Am I the only one that can already hear the faint sound of “Jingle Bells” in the distance? Fall gives way to winter all too quickly every year, and before you know it you’ve barely survived Thanksgiving and the candy canes are once again making their appearance. In the snowy Midwest where I live the weather is usually the first indication that Christmas is on its way, but that doesn’t mean there’s not still some considerable panic when I flip the calendar from November to December. It’s one thing to put together gifts for your friends, family, and coworkers, but then when you remember that you’ve also got to come up with creative stocking stuffer ideas, the workload is enough to intimidate even the most forward-thinking gift-giver (and that gift-giver’s wallet!) Fortunately, I’m here to take some of the hard work off your shoulders with these DIY Christmas crafts!
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14 DIY Stocking Stuffer Ideas
Don’t worry about having to do a lot of brainstorming this year – I’ve gathered up 14 of our best stocking stuffers for your perusal! From fun to functional, this list includes stocking stuffer ideas for kids, stocking stuffers for men, things to use around the house, homemade ornaments for the tree, and more. Don’t wait until December to start thinking about Christmas crafts – start putting these stocking stuffers together now and save yourself some trouble down the line!
Easy Christmas Ornaments – These adorable ornaments are easy enough for anyone to make, and they’ll look so cute on your loved ones’ trees!
Holiday Pot Holders – I know I’m not the only one who goes through pot holders in a hurry. Give them a stocking stuffer that’s as useful as it is thoughtful!
Candy Cane Christmas Ornaments – Nothing says “festive” quite like a candy cane. Spare them the stickiness of the real thing with these easy ornaments.
Peppy Penguin – Make this sweet penguin using scraps you already have lying around – it’s economical and irresistible!
Essential Oils Key Fob – They’ll love this perfect way to carry their favorite scent with them all day long!
Lovely Hot Hand Warmers – When the weather outside gets frightful, their hands will stay nice and warm with these toasty hand warmers.
Cute Coffee Sleeve – Who doesn’t want to keep their hot drinks hot when it’s cold outside? Everyone can use these coffee sleeves!
Tiny Treat Totes – Fill these little gift bags with their favorite candy or another holiday sweet.
Gift Card Holder – Everyone loves receiving gift cards, but you can take it one step further and personalize your gift with this cute card holder!
Penguin Plush Toy – This adorable penguin toy makes a great stocking stuffer for a child or the young at heart.
Scrappy Little Snake – Another fabric scrap project, these little snakes are easy to make and are sure to put a smile on anyone’s face!
Crafty Christmas Tea Towels – Give them a gift they’ll use year after year with these tea towel stocking stuffers.
Fabric Christmas Bulbs – You won’t have to worry about these sweet ornaments shattering when the tree’s being taken down!
Guardian Christmas Angel – Let your loved ones know that someone’s looking out for them with this adorable angel stocking stuffer.
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I’m exited to give my home made caramels.
Decorative leggings to my daughter.
I’m still trying to figure out the best gift for everyone.
I’m excited to give all of the afghans, mittens, and scarves that I’ve been working on throughout the year.
I am excited to give some handmade gifts to my granddaughter for our great grandson.
I have been making flannel sleep pants for all our grandchildren, making market bags as teacher gifts for my grandson to give his teachers and making a sewing organization bag for a friend of mine. Thanks for all the suggestions of stocking stuffers and for the great giveaway.
I’m making my grandson a busy book. It has been a long process. I really hope he likes it!
I am excited for all of the gifts I am giving this year, especially those for all of my little nieces and nephew.
I’m excited that we have rented a house in another state so that my husband and I, and my two daughters and their families can all be together this Christmas with our 2-year-old grandson.
I am working on a star scrapbook about my mom for my grown daughter! It is all about her Gram, her Grandma’s parents, sibs and where she went to schoo and lived 1st job ect.. then my mom is going to write her a little love letter that I am going to put in an enevlope that will be on one of the pages!!!!!
All my handmade gifts to my Grandchildren they love them and ask for more.
All of them, I make all my gifts.
I love making Yoyo Dolls & am giving to the Christmas Boxes & Gospel Rescue Mission.
This year I will be making coin purse for my co-workers and for family members will be getting scarfs. Can’t wait to give these items.
I am Excited to give all the Pajamas I have been sewing. They look forward to them each year,
I am looking forward to giving all homemade gifts this year. No running around the malls for me! Also, all gifts will be given in homemade sewn gift bags. đŸ™‚ Thanks for all the ideas you gave us all.
I am very excited to make some spotted pajamas for my little brother. He has been asking for some for months.
