Last Minute Holiday Gifts & Stocking Stuffers to 3D Print

If you’re still struggling to find gift ideas this holiday season, consider using your 3D printer for some help! Check out our list of last-minute, 3D-printable gift & stocking stuffer ideas that are perfect to give your friends & family this year. 

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1.  Reindeer Hair Band

Hair band with reindeer antlers attached (Source: Johannes E — Printables)

This adorable reindeer headband is a simple, yet creative way to get into the festive spirit this season. You can adjust the size of the print to fit both kids & adults.
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Designer:
Johannes E
Where to Find this Design: 
Printables
Recommended Materials:

• PLA
• PLA Pro-DM

2. Customizable Snow Globes

3D-printed winter-scene snow globes (Source: Sconnie Makes — Printables)

This set of 3D-printed snow globes from Sconnie Makes includes three different winter scene designs. You can also find the ornament version of this design here.
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Designer:
Sconnie Makes 
Where to Find this Design: 
Printables
Recommended Materials:

• PETG
• PLA Metallic

3. One-Line Earring Set

One-line floral art earrings set (Source: Repoholy — Printables)

​This 3D-printed pair of one-line earrings is the perfect quick, unique, & affordable gift for anyone artistic in your life. Repoholy provides the files for these earrings in the shape of butterflies, owls, hummingbirds, and blossoms (as pictured above). You can find the files for these prints here.
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Designer:
Repoholy
Where to Find this Design: 
Printables
​Recommended Materials:

• ABS Pro-DM
• PLA Pro-DM

4. Christmas Lantern

Tealight candle holder in the style of a holiday lantern (Source: Jake — Printables)

This Christmas lantern for tealight candles is the perfect small gift for anyone looking to add something festive to their home this season.

Designer:
Jake
Where to Find this Design: 
Printables
Recommended Materials:

• ABS Pro-DM
• PC-ABS V0 (If used with real candles)

5. Christmas Tree Wine Holder

Christmas-Tree shaped holder for a standard bottle of wine (Source: Laser_Dreams — Thingiverse)

Add a fun element to giving a bottle of wine by including this 3D-printed Christmas tree wine carrier. This design was originally created by Steve Gillham, but you can find the 3D printed stl. file for this design (created by Jeremy Kishpaugh) here.

Designer:
Steve Gillham
Where to Find this Design: 
Thingiverse
Stl. files available here
Recommended Materials:

• ABS Pro-DM
• PLA Pro-DM

6. Snowman Candy Bowl

A bowl with a lid in the design of a snowman head (Source: Quattrox — Printables)

This snowman candy bowl is perfect for any holiday gathering! Fill the bowl with treats to give as a gift, or set out as a themed decoration when hosting a party. You can even fill the center with lights & use it as a wintery lamp! 

​Designer:
Quattrox
Where to Find this Design: 
Printables
Recommended Materials: 

• PLA
• PETG
• ABS Pro-DM
• ASA Pro-DM​

7. Hands-Free Book Holder

A device to prop open a book for reading  (Source: Cameron — Printables)

A hands-free book holder is a great useful stocking stuffer for the avid reader in your life. This thoughtful & creative gift is also a great conversation-starter at any gathering. You can find the files to print this design here. 

Designer:
Cameron
Where to Find this Design: 
​Printables
Recommended Materials: 

• ABS Pro-DM
• ASA Pro-DM​

8. Penguin with Compartment Drawer

A small penguin with a compartment in its stomach (Source: larryqiann — Thingiverse)

This unique storage container shaped like a penguin is an excellent small gift! You can even get creative & place treats or a gift card in his compartment stomach. 

Designer:
Larry Qian
Where to Find this Design: 
Thingiverse
Recommended Materials:

• PLA
• PETG

8. Ornament Tree Stand

Branch-shaped hook for hanging decor (Source: Tin3d — Thingiverse)

This classic-style ornament tree stand is a simple idea for those looking to add an innovative & personal touch to any ornament or other hanging holiday decor.

Designer:
Michael St.Onge
Where to Find this Design: 
Thingiverse
Recommended Materials:

• ABS Pro-DM​
• ​PLA Pro-DM

10. Gift Card Holder

‘Merry Christmas Mom’ & ‘Merry Christmas Dad’ Gift Card Holders (Source: bobamason — Thiniverse)

Give your gift cards a personal touch this year with these unique gift card holders. Files for both mom & dad can be found here.

​Designer:
bobamason
Where to Find this Design: 
Thingiverse
Recommended Materials: 

• ​PLA Pro-DM
• PLA

11. Chess Set & Storage Box

Chess set & storage container (Source: 3DPrintBunny — Thingiverse)

This simple chess set with its own storage container is a great print for chess enthusiasts, or even just someone looking for a game on-the-go. This 3D printed set adds the perfect level of personal touch for someone you may not know exactly what to gift.
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Designer: 
Natalie Cheesmond
Where to Find this Design: 
Thingiverse
Recommended Materials:

• PLA
• PLA Metallic

12. Lump of Coal

A 3D-Printed ball in the shape of coal (Source: infocus — Thingiverse)

This is the perfect gag-gift for a white elephant exchange, or it can be used to pass out to your friends & family for a laugh this Christmas morning.  

Designer:
infocus
Where to Find this Design: 
Thingiverse
​Recommended Materials: 

• ​PC-ABS
• ABS

13. Cookie Cutters

3D-printed holiday cookie cutters  (Source: Daniel — Printables)

Cookie cutters make excellent stocking stuffers this time of year, and are especially useful for holiday baking. Make sure to print these models with a food safe material, such as the ones reccommended below, and consider using a filler (like food-safe epoxy) to prevent & limit bacteria buildup.

​Designer:
Daniel
Where to Find this Design: 
Printables
Recommended Materials:

• PETG
• PP (Polypropylene) ​