Cool presents for Christmas under $50 to make that are useful and cool homemade gifts. How to make a present for under $50 is easier than you thing. These handmade presents ideas include a camera bag, diaper bag, quilt, toy box, doll house and potting bench.
As always, the Tip Junkie Homemade Gifts site has hundreds of pictured tutorials with free patterns for Home Made Gifts Over $50 to Make, so you can always search there if youre looking for something specific. {wink}
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1. DIY Handbag to Camera Bag ~ I love all the new chic camera bags on the market, but they can get a little pricey. If thats in your budget, try this awesome tutorial. You can turn any fabulous handbag into an awesome camera bag that will help you stay organized and protect that expensive equipment. A great gift for a photographer!
Easy Things to Make
2. Sweet Ruffled Baby Bag {Diaper Bags} ~ This is such a cute diaper bag with sweet ruffle details! Best of all, if you can sew, you can make one yourself! Using this great tutorial you will be able to create a beautiful bag to carry all of little ones things! Fill the diaper bag with baby necessities and it makes a wonderful gift!
3. Chevron Rag Quilt Tutorial ~ I simply adore this beautiful flannel rag quilt! The chevron stripes in four coordinating fabrics are fabulous. The size of this quilt is perfect for a small child. You can alter the size and make it big enough for an adult.
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4. Dream Dollhouse Makeover ~ Check out this amazing dollhouse transformation. This is a dream gift for any little girl. So many fun details including tiny curtains and a cartoon rendering of family pictures hanging on the walls. Too cute!
5. How to Build a Toy Box {inspired by Pottery Barn Kids} ~ Pottery Barn Kids sells a similar toy box for over $200. Learn how to create your own for under $40!
6. Toy Workbench From A Nightstand ~ This darling workbench was made from a nightstand picked up at a thrift store for $3! For that price, you could buy a set of play tools to go with it and youd have a perfect birthday or Christmas gift for the little builder in you life.
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7. DIY Potting Bench ~ I adore the idea of this over-the-top gift for an avid gardner. You can build this custom bench following the great tutorial and using simple supplies, like wood palettes and basic screws. Then fill it with gardening tools, pots and supplies to get them started. What a fabulous Mothers Day, Fathers Day, or housewarming gift. It would also be great for someone retiring who will now have some extra time on their hands.
How to Make a Present
8. Box of Chocolates Money Gift ~ Money is the gift everyone loves, but sometimes it feel like its not very thoughtful when you hand over a twenty in a card, right? So for the person who has everything, transform some cold hard cash into this lovely box of chocolates. Fabulous for a college student, or a friend headed off on a trip.
Christmas Homemade Presents
9. Photo Canvas Wall Art ~ Canvas prints are beautiful but very pricey. These DIY canvas prints were made using your favorite photo, a pre stretched canvas, and decoupage. For a fraction of the price you can have the look and feel of a canvas print. And these beautiful pieces are a great personalized gift for your loved ones.
Handmade Presents Ideas
10. Pom Pom Throw {tutorial} ~ Heres a great tutorial on how to make a pom pom throw. Turn an already beautiful blanket into a show-stopper, just by adding pom poms! Classic and timeless, pom poms add tons of fun!
If you love these holiday crafts and gifts then youll find THOUSANDS more just as creative over on the Tip Junkie Homemade Gifts , Free Patterns & Christmas site!
Simple Gifts by Price:
Homemade Christmas Gifts by Age:
- Infant {0-12 months}
- Baby {1 Year}
- Toddler {2-3}
- Preschool {4-6}
- Kids {2-12}
- Child {7-9}
- Teenager {13-19}
- Adult {25-49}
- Adult 50+
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Thanks Ladies. I just adore these tutorials! Feel free to grab my I was featured on Tip Junkie blog button. You earned it! {knuckle bumps}
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Creating Memories that Endure,
Laurie
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