Handmade Gifts for Adults (over 60 ideas!) (2024)

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By: Angie Holden|June 5, 2023| 2 Comments

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These two weeks of handmade gifts have been great! If you are looking for handmade gifts for kids be sure to check out our round up on that as well. Now for our handmade gifts for adults round up! Over 60 ideas for every adult in your life…man or woman. Come see the great ideas and get started on making gifts for this holiday season. Giving handmade for the holidays can mean an extra special gift from the heart. It can also mean a budget-friendly way to make sure that everyone on your Christmas gift-giving list is happy.

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Get started on your holiday crafting early with our gift list. Be sure to find the gifts you love on the list below then bookmark or pin your favorites. Make a list of those you want to give gifts to then the gift you want to make for each one. Check off each gift as you complete it and by the holidays you will be ready to give an amazing gift to everyone on your list! It will be a handmade holiday that everyone will remember with these handmade gifts for adults.

Table of Contents

I am dividing up the list below into categories so you can easily find the type of gift you are looking for. Just scroll down to find the type of gift you want to give then narrow down your options within each category to find the perfect gift for everyone on your list.

Just click on read more for each gift below that you love and you will be taken to the step-by-step instructions for each of these handmade gifts. Bookmark or pin a few for everyone on your gift-giving list. Even if you don’t make these this Christmas, these ideas can be perfect for any holiday. If Mother’s Day or Father’s Day has you stumped, reference our great list for those holidays as well! Now get started today making handmade gifts for the adults on your holiday gift list.

Cricut Gift Ideas for Adults

How to Use Puff HTV

Give 3D puffy HTV a try for your next Cricut shirt project!

Paper Flower Shadowbox

This DIY shadowbox is perfect with paper flowers made on your Cricut machine.

How to Make a Photo Puzzle

Make a puzzle from a picture with these easy to follow instructions and your Cricut Maker.

DIY Grandma Gifts

Make a DIY grandma sign in minutes with your Cricut machine then gift it this holiday season.

Infusible Ink Coasters with Constellations

Make this constellation craft with Cricut Infusible Ink and use in your home or give as a gift.

How to Make an Infusible Ink Blanket

Use the new Cricut Infusible Ink on a polyester blanket for a personalized gift idea.

How to Make Infusible Ink Ceramic Coasters

Infusible Ink ceramic coasters are easy to make as a professional set of coasters all in a few minutes. That means that this is the perfect gift idea for the holiday season!

DIY Stenciled Flour Sack Dish Towels

These flour sack dish towels are the perfect gift idea! Easily customize these with your own stenciled design to give to friends and family.

How to Make a DIY Leather Notebook with Your Cricut Maker

This homemade leather notebook is a great keepsake, or can be a wonderful, thoughtful gift for friends or family!

Custom Coffee Sleeves Design

A quick and easy felt craft idea that can be completed in just 15 minutes and makes excellent gifts!

DIY Double Picture Frame

This DIY double picture frame is one of my favorite projects of all time! Super rustic and made from wood, this picture frame is perfect as a gift or for styling your home. Fun to make with simple ingredients, you will have your very own customized photo frame!

How to Etch Glass with a Cricut

Grab your Cricut machine and start etching glass with this easy to follow tutorial.

Make Your Own Doormat

A doormat is super easy to make with a Cricut machine and our instructions.

Cutting Earrings with a Cricut Machine

It is so easy to make earrings with a Cricut. You will have a pair for every occasion!

DIY Mouse Pad with Cricut Infusible Ink

This tutorial teaches you everything you need to make your DIY Mouse Pad! Made without cork and ready in just a few simple steps with Cricut Infusible Ink, you can transfer any design you'd like! This tutorial is super easy and requires just a handful of crafty materials that are usually super easy to find.

DIY Mason Jar Soap Dispenser

Seriously folks… wash your hands! Remind guests to wash up with this easy DIY mason jar soap dispenser. This tutorial even includes a free Rae Dunn inspired SVG file to add to your project.

