It's tough being part of the 99 percent, but there's more than one way to stick it to the Man while keeping your bank account—or that wad of bills stashed beneath your mattress—afloat. Who says homemade has to look homespun? Here are 14 eco-chic do-it-yourself gifts to make spirits bright this holiday season. Above, a set of monogrammed hankies, hand-stitched with care and bundled in a carryall to call its own.

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MULTIPLE PERSONALITIES

Add instant oomph to an ordinary pair of pumps or flats with a set of shoe clips that fickle pickles can swap at will.

+ DIY Ruffled Shoe Clips
+ Capitol Romance

TIE ONE ON

Help your favorite l’ll mister clean up nicely with a dapper bow tie that’s as much a cinch to make as it is to tie on.

+ DIY Bow Tie

+ Delia Creates

ZIP IT GOOD

Busted zipper? Upcycle it into a wrist cuff that’s one part Park Avenue socialite, one part biker chick.

+ DIY Zipper Bracelet
+ Study NY

KODAK MOMENT

For would-be paparazzo in your life, a camera-coddling wool wrap is the money shot you’re looking for. Bonus points if you get ahold of a Pendleton wool remnant.

+ DIY Camera Wrap
+ Wood & Faulk

STONE COLD FOX

Don’t know much about geology? For less than $10 and under an hour, whip up an attention-tugging cocktail ring that looks like a million bucks.

+ DIY Geode Ring
+ Dismount Creative

2 Responses to “14 Eco-Chic Gifts You Can Make Yourself (DIY Tutorials)”

capitolromance says:
November 21, 2011 at 2:45 pm
thanks for sharing our DIY shoe clip post!
Pierogi Picnic (@pierogipicnic) says:
November 27, 2011 at 11:08 am
Thank you for featuring my DIY Button Earrings post! Happy holidays – and happy crafting!