Cheap Homemade Gift Ideas
Let's face it - gifts can be expensive! But they don't have to be. These cheap homemade gift ideas will create memories and include your personal touch. Learn how to make great gifts that don't break the bank!
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These gifts are cheap and useful!
Dog Biscuits
Don't forget their four-legged friend! These quick and easy dog biscuits will please their pooch.
Coat Hanger Covers
After awhile, those wire hangers can leave a dent on clothes. Protect the clothes of friends and loved ones with these homemade coat hanger covers.
Recycled
Bottle Cap Magnets
Quick, easy, cheap, and fun. Use their favorite brew or a variety. This simple guide shows you the step-by-step instuctions to make these cool personalized magnets.
Travel Whiteboard
Convert an old baking sheet into a travel whiteboard. Great for car trips or school study sessions, this recycled gift will keep on giving!
Bottle Cap Frame
Spice up that old photo frame! Decorate it with bottle caps and add a special picture. Perfect for the college student in your life. It's easy! Read more to find out how.
Transform an old box into a magical doll house filled with hours of fun and memories. Young girls will be so pleased with this affordable homemade gift.
Kitchen Gifts
Gift Towel Angel
Make a creative, useful gift with just:
- kitchen towel
- potholder
- dishrag
This Christmas angel is fun to display and only costs about $5. Learn how to make this quick, easy craft.
Outdoors
Garden Stepping Stone
A thoughtful personalized stepping stone makes a great gift for the gardener in your life. They'll think of you ever time they walk past your thoughtful gift. Learn how to make an affordable, attractive homemade stepping stone.
Pine Cone Fire Starters
These colorful fire starters are fun and affordable. Add color and sparkle to your fireplace or campfire. These festive cones will change color while lighting your fire.
More Great Cheap Homemade Gift Ideas
Transform an old box into a magical doll house filled with hours of fun and memories. Young girls will be so pleased with this affordable homemade gift.
Gift Towel AngelMake a creative, useful gift with just:
- kitchen towel
- potholder
- dishrag
This Christmas angel is fun to display and only costs about $5. Learn how to make this quick, easy craft.
Garden Stepping StoneA thoughtful personalized stepping stone makes a great gift for the gardener in your life. They'll think of you ever time they walk past your thoughtful gift. Learn how to make an affordable, attractive homemade stepping stone.
Pine Cone Fire StartersThese colorful fire starters are fun and affordable. Add color and sparkle to your fireplace or campfire. These festive cones will change color while lighting your fire.
Now that you have some ideas for affordable homemade gifts, you won't have to spend an arm and a leg next holiday. Find more inexpensive gift ideas, check out our homemade gifts section.
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