Easy Handmade Presents for Adults

Painted Wooden Spoons

This easy DIY project is perfect for your kitchen or to give as a handmade gift.

Easy Tie Dye with Testors

Use fabric spray paint to create tie dye with less mess and get the to fun part of crafting faster!

Handprint Flowers on a Watering Can Gift Idea

Add handprint flowers to a watering can and make the perfect Mother’s Day gift idea. This one would actually be perfect for anyone that loves gardening. Grab a few supplies and the hand of your infant or toddler to make a cute gift that they will treasure forever. This post is sponsored by Testors however all projects and opinions are my own.

Sewing Gift | Fabric Scrap Tea Towel

This handmade sewing gift is perfect for anyone looking to add a DIY tea towel to their list of projects. Ready in under an hour, this simple sewing gift idea is perfect for mom, grandmom, and any other special person in your life.

Marbled Clay Trinket Dishes

Make these adorable oven-bake clay trinket dishes to hold any small trinkets you'd like! These trinket dishes are perfect as gifts or a treat for yourself.

How To Make A Tassel Keychain

This quick and simple craft makes a wonderful gift idea for Mom at Mother's Day or any time of the year! It's so quick and easy, that you can make one for everyone you know.

DIY Map Coasters

These DIY map coasters are super easy so break out your Mod Podge and follow along. You might even make a few sets as these make great gifts as well. Once you know how to make your own coasters, you will be making them for gifts and so much more!

Wooden Pencil Holder

This wooden pencil holder is a quick and easy project that anyone can make to help dad feel extra special this year!

Easy Mason Jar Air Freshener with Essential Oils

Keep your home smelling fresh and sweet with these easy DIY mason jar air fresheners! Use baking soda and your favorite essential oils for a pleasant air freshener for any room.

DIY Footstool from a Crate

Make your own footstool with this easy DIY project and a crate.

DIY Camper Birdhouses

Painting a birdhouse is so easy and it will leave you with something that will look great in your yard!

DIY Cosmetic Pouches

Learn how to make DIY cosmetic bags with our easy to follow instructions.

How to Make a Map Canvas

Use this quick and easy process to turn a simple map into a canvas piece of art!

Homemade Christmas Gifts for Adults with Pictures

Guide to Making Photo Gifts

Grab your supplies and make these DIY photo gifts for mom.

Photo Lantern Project Idea

Make a photo lantern for your home or to give as a gift with this easy-to-follow DIY tutorial.

Mason Jar Centerpiece with Pictures

This photo mason jar is easy to make and will make a great gift as well.

Handmade Gifts for Adults in a Jar

5 Bean Soup in a Jar Gift Idea

If you are looking for an inexpensive gift for any occasion, soup in a jar is the answer! This handmade gift is layered with seasonings and dried beans, then completed with a printable gift tag of the recipe.

Hot Dog Themed Gifts

This is how to put together the ultimate gift basket full of hot dog themed gifts.

Taco in a Jar Gift Basket

Who doesn’t love Taco Tuesday? This taco starter kit is the perfect gift for house-warming parties or for the taco-lover in your life. Assemble this in a gift basket of other treats for a cheap and easy gift you can put together in a snap! This is a fun gift-in-a-jar that will put a smile on your gift recipient’s face.

BBQ Rub

Make your own BBQ rub for this quick, easy, and practical Father's Day gift in a jar that's perfect for your favorite grill-loving dad.

How to Make a Mason Jar Tissue Holder

This simple mason jar tissue holder is a quick craft that's great as a gift, or make it for your own home! With just a few supplies, you have a cute customizable tissue holder for the bathroom, kitchen, or your office!

Gourmet Popcorn Gift in a Jar

Give this gourmet popcorn gift in a jar for Christmas or any occasion. This DIY gift set includes instructions on how to package and free printables, plus ideas for seasonings!

