Farmhouse Christmas Gifts: 16 Cozy Handmade Ideas That Look Like a Country Boutique Find

Farmhouse Christmas gifts have a way of making people stop and smile before they even untie the ribbon. They feel warm, simple and personal, like something you picked up in a little shop on a country road. The best part is that you can make every one of them at your kitchen table. You do not need fancy tools or a big budget. Plain wood, kraft paper, jute twine, buffalo check ribbon and a few glass jars do most of the work. Many of these ideas cost less than ten dollars each, and a few use things you already own. They suit moms, neighbors, teachers, hosts and anyone who loves a cozy home. We kept every project safe and simple, with adult help for wood burning or hot glue. Pick one idea for the whole list or mix several into a gift basket. Here are sixteen handmade gifts that look store bought..

Farmhouse Christmas Gifts Wrapped Like a Country Store

Want your gifts to look like they came from a country boutique? Start with the wrapping. Plain kraft paper, red ribbon, a pine sprig and a little twine make even a simple present feel special. Group several handmade gifts together on a bench or tray and the whole pile looks like a shop window. This is the same cozy look that made our farmhouse holiday decorating ideas so popular with readers. Once you see how easy it is, you will never buy shiny paper again..

You will need: 1 roll of kraft paper, red and white gingham ribbon, jute twine, fresh pine sprigs, blank kraft tags, clear tape

How to make it: 1. Wrap each gift in kraft paper with neat folded ends. 2. Tie it with ribbon one way and twine the other way. 3. Tuck a pine sprig under the bow and add a blank tag you can write on later.

Wheat Stamped Wooden Cutting Board

Of all farmhouse Christmas gifts, a cutting board gets used the most. Add a simple wheat or pine design in one corner and it becomes a keepsake. You can trace the design with a pencil, then go over it with a wood burning pen or a fine black paint pen. Keep the design on the edge, away from the cutting area. Tie the board with ribbon and a rosemary sprig and it looks like it came from a market stall. Our cutting board gift ideas gallery has even more designs to try.

You will need: 1 plain hardwood cutting board, pencil, wood burning pen or food safe paint pen, mineral oil, buffalo check ribbon, rosemary sprig

How to make it: 1. Sketch a wheat or pine design lightly in one corner. 2. Trace it with the wood burning pen with adult help, or use a paint pen. 3. Rub the whole board with mineral oil, let it soak in, then tie it with ribbon.

Galvanized Bucket Cocoa Gift

A little metal bucket feels like it came straight from a farm stand, and it holds a perfect cold weather gift. Fill it with a jar of homemade cocoa mix, a pair of cozy mittens and a sprig of pine. Tie a gingham bow around the rim and you are done in minutes. Small buckets are cheap at craft and dollar stores, and the shine looks lovely under tree lights. If you like this look, our galvanized bucket ideas show many more ways to use them.

You will need: 1 small galvanized bucket, 1 glass jar of cocoa mix with mini marshmallows, 1 pair of knit mittens, gingham ribbon, pine sprig, blank tag

How to make it: 1. Fill the jar with cocoa mix and top it with mini marshmallows. 2. Set the jar in the bucket and tuck the mittens beside it. 3. Tie a bow around the bucket and add the pine sprig and tag.

Farmhouse Christmas Gifts With Grain Sack Tea Towels

Old grain sacks had bold stripes down the middle, and that look is still a favorite in farmhouse kitchens. You can copy it on plain cotton flour sack towels with painter’s tape and fabric paint. Blue and red stripes look classic, but any color works. A stack of three towels tied with twine makes one of the most useful farmhouse Christmas gifts you can give. Have old towels at home too? Our old towel upcycles turn worn ones into something new.

You will need: 3 plain flour sack towels, painter’s tape, fabric paint in blue and red, a small foam brush, jute twine, a pine sprig

How to make it: 1. Wash and iron the towels, then tape off two or three stripes down the center. 2. Dab on fabric paint and peel the tape while it is wet. 3. Let it dry, heat set with an iron, then stack and tie with twine.

Wood Bead Garland in a Kraft Box

Wood bead garlands are everywhere in farmhouse homes, and they cost very little to make. String round wooden beads on jute cord and finish each end with a fluffy tassel. Coil the garland in a kraft box with tissue and it looks like it came from a boutique. It can drape over a tiered tray, a stack of books or a Christmas tree. A plain kraft box is easy to dress up, and our handmade gift box ideas show many more ways to style one.

