With Christmas coming up, I am sure that you are franticly attempting to find the perfect gift for the least amount of money. Worry no more! Here are six gifts you can make in the comfort of your own home.

1. An Artsy Mug

Supplies:

White mug

Color sharpie

Directions:

First you must decide what design you want to put on the mug. Once you have figured out your design you can either print out a stencil or freehand your drawing with your chosen sharpies.

Once you’re done drawing, let the mug dry for a few hours, preferably over night.

After you have let the mug dry, place in a 350 degree F oven for thirty minutes. Make sure you place the mug in the oven before it has heated up completely or else you run the risk of causing the mug to crack.

Finally, make sure you hand wash the mug to ensure the best end result.

2. A Painted Candle Holder

Supplies:

Tape

Glass Candle Holder

Chalk Paint

Paintbrush

Directions:

Decide what design you would like to be on the candle holder.

Tape off the section of the candle holder that you don’t want paint to get on.

You can either find a sticker or cut the design out of painter’s tape, apply that to the area of the candle holder that you want the design (Where there will be no paint).

Finally, paint your holder after you have applied all of the tape and let dry.

3. Confetti Dipped Glasses

Supplies:

Drinking glasses (You can find some cheap ones on amazon)

Acrylic paint

Paint brush

Directions:

It’s very simple… take your glass and turn it upside down.

Then, get your paintbrush and paint the bottom of the glass any design you would like. For this specific example, to make it look like confetti make small dots with your paintbrush all over the bottom of the glass.

Once you’re done painting, make sure you leave the glass in a safe area of your home and keep it upside down. Let dry for however long your paint takes.

4. Tote Bag

Supplies:

Old T-Shirt

Matching Thread

Sewing Machine (If you can’t sew by hand)

Fabric Scissors

Directions:

First, take your T-shirt and cut the sleeves off and make a U shape at the collar.

Machine sew or hand sew the bottom part with a straight line, closing the bag. There you have your own handmade tote bag.

5. Fabulously Fluffy Keychain

Supplies:

Yarn

Scissors

Hook Keychain

Directions:

Start off by coiling your yarn around your finger. When you have a big amount of yarn coiled to your finger, insert through the middle of the coil a piece of yarn about 30cm.

Take it off of your finger and make a strong knot with the extra piece of yarn.

Now you are left with loops of yarn, take you scissors and cut the loops. Make sure not to cut the extra piece of yarn that’s holding it together.

Your result will most likely look awful, so take your scissors and even out the pieces of yarn.

With the long strand of yarn, the extra piece, tie it onto a hook keychain.

6. Happiness Jar

Supplies:

Paper

Glass Jar

Directions:

If you desire, you can decorate the exterior of the jar

Write inspirational quotes on paper, fold them, and place in the jar