10 DIY Gifts an Artist Could Make for Less than $2

Whether it's for Valentine's, Easter, birthdays, or Christmas, gifts are difficult. They are also, many times, expensive. So, here is a list of stylish but practical gifts artists can make for less than $2!

1. Design a tee-shirt. I buy tee-shirts from Dollar Tree, and then paint a character the gift recipient loves with acrylic paint. Not only is it a custom, thoughtful, and fun gift, it's also very practical!

2. A Typography Print. Typography/calligraphy prints are very popular, fun to make, and stylish.
They can be made either by hand or digitally.

3. Draw or Paint a Character. This is a great gift for children!

4. Create Pottery. Okay, this will probably cost more than $2, but if you divide the clay into separate gifts, each gift can still be less than that. As an example, I created ring-dishes for friends and a teacher.

5. Polymer Clay Jewelry. There are countless tutorials and ideas for necklace charms, rings, and other polymer jewelry. These all require small amounts of clay, and should therefore cost less than $1.

6. A Custom Portrait. If you like to draw people, you could draw a custom portrait of somebody (or of their pet). Who wouldn't like that?

7. String Art. You can get a free pallet from almost anywhere, buy the string at thrift stores for $0,50, and all you need are the nails (assuming you have a hammer), which cost around $1.50. 

8. A Custom Sign. Again, find a free pallet, but this time only use one board, and paint a custom massage with acrylic paint (which is $0.50 a bottle at Walmart).

9. Draw or Paint a Landscape. Think of somewhere the gift recipient loves, and paint or draw a picture of it.

10. A Scrapbook or Journal. Who wouldn't love a sentimental scrapbook, bible journal, smash book journal, or vacation journal? Whatever type of journal it is, it is sure to make a great gift and can easily be done for less than $2.

That was all ten gift ideas. I hope this is helpful!
-Lauryn