Whether you’re looking for a last minute gift idea and all the stores are closed, or you’re like me and the Holidays simply equal DIY season, this list has got you covered.

For those of you who don’t like to DIY all of your presents, I’ve also included a few online options to shop from some of my favorite brands! I love these so much I applied for their affiliate program (if they have one) and I do receive a small comission when you buy via the link on my website. If you buy something from them you’d also be giving me a small Christmas present! 🙂

Around this time last year, as part of my blogging New year’s resolutions, I pledged that I would publish a new blog post every week in the new year. I’m proud to say (and a little surprised, I have to admit) that I’ve published a new post every single week this last year.

That’s also how I ended up with quite an archive full of DIY tutorials. And there’s no time like the present to dig in and look for inspiration for the best gift ideas for the Holiday season!

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Quick & easy

1. Geode Bath Salt Melts

This tutorial is a lot easier than you might expect. All you really need to make these Geode Bath Salt Melts is 2 simple ingredients: coconut oil and Epsom salt. An impressive gift with little effort required.

Christmas gift Idea! These look so beautiful! How To make your own DIY Geode inspired Bath Bombs! Tutorial by The Makeup Dummy

2. Cinnamon Roll lotion Bars

This is such a cute gift idea! How To make DIY Cinnamon Roll Buns inspired Lotion Massage Bars! Easy tutorial by The Makeup Dummy

3. Handmade lip scrub

These lip scrub recipes are easy and cheap to make. Perfect to treat those cold winter chapped lips!

The Makeup Dummy DIY Lip Scrub just like Lush

4. Vegan Lip Gloss

5. Agate Bath Salt Melts

The tutorial for my Agate Bath Salt Melts was inspired by my Geode bath salt melts. It uses very similar ingredients too, but the way you use them makes all the difference!

These crystal rock bath melts look so BEAUTIFUL! How To make your own DIY Agate gemstone inspired bath salt melts, the perfect Christmas gift for Secret Santa! Tutorial by The Makeup Dummy

Warm winter gifts

6. Vanilla latte lotion bars

How to make your own Vanilla and Coffee Beans Lotion Massage Bars | DIY by The Makeup Dummy

7. Hot Cocoa bath bombs with frosting

You’ll be surprised when you find out what the secret ingredient for my Bath Bombs with frosting is!

This is such a cute gift idea! How to make Hot cocoa bath bombs with frosting (no meringue powder!). Easy last minute Christmas Gift Idea! DIY Tutorial by The Makeup Dummy

8. Glitter Face Mask Powder

DIY Glitter Face Mask with Biodegradable Glitter from Eco Glitter Fun! DIY tutorial by The Makeup Dummy #diybeauty #giftidea #holidaygiftideas

9. Gingerbread house bath bombs

Great Christmas Gift idea! These DIY Gingerbread House Bath Bombs are so easy to make and are a perfect stocking stuffer or secreat santa gift! Tutorial by The Makeup Dummy

10. Chai latte lotion bars

Such an easy homemade gift! These smell amazing and are so easy to make! How To DIY Vanilla Chai lotion bars. Tutorial by The Makeup Dummy

Bath Bomb fun

If you’ve visited The Makeup Dummy before, you know this list had to come with some bath fizzy tutorials and bath salt ideas included.

11. Bath Bombs with Espom salt

My Bath Bombs with Epsom salt are one of the most popular posts on my blog and a great DIY gift idea. They are so easy to make and look amazing. The ideal beginner’s recipe!

The instructions for these bath bombs are so easy! How To tutorial for DIY Bath fizzies with epsom salt by The Makeup Dummy

12. Geode bath bombs

When I created my Geode bath salt melts I knew I wanted to turn this recipe into bath bombs as well. That’s how I came up with this recipe for Geode bath bombs.

These look so beautiful! How To make your own DIY Geode inspired Bath Bombs! Tutorial by The Makeup Dummy

13. Bath Bomb Kit in a Jar

Bath Bomb Kit in a Jar DIY tutorial by The Makeup Dummy

14. Hidden color bath bombs

Hide a smaller bath bomb inside these hidden color bath bombs to reveal a pop of color when you drop it into your bath.

Great gift idea for Christmas! These bath bombs are amazingly beautiful and creepy! How To make your own HIDDEN BLACK BATH BOMBS! Watch them spin! DIY by The Makeup Dummy

15. Unicorn Poop Bath Bombs

How To DIY Unicorn Poop Bath Bombs! Tutorial by The Makeup Dummy

16. Unicorn Macaroon Bath Bombs

Christmas Gift Idea! These are SO cute! How To make DIY Unicorn Macaroon Bath Bomb Melts! Tutorial by The Makeup Dummy

17. Ornament Bath Bombs

Or should I say Bath Bomb Ornaments … ?

Kids crafts

Making your own gifts can be an afternoon activity. These are some easy DIY tutorials that you can make with your kids. All craft projects should be made with supervision of course.

18. Bath bombs with lemon juice

The science is simple: Combine baking soda, citric acid and water and you get a wonderful fizzing reaction in your bath tub. You’d be surprised that you not only have baking soda in your kitchen, but citric acid as well. Lemon juice is a natural source. They won’t fizz as much as when you use concentrated citric acid, but it’s still a very fun activity!

How To DIY Bath Bombs with lemon juice and WITHOUT citric acid or cream of tartar! Tutorial by The Makeup Dummy

19. Homemade clay recipe + Pencil topper idea

Even the clay is homemade in this recipe. Mix together baking soda and cornstarch to make your own clay dough and create something truly unique.

Very easy step by step tutorial to make your own DIY Clay decorations for pencils + a BONUS homemade clay recipe! Tutorial by The Makeup Dummy

20. Slime made with Bubble Bath

How to Make Slime with Bubble Bath and other easy, common household ingredients. Follow this easy step by step DIY tutorial for homemade slime!

21. Perler beads coasters

With different colors of perler beads and a peg board you can make homemade coasters in whatever shape you like!

22. Stenciled fabric Gift wrapping

Have your gift ideas sorted out, but still looking for a creative way to wrap them? All you need are some stencils, fabric paint and a piece of cloth to make your own original custom made fabric gift wrapping.

Making these is not only a fun activity. They are environmental friendly too and make a great gift on their own!