With the approach of Christmas, I’m trying to find ways to gift those in my life while not spending too much. Let’s face it, one can go broke this time of year! We focus on the gift, not the meaning behind it… or, at least I have been guilty of this. Do our loved ones need an expensive gift? Can I find gifts that won’t break my bank but still be useful? Will less expensive gifts be more cheesy? The answer to all of these questions is NO!
Those who love you won’t dwell on your gift’s price tag. Pinterest has so many AWESOME ideas that you can make and they won’t break your bank. And, frugal gifts can be fun and useful. You’ll see what I’m speaking of below.
Here, you will find 25+ Gift Ideas for under $10. You heard right, UNDER $10. The best part about this list? These DIY gifts can be given on a variety of occasions throughout the year. Stretch that dollar!
Coffee Filter Wreath by Lil’ Luna
Electronic Charging Station by Tater Tots and Jello
Year Long Gift in a Frame by Eighteen 25
DIY Photo Clipboards from Love Grows Wild
Candy Cane Sugar Scrub from The Idea Room
Terrarium Kit from Wit and Whistle
Ruffled Tea Towels by Love Grows Wild
Beeswax Candle DIY from Oh Happy Day
$3 Photo Display from Shanty 2 Chic
Mason Jar Pin Cushion by The Seasoned Homemaker
DIY Jewelry Organizer from I Heart Naptime
Photo Coasters by Oopsey Daisy
Skillet Handle Pot Holder by Practical Stewardship
Fabric Flower Belt by Make it and Love it
Keep the Change by Lil’ Luna
DIY Ring Holder from Duitang
DIY iPad Stand by Shanty 2 Chic
Homemade Lemon Soap from A Pumpkin & A Princess
Screen Printed Apron from A Happy Stitch
Cupcake Stand by Giver’s Log
DIY Chalkboard Serving Tray by Shanty 2 Chic
Christmas in a Jar by Happiness Is
Glitter State Art from The Effortless Chic
DIY Chalkbaord Mug by Wit and Whistle
Paint-Dipped Spoon Set from Kenmore Community
Grandma Magnet Board by Lil’ Luna
DIY Gold Magnetic Letters by Inspired by Charm
DIY Handwarmers by Armommy
DIY Snow Globes by Whipperberry
Etched Oil Bottle by Love Grows Wild
Button Book Marks by I Heart Naptime
Jewelry Stand by The Crafted Sparrow
Mason Jar Soap Dispensers from Love Grows Wild
Recipe Holder by Lil’ Luna
I love the emphasis on creation and connection. Christmas presents show love, appreciation and celebration. How great is it that you can get the same things by making presents with your loved one ;).
So exciting to get the opportunity to try new projects as well! Several of the items above I have no idea how to execute but why not try 😉
Although I love the IDEA of hand-crafted gifts, I am not particularly ‘crafty’ and a good deal of what I could craft would be laughed at and then probably discarded by the recipient. And since I have limited time and that is as valuable to me as money, spending the time to craft things of dubious value and use (at least the ones I make would be so) is time not well spent.
Any ideas for those of us who are not ‘crafty’ and/or for those of us who would like to buy nice gifts that don’t cost the earth. I am not one of those folks that spends hundreds of dollars on Christmas and I never will be. I usually spend about $100-150. Granted, I don’t have that many people to gift but I know people who routinely spend into the thousands on Christmas gifts. That makes no sense unless you are wealthy and even then it seems to miss the reason for the season.
JESUS is the reason for our season!