Homemade Christmas gifts that I have been Blessed to make myself. I have learned many new crafts this year,thanks to your website and many others.
I am excited to be making some Christmas gifts this year. It has been some time since I have knitted anything but once you start you realize it is so relaxing and who doesn’t like to receive something homemade. My to do list includes slippers, scarves and toques. Merry Christmas Everyone.
I am excited to give all the presents I have. It’s so fun to see everyone’s face.
We are helping out a family in need but not sure what we are getting yet.
I’ve made an earflap hat and a matching beanie and fingerless gloves, both from FaveCrafts patterns, for our family White Elephant this year. Can’t wait to see who’ll wind up with them!
I’m excited that my daughters and our house will be sharing a beef pack instead of giving individual gifts (I’m still going to surprise them with stocking gifts). We’ll think about them every meal we cook.
Hi Connie,
This is such a thoughtful idea! Sometimes the experiences we have as a family are much more important than individual gifts, and nothing brings people together quite like food. Thanks for reading!
I am excited to give my handmade Christmas angels
filament for my boyfriend’s new 3d printer!
I am excited to give crocheted items.
The gift I look forward to giving is good news about the future blessings in God’s kingdom.
Mostly totes, and a dress for my granddaughter.
I like giving gift cards and cooking items.
I’m excited to be giving gift cards to various family members this year. Everyone loves a gift card. Thanks for the giveaway!
I can’t wait to give my mother a new TV
Created piggy banks for the kids, sweaters, hats, scarves.
I am excited to make some pillowcases for all of my nieces and nephews.
I am excited to give time. Time to spend with my kids and time invested in a specific present I think that personal may like.
A kitchen set for my 1 1/2 year old twin girls.
I’m most excited about spending the day with my amazing little family all home together and seeing the wonderful things my boys and me are making for there dad who is gone a lot because he works very hard and this is a wonderful time of year to that reminds us just how thankful we are for the amazing people in our lives
felt stockings, blankets, photo gifts
This is my favorite time of year. I’m thankful for my family and friends. I enjoy having them all gather in my home to share in crafting, fooding, and laughing. This year I’m excited to give them all new hats and mittens.
Eeek. I still haven’t done any holiday shopping.
I’m not sure where to start, I’m excited to give gifts to everyone but I got to say my mom and dads gift has me most excited. I got them plane tickets to go visit my dads brother and wife.. Over 2,000 miles away. Dad has been doing nothing but talking about missing his brother for two years now. So I thought with my extra savings this year it would be such a great gift to pay my parents back after everything they have done for me through out the years!!
Hi Kristina,
That sounds like a truly thoughtful gift! I’m sure your parents will love it. Have a happy holiday season!
im making a scarf for my sister
I am excited to give my daughters some scrapbooking stuff. They will love it. Thank you
I’m excited to give new board games
Homemade treats.
I’m excited about my homemade cookies, fudge and scarfs and mittens I made..
i am excited to give a ps4 to our kids
I love the AllFree, site’s. They are the best. Ill be sewing and crocheting scarf’s. Sewing for the ladies, crochet for my guy’s. Merry CHristmas.
Hi Ida,
Merry Christmas to you as well! We’re glad to hear you like the sites. Thanks so much for reading!
i am excited to give my crocheted resents out my daughter is due on christmas day with my first grandchild she asked me to make hat and booties for her what she doesnt know i made her a matching hat and made ornaments stuffed animals my kids like (even though they are grown) i am disabled so they dont know i have gifts for them also i am finishing up a dress for my new grandaughter
Hi Betty,
Those sound like wonderful gifts! I’m sure your family will love them. Congratulations on your first grandchild!
I am excited to give some of my handmade candles and tarts!!!
I think I may give all of the ladies from church a cute cookie in a mug set. Thank you
I’m excited to give out my cookie boxes.
A crocheted movie character (and that movie) for my daughter.
I am excited to give my daughter a new sewing machine. It is not new as it belonged to my grandmother but I know she will love it as it will have a special meaning to her and she started started to learn to sew.
I am excited to give the gift of books to my family. Nothing beats reading
I am excited to give those gifts that I have made myself!
My favorite gift giving is I have all my grandchildren and other young family members over and they make a personalized gift for their parents. This year they are making an ornament with their handprint. Their fingers will be snowmen. It is a bonus to be able to have my grandchildren over to spend time!
We are excited to be giving gift baskets and cards.
I usually give gift cards
I’m excited to give books and clothes this year
I’m hoping to give my sister a new gps
I’m making an ugly Christmas sweater for my son featuring his favourite NHL team!