It’s almost Christmas time! ‘Tis the season for gift giving. Sometimes it’s hard to think of a gift, especially if you’re trying to stick to a modest budget! Here are some Christmas gift ideas to get the holiday started.
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Pictures
You can’t go wrong with pictures. All pictures hold a sentimental value, whether it was a funny moment with a friend or a happy memory. You can present your gift as just a single framed photo or a scrapbook full of moments. You can also create custom coasters if you’re feeling fancy!
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Custom Coasters
Materials
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Square pictures
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Square tiles (local hardware store)
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Mod Podge
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Felt
Directions
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Print out a couple of pictures in a square format
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Fit the pictures onto the coaster. Once you find the right position, spread Mod Podge over the entire tile, with the picture on top.
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Leave to out to dry
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For an extra layer of protection, go over the tiles again with another layer of Mod Podge and set the tiles out to dry.
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Cut out the felt to the size of the title.
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Glue the piece of felt to the back of the title. This will prevent it from scratching the table.
Movie Kit
Fill a basket with snacks and popcorn and promise to have a movie night one day. This is a great, easy, and inexpensive gift for a friend to show that you enjoy spending time with them!
Mixtape
A classic and forgotten gift, a mixtape is a great way to show a friend how much you care. Compile a bunch of songs that you think will fit your friend’s music taste and compress it on a CD. Don’t have a CD? Create a modern mixtape on a Spotify playlist.
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Winter Mug Kit
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Gather a bunch of feel-good items like tea, coffee, hot chocolate, a little snack, and fuzzy socks. Stuff it all into a mug and top it off with a bow! It’s the perfect way to beat the winter blues.
Succulent/Plant
Perfect for anyone who needs a little more green in their life. Easy to take care of and aesthetically pleasing, it will please any Instagram lover’s feed.
World Map/Area Map and push pins
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Get a world map and some red push pins to accompany it. This can help map out the past and future adventures you’ll have together.
Jewelry
Not the fancy ones from a high-class jewelry store, but just a simple pendant or bracelet from an accessory store that reminds you of the person will do the trick.
A Letter
A simple letter. At times, especially during the holidays, we can get caught up in all the materialistic things that we forget that sometimes the simplest things can bring us joy. A heartfelt letter, although maybe a little cringe-y, can also be the most meaningful.