Hot chocolate season is upon us……even though it’s still hot in CA. But it’s October! Officially! One of my favorite cold weather drinks is hot chocolate. I’m not a coffee drinker, so I always default to dessert in a cup. Plus, you can jazz it up with so many fun things….peppermint sticks, cinnamon, and marshmallows. The list goes on. Maybe it’s my own love for sweet things, but I like to give gifts that I would want to receive. So, I put together a DIY hot chocolate gift that is super simple and easy to put together with a few pointers to keep the theming on point.
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This easy hot chocolate DIY is a great inexpensive gift for friends, family, and even coworkers. Most items can be found easily in local stores or online. I, of course, have a few suggestions!
What you’ll need: fun mug, marshmallows, hot chocolate packets, matching paper, cellophane, ribbon
DIY Hot Chocolate Gift – Mug
I found this silver and white grateful mug on sale at William Sonoma. There are mugs everywhere. So, the hardest part will be choosing your favorite ones. The other places I like to mug shop are Home Goods, Target and Amazon.
Here are some other mug ideas that are fun: Nope and Friends
DIY Hot Chocolate Gift – Marshmallows
You have complete creative control in your DIY gift, but I would love to suggest to you Smash Mallow! They have super fun flavors like pumpkin pie, cookie dough, cinnamon churro and, the one I used, strawberries & cream. They come in an easy bag that stands straight up. (Great for this gift). I linked to Amazon so you can order from home. Alternatively, they do carry theme at select Target stores too! If you’re giving this gift for the holidays, you might want to go with mint chocolate chip and a candy cane! Get creative!
DIY Hot Chocolate Gift – Hot Chocolate
At Christmas time it’s pretty easy to find pretty hot chocolate packages. But, maybe you’re giving this gift in spring! You can still use the boring grocery store hot chocolate. In this example, I used hot chocolate from a box. I found some paper at Michael’s that matched the color scheme I was going for which was pink and white, based off of my marshmallow choice. Then I wrapped those hot chocolate packet like I would a gift. Finally, stuff a few of those packets into the mug, standing up so you can actually see your cute paper.
DIY Hot Chocolate Gift Finale
Alright! Your last step is to put it all together. On top of your cellophane, you’ll want to stand your mug and marshmallows next to each other, with the hot chocolate packages inside the mug. Then pull the cellophane up over top of the gift, scrunching it at the top. I always secure it with tape. (It makes it easier to tie the ribbon). Finish it off with some ribbon and a fun gift tag. You can get some free colorful gift tags by signing up for the email list below.
Bulk Hot Chocolate Gifting
If you happen to be making this DIY gift for a party (favors) or for coworkers, you may want to buy in bulk. I have a couple suggestions for you including a colorful mug combo pack and a variety pack of marshmallows! You can mix and match and bust out a bunch of gifts at one time. That’s why we love Amazon, right? Click, click, done. Lol.
Now you’ve got a fun and easy DIY gift to give. It works for many different people and you can tailor it to your holiday. If you want these colorful gift tags, you can grab them for free, just by signing up to get periodic EventOTB emails! You’ll be the first to receive blog updates, get new freebies and join a super fun community excited about celebrating life! If you do put together a hot chocolate DIY gift, tag @eventotb on Instagram! I’d love to see it! Don’t forget to get your freebie gift tags!
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14 Comments
This is such a cute and affordable idea! I LOVE SMASHMELLOWS! The mint chocolate ones would be so good with hot cocoa!!!
Hi Krista! Right! Smashellows are the best!! Thanks for reading!
Great idea and great easy to follow directions! I will be making this for gifts. I have never heard of smash mellow so will have to check them out. Thanks for sharing!
Hey Shirley! Oh yay! Smashmellows are my way of making the good old winter hot chocolate a little different! Thanks for reading!
I love this idea! Those hot chocolate flavors look amazing, I will be trying those this winter!
Hi Melissa! Thanks for reading…and the compliment! <3
I love this idea! I have never seen those fancy type marshmallows they really add to the uniqueness.
Hi Karie! Thanks for reading! I looooove fancy marshmallows. Or marshmallows in general…..or sugar in general. Lol.
OK, I have never heard of smashmellows either – How could I have missed them?? =) I need to find them, for gifts and for myself =)
thanks for the great idea
Hi Denise! Yes. I totally subscribe to the one for you, one for me principle!
I’ve never heard of Smash Mallows. They look awesome! This is such a cute gift. We made something like it once for Sunday School teachers, but we put homemade chocolate-dipped spoons in there instead of the Smash Mallows.
Hi Christa! I love that idea!! Chocolate dipped spoons sound amazing!!!<3
I have NEVER heard of Smash Marshmallows, but based on the other comments, I feel like I’m missing out!! This is such a perfect cold-weather gift. I love quick and easy gift ideas. Thanks for sharing!
Hi Kelly! Thanks for reading! And yes, Smashmallows are amazing!! <3