Make It Merry: Easy DIY Gifts

This holiday season, skip the crowds and dive into the joy of making your own gifts. These thoughtful, handmade crafts are perfect for makers of every level and will fill your home with the scents of the season. We’ve rounded up five easy DIY gift ideas sure to bring a smile to anyone on your list.

The best part? Each of these projects requires minimal ingredients and can be customized with your favorite CandleScience fragrance oils. Whether you’re gifting or keeping, you’ll be creating something that smells as good as it feels.

If you’re looking for an easy, crowd-pleasing DIY gift, these s’mores-inspired wax melts are a perfect pick. Blending layers of chocolate (Chocolate Element), toasted marshmallow, (Campfire Marshmallow) and graham cracker (Hansel and Gretel's House), they smell just like a winter night around the campfire. They’re quick to make, fun to melt, and look adorable packaged together for gifting. Whether you’re putting together holiday bundles or need a last-minute handmade treat, these melts deliver a warm, nostalgic charm everyone loves.

Put a modern twist on a traditional craft with handmade beeswax ornaments. These subtly scented decorations add a timeless charm to any tree, while their soft shimmer creates a cozy holiday atmosphere. Simple to make and endlessly customizable, they’re perfect for gifting, decorating, or making memories around the craft table.

Handmade lotion is one of those gifts that feels special without being complicated to create. This beginner-friendly recipe blends nourishing ingredients with your favorite festive fragrance oil to make a silky, fast-absorbing lotion that’s perfect for winter skin. Pour it into a pump bottle or container with a custom label for a polished, ready-to-gift touch. Whether you’re building a DIY spa set or need a heartfelt, useful gift for friends, teachers, or coworkers, this lotion adds a touch of everyday luxury to any holiday bundle.

Love the look of a faux tree but miss the scent of fresh pine? These easy-to-make room and linen sprays bring that crisp, woodsy aroma to your holiday décor (and make great stocking stuffers, too). A few spritzes fill your space with notes of pine, cedar, or fir, instantly adding an outdoorsy vibe to your holiday home. Perfect for freshening up garlands, wreaths, and tree skirts, too!

This 3-in-1 bubble bath is a simple, indulgent gift that anyone on your list will appreciate. Just by adding your favorite skin-safe fragrance oil, you can create a silky, aromatic soak that turns an ordinary bath into a cozy retreat. Bottle it in a clear container to show off the luxurious texture, tie on a festive ribbon, and you’ve got a thoughtful, spa-inspired gift that feels special without the fuss. Perfect for holiday bundles, stocking stuffers, or a little self-care surprise.

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