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Easy, Affordable Holiday Gifts

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!

http://www.pinterest.com/pin/219339444325358915/

 

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.

http://www.juxtapost.com/site/permlink/da3ce660-53dc-11e1-810b-bfd3c3d7f090/post/diy_jewelry/

 

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.

http://www.pinterest.com/pin/568860996653168259/