15 courses to create handmade Christmas gifts

Learn how to create unique, handmade Christmas gifts with these 15 courses. Surprise your loved ones with your creativity this holiday season.

Christmas is around the corner so you must be searching for the perfect gift to surprise your family, your partner or your friends. What's better than making something unique with your own hands? Here we leave you 15 courses with which you can create the perfect gift.

Crochet: crea prendas con una sola aguja, A course by Alicia Recio Rodríguez

Wool sweaters are perfect Christmas gifts. Even more so if they are knitted by the person giving them. In this course, Alicia (@alimaravillas) will show you how to knit garments using a single crochet needle, with simple and colorful designs.

Creating Pop-Up Cards for Beginners , A course by Julia Yus

Celebrate Christmas in the most original way with Julia Yus (@paperjulia), a talented graphic designer specialized in paper engineering! In this online course, you will learn how to create amazing three-dimensional cards, from the basic mechanisms to the illustration and assembly of the pieces.

Amigurumi for beginners: crochet animals, A course by Joanna Kienmeyer

If you are looking for the perfect present to gift babies or children, this course is for you. Joanna (@jojilie) introduces you to the Japanese craft of amigurumi. You'll learn to read patterns, make your own creatures, and personalize them through simple crochet techniques. This gift is suitable for adults too!

Ceramics at home for beginners, A course by Paula Casella Biase

In addition to discovering an ideal Christmas gift, this course will grant you a few days of relaxation and meditation, working with ceramics. With Paula (@paulacasellabiase) you will learn how to model and glaze ceramics at home from scratch, creating clay pieces with and without the process of "baking" involved.

Resin jewelry design, a course by Mia Winston-Hart

Give free rein to your imagination and create the Christmas gift that everyone dreams of. With the help of teacher and designer Mia (@miawinstonhart) you will learn how to create jewelry in epoxy resin from start to finish. Explore different coloring methods, experiment with decorative elements like flowers or glitter, and add some finishing touches to make your pieces truly unique.

Cardboard sculptures for beginners, a course by Laurence Vallières

If you are looking to decorate your Christmas tree or to gift a Christmas present to that special one, in this online course, Laurence (@lauvallieres) teaches you how to sculpt a cat, a life-size gorilla and everything in between in 3D. Explore shape, volume and dimension to create inspiring figures with the favorite themes of the person you want to gift this perfect Christmas present to. Plus: this is a great way to recycle your cardboard! Create sustainable works of art with Laurence's help!

Polymer clay jewelry designs for beginners

A course by Rachael Skidmore

Think of your mother, your aunt, your partner... We all know someone who loves jewelry and who will be left speechless with this super gift. Rachael (@madebymaeberry) teaches you how to capture the jewelry you've always dreamed of in polymer clay. Play with colors, shapes and textures to express your style through your creations.

Cloth dolls: design, sewing and content creation A course by Elena Sánchez Santos

Self-made dolls are good gift ideas for the little ones in the house. Elena (@lelelerele) teaches you how to design and sew your own fabric doll step by step. Plus, once finished, you'll discover how to showcase your creation to the world through the photographs, videos, and stories that your dolls truly deserve, equipping them with a beating heart.

Natural Soap Making for Beginners a course by Marta Tarallo

Another Christmas classic: handmade soaps. In this online course, Marta (@bottegazerowaste) will teach you how to make soaps from scratch with totally natural botanical ingredients. The lucky person who receives your gift will fall in love with the aroma alone!

Top-down: one-piece crochet garments, Estefa González

Another idea that will bring the crochet needles closer to you! In the course by Estefa González (@santapazienzia), you will learn how to design and crochet a top-down garment, that is, from top to bottom. Estefa will help you create seamless garments for any size.

Creation of pop-up books, a course by Silvia Hijano Coullaut

Books are also perfect presents during the holidays. But these aren't regular books. These self-made pop-up variety is bound to become a sensation in your family. In this course, Silvia (@silvia_libracos) teaches you how to create your own pop-up book step by step, going through all the stages of the production chain: cutting, assembly, gluing, boxes and binding.

h]Ikebana: flower arranging for beginners, a course by Louise Worner[/h]

A bouquet of flowers is an excellent gift idea during any time of the year. Yes, including Christmas time! By collecting materials, weeds and other objects, Louise (@louise_worner) shows you how to create impressive arrangements and shows you that there is no need for expensive flowers, where there is creativity!

Design and manufacture of stuffed animals, a course by Elena Ilyasova

We return to stuffed animals. This time to recommend this course taught by @efi_little_things, an expert toy manufacturer and creator of best-selling designs. You will learn how to create patterns, cut and sew pieces together and finally give your new handmade friend personalized clothing and a unique personality.

Macrame: design and build a hammock, a course by Natalia Corbi

What better gift idea than a place to relax and unwind? Textile artist @nataliacorbi teaches you how to take your passion for macramé to the next level, giving you all the steps to build a unique hanging chair or hammock by interweaving threads, fringes and knots.

Macrame lamps design, a course by Daniela Navas

If macrame is your thing and you are looking for inspiration, here is another idea. With Daniela's (@lamareamacrame) experience and teachings, you can create designs that bring harmony and warmth wherever you place them, using knots, textures and patterns. If you follow the techniques Daniela lays down in this course, you will achieve unique and dazzling results.

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