The holidays always feel like the perfect time to slow down a little, get creative, and make something with your own hands. And the best part? You honestly don’t need anything fancy to create thoughtful, beautiful gifts. Most of the ideas in this guide can be made with things you already have at home or inexpensive supplies from any craft or dollar store.

This blog is all about simple, affordable holiday gift ideas that look amazing without costing a lot. You’ll find easy DIY projects, cute packaging tips, and fun ways to turn handmade items into gifts people truly love.

And if you’re making bath bombs this season, our Holiday & Christmas Molds and Bath Bomb Making Kits fit perfectly into these ideas. They’re easy to use, give you clean, consistent shapes, and help your homemade gifts look polished and “store-ready.”

Grab a cup of something warm, get comfy, and let’s dive into some creative, budget-friendly gifting ideas.

1. “Hot Chocolate Night” Mini Gift Bag

This one is cozy, cute, and super affordable.
You’ll need:
• A Christmas-themed bath bomb (use our Snowflake or Tree mold)
• A packet of instant hot chocolate
• A candy cane
• A small paper bag or lunch bag
• Twine / ribbon you already own

Place everything inside the bag, fold the top, punch a tiny hole, and tie with twine.
Add a handwritten tag: “Warm bath. Warm heart.”

2. DIY “Holiday Spa Jar” (Using an Empty Jar from Home)

Everyone has a spare jar: pasta sauce jar, candle jar, whatever you’ve saved.
You’ll need:
• 1–2 bath bombs
• A little shredded paper (or torn scrap paper)
• A piece of fabric cut from an old pillowcase or t-shirt
• Rubber band + ribbon

Place the bath bombs inside the jar, top with the fabric circle, secure it with the rubber band, then tie ribbon around it. It looks rustic and charming.

3. “Movie Night & Melt-Away” Gift Envelope

You’ll need:
• A bath bomb
• A microwave popcorn bag
• A sheet of printer paper to create a sleeve
• A marker

Wrap the popcorn in the sheet of paper, write a fun message like “You deserve a break, and a bath.” Add the bath bomb on top, tape it gently, and you’re done.

Cheap, cute, and fast.

4. Mini “Sleep Kit” Using a Pillowcase

You’ll need:
• A calming-scent bath bomb (lavender, chamomile, vanilla work great)
• A spare pillowcase (plain ones look best)
• Ribbon or thin rope

Place the bath bomb inside the pillowcase, roll it up like a scroll, and tie both ends.
It turns into a soft, fabric-wrapped gift that feels thoughtful and warm.

5. “Holiday Ornament Bath Bombs” (Using Our Ornament Mold)

This is great if you want something unique for teachers/neighbors.
You’ll need:
• Bath bombs made using our Ornament Mold
• Thin ribbon
• Hole-reinforcement stickers or small loops of tape

Hang the finished bath bombs on the tree when gifting, they look like ornaments but smell deliciously seasonal.

6. Cookie Tin Spa Set (Reuse an Old Cookie Tin)

We all have one of these hiding somewhere.
You’ll need:
• 2–3 bath bombs (Tree, Snowflake, Gingerbread Man shapes work great)
• Scraps of tissue paper (even wrinkled! It still works)

Line the tin with tissue paper, place the bath bombs inside, and close.
Add a tag: “For your holiday unwind.”

Eco-friendly + zero new packaging cost.

7. “Snow Day Kit”: Kids & Adults Love This

You’ll need:
• Bath bomb
• Small packet of cocoa mix or tea bag
• Pair of cozy socks (any cheap ones)
• Clear sandwich bag + ribbon

Put everything in the bag and tie.
Easy, adorable, and perfect for teachers, coworkers, neighbors.

8. Brown-Paper Wrap With Evergreen Sprig

This is the simplest packaging upgrade that looks premium.
You’ll need:
• Bath bombs
• Brown paper (you can recycle grocery bags)
• A sprig of pine or rosemary
• Twine

Wrap your bath bombs in brown paper like little gifts, tie with twine, and tuck the sprig under the knot.

9. DIY Bath Bomb “Sleigh Favors” (Using Toilet-Paper Rolls)

A silly name, but super cute.
You’ll need:
• An empty toilet-paper roll
• Tape
• Wrapping paper
• Two candy canes
• A bath bomb

Cut the roll in half, wrap it, tape the candy canes on the sides like sleigh runners, and place a bath bomb on top.
Kids absolutely love these.

10. The “All-in-One Maker Bundle” (Use our Bath Bomb Kit as the Gift)

If you want a more premium gift without extra work:
Give the Bath Bomb Making Kit itself as the present.
Pair it with:
• A handwritten recipe card
• One finished bath bomb made using your favorite mold
• A small handful of dried flowers or ribbon

It feels homemade even if you didn’t make everything.

Extra: Ways to Personalize Any Gift (Using What You Already Have)

• Handwrite small notes on scrap paper or leftover tags
• Add leftover buttons, beads, twine, string.. anything decorative
• Use cookie cutters to trace pretty shapes on paper
• Reuse jars, tins, boxes from previous gifts
• Add seasonal scents (cinnamon sticks, vanilla bean, cloves) taped to tags
• Use old scarves or napkins as reusable wrapping

Holiday gifts don’t have to be expensive to feel meaningful. Something simple, handmade and thoughtful often brings the most joy, and when it’s wrapped beautifully, it makes people feel seen and appreciated.

If you want to start crafting, explore our Holiday Mold Collection and Bath Bomb Kits, they’re designed to make your creations look magical with almost zero effort.

Happy making,
Yahav, Eli & TheBathTime Family