Ho-ho-ho, it’s that time of year again! We love Christmas parties – and we love them even more when there are fun little celebrations. If you’re hosting a festive holiday celebration this year, don’t leave your friends, family or colleagues out. Treat them to these creative and unique Christmas party ideas that add a personal touch to your holiday celebrations!
I have to say, party favors are one of those things that can be easily overlooked as a host, but are SO appreciated as a guest. This is one thing that I think is totally worth putting some thought into making your guests feel extra special. And the ideas we pulled for this post also turned out to be perfect for spreading the holiday cheer! They are sure to be a hit at your special event.
Christmas Party Bag Ideas
There are so many festive ways to put together party supplies and small gifts, but the classic gift bag is always a great choice for a party. These clever ideas will help you create DIY Christmas party favors that go perfectly with any Christmas theme. Some can even be made a little bigger if you want to knock some out DIY gift bags while you’re there!
DIY Christmas Party Favors: Grinch Themed!
We love the idea of choosing a theme for your party, and what better than the Grinch?! Over at The graceyou’ll find a simple tutorial for colorful, whimsical Grinch-themed bags that your guests will love. Add candy, lip balm or other perfect stocking stuffers for an extra festive way to celebrate.
Elegant DIY Christmas Party Favors
These reusable bags from Hearth and vine they are absolutely gorgeous. Their tutorial walks you through how to decorate each bag and even includes inspiration for what types of small gifts to tuck inside. Consider hot cocoa packets, hand sanitizer or even a small Christmas decoration for a unique service with a personal touch.
Christmas party bags with upcycled sweaters
Home life came up with this sustainable idea using old sweaters because who doesn’t?! Turn them into cozy little bags that make wonderfully unique Christmas party favors.
Personalized DIY Christmas Party Buckets
These adorable custom buckets from Oh happy day they might not technically be bags, but they’re too cute to pass up. Fill them with whatever goodies suit your holiday decor – marshmallows, cookie cutters, chocolates or small Christmas trees – and guests can reuse the bucket however they like. Such a great party favor for a special event!
DIY Christmas Party Favors: Spoons!
Chocolate and candy spoons are such a festive way to create unique keepsakes, especially when paired with a variety of other goodies. They make great additions to bags and pair perfectly with hot cocoa or holiday treats.
DIY Peppermint Candy Spoons
Princess Pinky Girl shows you how to make these peppermint spoons that taste as good as they look. The peppermint scent is perfect for the festive season and we love adding them to the vallows bag.
Chocolate Dipped Spoon Ideas for a Christmas Party
The Wicked Noodle makes us swoon over these chocolate dipped spoons made with real spoons for an elegant touch. They look lovely tucked into gift bags next to a packet of gourmet cocoa mix for a truly festive idea.
Christmas Party Hot Chocolate Scoops
I mean who I wouldn’t do you want hot chocolate on a spoon?! This healthy table tutorial makes mint hot chocolate spoons that are ready for gifting and dipping. They are easy to make, delicious and a charming addition to your holiday celebrations.
Other unique Christmas party gift ideas
While searching for holiday party inspiration, we discovered even more ways to surprise your guests. These ideas add a little extra sparkle to your holiday celebration and work beautifully with any Christmas theme.
Make your own potpourri on the stove
One of the best parts of Christmas is the cozy aromas – cinnamon, peppermint, pine and everything in between! This popara on the stove from A hundred feelings is a great way to capture all those scents and is the perfect Christmas party when packaged in a jar with a beautiful gift tag.
Homemade Candle for DIY Christmas Party Favors.
Candles have been a favorite gift forever, but making your own takes things up a notch. Live simply has an excellent tutorial on using beeswax pellets or soy wax flakes. These candles look beautiful wrapped together with a small pine branch or even a DIY ornament. If you want more ornament inspiration, check out ours DIY Christmas decoration ideas.
Pinecone Firestarter Christmas Party Favors
This tutorial from Something Turquoise is technically written for wedding favors, but they’re perfect for Christmas too! These fire starter cones add a rustic outdoor feel to your favors. Pair them with a packet of cocoa or a homemade decoration for a festive way to say thank you. And if you have a lot of cones lying around, maybe check out ours Make your own cone for more ideas on how to use them!
DIY Christmas Party Ornaments
Ornaments are classic little gifts that guests can hang on their trees year after year. This simple guide from QFC shows you how to customize them with your own fillings – confetti, faux snow, ribbon and more. For more ornament inspiration you might also like ours DIY mid-century paper ornaments.
NEW: Mini Christmas stockings filled with goodies
Mini socks like those from Etsy make adorable and easy Christmas party ideas, especially if you’re looking for something budget-friendly and easy. Fill them with lip balm, hand sanitizer, candy, or even a cute little Christmas ornament. They double as holiday decor, are easy to personalize and are absolutely perfect stocking stuffers for guests of all ages.
And if you prefer to sew your own mini socks, check out our post DIY Christmas Stocking Patterns.
Send your guests home happy with our DIY Christmas Party Ideas!
We hope you’ve found something here to inspire your next holiday gathering. Be sure to share photos if you try any of these ideas – we’d love to see your creations! For more DIY gift inspiration, take a peek at our post DIY handmade holiday gifts, alternatives to wrapping paperand DIY Christmas gifts. Then check out ours DIY sock hanger ideas to make sure you have a great way to show off your stockings full of it all lovely socks! Merry Christmas, Happy Holidays and Happy Crafting!
