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Unique Christmas Gift Hampers 2025
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items If, like me, you love to give a Christmas gift hamper but get bored with the same old food selections, then making your own gift hamper can be a fun alternative. It works well with all ages and is especially great if you want to gift to a family grou...
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How To Make A DIY Gift Hamper
Hamper Theme - Ladies Pamper Hamper
Hamper Theme - Family Entertainment
Hamper Theme - Highland Cow
Hamper Theme - Fairy Princess
How To Make A DIY Gift Hamper
A less expensive option is a gift box, and there are plenty of DIY kits available
DIY Christmas Hamper Kit Gift Box Large
Nested boxes can give your presents a real wow factor, particularly for kids - and save on wrapping!
LOKIPA Nested Christmas Boxes, 6 Sizes
And even a plain box with just a ribbon around can make a stunning gift - great for smaller boxes with gifts like jewellery and perfue inside
Red Gift Box 3 Pack with Lids & Ribbon
A tote bag can also work well - it's less expensive, fun and can be part of the gift.
Solihigh Xmas Bags with Handles, 12 Pcs
A gift hamper is great for slightly larger gifts, or if you are putting several gifts in. If you are good with bows, you can really make them look stunning.
2x DIY Hamper Wicker Gift Basket Kit XL
An attractive and strong hamper can actually form part of the gift - great for storage!
Innoteck Wicker Storage Baskets Set of 3 Grey
And if you are very creative, you can buy plain boxes and decorate them yourselves - a fun activity for artistic children and teens
KEYIDO 12Pack Brown Kraft Gift Boxes 20x20x10cm
Stickers are a fun way to decorate plain boxes or bags for DIY Christmas Hampers
Christmas Stickers Bulk Pack 32 Sheets
Hamper Theme - Ladies Pamper Hamper
"Pamper Hampers" are the most common non-food Christmas gift boxes and hampers you can get. They are pretty freely available - the trouble I find with them is that generally some of the items are pretty useless (like a selection of bubble baths if so...
For this, I would use a round wicker basket - it looks lovely and is ideal later to store small bottles etc, you can fill it with raffia or even just line it with tissue paper
5-Pack Bamboo Wicker Hampers with Handles
A luxurious candle helps to create a sense of relaxation, a vital part of self-care
Winter Alpine Organic Vegan Soy Wax Candle
A selection of luxury toiletries is an absolute essential for any gift box dedicated to pampering
Scottish Fine Soaps: Christmas Collection
A small box of a favourite sweet treat is a perfect way to indulge your loved one without them feeling they are over-indulging
200g Ballotin of Handmade Chocolates
A small bottle of wine or spirit is a lovely addition to any gift hamper dedicated to pampering and really says go, spoil yourself.
J.P. Chenet Ice Edition Sparkling Rosé Wine
If your giftee loves to read, then a romantic Christmas-themed novel is the perfect addition to this gift hamper
All Together for Christmas: Uplifting Festive Novel
Body mists are a lovely alternative to perfume for a hamper like this. Perfume can be a very personal item, alternatively a room mist can also be an excellent inclusion
Body Mists
A selection of face masks is often a popular inclusion in a gift hamper dedicated to pampering the giftee
28-Piece Hydrating Face Mask Set for Glowing Skin
The key to a good pamper gift hamper is to focus on just what the giftee would like to relax/pamper themselves, a small pedicure kit is often a winner.
VOESH Pedi in a Box 4 Step Ocean Refresh 3 Pack
For the larger gift hampers a warm woolly throw or blanket is a great choice.
Kintyre Shetland Wool Throw
Muslin cloths are a great addition to a pamper box as people often overlook them when buying for themsleves
Muslin Cloths
A small selection pack of a favourite skin care brand is always a winner in a pack like this
Self Care Face
Hamper Theme - Family Entertainment
This is a great gift to give a family - or a set of teenage siblings. There are a huge number of ways you can go with this: games, treats, movies, sports, depending on what the people you are gifting this to appreciate. It can also be adapted for cou...
For this hamper, I would use a wooden crate for the gifts - either one for gifts or a plain one, and use stickers to decorate
Christmas Edition Wooden Crate Red Gift Box
These are great fun for grown-ups and adult players, where you need to use your wits to “solve” a murder-mystery. They tend to last a couple of hours and can be a fun alternative to board games
Cryptic Killers Unsolved Mystery Game
A traditional board game may be best for families with younger children, as they are often as educational as entertaining but still fun for all the family to join in
Quokka Board Games for Kids 4-6 - Trivia & Cooperative Cards
Jigsaws are great gifts for families - and excellent if you want to put an entertainment gift box together for an individual.