How to Make Mason Jar Candle Molds and Candles

Did you know that you can make custom candles in a jar shape? You can make them in any shape really! This tutorial will show you how to create a reusable candle mold in the shape of a mason jar and then how to pour your own candles. This craft is a great way to make handmade gifts or add a little ambiance to your home.

Mason Jar Candy Dispenser

If you thought every other mason jar gift was easy to DIY, prepare to be amazed! This mason jar candy dispenser may take the cake for the easiest and most unique gift you’ve ever created. All it takes is five minutes and three items, including the candy of your choice.

Snowman Hot Chocolate Jars

Whip up these cute snowmen and add in a small gift! Everyone loves getting hot chocolate for the holidays.

Apple Cinnamon Pancake Mix

This homemade gift idea is a snap to toss together and give as a homemade gift. This recipe makes delicious pancakes the entire family will love!

How to Make a Mason Jar Lamp – Easy!

Make a mason jar lamp and add your own style as the lamp base. This easy craft only takes a few minutes and a few dollars to make. Add a rustic burlap shade for a perfect farmhouse style!

Easy Caramel Sauce

Handmade Bath and Body Gift Ideas

Rainbow Bath Bombs Recipe

Whip up a batch of these rainbow bath bombs for a party or to give as a gift!

DIY Bath Bombs & Bath Bomb Molds

Make your own DIY bath bombs in any shape you can imagine with this DIY bath bomb and mold tutorial! These homemade bath bombs make perfect gifts.

Essential Oil Bath Salts to Soothe Sore Muscles

Relax after a long, hard day with these essential oil bath salts, made with essential oils for sore, achey muscles. These DIY bath salts make a perfect homemade gift!

Best Bath Bomb Recipe (Star-Shaped)

Use this quick and easy bath bomb recipe to make fun star-shaped patriotic red, white, and blue bath bombs! These homemade bath bombs make a great gift idea.

Bubbling Lavender Bath Salts

These homemade lavender bath salts are perfect for any gift-giving occasion! Give the gift of self-care and relaxation with these soothing bubbling bath salts.

Cucumber Mint Sugar Scrub

Try this fresh and fragrant cucumber mint sugar scrub recipe on your skin while you're relaxing at home. This also makes a great gift idea that is inexpensive and easy to whip up in minutes. This scrub is perfect to use on the body for incredibly soft skin.

Mason Jar Bath Bomb

This mason jar bath bomb in a bag is the perfect way to wind down in the bath after a busy day. Perfect for gift-giving and Mother's Day!

DIY Citrus Bath Salts

Learn how to make citrus bath salts at home for an amazing gift idea that anyone will love.

Sugar Scrub Recipe

This three-ingredient sugar scrub recipe is fun, simple, and smells amazing! Use any combination of scents for a personalized gift anyone will love. Made in just five minutes, you can have a homemade body scrub ready for yourself or loved ones.

Need more Christmas gifts for adults? Try the links below as well!

Those are great ideas for adults but maybe you need ideas for the kids as well? Click here to see handmade gift ideas for kids. Yes, even kids will appreciate a handmade gift from the heart.

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You might also enjoy these handmade gifts with labels from Mad in Crafts. A customized label can make a handmade gift extra special. And these are all free to print at home!

Give handmade this holiday season with our ideas for handmade gifts for adults! You will love giving handmade and your recipient will love the extra thought and effort! If you are on a budget, this list is definitely for you.

About Angie Holden

For over a decade, I have been sharing Cricut tutorials and craft ideas here as well as on my YouTube channel. My passions include teaching others to be creative and learning as many new things as possible.

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4 years ago

How about moving up the first section so all the post of ideas are in one spot instead all the blank ones.?

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4 years ago

Hmmm…something seems to be wrong with the program I use to pull the thumbnails. Sorry about that! I will report the error. The ones that are not displaying a picture still go to a blog post with an idea though!