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Congratulations on graduation can be as simple as thoughtful traditions that create long lasting memories for graduates. Whether youcelebrate graduationwith a party or just a card these DIY graduation gifts let the graduate know you are thinking of them.
These homemade graduation gift ideas include atravel organizer, t-shirt quilt, Instagram journal, homemade cards and craft, and printable quotes. And, if your graduate loves money, these creative money gifting ideas will really spark your interest!
Quick and Easy DIY Graduation Gifts
Graduating is a milestone in everyone’s life. Whether you’re the graduate or a person that wants to celebrate the recent graduate, here are some quick, simple and easy homemade graduation gifts that don’t require you to break the bank. Yep, DIY graduation gifts are still the best!
1. Chalkboard & Tassel Frame~ For our first DIY graduation gift idea, make a frame for the graduate that will hold their graduation picture. Makes a great keepsake!
2. Travel Organizer Tutorial~Before you send your graduates out to travel the world, give them this travel organizer as some DIY gifts. It will help them keep their documents organized and easy to find. The people behind them in the security line will appreciate it. {wink}
3. College Survival Basket~ This DIY graduation gift basket is perfect forgrads going off to college for the first time. They probably don’t have a stockpile of laundry items and other essentials to take with them and they certainly will need it!
4. Instagram Journal ~Make a DIY graduation gift Instagram Journal with Instagram photos using photoshop and washi tape! A super cute and easy project for anyone!
5. Dr. Seuss Printable~ “Today is your day. You’re off to great places! You’re off and away!” What a beautiful inspiring quote for the graduate.Print this free 8×10 print and frame it for a quick and easy gift. Such a cute last-minute graduation gift.
6. College Survival Kit~ Decorate an empty paint pail for the graduate. Fill the bucket with items the graduate will need for college such as school supplies, or anything they may need in their dorms!
7. Last-minute Graduation Gift {free printable}~ These milk bottle graduation hat toppers are too cute! A perfect last minute gift that you can easily make. All you need is a square piece of black paper, a circle punch and the free printable tag.
8. Graduation Candy Bar Wrapper {free printable}~“Congratulations Graduates.” What a beautiful inspiring quote for the graduate. Print this cute and free 8×10 print and frame it for a quick and easy, last-minute graduation gift.
9. Graduation T-shirt Quilt~Grab the graduates old t-shirts and get ready to create the cutest quilt. It’s the perfect sentiment for the graduate to remember their youth and home. Oh I love homemade DIY graduation gifts like this one!
Creative Money Graduation Gift Ideas
Have a graduation gift idea in mind but not sure how to go about creating it? Check out our list of unique money graduation gift ideas for your graduate’s next life adventure at the close of this school year.
10. Graduation Gift with Dollar Diplomas~Show the brilliant graduate that their hard work has paid off with this jar of diploma money! I love how the money is rolled up and tied to resemble diplomas. This can be a good last-minute graduation gift too, and it’s not so obvious!
11. Money Balloons~ What a fun and unique way to gift money! Have your local party store inflate balloons with money and confetti. Imagine how much fun the graduate will have popping the balloons to figure out how much money is inside.
12. Money Necklace DIY~Instead of a bouquet of flowers consider giving a money necklace! A video tutorial is provided to make the origami flowers. They’re fun for birthdays, graduations, anniversaries, Valentine’s Day, Mother’s Day, Father’s Day, teacher appreciation day or even after dance/music recitals.
13. Rainy Day Funds~ Attach dollar bills to string and tape to an umbrella. When the umbrella is opened the recipient will be showered with money! Watch their cute reactions once this awesome surprise is done!
14. Candy & CashGift~A perfect gift for the graduate! Purchase their favorite chocolate candy bars and wrap the money around the candy and attach a cute ribbon. You can even make a candy bouquet or money leis if you like!
15. Congratulations Gift Box~ Here is another clever way to give money! Simply cover a jewelry box with card stock. You could also put a small gift in the box instead of money, or use a mason jar instead of a jewelry box.
16. Money Chain for the Graduate~Give a gift that any graduate would love, a chain/lei made from money. With a stapler and a stack of dollar bills you can create a fun graduation gift that is sure to be a hit with any graduate.
DIY Graduation Gift Card Ideas
Graduation presents can be difficult to buy. Here are some inexpensive ideas to help you with your DIY graduation gift card present idea.
17. Lightbulb Graduation Card {free printable}~ This adorable lightbult card reads, “You’re future looks bright!” Inexpensive, but touching graduation gift!
18. App Store Gift Card Printable~ Show the graduate how app-solutely amazing they are by attaching it to an Apple Store gift card. Well, this might be a last-minute graduation gift but it counts!
19. Printable Graduation Cards & Quotes~ Four adorable printable graduation cards that you can customize and print. Such an inexpensive yet thoughtful gift!
20. Graduation Card & a Printable~ This adorable graduation card includes a free .pdf file to print. Add the stripes of your color choice.
21. Printable Congrats Cards ~ These adorable and simply stated “congrats” label cards are available in three color options. Quick and easy, and above all, inexpensive!
22. Paper Airplane Graduation Card {with printable}~ The sky is the limit with this fun airplane card! It’s a unique way to include a check-in a card. Download the free pdf file and print the paper airplane.
23. Graduation Cap Money Holder~How to make a quick and easy money holder for a fun way to give cash. Wise and cute idea which they can use as a decor in their dorm rooms too.
More Easy DIY Graduation Gift Ideas from Tip Junkie:
- Here are more of the best Graduation Gift Ideas you can make with your family.
- You can create some lovely homemade gifts for Graduation because they’re really easy!
- Looking for some creative money gift and cash ideas? We got your back!
- Express thanks to your teachers by making one of these Teacher Thank You Gifts {homemade}.
- Here are some Beautiful Teacher Appreciation Thank You Gifts you can make with the kids.
- Check out these Best Teacher Appreciation Gifts for Men for the World Teacher’s Day.
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 | Which easy DIY graduation gift are you making? Share it in the comments below! ~ Laurie {a.k.a. the Tip Junkie} |
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