Christmas gifts for someone who has everything: fresh projects and good days out
For someone who has everything, choose a Christmas present that gives them something new to do or adds a personal detail to an existing hobby. Our overall pick is an oyster mushroom grow kit, the budget pick is a large ice sphere mould, and the unusual pick is a personalised book embosser.
When they buy whatever they need, another possession needs to earn its place. Start with how they spend a quiet afternoon or the hobby they’ve already filled a cupboard with.
Fixed budget? Guides picked for it: Gifts under £20
Food and drink with something to do
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Large ice sphere mould
A silicone mould that makes tennis-ball-sized ice spheres.
For around £6–£12, a silicone mould that makes large ice spheres adds a useful detail to an already well-stocked drinks cabinet. It fits a stocking without asking you to guess which bottle they haven’t tried.
Not for: Anyone whose freezer is already packed solid for Christmas, or who rarely serves cold drinks.
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Gin botanicals infusion kit
Small jars of dried botanicals such as pink peppercorn, rose and citrus peel for garnishing or infusing gin.
Several bottles of gin already open? Dried botanicals give an enthusiastic mixer new garnishes and infusions to explore with what they own, for around £12–£20.
Not for: Non-drinkers, anyone under 18, or gin fans who want the same garnish every time.
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Make-your-own hot sauce kit
Dried chillies, bottles, spices and a recipe to make several hot sauces.
Making and comparing several sauces is the point of this kit, which includes dried chillies, spices, bottles and a recipe for around £15–£25. Choose it for the chilli collector who enjoys adjusting flavours and has room for the finished results.
Not for: Anyone who enjoys eating hot sauce but has no interest in making it, or lacks space for several bottles.
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Whisky miniatures tasting set
A box of small bottles of different whiskies with tasting notes.
Turn the quiet stretch between Christmas and New Year into a tasting evening with whisky miniatures and tasting notes, for around £20–£35. Small measures of different whiskies suit a curious drinker whose full-sized bottle collection makes buying another feel like guesswork.
Not for: Non-drinkers, anyone under 18, or collectors who only want particular whiskies.
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Pasta machine
A clamp-on hand-cranked roller for sheets, tagliatelle and spaghetti.
A hand-cranked pasta roller gives the cook with plenty of pans a different way to spend a leisurely afternoon over the Christmas break. Around £25–£40 makes sense if they’ve talked about fresh pasta but never got beyond buying it.
Not for: Anyone without a suitable table or worktop edge, or who dislikes flour spreading beyond the chopping board.
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New projects and additions to familiar hobbies
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Oyster mushroom grow kit
A box of colonised substrate that sprouts oyster mushrooms in a couple of weeks.
An indoor oyster mushroom grow kit, around £12–£20, gives someone who needs nothing a winter project they can eventually cook. It needs no permanent place among their possessions once finished. If they’re away over Christmas, check the kit’s storage instructions and when it should be started before buying.
Not for: Anyone who dislikes mushrooms or won’t want to follow the kit’s care instructions.
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Plectrum punch
A hand punch that cuts guitar picks out of old gift cards and loyalty cards.
This hand punch turns suitable old plastic cards into guitar picks, giving a guitarist with all the usual accessories a fresh little task on Christmas afternoon. At around £10–£18, it’s a compact present with a purpose beyond the initial curiosity.
Not for: Anyone who doesn’t play guitar or plays exclusively with their fingers.
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Personalised book embosser
A hand press that stamps ‘from the library of’ and their name into book pages.
A personalised hand press stamps their name into book pages, so you can buy for a reader without guessing which books they already own. At around £20–£35, it adds a personal detail to shelves they’ve spent years filling. Check the spelling, wording and design of the personalisation, plus the seller’s production times for Christmas, before ordering.
Not for: Readers who use only an e-reader, or who would wince at permanently marking a page.
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Bird feeder with built-in camera
A feeder with a Wi-Fi camera that sends clips of visiting birds to a phone.
A bird feeder with a built-in camera gives the person who already owns binoculars a different view of their regular garden visitors. Around £50–£90 suits a larger Christmas present if they’d enjoy checking clips on their mobile over breakfast.
Not for: Anyone without reliable Wi-Fi at the feeder’s position, or who would resent another device to maintain.
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Personal touches and days out
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Personalised star map print
A print showing the stars over a chosen place on a chosen date.
For around £20–£35, a print showing the stars over a chosen place and date turns a shared memory, such as a favourite trip, into a Christmas present. It suits someone whose possessions tell stories, provided you know their taste in wall art. Check the location, date, wording and any time requested, along with the seller’s production times, before ordering for Christmas.
Not for: Anyone whose wall space is spoken for, or whose taste in prints you couldn’t confidently describe.
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Supercar driving experience voucher
A voucher for a few laps in a sports car at a UK track.
A voucher for a few supercar laps, around £50–£100, gives the car enthusiast with a crowded model shelf a chance to drive one. Receiving the voucher at Christmas is separate from securing a suitable booking afterwards. Before buying, check eligible tracks, booking restrictions, expiry dates and extra costs, and whether the recipient can arrange a date that suits.
Not for: Anyone who doesn’t meet the provider’s licence and eligibility requirements, or can’t reach the participating tracks.
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Spa day for two voucher
A voucher for a spa day with pool access and a treatment at a choice of venues.
A spa day for two with pool access and a treatment, around £60–£120, gives someone who wants less stuff a day away with a person they choose. A voucher received at Christmas still needs a suitable booking afterwards, so don’t assume a January outing is secured. Check participating venues, booking restrictions, expiry dates and extra costs before buying.
Not for: Anyone who dislikes shared spa facilities, or can’t use the participating venues within the voucher’s terms.
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Questions people ask
What do you buy for someone who has everything at Christmas?
Buy a fresh activity, a consumable project or a personal addition to a hobby they already enjoy. An oyster mushroom grow kit gives them something to follow over winter, while a personalised book embosser works for someone with shelves of books. Choose the one that fits their actual habits.
What is a small Christmas gift for someone who needs nothing?
A large ice sphere mould is a good small present if they enjoy serving cold drinks and have freezer space. A plectrum punch is another compact option for a guitarist who would enjoy making picks from old cards. Both have a clear use after Christmas.
Are experience vouchers a good Christmas present?
Experience vouchers are a good choice when the recipient wants fewer possessions and will enjoy arranging the outing. A driving experience suits a keen car enthusiast, while a spa day for two suits someone who enjoys a leisurely day away. Receiving either voucher at Christmas doesn’t secure a suitable date afterwards, so check locations, booking restrictions, expiry dates and extra costs before buying.
What should I check before ordering a personalised Christmas gift?
Check every personalisation detail and the seller’s production times before ordering. For a book embosser, confirm the name, wording and design; for a star map, confirm the place, date and any time requested. Allow for the stated production process as well as the seller’s delivery information when deciding whether to order for Christmas.