You will need: About 80 unfinished wood beads, jute cord, 2 small jute tassels, a kraft gift box, tissue paper

How to make it: 1. Knot one end of the cord and string the beads, adding a small knot every few beads if you like. 2. Tie a tassel to each end. 3. Coil the garland into the box on top of tissue paper.

Chalkboard Recipe Box for Grandma’s Recipes

Some of the most loved gifts hold family memories. Paint a plain wooden recipe box with chalkboard paint, then fill it with blank cards. Better yet, copy a few of grandma’s favorite recipes by hand before you wrap it. The matte black finish looks modern and farmhouse at the same time. Add a small rolling pin or wooden spoon on top for a sweet touch. This idea pairs beautifully with our handmade gifts for grandma, since recipes are often what she treasures most.

You will need: 1 unfinished wooden recipe box, chalkboard paint, a foam brush, fine sandpaper, a pack of recipe cards and dividers

How to make it: 1. Lightly sand the box and wipe away the dust. 2. Brush on two coats of chalkboard paint, letting each coat dry. 3. Fill the box with dividers and cards, adding a few family recipes in your own handwriting.

Farmhouse Christmas Gifts With a Whitewashed Wood Tray

A long wood tray is a gift that works all year. At Christmas it holds greenery, pinecones and tiny white houses. In spring it holds a plant or fresh eggs. Whitewashing is easy: just brush on thinned white paint and wipe it back so the wood grain shows. Rope handles add a farmhouse touch. Fill it with a ready made display so the person can set it out right away. For more styling tricks, see our tiered tray displays.

You will need: 1 unfinished wood tray, white paint, water, a rag, 2 pieces of thick rope, faux greenery, mini pinecones, 3 small white ceramic houses

How to make it: 1. Mix white paint with an equal amount of water and brush it on. 2. Wipe it back with a rag so the grain shows, then let it dry. 3. Knot rope handles through the side openings and arrange the greenery and houses inside.

Mason Jar Soap Dispenser With Ticking Stripes

These farmhouse Christmas gifts look like they came from a pricey home store, but each takes about ten minutes. Swap the lid of a glass jar for a pump lid made for jars. Then wrap a band of ticking stripe fabric around the middle and glue the seam on the back. Fill it with dish soap or hand soap before you wrap it. It is the kind of gift people keep by the sink for years. Our mason jar crafts have many more easy jar ideas.

You will need: 1 glass jar with a pump lid made for jars, a strip of ticking stripe fabric, craft glue, liquid hand soap

How to make it: 1. Wash and dry the jar. 2. Wrap the fabric strip around the middle and glue the seam at the back. 3. Fill with soap and screw on the pump lid.

Wood Burned Holly Spoon Set

Plain wooden spoons are cheap, and a few small burned designs make them feel heirloom quality. Holly leaves and berries are easy for beginners, and you can add initials if you like. Tie a set of four together with red and white baker’s twine. Wood burning tools get very hot, so adults should handle them and use a heat safe stand. Rub the spoons with mineral oil when you finish. If you enjoy this craft, our wood burning art gallery is full of inspiration.

You will need: 4 plain wooden spoons, a pencil, a wood burning tool, mineral oil, a soft cloth, baker’s twine

How to make it: 1. Pencil a small holly sprig on each handle. 2. With adult help, trace the lines with the wood burning tool. 3. Oil the spoons, let them soak, then tie the set with twine.

Farmhouse Christmas Gifts in an Enamel Style Mug

An enamel camp mug looks like it belongs in an old farmhouse kitchen. Add a small stenciled wreath with a red bow and it becomes one of those farmhouse Christmas gifts people bring out every December. Use paint made for ceramics or enamel and follow the curing directions so it lasts. Fill the mug with cocoa packets, candy canes or a bag of coffee beans. Our painted Christmas mugs share more designs that are just as easy.

You will need: 1 white enamel style mug, a small wreath stencil, green and red enamel or ceramic paint, a stencil brush, a gift to fill it

How to make it: 1. Clean the mug with rubbing alcohol. 2. Tape the stencil in place and dab on green paint, then add a red bow. 3. Let it cure as the paint directs, then fill with treats.

