Getting gifts for your sisters is hard, especially on a college budget. Pinterest is every sorority girl’s best friend, and you can find so many simple and easy gift ideas that won’t break the bank. 

First of all, there is the classic painted canvas. Every sorority girl knows this one and probably has at least 10 hanging up on her wall. But why stop at painting canvases? Painted coolers are not just for the frat guys. There are so many cute cooler ideas for the smaller portable coolers, that would be great for spring break on the beach or a day at the pool with the girls. Pulling apart egg crates and painting the wood with arrows, anchors, letters, or just about anything else is also a cheaper alternative for canvases, with a more rustic and interesting look. 

A scrapbook is a good gift that they will really appreciate, especially in the future once their college years are over. What better way to remember the best four years of their life than by looking through a scrapbook decorated by their favorite big, little, roommate, or just plain old partner in crime? And when it comes to decorating scrapbooks, there is never such thing as too much color or glitter. Go crazy. Have fun. They will love it, no matter what. 

Another quick, easy, and very cheap gift is a box of “happies.” Having a box full of little things masks the fact that you only spent a dollar or two on each item. Small bags of candy, a piece of cheap, but cute jewelry, some nail polish, and some mascara from Walgreens and, voila - the perfect little package. It may not be as good as one of those care packages you can go buy pre-made, but it sure will be cheaper. I guarantee they will love it just as much because it came from you.  

There are a million other DIY crafts you can do for your sister, from handmade jewelry to mason jar snow globes. Even laptop cases, camera straps, and tote bags can be made for super cheap with the right kind of cute fabric and some thread. Basically, the best way to make gifts is to be creative. Pinterest is great for ideas, but be sure to add your own personal touch for a gift your sister will love no matter the occasion!