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handmade gifts under $5

Most of us love to give gifts but sometimes money can be an issue and sometimes when we want to make something, time can be an issue.  So I have gone through past projects and compiled a list of cute gifts that are not only simple and can be done in an afternoon but also projects that can be completed for under $5!  Oh yeah 🙂   All of these handmade gifts under $5 have been Joyful Daisy tested and kid approved 🙂

GIVING MEMORIES…

Mini scrapbooks cards, and custom DVDS are great gifts for friends, family, and teachers!  Just print out some photos or create a mini scrapbook in a theme perfect for the recipient and then they can add photos of their favorite pet, friends, or event!  How Fun?!  Another great gift is to create a DVD with photos and or family movies for friends and family that are far away and give it in a cute customized envelope!

mini scrapbook card summertime

exploding book JD

CLICK HERE For Mini Scrapbook Card Tutorial

CLICK HERE For CD Album Tutorial

CLICK HERE For Exploding Book Tutorial (GREAT in sports themes for kids and teens)

CLICK HERE For DVD Envelope Template

SMALL HOMEMADE GIFTS UNDER $5…

craft room clips

 notebook covers with template

CLICK HERE For Cute Chip Clip Tutorial (CUTE hostess gift)

CLICK HERE For Duck Taped Garden/Dish Gloves (GREAT gifts for mom or grandma)

CLICK HERE For Duck Taped Mustache Pillow (GREAT gifts for teens and tweens)

CLICK HERE For Paper Notebook & Decorative Cover (FAVORITE gift for teachers)

YUMMY HOMEMADE  & SEMI HOMEMADE GIFTS UNDER $5…

I love cute packaging paired with homemade treats and when I am really crunched for time, I create semi homemade gifts by purchasing some of my favorite goodies and repackaging with homemade gifts tags with cute boxes and bows.! 🙂

 snowman kit craft label

  Tower of Treats in Handmade Boxes JDmountain dew christmas tree

CLICK HERE For Homemade Truffle Box Tutorial (GREAT gifts for teachers, hostesses, and neighbors)

CLICK HERE For Snowman Kit Tutorial (PERFECT gifts to stick in the kids lunches or use as party favors)

CLICK HERE For Snowflake Cocoa Mix and Packaging Ideas (GREAT For everyone, I mean who doesn’t like cocoa?!)

CLICK HERE For Gift Tower Boxes Tutorial (Great with homemade or store bought goodies.)

CLICK HERE For Beer or Pop Can Christmas Tree (Great for hostess, teachers, and teens!)

scarecrow crunch 4Christmas Crunch Pretzel Snacks

Legend of the Candy Cane Projects

CLICK HERE For Scarecrow Crunch Tutorial (ADORABLE Gifts to hand out on hayrides and at fall festivals)

CLICK HERE For Dipped Pretzel Treats and Christmas Crunch Poem

CLICK HERE For The Legend of the Candy Cane Poem and Gift Ideas (GREAT gifts for Sunday School  and to remind everyone of the reason for the season 🙂  )