Great Gifts For Unders $20

Gifts that cost less than $20 are great for those occasions where there is a price limit. Inexpensive presents are also good if you do not know the receiver very well. There are all sorts of souvenirs that make thoughtful gifts and that cost relatively little. Even though they are sold in gift shops such goods oftentimes end up being purchased for the buyer. Sometimes what we really need is a gift under $20 for ourselves.  On vacation people usually forget to pack something useful or important like an umbrella. Novelty items fit into the palm of the hand and make enticing prospects for passers through. Never underestimate the selling power of something as simple as a magnet, glass paperweight, rhinestone encrusted pen, manicure case, or umbrella. It may be just what somebody needs for their next trip or office function.

Glass Baubles

The twists and turns of a hand blown glass paperweights are a unique pattern of bubbles and colours. A custom designed glass paperweight from an artisan would cost five times as much. Some of the charming glass paperweights take the form of sea creature making them an excellent product for seaside destinations. Other glass paperweights are more abstract. The brightly hued patterns that are reminiscent of tie dye fit in to many retail environments. These coloured glass baubles are designed as a translucent round shape that can be gripped like a ball, but there are also more traditional figurines.

Metal Trinkets

Before plastic, metal was the go to material for anything that needed to be durable. Carbonated beverages were served in tin cans, advertisements were stamped on metal plates, and toy automobiles weighed more. Today metal toys are still being produced but now they have a distinctly vintage appearance. Money boxes come in all sorts of shapes and are still good for holding loose change. Bottle openers are usually made of metal and can come in a variety of designs. For the old fashioned a finely crafted ballpoint pen is a practical gift for adults that hardly anyone thinks of anymore.

Diamante Stones

Diamante can be defined as shiny adornments used to decorate materials. Basically diamante is shiny like a diamond but that is where the similarities end. Bedazzled objects as well as tubes of shiny stones are both great ways to imitate the look of diamond encrusted accessories without spending a fortune. In many situations diamante stones are more suitable anyway. Manicure and glasses cases can be blinged out to really sparkle while holding beauty accessories. The stones themselves look beautiful scattered across a tablecloth. Sparkly emery boards are sure to fly off the racks.

Beauty Supplies

When on the go mandatory beauty supplies and accessories need to come along somehow. The best way to keep fragile items from getting busted is by keeping them in a case. On the other hand a manicure case organizes the various tools used for doing nails for easy access. There are so many interesting manicure cases to choose from. As for the rest of the makeup arsenal, lipsticks need a little case so the lid does not come off to stain the inside of the purse.   Every woman needs little things life emery boards and tweezers but it can be hard to find them in unique designs.

Umbrellas and Sunglasses

The weather is a force of nature that can arrive suddenly and unexpectedly. On many occasions it may be pouring rain or else intolerably bright without much notice. That is what umbrellas and sunglasses are for. During a sudden downpour customers will be relieved to discover that you keep an array of stylish umbrellas in stock. Glasses cases are necessary for storing expensive sunglasses that should not just be tossed into the glove compartment or bag. That is why people often decide to buy them while traveling. Sunglasses cases are an obvious tie in for any store that sells spectacles.