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10 DIY Christmas Gifts

If you are broke and crafty, these are for you!

Samantha Follen

Dec 04, 2016

University of Wisconsin, Madison

If you are anything like me, you love Christmas but have no money. It’s a sad combination; you want to be the MVP of gift giving, but you also want to afford dinner. Lucky for you, I’ve searched Pinterest so you don’t have to, finding the top ten DIY gifts that you can give to your loved ones this Christmas.

1. DIY Mint Sugar Scrub

Directions here! http://lovegrowswild.com/2013/11/diy-mint-sugar-scrub-holiday-gift-ideas/?cuid=65021a53f7518cfadfee4d53c296abf8

2. Cinnamon Stick Candles

If you want your house/apartment to smell like Christmas, here’s the tutorial: http://www.sheknows.com/living/articles/1051839/diy-cinnamon-vanilla-candle-tutorial

3. Water Marble Mugs

If you want to brighten up someone’s mornings, click here:http://www.thesweetestoccasion.com/2015/08/diy-marble-dipped-mugs/

4. Tiered Jewelry Holder

Tutorial here:http://thehappyhousie.porch.com/diy-tiered-jewelry-tray-from-dollar-store-finds/#

5. Stenciled Mason Jar Vases

Don’t drink coffee and do this, because you need a steady hand to stencil: http://www.pleasenotepaper.com/2012/04/diy-mason-jar-vases.html

6. Homemade and All Natural Lip Balm

Cooler than normal chapstick AND organic! http://hiphome.blogspot.com/2012/01/all-natural-lip-balm.html#.WEHz9qIrIg4

7. Body Scrub: Peppermint Candy Style

Another DIY idea to scrub yourself with! http://www.theidearoom.net/2012/11/peppermint-candy-cane-sugar-scrub.html

8.“Lit” Christmas Canvas ;)

It will literally, be “lit.” http://www.hometalk.com/5976777/how-to-make-a-lighted-christmas-canvas

9. Fragrant Coffee Bean Scented Candle

To get your place to smell (almost) as good as Starbucks: http://www.hometalk.com/6030881/a-fragrant-aromatic-coffee-bean-scented-candle-diy-gift

10. Ginormous Knit Blanket

The last item on our list, but certainly not least, is a bit more difficult. If you're up for a little bit of a challenge to stay cozy this winter, check it out! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cMYRrOG27C0

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