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8 Easy DIY Holiday Gift Ideas

Put a new twist on gift giving.

 Cailyn Pacuraru
Dec 12, 2016
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8 Easy DIY Holiday Gift Ideas
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Holiday shopping can be stressful, time-consuming, and (more often than not) very expensive. From picking gifts for your family and friends, and all the Secret Santa's and White Elephant parties you have to participate in for school and work, the gift-buying can get a little out of hand. There's a simple solution: DIY gifts! Homemade gifts don't have to look cheap. These awesome, crafty ideas are sure to impress all your family, friends, and co-workers this holiday season.

1. Instagram Coasters

Looking for a gift for some friends? Gift these coasters as a reminder of your greatest memories. Make it here.

2. Galaxy Pillow

Because the only thing better than a regular pillow is a SPACE PILLOW.

3. Cookies in a Jar

Who doesn't love Christmas cookies? Recipe here.

4. Peppermint Sugar Scrub

Smells so good you could eat it. Directions here.

5. Stencil Jar Vase

A very chic and creative way to impress your mom. Make it here.

6. Arrow Bookmark

Know someone who loves reading? Personalize a bookmark here.

7. Dip Mix Ornaments

The gift of food is the greatest gift of all. Recipes here.

8. Starbucks Latte Soap

For the coffee lover in all of us. Tutorial here.

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