D.I.Y Christmas Gift Ideas Under $5

Trying to stay on a budget? Not sure what to get for a co-worker or neighbor? Maybe you are going to a party and want to bring a hostess gift or your child wants to give a gift to a friend. Try out these 4 d.i.y gifts that cost under $5. All supplies needed can either be found at the dollar store, or ones you probably have on hand already.

GIFT #1: HOMEMADE LAUNDRY SOAP

Supplies Needed: Borax, Washing Soda, & Bar Soap

Combine 1/2 cup borax and 1/2 cup washing soda

Add in 1 bar of soap (grated)

Mix together and pour into sealed container

Use 1 tbs per load

GIFT #2:  BATH BEADS MIXED DRINK

Supplies Needed: Drinking Glass of Choice, Bath Beads, Loofah, Straw

GIFT #3: DISHTOWEL ANGEL

Supplies Needed: Dishtowel, Dish Rag, Washcloth & Ribbon

Dish Towel Angel Poem

I am your Kitchen Angel
I'll watch over all you do,
Baking all those goodies,
And snitching one or two!
And if you ever tire of me,
Or some help is what your wish is,
Just untie my little ribbons,
And I'll help you with the dishes!

GIFT #4: HOMEMADE PLAY DOUGH

Supplies Needed: Flour, Salt, Cream of Tartar, Boiling Water

Oil (I used Vegetable), & Food Coloring (optional)

Combine flour, salt, & cream of tartar

Combine boiling water, oil, & food coloring (if using)

Add wet ingredients to dry ingredients 

Stir well & then knead dough 

Once dough is cool, place in container of choice

I hope you enjoyed these 4 easy gifts you can make for the holidays and that you give them a try.

Here are a few ideas for how to give them as a complete gift:

1. Along with the homemade laundry soap, you could include homemade all purpose cleaner, a homemade glass cleaner, some pretty rags & place everything in a cute basket.

2. Place a magazine, some lotion, and a candle along with the bath beads mixed drink.

3.  Include some kitchen utensils, a cute cookbook, and the dishtowel angel to make a complete gift OR how about some fresh baked cookies or bread included with the dishtowel angel.

4. Make the homemade play dough in multiple colors. Include a small rolling pin and some cookie cutters.

Stay Tuned for more D.I.Y gift ideas. Next week I will be sharing D.I.Y food related gifts!