Gifts are a great way to show someone you care. But when it comes to buying gifts, sometimes our budget can be a bit tight. If you’re looking for an affordable gift for someone special but don’t have much money to spend, here are some ideas on how to make a gift for under $15.
1. Put together a homemade photo album or scrapbook: This is something that requires minimal materials and effort but will be very meaningful in the long run. All you need is some construction paper, glue sticks, scissors and photos of your loved one that they would enjoy seeing! Place the photos into the pages of the scrapbook and write down captions or special memories associated with each picture so they can look back at them fondly later on.
2. Create custom artwork: If you or someone else has artistic talent, why not create something special? Drawings, paintings and sketches all make great gifts! You could even do this digitally if you know how to use graphic design software like Adobe Photoshop – just print out your creation afterwards onto quality paper stock as well as frame it for an extra-special touch!
3. Make jewelry: Jewelry doesn’t have to be expensive – in fact it can easily be made from items around your house such as beads from old necklaces or scraps of fabric from clothing projects past! With just a few supplies (such as wire cutters) and some ingenuity, anyone can craft beautiful pieces of jewelry that their recipient will love wearing over and over again!
4. Bake something sweet: Baked goods always make wonderful gifts because who doesn’t love receiving food? Make sure whatever recipe you choose is simple enough so that it won't take too long – cookies are usually best since they require minimal ingredients plus time in the oven (not more than 15 minutes!). Once done baking wrap up your treats nicely using waxed paper or parchment paper tied off with string/ribbon then present them proudly!
5 . Prepare dinner/dessert night-in package : Everyone loves being spoiled with home cooked meals once in awhile - why not surprise them by putting together everything needed for dinner night-in package? Gather recipes online (or come up with your own!), buy ingredients accordingly then assemble all components into one neat little box complete with instructions on how prepare their meal step by step–don't forget dessert too if possible!! It'll surely bring smiles all around :)