As I have mentioned, I will be headed to college next year and with it being Spring Break, I have decided to cut some of my pre-travel boredom with crafting. What better to craft for than your future roommates?
Here are some ideas I have been looking at for roomie gifts:
No girl will say they don't think the Starbucks insulated cups aren't adorable. Add some special from you (gift card or to save money make a homemade coupon book (ex. I will do 1 of your chores, I will let you pick the movie, etc.), drink packets (tea, lemonade, hot coco), make-up (lip gloss, eyeliner, mascara), hand lotion or hand sanitizer. *If you want to add some DIY add glitter!
You know this is a gift the roomie(s) will use. Each of you have to have a key, so why not get them a cute little key identifier. These are found on Etsy $7/each (https://www.etsy.com/listing/150845081/acrylic-monogram-keychains?utm_campaign=Share&utm_medium=PageTools&utm_source=Pinterest)
Why not have a cute and warm accessory for the Winter? These are so cute and customizable for only $10
https://www.etsy.com/listing/171356330/monogrammed-fleece-headband-ear-warmers?ref=exp_listing
I love getting nail polish. Vases can be relatively cheap if you shop the right stores, as well as the nail polish. And adding real (or fake flowers) can add some color to the dorm room. However if you do real flowers make sure they are in a separate vase on the inside.
And another nail care and more package. This idea can be executed with anything really. From roomie gifts I would suggest, A Pampering Bundle, A Prevent a Hangover Bundle, or a Cure a Hangover Bundle.
Pampering Bundle: nail polish, nail clippers, nail file, lip balm, facial mask or scrub, hair mask, lotion or bath oil.
Prevent a Hangover Bundle: Placed in a large water bottle (to stay hydrated), protein bar (don't drink on an empty stomach), a couple multi-vitamins (pre-load with vitamins), these from Urban Outfitters (http://www.urbanoutfitters.com/urban/catalog/productdetail.jsp?id=27873041&parentid=SEARCH+RESULTS)
Cure a Hangover Bundle: Coconut water (restore electrolytes), a package of crackers, ibuprofen, sleep mask, Alka Seltzer Morning Relief
If you found out who your roommate was before moving in together, there is a 100% chance you have stalked their social media cite. Find some cute or funny picture of your roomie and gift them to them in the form of a fridge magnet. I like the puzzle idea the most because I feel it adds a little bit a fun the gift.
Tutorial: http://www.beadandcord.com/clipper/kara.davison.1370042/magnets-10157/38882.html
I love this idea, to store all of the gifts you are giving. I can't find somewhere to purchase this item for cheap, so if anyone knows somewhere, please comment and help me out!
How cute are these! These koozies are $8/each and you get to select your color of writing, your koozie color and the monogram!
https://www.etsy.com/listing/164342620/glitter-monogrammed-koozie?utm_source=Pinterest&utm_medium=PageTools&utm_campaign=Share
Or DIY this:
http://www.amazon.com/Premium-Blank-Beverage-Koozies-White/dp/B00F4IDHSA/ref=sr_1_18?ie=UTF8&qid=1395072603&sr=8-18&keywords=white+koozie
Everyone needs a hair brush! These are $15 on Etsy https://www.etsy.com/listing/122731976/monogrammed-paddle-hair-brush?share_id=8111816&hmac=3673e137adfe0fb50d8624ea5d79b6fcd9e7c431&utm_source=Pinterest&utm_medium=PageTools&utm_campaign=Share
Or DIY with this $9 paddle brush!
http://www.amazon.com/Spornette-Zhu-Bamboo-Paddle-Brush/dp/B002AWL68G/ref=sr_1_5?ie=UTF8&qid=1395075010&sr=8-5&keywords=paddle+brush
