Dec. 4, 2013
By Samantha Jacquest
Haven’t started your holiday shopping yet? Don’t have the funds to get something for everyone on your list? Not to fear – I’m here to save your gifting reputation.
Personally, I have 14 people to shop for and probably one or two more that I forgot about. I am a college student; there’s no way I can afford to hand out that many gifts every year, so I decided to
change my ways and stop spending up to $60 on each person (yes, I really used to do that).
So I took to Pinterest and found some amazing crafts I was able to create for very cheap that I know my family and friends will love. And now, I’ve decided to share these ideas with my fellow struggling college students.
I spent around $50 and was able to make gifts for five people and counting. The supplies I bought ranged from less than $1 to $10, but I was able to use most of it for multiple projects. Some of the crafting supplies came from Wal-Mart and Hobby Lobby, but most of it came from thrift stores around Whitewater.
Here are some common supplies that can be used for multiple craft projects at the prices I found them. The gifts you can create with these simple, cheap products are sure to please all this holiday season:
- Vintage and wood picture frames, $2-$5 each
- Fake flowers, $1-$5 per bundle
- Tin/metal serving trays, $2-$3 each
- Twine, $2
- Chalkboard spray paint, $8
- Hot glue gun with extra glue sticks, $10
- Rubber cement, $3
- Multiple bottles of glitter, $3 each
With these crafting supplies, I’ve made four sets of candle holders, two unique picture frames, mini chalkboards and a flower portrait.
I’m not stopping there. Check back to RoyalPurpleNews.com for more gift ideas as I create them and provide you with step-by-step instruction on how to make them. Happy crafting!
Flower portrait:
Wine glass candle holders:
Home decor chalkboard:
