Get ready to be inspired today! I think you’ll enjoy this one.
There are so many great ideas out on the internet and all over Pinterest and today I’m joining over 100 other bloggers who are sharing ideas for cute and practical gift ideas for $5 and under. I think you’re going to enjoy this blog hop and you’ll get some great ideas to file away for future gift ideas for those female friends and relatives who you want to remember with a little birthday gift. It’s so nice to remember and be remembered on your birthday, but it’s not always practical to spend a lot of money. These ideas will get your creativity going and I’m sure you’ll want to save a few of them along the way, so get ready to click and pin some ideas!
My gift idea is really a simple one and it’s one I’ve received before from a friend. There’s nothing better in the summer than getting a fresh pedicure going on the toes and getting them ready for summer. What a fun little gift to receive, a pretty bottle of nail polish. 
Easy and practical, bottles of nail polish can be found in so many price points. The OPI is a bit more than $5, but not too much and that Essie bottle was actually $4.99 at TJ Maxx. 
These 2 colors happen to be my faves for toes: OPI’s classic Cajun Shrimp, which I’ve been wearing for years and Essie, Maximillian Strasse-her (which is one of the strangest names I’ve seen!). Both are pretty on the toes and brighten up any summer outfit. I just feel so good with a fresh pedicure, don’t you? Show off those toes in summer flip-flops and sandals with a vibrant color, that’s what I enjoy! And most women I know love nail polish too, so it’s a fun little gift to share with friends.
So, get ready to click over to 101+ birthday gift ideas from some fabulous bloggers and get your creativity racing! Here’s the printable that my friend, Brittany, helped me out with. It really pays to have younger blog friends who don’t mind rescuing you when a “printable” is needed. I had no idea how to do a printable, so Brittany saved me. Thanks, Brittany! Brittany is not only a talented DIYer, but a graphics girl too.
Click here for the printable file! toe-nails-birthday-printable
The creative brain who thought up this blog hop is Kristen Duke, photographer at Capturing Joy and what a great idea it is.
I’m excited to share today 101+ Birthday Gift Ideas for your Friends, including my Nail Polish and printable. I am joining forces with Kristen Duke in her Birthday Celebration Week along with over 100 talented bloggers sharing lots of inexpensive ideas and free printables! All week long, Kristen is sharing birthday tips and giveaways so be sure to check out her Party.
Since she loves balloons on birthdays, she is sharing an easy balloon gift idea.
As for the other creative ideas, a lot of these gifts are versatile for any occasion, and can be a gift to your friends, family, or even that gal that you’d like to get to know better. Even more fabulous–most gifts are under $5, and have coordinating printables to make it super simple!
{Blog Hop Birthday designs by C {dot} love}
Are you ready for some inspiration? Join in on the BLOG HOP! Click on each of links below each collage to see the gift idea and printable closer, along with instructions on how to make them, like Kristen’s above. Pin your favorites for later. Don’t forget to follow the Birthday Gift Ideas Pinterest Board as well, to save future great ideas.
>>>>>>>Important info! Blog Hops often have glitches the first day. If the link has an ERROR, simply click on the HOME button for each site, or google the blog name next to the link, and you should see their gift post there. Links will be updated as soon as possible.<<<<<<<<
