DIY Gifts

If you’re anything like me, when it comes to holiday gifts for friends, you want to give them the best, but don’t always have a lot of money to spend. Here are some cute, fashionable DIY gift ideas that are sure to please your friends and family without breaking the bank.

HEADBAND

You can buy a plain headband at stores such as Forever 21 for very little money and spruce it up with buttons, ribbons or feathers (all of which can be found at fabric and craft stores). You can use a hot glue gun (but be careful!) or needle and thread to attach all of these items to you headband of choice.

Materials:

wide headband from Forever 21: $2.80

black satin ribbon (7/8″) from JoAnn Fabric: $2.79

colored buttons (50 count) from JoAnn Fabric: $1.49

sinthetic feathers (4 per pack) from JoAnn Fabric: $1.79

iPOD SOCK

For the music lover on your list, an iPod sock can protect their iPod anywhere they go. If you’re handy with a knitting needle, then the following directions will help you make an adorable iPod or phone sock (with a stripe!)

http://www.cutoutandkeep.net/projects/wooly_jumpers_for_ipods_and_

INFINITY SCARF
The infinity scarf is a big trend at the moment, and that means they aren’t cheap. However, you can make your own with an old t-shirt. The directions follow.

http://www.cutoutandkeep.net/projects/recycled_tee_circle_scarf

ZIPPER BRACELET
The bracelet (shown in the link below) is really adorable, and seems to be pretty simple to make. It’s also really unique, and would be difficult to buy at a store.

http://www.cutoutandkeep.net/projects/zipper-bracelet