See our ideas for down-to-the-wire last minute handmade gifts.

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Yes we know, it’s truly a now or never situation! But if you are looking for quick, easy, just-give-me-a-few last minute handmade gifts you can make right now, you are in the right spot! You can use these three ideas as they are or as inspiration to pull together something super fast, really striking and made by you. Ready?

First is an idea for how to upcycle cookie tins for instant gifts. This idea was first shared with us by our Exclusive Associate Designer Kittie Caracciolo and this post was then and remains a fan favorite. Some paint, some die cuts and you have something totally unique.

Next in our picks of last minute handmade gifts is a way to make stunning DIY wall art made with stamps. This post from last year is still widely circulated because this kind of totally custom wall art is still incredibly popular and this year is considered a hot gift. PRO TIP: You can also do this with any patterned paper from your stash. Add some stamping over it, color in certain elements, add highlights of glitter or sparkle to certain areas, wash it over with some ink to change the tone or color…. All of these things take mere moments and then all you have to do is pop it into a frame. Make sure you sign it first!

And last, also from Kittie, are these adorable DIY felt ornaments using card making dies to create all the elements. This is an AWESOME project for a family Christmas Eve activity and these are so incredibly easy to make – really all you need are the shapes and some glue. And the more times you make these, the more leftover pieces you have so every year it gets a little faster. #askushowweknow (wink)

Remember, these ideas for last minute handmade gifts are just jumping off points. And if the person you need to gift in this counting down time is a crafter, well, nothing beats a nice little packet of die cut elements in different materials with some card bases and maybe some tag bases. It gives them some variety, a little instant gratification and you get to share a little of what you love the most!