When it comes to your colleagues, your Christmas gift should express your special attitude towards them. Especially considering you spend so much time with them every week. Showing your employees how much you value them is always a welcome gesture. On this list, we have put together small Christmas gifts for colleagues that are unique, inexpensive and suitable for every person.
Since this time of year can be quite expensive, you need to be creative when it comes to giving gifts. Everyone knows that homemade Christmas presents are often very special and cannot be bought in the store. The time and care put into making these gifts is a gift in itself! This effort will certainly be noticed by colleagues. And there are lots of incredible, fun and unique gifts to make yourself.
Glitzer Santa Einmachgläser
When you think of gifts in mason jars, you think of food mixes. But this project takes homemade Christmas gift ideas to the next level. Whether planned or made at the last minute, this Santa is really great.
To do this you need:
- Glass jar (any type of glass)
- Glitter – red and white
- White acrylic paint
- Paint brush
- Black ribbon
- Newspaper
- Gold glitter paper
- Container for glue
- Serviettenkleber (Mod Podge)
Spread the newspaper across your work area. Paint the top of the jar with white acrylic paint because white glitter isn't that "white." Pour some glue into the container and spread an even layer over the entire glass. Next, sprinkle the top of the glass with the white glitter and the rest with the red. Cut out a heart from the gold glitter paper. Glue the black ribbon and heart to the glass.
Small Christmas presents for colleagues: bath bombs
This gift idea is particularly suitable for people who don't have much time but still want to relax after a long day at work.
To make bath bombs you will need the following:
- 100 g Backpulver
- 50g citric acid
- 25 g cornstarch
- 25g Epsom salt
- Die 2 TL
- Water
- 5-7 drops of essential oils of your choice
- A few drops of liquid food coloring
Place baking soda, citric acid, cornstarch and Epsom salt in a glass bowl and mix thoroughly. Place the base oil, essential oil, and food coloring in a small bowl. Mix well so that the oil combines with the paint as well as possible. Very slowly add the oil mixture to the dry ingredients and a few drops of water. The mixture should clump slightly when squeezed in your hand. Pour the mixture into the chosen mold, press it down and smooth the surface with a teaspoon. Allow the bath bomb to dry in the mold for 2-4 hours.
Give office plants for your desk for Christmas
Who doesn't like plants? If your colleagues don't already have one on their desk, consider gifting them a small potted plant or succulent so they can brighten up their area. This special andcheap Christmas presentis easy to do if you are passionate about gardening and already have lots of plants at home. You can use the seeds or the seedlings to produce the plants you want. If you're unable to do that, that's no problem because there are tons of different potted plants available at affordable prices that are sure to make your colleagues happy.
Make small Christmas presents for colleagues: simple hand warmers
To use these simple hand warmers, all you have to do is place them in the microwave for 20-30 seconds. But be careful! They will be hot. Then you put them in your coat pockets to keep your hands nice and warm while you're outside.
Would you like to make a pair of hand warmers as a gift for a colleague? Then you will need fabric cut into four 9cm squares and six tablespoons of rice.
Place two pieces of fabric right sides together. Sew around all four sides using a seam allowance, leaving a 5cm hole on one side. Trim the corners at an angle to remove some of the excess fabric. Use the hole to turn the hand warmer inside out. Using a funnel, fill the hand warmer with 3 tablespoons of rice. Close the hole by topstitching it. Begin and finish the seam with a few back stitches for added stability. Repeat steps for second hand warmer.
Homemade jams
Make a sweet gesture (literally) with a quartet of homemade spreads. For a well-rounded gift, put this colorful variety into oneBasket of cookies, crackers and nuts.
Small Christmas presents for colleagues: make a photo collage
Whether your colleagues have just returned from a trip or celebrated an important milestone, they can capture their best memories with this homemade photo collage. Print out your favorite photos and decorate the frame with a patterned background and colorful clothespins.
Make your own wine bottle rack for employees
If you are particularly skilled at carpentry, then a handcrafted wine bottle rack is an ideal gift for any wine drinker.
You have many options to choose from when designing the wine bottle rack: You can go rustic and use wooden panels. Or you can take metal rods and make it look industrial.
English version:Small Christmas gifts for colleagues: Unique and inexpensive DIY ideas that will surprise your co-workers.