1. Birthday Balloon Gift + matching free Print by Capturing Joy with Kristen Duke
2. Stamped Cocktail Napkin + Printable by Delineate Your Dwelling
3. Buckets of Fun gift idea+Free Printable by Craftiness is Not Optional
4. 7 Candy Bar Love Notes to say “Happy Birthday” by The Dating Divas
5. Have a Flippin’ Awesome Birthday by Dessert Now Dinner Later
6. Fishtail Loom Bracelet by I Should Be Mopping the Floor
7. Lemonade Lip Balm by Pretty Handy Girl
8. Hair Tie Birthday Gift & Printable Tag by Wait Til Your Father Gets Home
9. Gift of Sunshine Idea + Free Printable by Sweet Charli
10. I hope your birthday is a whole “lotto” fun by C.R.A.F.T.
11. Chicken Spice Rub w/ Printable Tags by Over the Big Moon
12. Birthday in a Bag Gift Idea by Seven Thirty Three
13. Quick Note for your Birthday Printable by Liz on Call
14. Otter Pop Gift with Printable Gift Tag by Somewhat Simple
15. {you} Series Magnets Printable by Ruffles and Rain Boots
16. Tea Cup Succulent by Your Homebased Mom
17. Pretty Pincushion + Printable by Let’s Eat Grandpa
18. Lemon Bath Salts & Free Printable by See Vanessa Craft
19. Diet Coke Birthday Kit by Pink Peppermint Prints
20. Chocolate Filled Insulated Tumbler Gift by The Girl Who Ate Everything
21. Easy Funfetti Cake Balls with Printable by Salt and Pepper Moms
22. Hands Down Best Friend Around by Eighteen25
23. Berry Happy Birthday Printable by Stuffed Suitcase
24. Whisk Birthday Gift with Free Printable by Cupcake Diaries
25. Paper Plate Gift Idea by Crafting in the Rain
26. Popcorn Gift Printable by Breezy Bakes
27. Life Saver: Birthday Gift in a Jar by Here Comes the Sun
28. Decoupage Wooden Pendant by Twin Dragonfly Designs
29. Have a coffee on me: Funky Coasters by Funky Junk Interiors
30. Swanky Black & Gold Cosmetic Bag by A Prudent Life
31. DIY cocktail napkins by kojodesigns
32. Nail Polish Gift by Southern Hospitality
33. Banana Cake by Whats Cooking with Ruthie
34. Paparazzi – the PERFECT friend gift by Sugar Bee Crafts
35. “latte” fun birthday gift by Our Thrifty Ideas
36. Homemade Funfetti Cupcakes + Printable by Tastes Better from Scratch
37. Pearls are Always Appropriate by Mommy Envy
38. Girls Just Want to Have Fun Birthday Gift by A Little Tipsy
39. Manicure Kit Birthday Gift with Printable by Blooming Homestead
40. Orange you Glad Cup by Artsy Fartsy Mama
41. Donut Gift Tag by Pretty Providence
42. Rainbow Inspired Birthday Gift + Printable by Thirty Handmade Days
43. Drink Topper and Tag by LandeeLu
44. DIY Bath Salts using Essential Oils by Unskinny Boppy
45. Friends are Like Chocolate Chips by Delightful Deets
46. Paint Can Succulent Planters by East Coast Creative
47. A Bundt Cake Gift & Printable by Dukes and Duchesses
48. Jam Birthday Gift & Printable by Happiness is Homemade
49. Jazzed up Frames by House for Five
50. Favorite Things Gift Ideas by inkhappi
51. Toe-tally Cool Nail Polish Gift Idea + Free Printable by Simply Designing with Ashley
52. Quote Book by Reasons to Skip the Housework
53. Iron On T-Shirt Gift by Becoming Martha
54. DIY Humorous Girlfriend Gift by Brassy Apple
55. Tea-riffic Birthday Gift Idea & Printable by Mom Endeavors
56. Turn Today Into A Celebration by Dolen Diaries
57. You’re A Lifesaver Printable by Live Laugh Rowe
58. Happy Birthday Jar {free printable} by Kiki and Company
59. Mason Jar Flower Vase + Printable by R & R Workshop
60. Easy $5 Wooden Charm Bracelet by Craftily Ever After
61. Polka Dot Mason Jar Vase by The Cards We Drew
62. Free Printable Mini Notes by Confetti Sunshine
63. Bath Bomb Easy Birthday Gifts by Tried and True
64. Ball Jar Printable Tags by The Country Chic Cottage
65. Eat More Cake Birthday Gift Idea and Printable by Play. Party. Pin.
66. Have a “berry” happy birthday by The Contractor Chronicles
67. Merci Chocolates + Hey Birthday Girl french girl printable by Handmade in the Heartland
68. Five Minute Leather Necklace Tutorial + Birthday printables by Delia Creates
69. Ah-Mason Birthday Gift Idea by Lolly Jane
70. Simple Dangle Earring Tutorial by Bombshell Bling
71. Symphony Bar Brownies by Among the Young
72. Wishing you an E “straw” diary Birthday by Ginger Snap Crafts
73. DIY Washi Tape Cacti by Fry Sauce and Grits
74. State Pride Cheese Board by Addicted to DIY
75. Reusable Monogrammed Solo Cup by Mom 4 Real
