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DIY Dollar Store Christmas Gift Ideas

    Every year, we look to get special tokens for those we love to celebrate the festive season. Many worry that their cash won’t stretch to include everyone on their list – but remember it’s the thought that counts. If you are on a fixed income or budget you will be trying to find creative ways to give presents this year. Don’t waste a fortune on gifts that aren’t special – check out these Dollar Store Christmas Gift Ideas that will melt anyone’s heart.

    Dollar Store Christmas Gift Ideas

    1. Uplifting Quote Sign

    Uplifting Quote Sign
    This sign will look great on any room and is super easy to make. Grab a dollar store plate and some decals. Place the decals where you want them and voila – a thoughtful gift that anyone would love to receive.
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    2. Man Mug

    Man Mug
    With just a few supplies this gift in a jar is easy and cheap to make. Get a mason jar and place a tie and some socks inside. Complete with a festive bow to finish the look.
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    3.Pampering Gift Basket

    Pampering Gift Basket
    All the supllies for this are bought at the dollar store and everybody would love a nice pampering gift like this.
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    4. Monogram Wreath

    Monogram Wreath
    This is a great gift to give any time of year and all you need is a wreath, a letter and some vine.
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    5. Candy Truck

    Candy Truck
    This semi truck made of candy works great as a Christmas gift for neighbors, kids and colleagues. You’ll need dollar store candy boxes and candy canes which are then hot glue gunned together.

    6. Mickey Mouse Frame

    Mickey Mouse Frame
    For the Disney fan in your life , you’ll need a picture frame, glass candle stick, and bookmarks which are combined to make this cute Mickey Mouse frame.

    7. Cookies

    Cookies
    A cookie kit in a mug will be a hit with the cookie monsters in your life.

    8. Personalized Plate

    Personalized Plate
    With a plate from the dollar store you can write any message with a drawing using a sharpie marker and then bake at 150 degrees for 30 minutes.

    9. Movie Theme Gift Basket

    Movie Theme Gift Basket
    Who doesn’t love going to the cinema. Well now you can give them the experience in a basket – include treats and a dvd and don’t forget the popcorn!


    10. Snowglobe

    Snowglobe
    This is a super cheap and easy, cute Christmas gift to make and one that can be kept forever. Glue a dollar store tree to the lid of a jar. Fill the jar 1/4 of the way with fake snow and 3/4 with water. Stick the lid on with tree attached and you have a homemade snow globe.

    11. Personalized Mug

    Personalized Mug
    Decorate a mug with paint marker for ceramic and glass surfaces. Fill it with a bag of assorted tea bags. It makes a lovely teacher gift for any time of the year.

    12. Basket of Goodies

    Basket of Goodies

    13. Gift Card Tree

    Gift Card Tree
    This idea is perfect for teenagers or the person who is hard to buy for. Use craft foam, kabob sticks and hot glue to make the tree.

    14. Makeup Basket

    Makeup Basket
    All items for this can be bought at the dollar store and it’s such a cute gift basket idea for little girls that like playing dress up.

    15. Teal Basket

    Teal Basket

    16. Girly Gift Basket

    Teal Basket

    17. Picture Wreath

    Picture Wreath
    You’ll need picture frames, and a wreath to recreate this. Paint a wooden letter pf the initial of the person you are giving it to for the middle to hang and attach it with jute from the back.

    18. Candy Jars

    Candy Jars
    A great idea if you have to make multiple presents such as for coworkers for example. It’s super easy and cheap to make too. You’ll need mason jars which are then filled with candy and toys from the dollar store. Embellish with some fabric under the ring and add a gift tag.

    19. Spa Themed

    Spa Themed
    This gift basket can be made for about $10. Include supplies such as a loofah, microfiber washcloths, microfiber facial scrubbers, soap rose petals, rose scented bath salts, vanilla candle, eye mask, pumice stone and a nail scrubber.

    20. Car Care Hamper

    Car Care Hamper
    This is a great gift for the men in your life like your father for example. Fill a basket with car wash and detailing products! This is great for any occasion such as birthdays or anniversaries.

    21. Baking Gift Basket

    Baking Gift Basket
    If you know someone who loves to bake then this is the gift for them.

    22. Cookie Kits

    Cookie Kits
    Purchase some pit holders and oven mitts at the dollar store and add a cookie mix of your choice.

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    2 thoughts on “DIY Dollar Store Christmas Gift Ideas”

      1. Hi Jenny,
        Thanks for contacting us! The cookie monster bowl is a combination of a large measuring jug (at least) 2 liters and a cookie monster decal that is used for mixers. Here are the links to sample products on Amazon. The decal is 7 inches wide, so make sure the jug is wider.
        Measuring Jug
        Sticker

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