Jigsaw Puzzles for Adults & Children
Retro sweets are a fun way to give a swwet gift that's a little different for this gift hamper
Ultimate Retro Pick n Mix Nostalgia Sweets
This is a fun and unusual addition or alternative to traditional board gifts - and can be great for really “active” families/friends
Super Skills - Action Game for Competitive Play
A classic DVD box set can be a great gift for people who don't stream or who prefer to have a DVD/Blue-Ray
Humphrey Bogart Collection: Maltese Falcon, Casablanca, Big Sleep, Key Largo [DVD]
If you are including multiple games, then it's a great idea to include smaller challenge games, such as moral conundrums
What Would You Do? Hilarious Moral Game
A Hot Chocolate gift box as part of your hamper is another great way of adding a sweet treat to your present - perfect for families with kids.
Hot Chocolate Gift Set with Marshmallows & Candy Canes
A custom reusable drinks cup is a great addition to an entertainment based hamper gift
Custom 20oz Holiday Tumbler, Personalized Tumbler, Girls trip gifts, Travel Mug, Laser Engraved Cups, Stainless Steel Mug, Beach Tumbler
Puzzle books can be a winner for individuals and couples or if you are making up a smaller hamper
Murdle: #1 Sunday Times Bestseller Murder Puzzles
Hamper Theme - Highland Cow
This is one I'm trying this year - Highland Cows are everywhere, and if you know someone who loves them, then it's a sweet and funny gift.
For the gift box I found this storage box on Amazon - it's beautiful and will be so useful for them as storage, so it's not just a gift box but part of the gift.
Mnsruu Storage Boxes with Lids, Scottish Cow
To add a festive vibe to the box, add a tartan bow - these are great if like me you can't tie a bow to save yourself
PMS Set of 2 Tartan Bows 12x13cm Red Green
And some Christmas tartan ribbon.
jijAcraft Christmas Wired Tartan Ribbon 6.4CM
For a really cozy feel for the gift box a warming body wrap is perfect
Highland Cow Warming Body Wrap
A Highland Cow soft toy is a must - there are a million versions on the market - I would go for the one I found the cutest
CTALBFF Highland Cow Plush Toy, 25CM
Not everything has to have your box theme on it - in fact, it's better not to make everything specifically tied to your theme, though you should try and stick to a general vibe for the box, in this case, warm, caramel or toffee colours and tastes
Arran Gold Malt Whisky Cream Liqueur 70cl
But if you can incorporate your box theme onto elements like this, then so much the better
Meg Hawkins Highland Cow Luxury Salted Caramel Fudge - 170g
Again, this is a fun way of hitting your theme without letting the Highland Cow theme become overpowering - and I simply could not resist these.
Highland Cow Scented Candle. Hand-Poured Vegan Soy Blend Wax Gift
Okay - a fragrance is hard to link to a Highland Cow theme, but, if you stick to the overall theme - warm colours and smells, it ends up complementing the rest of the gift.
Island Dusk Eau de Parfum
And this is too adorable to resist.
Highland Cow Super Soft Fleece Blanket By Grace Scott
Hamper Theme - Fairy Princess
This is a fun one to put together for a child - it works brilliantly for birthdays too. This is for a child who loves anything fairy themed, but it works for so many other themes as well, Mermaids, Pirates, Spy, etc. You can also adjust how much you ...
This is great because it fits the theme perfectly, but also is part of the gift and makes excellent storage for toys, costumes etc
Guaranteed4Less Princess Toys Storage Chest
I would use a pink velvet bow plus some pink ribbon tied around the box to add some festive vibes
KKSTY 10 Pcs Pink Velvet Ribbon Bows 5x7in
There are so many different fairy wing sets that you really just have to pick the one you think will work best
KUWUNG 4 Pcs Fairy Wings Set with Wands & Ears
I think putting more than one costume in works well
BSBUY Girls Sleeping Beauty Aurora Dress Up
A book which fits the general fairy tale feel is a great addition, especially when it's something like this which is just a little bit “more” than the theme.
Forgotten Fairy Tales of Brave Girls
I always like to include a journal or secret diary in gift hampers for kids, again, just because it's a fairy princess theme, doesn't mean the individual presents can't encourage imagination and creativity
GINMLYDA Secret Diary for Girls with Lock
A toy of some sort is always a good idea - the little girl this is for also loves Barbie, so this was an easy pick.
Mattel Barbie Fairy Doll with Wand & Accessories
Adding a theme-linked craft is also a great idea - this one looks like lots of fun, yet also encourages creativity
Fairy Potions Kits for Kids - Magic Dust
I love this - just perfect for that little bit extra.
She Believed She Could Stainless Steel Bracelet
Practical but fun and fits the theme perfectly
Fairy Print Pyjamas 3 Pack | Kids | George at ASDA
Couldn't find any Fairy Coins - so I thought unicorn ones might work just as well
Magical Unicorns Milk Chocolate Coins 60g