Hand Sewn Buffalo Check Pillow Cover

Buffalo check is the pattern of a cozy cabin Christmas. A simple envelope pillow cover takes about an hour on a sewing machine. Add one big wooden button for a handmade touch. Because it slips over any pillow form, the person can swap it out after the holidays. Flannel is soft and easy to sew, even for beginners. If you do not sew, our no sew pillow covers show how to get the same look with fabric glue.

You will need: 1 yard of buffalo check flannel, matching thread, 1 large wooden button, an 18 inch pillow form, a sewing machine

How to make it: 1. Cut one 19 inch square for the front and two 19 by 13 inch pieces for the back. 2. Hem the back pieces, overlap them on the front and sew around the edges. 3. Turn it right side out, sew on the button and add the pillow form.

Wooden Crate of Jam Jars With Gingham Lids

Nothing says country kitchen like homemade jam with fabric lids. The red and white gingham pattern has been popular since the 1700s, and it still makes jars look charming. Line up six small jars in a little wooden crate and add a pine sprig on top. The crate can hold kitchen towels or plants later. Small crates are easy to find in craft stores, and our wooden crate decor shows many more ways to use them.

You will need: 6 small jars of homemade or store bought jam, red gingham fabric, pinking shears, jute twine, 1 small wooden crate, a pine sprig

How to make it: 1. Cut gingham circles about 2 inches wider than each lid with pinking shears. 2. Lay a circle over each lid and tie it with twine. 3. Set the jars in the crate and add the pine sprig.

Painted Wood Sign Ornaments

Mini wood signs are a sweet way to give farmhouse style for the tree. Paint a plaid border and a tiny row of pine trees, then leave the center blank or add the family’s last name. Hang them with jute loops. A set of three in different border colors looks like a boutique set. These are quick to make in a batch for neighbors and teachers. Our personalized ornament ideas share more ways to add names and dates.

You will need: 3 small rectangle wood plaques, acrylic paint in red, green and cream, a fine brush, jute twine, a small craft drill or screw eyes

How to make it: 1. Paint each plaque cream and let it dry. 2. Paint a plaid border and a row of tiny pine trees. 3. Twist a screw eye into the top of each sign and tie a jute loop.

Farmhouse Christmas Gifts With a Chunky Knit Throw

A chunky knit throw is one of the coziest farmhouse Christmas gifts you can make. With jumbo yarn you can knit it using only your arms or your hands, no needles needed. Most throws take a single evening. Fold it into a woven market basket, tie a red bow on top and it looks like a high end shop display. The basket keeps it tidy beside the sofa all winter. Our chunky knit blanket guide walks through the easy hand knitting method.

You will need: About 6 skeins of jumbo chenille yarn, 1 woven market basket, red ribbon, a pine sprig

How to make it: 1. Cast on about 20 loops by hand and pull new loops through each row. 2. Keep going until the throw is about 50 inches long, then bind off. 3. Fold it into the basket and tie a bow on top.

Dried Orange Simmer Pot Kit in a Jar

A simmer pot fills the whole house with the smell of Christmas. Layer dried orange slices, cinnamon sticks, whole cloves, star anise and fresh cranberries in a jar. Tie on a tag that says to add water and warm it gently on the stove. Dry the orange slices in a low oven with adult help. Our simmer pot gift ideas share even more scent blends to try.

You will need: 1 wide mouth glass jar, 6 dried orange slices, 4 cinnamon sticks, 1 tablespoon whole cloves, 3 star anise, a handful of fresh cranberries, jute twine, a kraft tag

How to make it: 1. Slice oranges thin and dry them at 200 F for about 3 hours. 2. Layer everything in the jar, starting with oranges against the glass. 3. Tie on a tag with simple simmer directions.

Farmhouse Christmas Gifts in a Painted Terra Cotta Pot

A live herb is a gift that keeps giving long after the holidays. Rosemary even looks like a tiny Christmas tree. Paint a cream band around a terra cotta pot and add little red berries with the end of a paintbrush. Tie on a tag with care tips, like sunny window and light watering. These farmhouse Christmas gifts are perfect for friends who love to cook. For more easy ideas like this, see our handmade gifts for friends.

You will need: 1 small terra cotta pot, cream and red acrylic paint, a flat brush, 1 small rosemary plant, jute twine, a kraft tag

How to make it: 1. Paint a wide cream band around the pot and let it dry. 2. Dot on red berries and tiny green leaves. 3. Plant the rosemary, water lightly and tie on the tag.