Easy DIY Christmas Gifts with Free Printables

It’s never too early to get started on Christmas gifts. I’ve found some great ideas for homemade gifts… all with free printables. I’ll be working on some fun gift ideas in the next few weeks as well.

Blonde Designs have some easy holiday gift ideas with printable labels.

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Make this cute spool Advent Calendar by Cathe Holden

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No Fuss Fabulous has an adorable idea for cookie giving with fun tags.

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I love these Shopping notes and tags by Paper Glitter. You could tie a pretty ribbon around these for a cute gift!

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Make a Christmas Song CD and print my label for your cover.

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Make LollyChop’s Hot Cocoa Mix. She has a great recipe and the cutest packaging you can print.

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Executive Homemaker (aka Laurie-Tip Junkie) has a list of 24 quick, easy, cheap gifts. Download a free printable with all the labels and poems. How about these fun gifts… Cheese and a cheese grater:Cheesen’s Greetings To A Really “GRATE” Neighbor!” or a Wire Wisk with Hershey kisses wrapped in cellophane: “We Whisk You A Merry Kissmas!”

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Print Tip Junkie’s Christmas Planner for yourself or make a binder for a friend.

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Hope this helps you get a jump start on Christmas gifts! What is your favorite gift to make?

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23 Responses to “Easy DIY Christmas Gifts with Free Printables”

  1. TidyMom Says:
    November 17th, 2009 at 7:18 am

    Great ideas Amy – I plan to make a few more CD’s this year and I was looking for some hot cocoa ideas!! Thanks!!
    TidyMom´s last blog ..Love the Pie Party & GIVEAWAYS My ComLuv Profile

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  2. No. 17 Cherry Tree Lane Says:
    November 17th, 2009 at 9:45 am

    Hi Amy!!!
    I’m your swap partner for the Ornament Exchange through Pampering Beki! Just wanted to drop by and send you my email address!
    Nice to “meet” you!! :)

    Rachel
    No. 17 Cherry Tree Lane´s last blog ..workin’ 9-5 My ComLuv Profile

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  3. LollyChops Says:
    November 17th, 2009 at 9:49 am

    Thanks so much for linking to my hot cocoa packs Amy!!! Holiday HUGS!
    LollyChops´s last blog ..Hello Lolly! My ComLuv Profile

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  4. Kim - The TomKat Studio Says:
    November 17th, 2009 at 12:16 pm

    LOVE the LollyChops Hot Cocoa Packaging!! Too cute! Just posted on my FB page: http://www.facebook.com/thetomkatstudio

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  5. KT Says:
    November 17th, 2009 at 12:16 pm

    Hi Amy-

    I found your CDs last year too late!! :( This year, I for sure want to make them-did you just download the songs off ITunes? Thanks so much!!

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  6. Colleen Says:
    November 17th, 2009 at 2:18 pm

    Thank you Amy for the DIY holiday gifts! I’m unemployed this holiday season and wracking my brain (and the interweb) for gift ideas. I knew I could count on you for some great holiday ideas.

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  7. My Owl Barn Says:
    November 17th, 2009 at 4:18 pm

    These are all great ideas! I love the spool advent calendar.
    My Owl Barn´s last blog ..Sanna Annukka My ComLuv Profile

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  8. the monkey's mama Says:
    November 17th, 2009 at 9:09 pm

    These are such great finds. Thanks so much for sharing–i’m definitely bookmarking…
    the monkey’s mama´s last blog ..Mellow My ComLuv Profile

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    November 18th, 2009 at 9:46 am

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  10. jessfromflorida Says:
    November 18th, 2009 at 9:54 am

    some super fun ideas you’ve collected here! thanks so much for sharing.

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  11. Teresa Says:
    November 18th, 2009 at 1:19 pm

    All of it is so wonderful…I don’t know where to start!
    I need a little Santa’s helper….wait that’s you! Thanks for your great ideas.
    Teresa´s last blog ..Mission update- My ComLuv Profile

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  12. Debbie Says:
    November 18th, 2009 at 2:52 pm

    HI Amy, thanks so much for all these goodies. I just love stuff like this. Hope you are having a wonderful week.
    Blessings,
    Debbie

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  13. veronique habermann Says:
    November 18th, 2009 at 3:40 pm

    How fantastic! I was looking for DIY ideas for the coming holidays! Thanks soo much!I will spread the word around.

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  14. Angie from The Arthur Clan Says:
    November 18th, 2009 at 7:28 pm

    I cannot even believe we are thinking about Christmas already! Where had this year gone?!
    Angie from The Arthur Clan´s last blog ..~The Bravery Of Rebeckah~ My ComLuv Profile

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  15. Valerie Says:
    November 19th, 2009 at 4:44 am

    THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR SHARING !
    I love those ideas !
    Thanks to you… and them !
    Valerie, Belgium
    Valerie´s last blog ..Concours DIM BODY TOUCH, les gagnantes sont… My ComLuv Profile

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  16. josephine Says:
    November 19th, 2009 at 2:01 pm

    as always great ideas! and great freebies!
    josephine´s last blog ..Stock the Bar Holiday Party Invitation My ComLuv Profile

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  17. Cathe Holden Says:
    November 20th, 2009 at 12:47 am

    Thanks for putting my advent spools into this fantastic line-up of printables Amy! So fun to be on your blog!
    Cathe Holden´s last blog ..The 2009 Gift Making Guide My ComLuv Profile

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  18. Jim Says:
    November 21st, 2009 at 9:55 pm

    I love these customizable Christmas items. Whenever you can take a gift and make it more personal, everybody wins. You did a great job and the person enjoys and appreciates their gift much more!
    Jim´s last blog ..Top Selling Christmas Gifts My ComLuv Profile

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  19. Coupon Says:
    November 22nd, 2009 at 5:19 pm

    Great Ideas Amy! You gave a whole bunch of ideas in making customized gifts. Its more personal to wins anyone hearts.

    BTW thank you for sharing, such a nice post.

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  20. Anne Says:
    November 23rd, 2009 at 1:41 pm

    Love the added printables. I just finished making a package for his brother and his family in England – homemade knitted and crochet scarves (and a little beanie for their baby).
    Anne´s last blog ..Personalized gifts for kids My ComLuv Profile

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  21. Kari Says:
    November 23rd, 2009 at 1:54 pm

    What paper do you use to print the labels on like on the bath salts and hot chocolate tins?

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  22. Gavin Says:
    November 26th, 2009 at 9:51 pm

    Nice. That’s a very timely post for me now. It’s Thanksgiving today and it’s the perfect time for thinking about Christmas.
    Gavin´s last blog ..Vertical Gardens from Green Over Grey My ComLuv Profile

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  23. Kelly Says:
    December 20th, 2009 at 11:24 pm

    How nice these gifts are! I also have a good DIY idea to share with you.

    Make digital album for Christmas gift: this need a free softwarte “photos slideshow builder” help, get togther all your old photos from computer, select a nice song, make them into videok, then burn it to DVD.
    Kelly´s last blog ..Make Digital Albums for Christmas Gift My ComLuv Profile

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