Nothing is more representative of the holidays than the anxiety of gift-giving. It can be difficult to think about who to give things to and what to give. To make the winter festive season a little more pleasant, we’ve put together 12 projects, both old and new, that replace choice paralysis with last-minute construction panic.
puzzle box
First up is a 3D printed puzzle box. I’ve been giving away boxes like this for several years now, and they’re always popular. If you don’t know what to get someone and need to sort through cash or gift codes, Puzzle Box makes opening a gift a complete experience. I saw this last year nested puzzle boxes Everyone went around the room trying to keep the room open long after the recipient had received their prize. This maze box by djedje It opens faster and looks sleeker. If you really don’t have time, try this Puzzle box optimized for vase mode Ready to print.
golden caddy a go go cocktail
I like handing out food and drinks. Because I know it will be a fun memory, not something superfluous. You can also make syrup for this. new year cocktail Available as a kit or you can make a batch to bring a festive flavor to your own party.
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle Ornament
Handmade ornaments are fun because you can add your own personal touch. Plus, you’ll be brought back from slumber every year, so you’ll earn extra points every year. these TMNT Ornament This might be the best effort-to-impact ratio I’ve ever seen. You can gift it as a set of 4. Or, if your family is traditional rather than quirky, make your family a Rafael bunch.
Christmas ball crossed with diamonds
3D printed ornaments are an easy way to give something to those with trees they forgot to buy. If it’s not the first time you’re relying on a printer to report on a crime, you need a very attractive model to make a good impression. Ann Intricate Christmas ball with intersecting diamonds It may just be a thing.
stunning gingerbread brownstone
There are smart and achievable projects that will give you great results on the first try. Instructables User Gingerbread Brownstone for Kitchen Table Scraps Probably none of those things. But that’s great, I introduced it beforeyou need to show it off again for the right people to see it and have a chance to build even more impressive edible architecture.
Christmas gnome brownie bite
You don’t have to make food from scratch for each party, but dressing up pre-made dishes will prevent you from bringing the same plates as everyone else. these easy christmas gnome Use brownie bites as a time-saving base. These two important food criteria are that it looks pretty and tastes good.
giant lego garland
This is the winner of “Holiday 3D print that made me smile the most” MagnumDanger Lego Wreath It brings me joy every time I see it. There’s something just plain fun about giant toys, and the Lego-style building instructions perfectly counteract that.
snowflake dreidel
If you want to play dreidel, it is appropriate to create your own dreidel. It’s in the song after all. this Dreidel design by Hank the Goose Add a snowflake pattern to liven up the winter festival mood. I hope it won’t be long until someone shows up print one from clay.
harry potter floating candle
Some of the best decorations span multiple holidays. Floating candle inspired by Harry Potter Not only does it add an enchanting touch to your Christmas tree, but it is also suitable for display from October to December.
Glittering branch partition
But if 3 months isn’t enough time to show off all your hard work? sparkling branches room divider It works whenever the day is cold and the night is dark. Winter is full of festivals of light for projects like this.
oxo card tree topper
This list is Festive animated LED tree topper. Small but smooth structure oxo cardthis glowing star can be built in hours, and its simple code can be customized in seconds on your mobile device. It’s an elegant blend of traditional format and high-tech LED magic.
3D printed toys for toddlers
It’s too late to register in 2024, but I’m partially including it as a reminder to myself for 2025. IC3D is amazing Annual 3D Printed Toys Program for Toddlers has turned its makers into elves, creating over 130,000 toys for the charity Toys For Tots in 2023. If you have extra time to use your printer while on vacation, this seems ideal. If you want to contribute without using a printer, you can also submit your toy design and have your model featured.
