10 DIY Christmas Gift Ideas for Girls

Are you trying to make more homemade gifts this year? If you have a little girl on your Christmas list, here are DIY gift ideas for girls to help inspire you.

My daughter received so many homemade gifts growing up. I sewed dress up clothes for her and clothing and accessories for her dolls. It was easy to come up with ideas based on her current interests. To save money, I would buy gowns from the thrift store and then cut the pattern pieces from the dress fabric. While you are at the thrift store, look to see if they have any patterns for doll clothing or stuffed animals.

Over the years, I have also assembled some semi-handmade gifts for my daughter like creating a sewing basket. I simply added thread, needles, pins, a pin cushion, sewing scissors, a thimble, and several fat quarters to a basket.

If you don’t want to make a handmade gift, but you are looking for something that will inspire creativity consider buying or assembling a beading kit. I like the kits for beginners that include the tools, wire, and clasps, as well as beads, so the recipient has everything they need to get started right away. A knitting basket would also be a nice gift. You could put several colors of yarn in a basket, with some knitting needles, and a few beginner patterns.

10 DIY Christmas Gift Ideas for Girls

1. How to Make an American Girl Doll Bed from an End Table / My Litter – This one is sure to please all of the little girls in your life. It’s also an incredible upcycle!

2. How to Make a Play Kitchen from an Entertainment Center / Sutton Grace- Another great upcycle project that turns a thrift store find into something they cherish!

3. DIY Poptart Pillows/ Aww Sam- If you want to make something tweens might love, check out these easy and fun Poptarts pillows! They are even no-sew so no special skills required!

4. DIY Doctor’s Kit / Seven Sisters- This DIY kit will surely be a hit with the little medics you know.

5. DIY Fairy Dolls with Wire / Ruffles and Rain Boots- If you know a fairy-obsessed girl, she will love these easy-to-make and customize fairy dolls. They are even poseable!

6. Dress Up Crown Tutorial / We Wilsons- Every little girl deserves to feel and dress like a princess. These durable fabric crowns are sure to spark some imaginary play.

7. American Girl Doll Dress Patterns / Free Downloadable Patterns – You can make a bunch of outfits for your favorite girls’ American Girl doll with these fun free downloadable and printable patterns.

8. Dishtowel Kid’s Apron Tutorial / I have to say- This dishtowel apron is perfect for making your little one and gifting it along with a baking set or a craft set.

9. How to Make a Cozy Pillow Bed / Dabbles and Babbles- This is a great project to make for all the kids in your life. They are great for naps for wee ones, sleepovers, gaming, reading, and lounging for teens.

10. No-Sew Tutu Tutorial / Make It Love It- If you aren’t the sewing type, this easy-to-create tutu is a perfect way to make something fun with your own hands. You could make several color tutus for dress-up play!