With the holiday season in full swing, it’s time to start thinking about what to get for your loved ones this Christmas. Whether they want something on the pricier side or something that you are unable to find, these 5 DIY gift ideas with budgets and directions will give you the perfect gifts to get your loved ones. These DIY gifts can cost you as low as 8 dollars and go up to however much money you want to spend. They also include clear instructions so you know exactly what to do to make  your friends and family this Christmas present!!

• Hot Chocolate in a Jar 

Things you need:

• Hot Chocolate powder (whatever one you would like)
• Candy canes
• Marshmallows
• Mason Jar 

How to make: 

1. In your Mason Jar, 12 tablespoons of hot chocolate mix
2. Crush up 12 candy canes and pour them on top of the hot chocolate powder
3. Add marshmallows until the jar is all the way full
4. Screw on lid/ Add bow if you want 

• Starting at 11$

2. Stuff a Mug 

Things you need:

• A mug
• Things your loved ones like 

How to make:

1. Go to the store, pick up things your loved one likes. It can be whatever you want to get. (No price restrictions) 
2. Pick out your favorite glass mug/ cup (Your probably going to want to get one a little bigger)
3. Stuff all of your gifts into the mug
4. Can wrap mug in wrapping paper, clear plastic, or anything else you want (optional)

• Price can be whatever you want

3. Homemade Personalized Ornament 

Things you need:

• Paper
• String (any color you want) 
• Markers
• Glitter
• Crayons 
• Any other craft supplies you would like

How to make:

1. Cut out a paper shape (you can pick shape and size)
2. Make a whole at the top of the shape, cut a piece of string and pull it through the whole, then tie the string in a knot
3. Use your craft supplies to decorate the ornament however you would like
4. Let ornament dry for 1 hour
5. Wrap of hang ornament on tree

If you do not want to make paper ornaments, you can order cardboard ornaments off of Amazon as well as getting some glass ones from stores like Hobby Lobby and Walmart

• Price varies depending on type of ornament and supplies used

4. Homemade Sugar Scrub 

Things you will need: 

• Coconut Oil
• Sugar

Optional:

• Citrus zest
• Essential Oils
• Cute container of your choice

How To Make:

1. In a bowl, add together ¼ cup of sugar 
2. Then add in ½ cup of coconut oil and thoroughly mix together
3. Add you optional ingredients such as essential oils for smell and Citrus to brightening
4. Put into a container of your choice

• Price varies spending on supplies, starts at 8 dollars 

4. Burr Basket 

Things you will need: 

• A cute basket of your choice
• Your loved ones favorite items
  • Gift Cards
  • Drinks, snacks, candy
  • Blankets/ stuffed animals
  • Candles
  • Fuzzy socks
  • Hot chocolate

How to make:

• Pick out a cute basket
• Get all the things that person likes
• Arrange it in the basket

Optional:

• Wrap the items in the gift/ Add a bow 

Price can vary depending on amount of gifts/ items you buy