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6 Low Cost DIY Christmas Gifts

For the shopper on a budget.

Samantha Killen
Dec 13, 2016
Monmouth College
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6 Low Cost DIY Christmas Gifts

Hello! This week I am going to give you 6 low-cost DIY Christmas Gift Ideas for the person on a budget.

1. DIY Manicure Gift Set

These you can make custom to the girl you're making them for but I will give you a general way to go about making one.

My all time favorite and I will show you a few ways to change it up.

Here's What you will need:

*a glass jar or gift bag ($1 at Dollar General )

*Cotton Balls/ Pads ($1 at Dollar General for a 100 ct.)

*Cheap (in your price range) Nail polish (there are $1 very good quality nail polishes at Dollar General)

*Emery Board

*Little Container of Nail Polish Remover

Total Cost- $

2. DIY Spa in a Jar

These you can make custom to the girl you're making them for but I will give you a general way to go about making one. These can vary of what you put them in depending on the size of bag or jar that you are working with.

What You will need:

*Glass Jar or gift Bag

*Premade Face Mask (can find at Walgreen, Dollar General or Walmart)

* Small Chocolates

*Hand Lotion

*Hand Sanitizer

*Holiday Socks

3.DIY Bath Bombs

I found a recipe via Wiki How that doesn't require citric acid, Hope you enjoy!

Ingredients-

  • 1 cup baking soda
  • 1/4 cup cream of tartar
  • 1/2 cup cornstarch
  • 1/2 cup salt (Epsom salts, sea salt, or non-iodized table salt)
  • 2 teaspoons essential oil
  • 1 tablespoon oil (any type of moisturizing vegetable oil, such as sweet almond oil, coconut oil, or olive oil) (optional)
  • 1 or 2 drops of food coloring (optional)

Instructions- http://www.wikihow.com/Make-Bath-Bombs-Without-Cit...

4. DIY BBQ Rub

Mix brown sugar, paprika, black pepper, salt, chili powder, garlic powder, onion powder, and cayenne pepper in a bowl. Store in an air-tight container or keep in the freezer in a sealable plastic bag.

5. DIY Man Kit

For the man or men in your life here is a kit to put together for them. As always you can customize it to them.

*Fun container or gift bag

*Beef Jerky

*Their favorite candy

*Body Spray

*Gift Card to their favorite restaurant or specialty store they like


6. DIY Car Kit

This can be for the man or woman in your life. Honestly for anyone who has a car.

*Bucket

*Air Freshner

*Sponges

*Car Rags

*Car cleaners

I Hope these ideas help the person on a budget get a few ideas for the Christmas Season

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