The ultimate list of last minute gift ideas

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It’s that time of year again! Christmas is only a few days away, and people everywhere are scrambling around to get the last of their gifts ready and wrapped. If you’re like me, then you never seem to have time to buy gifts until the week of Christmas and now you find yourself in a tizzy, running around and getting everything just barely in time for the 25th. If you’re also like me, you may happen to have a very limited budget. But fear not, fellow last minute shoppers! Just like I did last year, today I have searched and compiled the ULTIMATE list of homemade last minute Christmas gift ideas. Ideas that are both affordable, easy and quick to make!  Just skim through to find the category you are looking for, check out what’s there and viola! A nifty idea for a Christmas present. Click the picture or link to go to the tutorial, and soon you’ll have plenty of gifts made.

For Family:

 

For those creative (but messy) little siblings, here's a homemade crayon holder that'll keep all those stray crayons in place.
For those creative (but messy) little siblings, here’s a homemade crayon holder that’ll keep all those stray crayons in place.
Why buy play dough when you can make your own? Great for a little brother of sister to create and play together!
Why buy play dough when you can make your own? Great for a little brother of sister to create and play together!
For aunts, older siblings, uncles and anyone who likes drinking coffee, a chalkboard mug is sure to be neat.
For aunts, older siblings, uncles and anyone who likes drinking coffee, a chalkboard mug is sure to be neat.
For all the moms out there, here's a cool spa in a jar.
For all the moms out there, here’s a cool spa in a jar.

 

For Food Lovers:

Oh candy tree oh candy tree, how yummy are your branches!
Oh candy tree oh candy tree, how yummy are your branches!

How about cake in a jar?

Or, if your gift recipient isn’t the sweet tooth type, what about some homemade salsa in a jar?

 

For Pets:

 

How about some yummy homemade dog treats?
How about some yummy homemade dog treats?
A cute Christmas cat wand for the little guy.
A cute Christmas cat wand for the little guy.

 

For your cat, try making this Christmas catnip toy,sure to delight.
For your cat, try making this Christmas catnip toy,sure to delight.

 

For Friends:

Do-it-yourself phone case: custom cases are not only made by you, but they can look great and be great gifts for others too.

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A cute DIY Stranded scarf, no sewing required for all you fashion lovers out there.
Bring out your inner geek with these awesome homemade Space invaders Christmas ornaments.
Bring out your inner geek with these awesome homemade Space invaders Christmas ornaments.

For Anyone:

Nothing like an adorable snowmen filled with materials for hot chocolate to warm up the season.
Nothing like an adorable snowmen filled with materials for hot chocolate to warm up the season.
Rudolph the red nosed root beer...:)
Rudolph the red nosed root beer…:)
Word lover? Why not hang it on the tree as an ornament?
Word lover? Why not hang it on the tree as an ornament?

 

 

Still unsure of the perfect gift? Hold on, there’s still so many more ideas on Pinterest. Give that a go and see what you can find.