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  If your friend or loved one has a birthday coming up , it's easy to go out and purchase a gift or to just give someone money. However, they may appreciate something homemade with love even more. Many simple gifts can be made in the comfort of your home with little money, but will still leave a big impression.
  
  

Birthday Card

• A birthday card is one of the more common birthday gifts to make. A birthday card can be made with little money, time and effort. However, if you are a crafter you probably have many of the necessary items at home to make the birthday card. You will need basic items such as construction paper, markers, pencils, stickers, scissors and glue. Fold your construction paper in half to start off your card. Then you can draw pictures and write your own personal message. This is the best part of a homemade card, because you can spend hours searching for a card to buy that says what you want it to say. This way your card is decorated just how you want it and says exactly what you want it to say.
  
  

Coupons

• Birthday coupons are another simple and low-cost gift to make. You can decorate the coupons any way you like using materials like construction paper, stencils and markers. You can create your own coupons for that special someone that give them "one free massage" or "endless hugs." You will be amazed at how one small personalized coupon will warm your loved one's heart. You can also laminate your coupons and bind them in a coupon book to give them a more professional appearance.
  
  

Photo Collage

• A photo collage is a great gift to give that special someone for their birthday. This is also a easy and low-cost project. You can purchase an large, inexpensive piece of poster board. Then find your favorite pictures and memories with that person and create a photo collage on the poster board. Add decorations to the collage as you would a scrapbook page with things like ribbon, stickers, stenciled words and color.