DIY Resin Gifts for the Holidays: Thanksgiving & Christmas Crafting Ideas 🎁

The holiday season is the perfect time to slow down, get creative, and make something truly meaningful for those you love. Between Thanksgiving gatherings and Christmas celebrations, there’s no better way to show appreciation than with a handmade gift crafted from the heart.

Epoxy resinopens endless possibilities—from elegant ornaments to cozy home accents—that make thoughtful presents for hosts, friends, or family.

Essential Tools and Materials

• Easy Pour Epoxy resin kit (resin + hardener)

• Mixing cups and stir sticks

• Silicone molds in festive shapes

• Measuring tools for accurate ratios

• Heat gun or torch to remove bubbles

• Pigments, glitter, or holiday-themed inclusions

• Sandpaper and polishing compound for finishing touches

Holiday Resin Gift Ideas for Thanksgiving & Christmas

1. Festive Ornaments 🎄

A timeless favorite that adds a handmade sparkle to any tree or mantel. Thanksgiving leaves, Christmas snowflakes, or personalized initials—these ornaments let your creativity shine.

You’ll need:Ornament molds, clear resin, pigments or mica powder, glitter, ribbon or twine.

Steps:

- Mix resin following the correct ratio.

- Add festive colors like gold, red, or green.

- Pour a thin layer, place embellishments, and seal with another pour.

- Remove bubbles with gentle heat and cure for 24–48 hours.

- Add ribbon or twine for hanging.

Personalization Tip:Embed a family photo or a short gratitude message printed on small paper.

2. Holiday Coasters ☕

Perfect for holiday dinners or as thoughtful hostess gifts. These coasters combine beauty and practicality while protecting surfaces during gatherings.

You’ll need: Coaster molds or wood slices, resin, alcohol inks, gold or silver flakes, cork backing.

Steps:

- Prepare molds or seal wood bases.

- Mix and divide resin into smaller cups.

- Add different ink shades—think cranberry red, pine green, or gold.

- Swirl colors for a marbled effect and sprinkle metallic flakes.

- Cure, sand edges, and attach cork backing.

Personalization Tip: Create a set that matches your holiday table décor or wrap them in ribbon as a ready-to-gift bundle.

3. Initial Keychains 🔑

Small but full of character, resin keychains make perfect stocking stuffers or small tokens of appreciation for coworkers and friends.

You’ll need: Letter molds, resin, keychain hardware, metallic pigment or glitter.

Steps:

- Mix resin and tint with pigment or glitter.

- Pour into molds and tap gently to release bubbles.

- Cure for 24 hours and attach hardware.

Personalization Tip:Use classic holiday colors or layer gold and silver for a festive metallic look.

4. Memory Photo Pendants 💎

Capture a favorite moment from the year—family gatherings, winter vacations, or even your Thanksgiving table—and turn it into wearable art.

You’ll need: Pendant molds or bezels, clear resin, printed photo, chain, bail findings.

Steps:

- Cut your photo to fit the mold.

- Pour a thin resin layer and let it get tacky.

- Place the photo, smooth out air bubbles, and seal with more resin.

- Cure completely and attach the chain.

Personalization Tip: Add a touch of sparkle with fine glitter or a pressed evergreen sprig behind the image.

Finishing and Presentation

After curing, lightly sand edges and polish your pieces for a professional shine. Wrap them in kraft boxes tied with twine for Thanksgiving, or with metallic ribbon for Christmas. Add a handwritten tag to make each gift even more personal.

Celebrate the Season with Easy Pour Epoxy

Handmade resin gifts bring together creativity, gratitude, and love—the very spirit of the holidays. Whether you’re decorating for Christmas, preparing Thanksgiving table accents, or crafting heartfelt gifts, Easy Pour Epoxy helps you create beautiful results every time.

Visit EasyPourEpoxy.comfor resin kits to start crafting your holiday gifts today. Your handmade creations will make this season unforgettable for everyone on your list.