Halloween is coming. Christmas is coming. New Year is coming. Someone’s birthday is coming. Anniversary. Baptism. Etc, etc.
When the Covid restriction is lifted, most of us would want to visit our friends and families to say hello, have lunch/dinner together, celebrate something, exchanging gifts, and so on.
Does that mean we have to spend more money? Not necessarily. Here are 10 frugal DIY gift ideas that look elegant:
DIY Halloween Crafts
This includes how to make a floating ghost with a balloon, spooky drinking glass, and spiders made out of straws. Here are 15 ideas and 10 more ideas.
DIY Decor ideas
These are made out of mason jars, including candle holders, pastel colour vases, mini aquarium, and photo holders. Check out these 16 ideas.
DIY Calendar
You can start making this if you enjoy drawing, if not, you can simply use pictures from magazines or print some from the website. RaniCrafts and this one from Lollyrot Scrapbooking have easy to follow instructions of how to make a DIY calendar.
DIY Storage Organiser
There are plenty of ways to make DIY storage organiser. One of the most creative ones is the one made out of cardboards, presented by TKG Crafts.
DIY Positivity
This is one of the most brilliant ideas of all because it helps with lifting anyone’s spirit, from ‘happiness in a jar’ to ‘open when you’re sad’ envelopes. Here are 4 easy to follow ideas from Leonie Sii.
DIY Keychains
Everyone will always need more keychains so here is a great and easy DIY idea of how to make it from Britney C.
DIY Secret Code Tube
This unique and simple to follow idea can be viewed here, presented by aPasos Crafts DIY.
DIY Notebook/Journal
It involves simple sewing and very easy to make. You can improvise using your own crafting skills. Here is how to make a refillable notebook presented by Din Life. If you don’t like sewing, here’s another idea presented by Johanna Clough.
DIY Sunglass Holder
Not just sunglasses but this DIY holder can hold any eyeglasses. Here are 12 awesome DIY ideas by Hetal’s Art.
DIY Pencil Cases/Makeup Bag
Pencil cases can also function as a makeup bag and vice versa. This one from MeeraMeera shows the simplest one with easy sewing. If you don’t like sewing, try to make a tube pencil case this way, by Jennifer May.
DIY Gift Wrapping Ideas
Don’t forget to wrap them elegantly. Here are 20 DIY gift wrapping ideas you can follow easily.