76. go-to gift…EARRINGS! by A Girl and A Glue Gun
77. Embroidered Mixed Media Bookmarkers by The Creative Goddess
78. Beyond Measure Birthday Printable by Like Mother Like Daughter
79. Birthday Facial Kit Gift by The Benson Street
80. DIY Jewelry Bookmark by Design Dazzle
81. Birthday in a Jar – Birthday Printable Tags by A Pumpkin and a Princess
82. Chocolate Peanut Butter Swirl Party Cookies by Crazy Little Projects
83. You are the Bee’s Knees by Love the Day
84. Birthday Candy Jar by Inside BruCrew Life
85. “Hip Hip Hooray, today is your birthday!” printables by The Crafted Sparrow
86. Treat Yo Self Printable by Girl Loves Glam
87. Chocolate Facial with printable by TidyMom
88. Happy Birthday Sweets by A Night Owl
89. Five Minute Bookmark by Sweet C’s Designs
90. Sweets for the Sweet by Simply Kierste
91. Citrus Whipped Honey Butter Jars by Sand and Sisal
92. Diet Coke Gift for a Friend with Printable by Sweet Treats and More
93. A Latte for Two + printables by One Krieger Chick
94. Cookie Monster Birthday Gift Tag by I’m Topsy Turvy
95. Root Beer Float Cake in a Jar by Giggles Galore
96. Treat Yo’Self Printable Watercoloring Box by Persia Lou
97. Fruity Body Scrub with Printable by Mad in Crafts
98. Magnetic Necklace Charm by Sowdering About
99. Happy Bee Day with Printable by Just Another Day in Paradise
100. Manicure in a Jar by That’s What {Che} Said…
101. UBER lucky to have you in my Life by Maybe I Will
102. Free Happy Birthday Printable by NoBiggie
103. DIY Wine Bag & Charms Gift by Sypsie Designs
104. Crispy Crunch-y Pie with Printable by Just Rhonda
105. “You’re the Silver Lining” Friendship Nail Polish Gift by The Happy Housie
106. Tie One On for Your Birthday (Hair Tie Gift Free Printable) by illistyle
Did you have a gift idea that stuck out to you? Go ahead and visit your favorites and let them know you love it!
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Follow Capturing Joy with Kristen’s board Birthday Gift Ideas on Pinterest.
- Rhoda
My first career was in Cosmetics & Perfumery and I worked for Revlon International & Guerlain for many years and trained in : Facials, Feet, Hands & Hair.
My birthday present to friends is a little pretty book of vouchers.. face, feet, hands or hair colour in the comfort of their own home. They can take their pick! But, oh lordy.. some of them dither over which to choose!
You’re right Rhoda, gifts don’t have to cost a fortune.. a dear friend has just given me a HUGE bottle of yellow tomato sauce and an equally large one of roasted peppers in chilli oil.
How yummy is that?
How fun! These ideas are keepers!!
Rhoda – this post is perfect timing. My friend’s birthday is next week and these ideas are great! Thanks.
So cute, and you can always use more polish!
Well, I, too thought this was a great gift idea, (AND STILL DO). I gave my two younger teenage nieces nail art, polish and cute pedicure items as well as a little holder for them from Anthropologie (NOT $5!).I thought it was like a Summer Xmas stocking. They didn’t share my enthusiasm and pushed it on the floor saying they thought it was gift for their 5yr old cousin No thank you, either. I decided that a cheaper gift would be nothing. I guess kids expect Ipads today.
I love your idea; it just brought this sad memory back.
Kids can be hurtful to adults …no respect !!!!
This is so adorable! My daughters are growing up and this would be fabulous for a tween girl’s birthday gift!
Rhoda ~ Great timing for the gift ideas! I have three friends with July & August birthdays and yesterday I made up my nail polish gifts for the July gals. In addition I added some cute cocktail napkins & a wine or margarita glass in a plastic basket, all from the Dollar Store. They turned out very cute. (I have photos of my version of the gifts, but couldn’t get them to past into this comment box. )
Rhoda, this is wonderful!! One of my girlfriends has a birthday in a couple of weeks and this will be perfect! Just goes to show it’s not so much about the money as it is the thought!
We’re throwing a bridal shower for one of my closest friends, and this is a perfect gift for her! Love this #birthdaygiftidea hop!
What a lovely gift idea!
seems to be a perfect gift idea,i have to arrange a gift next week will definitely go for this