Christmas shopping can be a pain, especially if you’re a broke student or forgotten about somebody until the last minute… or both.

Here are ten life saving ideas for cheap and last minute Christmas present gift ideas for 2015 if you find yourself in such a pickle.

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Homemade hamper

You can buy ready made Christmas hampers but they’re expensive, generic and take time to get delivered. Instead, buy a nice basket (or even a cardboard box will do as a last resort – but pretty it up with some wrapping paper at least!) and make a custom hamper with everything they personally love. You could include favourite foods or sweets, bath products, novelty items, or anything else you know they’ll enjoy.

Etsy

Etsy is a marketplace place for cool, if often novelty, handmade items. From brilliant t-shirts to truly awesome handcrafted jewellery and toys, it’s a great website to have a browse of in search of a perfect Christmas buy.

Homemade voucher book

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If you’re REALLY stuck for time – and/or money – try the classic homemade voucher book. You only need a pen, paper and some good ideas. Create custom vouchers that your friend, loved one or family member can cash in from you.

Bake something

Food makes most of us happy so take some inspiration from the Great British Bake Off and come up with something that even Mary Berry herself would be proud of. Whether it’s taking on the task of cooking an awesome Christmas roast, a full on Christmas cake or just some sweet treats.

Customisables

Photobox has loads of real cool photograph-based customisables from keychains to cushions, as well as photobooks. Moonpig offers a range of ‘homemade’ gift ideas from cards and flowers to food hampers that can include everything from organic cheese to chocolates

Moonpig

Moonpig also offers a range of ‘homemade’ gift ideas and not just cards, you can arrange for all sorts from flowers to food hampers that can include everything from organic cheese to chocolates.

Last Minute experiences

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The 365Tickets and LastMinute Experience websites offer cut price deals on all sorts of ideas for ways to celebrate, from posh nosh to a frickin’ flying lesson. You’re sure to find something for everyone.

Chocolate bouquet

A chocolate bouquet makes for an awesome – and tasty – present. This is an easy and cheap gift you can make at home at the last minute after a trip to the shops – get some instructions here.

Fiverr

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The Fiverr website contains all sorts of customisable services that people are offering from just $5, which currently works out at just over £3. They include the above awesome personalized family tree print.

Groupon

Discount websites like Groupon can offer up great presents with huge discounts, from meals out and spa treats to DIY tools and photobooks and much, much more. The vouchers and offers change constantly, so whether or not you find something suitable will depend on what you’re after. It’s definitely a place to check out.