Crafting tips for Christmas: the best last-minute gift ideas

Late again with the gift purchase? In this article we have put together our best last-minute craft ideas for Christmas.

Tip 1: The Lego male becomes a USB stick

USB sticks are grateful gifts because you can always need them. However, most of them are visually unappealing. With our DIY practical tip, you can turn a boring nano USB stick into a shapely Lego figure. Click here for instructions.

Tip 2: The smartphone holder from an old shampoo bottle

Do you have a friend who often misplaces his smartphone? Then we have a great gift idea: an old shampoo bottle becomes an elegant smartphone holder in about 15 minutes. Read exactly what you need for this in this practical tip.

Tip 3: Make a lamp out of old DVDs and CDs

You can build a stylish lamp from old CDs and use the disused disks sensibly. In this handicraft practical tip, we show you what you need for handicrafts and how to put everything together to create a beautiful lamp.

Tip 4: At the very last second - smartphone tripod made from an old bubble gum tin

Admittedly, this crafting tip is only recommended if you urgently need a gift shortly before the gift giving. Then, however, this tripod for iPhone, Android smartphone and Co. is made very quickly and easily. All you need is scissors, a pen, a ruler, a piece of cardboard and - most importantly - an empty tin of chewing gum. That's how it works.

Tip 5: Make bath salts yourself

A bowl, a little salt, a few essential oils, herbs and - on request - food coloring. The beauty gift for small budgets is ready. Making bath salts yourself is very easy - and with our tips you won't need long.

For DiY gifts: Print Christmas paper yourself - it's very easy

The best gift is of no use to you if you cannot pack it for Christmas. We'll show you how to get the right wrapping paper even after the store closes.

Homemade candles are an evergreen among Christmas presents. In another article, we will show you how to make them easily. If you still have some time to order the gifts online, we will show you the coolest Christmas gadgets to order in the next practical tip.