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This article is written by a student writer from the Her Campus at UNCW chapter.

Does your wallet feel a bit empty this holiday season? Worried that you wont have enough money to get your family and friends gifts? Don’t fear- affordable, easy DIY holiday gifts are here!

DIY Sharpie Mug:

Supplies: Sharpies (even colorful ones) and a mug. After writing in sharpie on your mug, bake the mug in the oven for 30 minutes at 350 degrees!

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Button Bracelet

This chic, easy-to-make bracelet can make any outfit unique.

http://hopestudios.blogspot.com/2009/07/tutorial-tuesday-button-bracelets.html

 

Bolt Bracelets

Another cute alternative to the button bracelet- grab some leather strands and some small bolts and you’ve got yourself an adorable piece of arm candy.

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Fringe Scarf

Have an old T-shirt around? Get some scissors and do some cutting to make your perfect fringe scarf!

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Decorated Wine Glass Vase

Feeling artsy? Have some wine glasses laying around the house? Put them to use by decorating them with some spray paint, or any kind of paint for that matter, from your local craft store. This gift gives you a lot of free reign and allows you to personalize the bottle as creatively as you’d like

DIY Mint Sugar Scrub

This easy-to-make scrub is a great gift for friend and family of all genders and ages. And who doesn’t love exfoliating?

http://lovegrowswild.com/2013/11/diy-mint-sugar-scrub-holiday-gift-ideas/

 

Teacup Candles

These DIY candles are way too easy to pass up! Head over to a local thrift shop or Goodwill to find some vintage teacups. Next, search for an easy online tutorial. Not only is this a useful gift, it’s also one-of-a-kind.

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Kaitlyn is a student at The University of North Carolina Wilmington attaining a degree in communication studies with a focus in public relations and minor in journalism. She will be graduating in May of 2015 with a B.A. In addition to starting a Her Campus chapter at UNCW, she also is a contributing writer for USA TODAY College and has interned for local WILMA magazine and The Greater Wilmington Business Journal. When she's not writing, her time is spent working or reading magazines of all varieties. Kaitlyn plans to move to New York City after graduation to pursue a career in journalism. You can follow her on twitter @KaitlynRussell_