Nifty·Posted on Dec 20, 201519 Amazing DIY Gifts That Only Look ExpensiveGet the $$$$$ look for $.by Mallory McInnis (she/her)BuzzFeed StaffLinkFacebookPinterestTwitterMail 1. Put together a mid-century modern clock for a friend with retro taste. 2. Use fabric paint to "watercolor" a set of napkins. 3. Turn some test tubes into a chandelier for flowers. 4. Bend a minimalistic brass curve necklace. 5. Make homemade candles that look like they came from an expensive boutique. 6. Decoupage a trinket tray. 7. Fold a piece of brightly colored suede into a clutch. 8. Or turn a piece of leather into a sketchbook. 9. Make a DIY himmeli wreath that's stylish enough to leave up all year. 10. Or make himmeli hangers for plants and jewelry. 11. Cover cork with fabric to make a fancy AF upholstered message board. 12. Create some museum-worthy reflective wall art. 13. Build a mug house for a coffee addict. 14. Dip-dye white rope and coil it into a bowl. 15. Construct a cutting board with built-in herb planters. 16. Sculpt a set of "marble" coasters using oven bake clay. 17. Transform a vintage belt into a camera strap. 18. Add quirky decals to vintage plates. View this photo on Instagram 19. Or use leather to make tassel keychains.