40 Natural Homemade Gifts for Your Crunchy Friends
Do you have organic, crunchy friends in your life that you want to give a thoughtful homemade gift to? Or maybe you’re the crunchy one and you want to stay consistent with your values, even in gift-giving. Keep reading for some amazing DIY gift ideas for Christmas, birthday, gift baskets, thinking of you, Mother’s Day – or just because! Grab a free Gift Tracker at the end of the post!
An Organic DIY Gift for Your Best People
It doesn’t like but a few seconds on Instagram or Facebook to see the non-stop flood of posts about all the toxins, all around us.
Or maybe that’s my algorithm.
I can tell you- I do my best to minimize the toxins in our home and in what I consume, but sometimes all this info feels like a lot.
I don’t believe we should be driven by fear.
But I do think we should do all we can to reduce our toxic load as much as is in our power.
I think this extends to gift-giving, too.
If you have crunchy, eco-conscious, organic-loving friends and family, these natural DIY gift ideas are perfect to share. With options that are non-toxic, organic, and made with sustainable materials, I think you’ll love the variety and have ideas for a long time to come, for many occasions.
Many of these ideas are consumable (so no clutter or waste!), while others are made with natural fibers or materials that bring a cozy, organic aesthetic.
I love these ideas for crunchy friends or family (moms, sisters, cousins, aunts) for Christmas, birthday, Mother’s Day… you get the picture!
Let’s get to these ideas so you can get busy!

40 Thoughtful Handmade Organic DIY Gift Ideas
I've seen firestarters before, but these are unmatched in their beauty! These can be used for indoor fireplace and outdoor fire pits! A thoughtful and gorgeous idea! Bath salts are not only relaxing but wonderful for a whole-body detox. What a wonderful gift to give! This makes it easy with a 5 minute recipe! Great for last minute! This powdered mix is a luxurious gift ideas that is simple to make, with just 4 ingredients. Gift your best friends a little luxury, with a nod to the fountain of youth. Simmer pots are one of my favorite ways to have please scents in my home. Take these ingredients and give them in a cannister jar for a lovely gift. Learn how to make this thoughtful gift that will come full bloom in January! Perfect for the flower and plant lovers in your life - or just an easy, inexpensive gift to make in bulk! This is such a unique DIY gift - eco printing with natural dye techniques! Using local plants in the wild nearby, you can give a truly creative gift. Bath bombs are a trending gift idea, and the rose petals really put this into the luxuriant category, as far as baths go! Botanicals are so popular, and these tea towels are made from the plant material of your choice! You probably will want to make a few extra and keep some for yourself as well! Here's a pretty option for room spray using witch hazel and essential oils. Many recipes to choose from plus free printable labels! Especially great choice if you love a classy, minimalist aesthetic. Four ingredients, 5 minutes, free printable tags - this is a fantastic and oh so easy gift idea! I love that these gorgeous bookmarks were made with leftover transfers! How stunning are they on that creamy fabric. Just love this one! This is pretty genius in my opinion! Technology can feel so cold - I love that you can infuse some gorgeous elements from nature on a phone case! Along those lines, if you love someone who likes to eat clean and loves baking, homemade vanilla extract is a gift he or she will be so excited to receive. Wonderful idea for giving a fragrant gift! This is easy to put together - and it uses chopsticks, which is genius! There are other fun gift ideas in this post as well. This is a genius idea if you have perfume samples in your possession. Mix with distilled water and essential oils, and you have a lovely gift. If you have a friend or family member who loves to journal or write, this is a gorgeous handmade journal using the Japanese binding technique. I promise this will be cherished. If you want to take it up a notch, try this striped pine-scented soy candle! Not only adorable, but pine smells so, so good. Lavender is lovely anywhere it's used, but as a soap, it's just a sweet and endearing gift. This is a wonderful girlie gift for those days when someone just needs a little spritz of refreshment. I love my rose water, and I promise, this is a welcome choice. Your crunchy friend will appreciate this non-toxic