Christmas is just around the corner, and every year I look forward to making my loved ones happy – preferably with gifts that come from the heart! If you love getting creative as much as I do, I have two wonderful last-minute ideas for you. They are not only quick and easy to make but also show how much love is in your gift. Perfect for anyone looking for beautiful inspiration just before Christmas!
Sweet DIY: Hot chocolate in a jar
Chocolate is always a good idea – and what could be cozier than enjoying a cup of hot chocolate from your favorite mug during the cold season? With our DIY idea, you can create a gift for everyone who can’t get enough chocolate.
You need:
- A mini storage jar, jam jar, or another container with a lid
- Cocoa powder
- Sugar
- Chocolate shavings or chocolate chips
- Mini marshmallows
Here’s how:
Fill the jar in layers: Start with the cocoa powder, then sugar, chocolate shavings, and finally the marshmallows as a sweet highlight on top. Seal the jar and decorate it with a small tag. This little treat brings a smile to anyone’s face – with minimal effort.
With a short instruction like “For a cup of happiness: Simply stir into hot milk and enjoy!” the recipient immediately knows how he or she can prepare the delicious hot chocolate. It's best to write the instructions on a small label or tag and attach it to the jar.
My insider tip: With our printable gift tags, your DIY gift becomes even more personal.
A jar full of wishes and beautiful memories
A gift that comes straight from the heart: With a jar full of wishes or memories, you can show a loved one how important they are to you.
You need:
- A storage jar, a nice tin, or a similar container
- Small paper strips or note slips
- Pens
- Optional: some ribbon and small decorations
Here’s how:
Write personal messages, small wishes, beautiful memories, or compliments on the paper strips. Think about what might bring a smile to the recipient’s face – sometimes the smallest words have the greatest impact. Fold the notes and put them in the jar. Decorate the jar as you like, e.g., with a ribbon or a small tag, to give your gift a very special touch.
Tip: You can also customize the idea by putting inspirations for shared experiences or funny insider jokes into the jar instead of wishes.
A gift that lasts
Both DIY ideas are not only quick to make but come from the heart – and that’s what Christmas is all about, right? Especially nice: after Christmas, the jars can simply be reused, e.g., in the kitchen, for little treasures, or other creative projects.
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Need more inspiration? Discover great ideas in our blog post 3 Last-Minute Gifts for Your Loved Ones, that will definitely delight your loved ones – feel free to stop by!
Which idea do you like best? Or would you maybe like to try them all at once? Tell us in the comments – we look forward to hearing from you! Have fun crafting, gifting, and of course a wonderful Christmas season full of unforgettable moments!
Your Lisa from Eulenschnitt ♥︎
