Looking for festive homemade gift ideas your kids can help make (and proudly give)? Whether you're crafting as a family, putting together teacher gifts, or just need some last-minute seasonal decorations, we've got you. These quick DIY projects are great for kids and grown-ups alike 🎁🎅

1. Air dry clay ornaments

Grab your cookie cutters and cut out some cute air dry clay shapes to make your own ornaments. Use texture rollers to add a pattern, leave to dry, then paint a base coat of whatever colours you like! Lastly dry brush on some metallic acrylics over the raised texture and just like that you have some eye-catching decorations ready to gift or hang on the tree.

2. Paint pour baubles

Ready to get a bit messy? Drizzle paint over some blank or plain baubles and let gravity do the work. Once dry, they look like marbled decorations, plus no two are ever the same. Grab some acrylic pouring paints and check out our how-to video for the full rundown!

3. Snowman cup DIY

Just in time for hot chocolate season, learn how to make a custom mug! Use a ceramic paint to decorate a plain white mug with your own seasonal characters. Once you’re done, pop your design in the oven to set and your mug is ready to gift or use. Check out the full tutorial for the exact steps.

4. Easy air dry clay ornaments

A handmade classic! Roll out air dry clay, cut into festive shapes, and paint once dry. Add twine for easy hanging and, voilà! You’ve got yourself a personalised decoration that doubles as a thoughtful gift. This idea is great for little hands to help with and we’ve even got a how-to video you can check out.

5. DIY clay snowman

This little guy is made from stacked air dry clay balls and is full of Christmas charm. Use real twigs for arms, a scrap of fabric for the scarf, and paint on the details when dry. Make a snowman family with your little helpers, or gift a custom snowman to friends, grandparents, and other loved ones. Check out how in the tutorial video.

6. Decoupage baubles

This is a great way to upcycle old baubles – just grab some themed wrapping paper or napkins and stick them on using Deco Pudge. You can customise them with any print or style depending on the paper you have laying about! Plus, you guessed it, we have a how-to video you can follow.

7. Cute DIY gift tags

Add a handmade touch to your wrapping with these gingerbread-style tags! Cut out from cardboard or kraft paper, decorate with paint or glitter glue, then write the name on the back. Easy, fun, and festive.

8. Scandi gnomes

These adorable gnomes bring loads of character and are surprisingly easy to make from air dry clay. Kids can roll, shape, and decorate them with festive hats and painted beards. Once they’re dry, pop them on a shelf or gift them to your loved ones. Our tutorial covers all the steps.

9. Handmade tableware

Hosting this year? Get the kids involved with decorating fabric placemats or a table runner (video how-to available). Use fabric paint or markers to add holly, stars, or their own festive doodles. The custom tableware makes a thoughtful gift or just a fun family keepsake.

10. DIY photo transfer ornaments

Turn your furry friend’s face into a tree ornament! Use a photo transfer technique on a wood round, then add a string to hang it. Just print your image with a laser printer, cut it out, Deco Pudge to the wood, and Deco Pudge to seal. These make unique personal gifts for friends and family and are easy to create by following our video.

Homemade doesn’t have to mean hard, especially when you’ve got some clay, paint, and imagination. These quick and thoughtful projects are a great way to get into the holiday spirit, bond with the fam, and make gifts that feel special. Whether you try one idea or all of them, we hope they bring lots of joy (and maybe some memories) to your festive season 🎄

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