version of body powder! So easy to make, and none of the talc! Doesn't that combination of spices sound and look amazing? If you have someone who loves to cook or experiment with flavors, this is the perfect DIY gift. If you have a friend or family member who loves essential oils, this diffuser necklace is perfect! It's stylish and will give all the benefits of aromatherapy all day long. Body butter is another soothing cream for the skin. This one has magnesium for relaxation and wellness - a much-appreciated bonus! This is a beautiful choice with all kinds of DIY goodies in here: bath salts, body scrubs, toner and mist, lip balm, body oil, and face serum. Yes, recipes for ALL OF THAT is here. What a phenomenal gift to give (and receive!). This is a thoughtful gifts! Sachets are perfect for freshening up drawers and lavender is a beautiful scent for this. This is such a beautiful way to used pressed flowers - as note cards! This is such a thoughtful and equisite gift to give! If you have a person in your life who loves to cook, this delicious oil will be put to good use. An environmentally friendly gift for a crunchy or budget-conscious tea drinker friend! So cute! Sourdough has been trending for the past several years! Gifting fresh sourdough bread (or even sourdough starter!) is a unique gift idea and a fun way to share a favorite thing! This printable tag set incudes bread and starter gift tags, starter feeding instructions, and a bread care card! I love this as a really unique idea for a food gift! Consumables are a hit and so thoughtful - this one is something that really creative and sure to please! This dip mix is SUCH a fun idea for a food gift! Try this in ornaments of all sizes and shapes, too! I just love the beachy feel of these bracelets! So many ways to customize them - and they look awesome as summer anklets as well! Lip balm is another super-easy gift to make that is always well-appreciated! Your choice of flavors! Yum! Body scrubs are super-popular gifts, and I've always loved when someone gifted me one! Coconut lime is such a refreshing scent as well! If you want to try another kind of soap, this one is made from goat's milk and honey, for a soothing, all-natural variety. These days, anything antibacterial is very appreciated! This hand scrub is all natural, with no harmful ingredients! Lotion bars... I just love these! Super-practical but feels so good! If a lotion bar isn't your thing, how about this silky body lotion? Just 4 ingredients and you pick the scent. If you know someone who has a job where he or she is on their feet all day, this is an especially thoughtful gift! Help your loved one get the gift of sleep! Lavender is known for its soothing, relaxing, and sleep-inducing qualities.
Homemade Fire Starters
Easy DIY Lavender Bath Salts
The Best Milk Bath Recipe for Luxuriously Soft Skin
Natural Air Freshener (No Special Equipment Needed)
Crocus and Paperwhite DIY Potted Bulb Gifts
Eco Print Socks
DIY Bath Bomb Recipe with Rose Petals
Fern Printed Tea Towels
DIY Room Sprays with Printable Labels
Homemade Body Wash
Bookmark DIY with Fabric Scraps
DIY Pressed Flower iPhone Case | Etsy
Homemade Vanilla Extract (Orange and Mint Flavors, too!)
Aroma Diffuse
DIY Aromatherapy Room Spray
DIY Watoji Paper Journal
DIY Pine Scented Soy Candles
Homemade Lavender Soap
Rose Water Face Spray
DIY Body Powder
Rosemary, Orange & Thyme Flavored Herb Salt
DIY Clay Essential Oil Diffuser Necklace
Easy DIY Body Butter
DIY Beauty Spa Kit
DIY Reusable Lavender Sachet
Homemade Notecards with Pressed Flowers
Lemon-Infused Olive Oil
DIY Reusable Tea Bags
Sourdough Free Printable Gift Set: Tags, Feeding Instructions, & Bread Care
Whiskey Maple Syrup Recipe Gift in a Jar {+Free Printable Labels!}
Dip Mix Ornaments
DIY Hemp Wish Bracelet
Easy Homemade Lip Balm in 5 Minutes
DIY Coconut Lime Mint Sugar Scrub with Free Printable Labels
Homemade Goats Milk and Honey Soap
Lemon & Peppermint Antibacterial Hand Scrub
Homemade Hard Lotion Bar
Silky DIY Body Lotion
Homemade Peppermint Healing Foot Balm
Lavender Pillow Spray
A handmade gift is always special, but one that actually looks after the best interest of the recipient is a level up.
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The links to all of these ideas are NOT working. Great ideas but no recipes or instructions. Disappointing
Hi Sarah! The links are all working! If you’re on a phone, the buttons are a little glitchy. But if tap the title or the image, you’ll be immediately redirected to the post! Please reach out if you have any other issues!