As a college student I know how hard it can be during the holiday season. You have spent way too much money during fall semester and now finals are happening so you probably forgot about buying gifts. So now you're broke and you need something that won't take too long, so here are my top 5 DIY gift ideas for a broke college student:

1. Make a basket

Grab some candy, maybe a gift card, and a few other small items and place them in a basket. Literally grab whatever you think they will like, make everything look cute in the basket, and you have the perfect gift for cheap!

2. Pictures

What should you get your parents? Oh, and you haven’t even thought about a gift for your friends. The best thing to do is print out a picture, buy a frame and you have yourself a meaningful gift. You could even print out several pictures and make a collage.

3. Blanket

Go to a craft store and buy some fabric and make one of those cute tie blankets. All you have to do is bring home the pre-cut fabric, cut slits on each side of both pieces of fabric, and tie all the ends together. It’s so easy and everyone wants to stay warm in this cold winter weather.

4. Mason Jar

There are so many ideas you could do with this. You can get ingredients to make hot chocolate, cake, cookies, really anything and layer them in the mason jar. It looks cool and it’s something they can use (or eat/drink) in the future. Or if you know someone who likes painting their nails or makeup. By some nail polish, a mini nail file, makeup, anything pertaining to their interests you can put into a mason jar. Make it look cute and you have another perfect, thoughtful gift that they can use.

5. Food

If anything, make something that they love to eat. Cookies, brownies, fudge, it can be anything. Everyone loves food and the thoughtfulness of this one will make this a winning gift.