Homemade Coupons

Homemade coupons are suitable gifts for any occasion. They’re not expensive and simple to create. Yet you can give each coupon unique features. This allows you to customize them for each recipient.

Required Tools and Materials

Copy paper (white)

Construction paper (many colors)

Scissors (any size)

Stapler

Crayons, markers, colored pens

Stickers

Instructions

Decide early on how large the coupons will be. Use a ruler and scissors to get the sizes right. If you want to make a booklet, you’ll need about 15 coupons. Work on one booklet at a time. Jot down a title for each homemade coupon.

Customization

When designing the coupon, think of the recipient. What are their interests? How old are they? Keep these things in mind when designing coupons. Customize the coupon as it fits the recipient.

Use the stickers to add decorative elements. You can also use rubber stamps. Arrange the stickers and the rubber stamps as you see fit. Make the cover with the construction paper.

You can also use a colored cardstock to make the cover. When making coupons, create a design suited for the recipient. Put the coupons together with a stapler.

Some Coupon Ideas

Here are a few suggestions for homemade coupons. For the kids, it can be a couple of days without household chores. You could also put down ice cream cones or going out to see their favorite film.

Or perhaps make a coupon for a new toy or gadget. For teenagers, it could be getting a video game or a car wash. Other ideas include magazine subscriptions or food and drinks.

If they’re sports fans, the coupon could be for a baseball cap, a basketball jersey etc. For your spouse, it can be a home cooked meal or massage. It can also be a cozy dinner for two or a romantic getaway.

It’s not necessary, but some put expiration dates on kids’ homemade coupons. This ensures that you’ve got the finances when the item is redeemed.

Online Coupons

You can look to the Web for coupon ideas. Find some templates and make all the changes you want. Print it and you have a coupon. Word processors also have coupon templates you can use. There are specially designed ones for Christmas, Valentine’s Day and other special occasions.

Don’t just use the templates as is. Changing the settings will give it that personal touch. There are plenty of free clipart and designs on the Web. Use them to decorate the template.

If you’re the artistic type, you can draw them yourself. Fire up that illustration / paint program and draw away. Again, keep the personality of the individual in mind when personalizing the coupon.

Always double check your coupons before sending them out. Make sure you don’t get them mixed up especially when you’ve got lots to give away.

These homemade coupons are among the simplest yet most enjoyable gifts you can give. Not only can you vary the contents, but each item is highly individualized. That makes for a truly memorable gift.