23 Home Gifts to DIY For Your Secret Santa Exchange

Between office celebrations, friendly gatherings, and extended family parties, the pressure to have a supply of little gifts on hand starts to build. Besides being time-consuming, shopping for all those perfect gifts can be tiresome, and trying to keep up the spirit of giving without getting stressed out is a challenge.

If you'd like to save money while still giving unique and stylish gifts for the home, then DIY is the way to go. Here are 23 fantastic and easy DIY gifts that will make you the coolest Secret Santa in the room.

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Temporary Tattoo Mug
The Crafted Life

Temporary Tattoo Mug

With a little Mod Podge and some temporary tattoos, you can turn an old mug into a fantastic Secret Santa gift.

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Stamped Snack Bags
Inspired by Charm

Stamped Snack Bags

If your Secret Santa recipient is always hungry, consider helping them out with these adorable and personalized snack bags.

03
Lavender Candles
The Crafted Life

Lavender Candles

It doesn't take much to brighten somebody's day, and these aromatic and pretty lavender candles will do just that.

04
Velvet Died Pillows
A Beautiful Mess

Velvet Died Pillows

These beautiful and simple tie-dye velvet pillows make a cozy and stylish gift.

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Note Monkeys
A Beautiful Mess

Note Monkeys

These adorable little monkeys are easy to make and come with a special pocket for notes.

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Collage Art
Sarah Hearts

Collage Art

Put a classy, mature spin on colorful collage art with this fun tutorial.

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Salt-Dough Ornaments
Good Life Eats

Salt-Dough Ornaments

A perfect craft to take on with kids, these adorable salt-dough ornaments make excellent gifts.

09
Embroidery Hoop Bulletin Board
My Fabuless Life

Embroidery Hoop Bulletin Board

A great idea for the office friend who wants to dress up their workspace, this embroidery hoop bulletin board is easy and stylish.

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Copper-Dipped Glasses
POPSUGAR Photography/ Sarah Lipoff

Copper-Dipped Glasses

Adding a touch of copper to a mug, shot glass, or wine glass is a great way to make a basic Secret Santa gift far more elegant and impressive.

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Mason Jar Soap Dispenser
Francois et Moi

Mason Jar Soap Dispenser

Your Secret Santa recipient will get to boast that they received a cool, handmade soap dispenser rather than yet another gift card tucked into a tiny stocking.

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Map Coasters
POPSUGAR Photography | Sarah Lipoff

Map Coasters

Old maps don't need to be tossed, but instead can be easily transformed into hipster-approved coasters.

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Pom Basket
A Beautiful Mess

Pom Basket

Perfect for the home office, this pom basket makes work much more fun.

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Embroidery Wall Art
Sarah Hearts

Embroidery Wall Art

Every wall looks better with a little embroidery art.

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Marble Base Earring Holder
A Beautiful Mess

Marble Base Earring Holder

Your fashionista friend or most stylish coworker will love showing off this earrings holder at home.

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Beeswax Candles
Inspired by Charm

Beeswax Candles

A beautiful candle can transform a room, and these easy beeswax candles are the perfect DIY for a holiday gift.

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Hanging Terrarium
A Beautiful Mess

Hanging Terrarium

Breathe a little life into your home decor gifts with this hanging terrarium.

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Painted Tree Stump
Delineate Your Dwelling

Painted Tree Stump

Perfect when hung or used as a tabletop decor piece, this painted tree stump is easy and makes a big statement.

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Home Key Fob
Sugar and Cloth

Home Key Fob

Anyone who takes home decor seriously will love this speckled keychain.

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Painted Cutting Boards
My Fabuless Life

Painted Cutting Boards

Great to use as a cheese board or to hang in the kitchen, these painted cutting boards are anything but ordinary.

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Leather Catchall
Alyssa and Carla

Leather Catchall

A little leather can elevate even the most mundane object into something stylish, like this leather catchall for an entryway table.

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Abstract Diamonds
Delineate Your Dwelling

Abstract Diamonds

A little paint and some imagination, and voila: artwork that shines bright like an abstract diamond.

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Gilded Pencil Holder
Damask Love

Gilded Pencil Holder

Your Secret Santa recipient will love how put-together their desk looks with this gilded pencil holder.