah

Batch Gifts & Misc. Crafts
Record Album/Game Box Purse by @KarenLouiseM
Salt Dough Ornaments by @sweets4ever
Easy Upcycled Soy Wax Candles by @MistressJennie (Uses recycled jars)
Assemblage Canvas Magnets by @Annchen

Embroidered Crafts
Basic Stumpwork Embroidery Tutorial by @sheepBlue
Embroidered Inchies by @MightyMitochondria

Yarnie Crafts
Simple Chevron Blanket by @storerboughtcreation
Little Sloth Plant Hangers by @bethntim (Crocheted)
Use the Good Stuff Nested Crochet Baskets by @MistressJennie
Tulle Dish Scrubbies by @craftADDchick

Sewn Crafts
Scrappy Mug Rugs by MistressJennie
Giant Scrappy Zipper Tote Bag Tutorial by @tendstowardschaos
Secret Pocket Scrunchie (aka the Scrunchie of Holding) by @MistressJennie
DIY Polar Bear Pillow Tutorial by @WingsoftheWind
Pennant Wall Hanging by @AudiobookLover
House Shaped Tea Cosy Tutorial by @Magpie
DIY Bike Basket - w/ tutorial by @Silky_Bee
Blackout eye mask by @EriChanHime
Scrappy Sachets by @AcadianDriftwood
Scrappy Fabric Bookmarks by @jemimah
Leaf Potholders by @jemimah
Scrappy Pocket Book/Organizer by @Reinikka

Jewelry
Terrazzo earrings (+ tutorial) by @Riechan
Clothesline Necklaces by @Abbeeroad (sewn/fiber craft) by @Magpie
Easy Beaded Bracelet Tutorial by @MistressJennie

Stuffies & Toys
Bangers & Mash Superdogs (Crochet) Stuffies by @storerboughtcreation
Easy DIY Play Dough Tutorial by @sweets4ever
Monsters from Felted Sweaters by @Magpie
Crochet Snails by @Smeddley
Crochet Stuffed Balls by @madebyBeaG

For Pets:
Stacked Felt Circle Cat Toys by @TheMistressT
Diaper Cake Inspired Puppy Shower Poop Bag Cake by @TheMistressT

Gifts For Crafters:
Adorable Little Pattern Weights Tutorial by @Magpie
Wrist Pin Cushion Tutorial by @Magpie

Gifts from the Kitchen
Spiced Citrus Tea Mix by MistressJennie
Friendship Soup In a Jar Mix by MistressJennie
Vegan Braided Challah by TruGritty
Jalapeno Salt by LovelyMiss
Onion Soup Mix by LovelyMiss
Seasoning Blends by MistressJennie
Cookie & Hot Cocoa In-a-Jar Mixes by MistressJennie
Christmas Crack by @MistressJennie
Easy Shortbread Recipe by @kittykill
Stroopkoeken! by @HeroicHatchling
Blackberry Peach BBQ Sauce by @MissingWillow
Bananas Foster Butter by @MistressJennie
Blackberry Vodka, Fudge Sauce & Jelly by @saintcady
Coffee Infused Banana Bread by @MistressJennie
Chili Con Carne Seasoning Mix by @Immaculata
Cajun Seasoning Blend by @MistressJennie (scroll to bottom of post)
Citrus Olive Oil Cake by @MistressJennie
Spiced Candied Pecans by @endymion
Bathtub Gin by @TheMistressT

Holiday Decorations
Full Size Wooden Christmas Tree Tutorial by @Riechan
Guitar Ornament by @AuFish
Stupid Ugly Christmas Sweater Ornaments by @storerboughtcreation
Wooden Christmas Tree from Scrap Wood by @Riechan
Sugarplum Pig Ornament by @RagingSloth

Gift Wrapping Ideas
Reusable Gift Tags by @Abbeeroad
Wine Totes From Old Jeans by @marionberries
Carrot Treat Bags (These could me made to look like Christmas Light Bulbs!) by Magpie
Reversible Fabric Gift Bag Tutorial by @Magpie
Basketweave Crochet Baskets by @Annchen

[wittychild (Jen 🇨🇦)]

Thank you for this amazing roundup! I’ll have to bookmark this and get a jump on next year’s gifts.

[AIMR (Linda -2026 time to regroup and renew :us:)]

Fantastic! So many creative things to admire and maybe give a try!

I am really interested in the food items!

[Edel]

This is a fabulous roundup. Well done you

[MightyMitochondria (Rose)]

Thank you! I am sooo behind and can definitely uses some tutorials for last minute gifts.

[AudiobookLover]

Wow, what a great round-up! There are so many different tutorials to check out. Thank you for this!

Just to let you know - your easy beaded bracelet tutorial links to your soy candle tutorial.

[TheMistressT (Tara - she/her)]

WOWZER! A stupendous Round-up MistressJennie!

[Bunny1kenobi (Deanna 🇺🇸)]

Wow! Fabulous round-up!!

[Annchen (Ann)]

So many fun tutorials!

[Tapestry (Jenn)]

Wonderful round-up! I’m still working my way through all the awesome links!