Yo, girl! It’s 2013. Let’s get this year started off right by getting organized. Jamie has the absolute cutest way to keep your days straight with this magnetic calendar. It’s totally customized and totally cute!

What on your calendar are you most looking forward to in 2013? Tell us in the comments!

Make These Adorable Winter Gloves!

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We’ve put together a collection of 20 pretty sweet DIY homemade gifts that you can make for someone special this holiday. We’ve picked out a few from our resident DIY extraordinaire Jamie, but we’ve also found some other great finds out there in the good ol’ Internet. We know you are a creative bunch, so let your imagination run wild and take some of that winter break time to get your craft on! You’ll light up someone’s day when they see you’ve put so much time, energy and part of yourself into their gift.

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For Someone With A Special Place In Your Heart

I love this Heart Ring made by Jenni at I Spy DIY. They're just made with wire and the help of some jewelry pliers! They're simple, but chic enough to match any outfit your fashionable friend may own.

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For The Stylish Chick

Martha Stewart is kind of a crafting queen, so it's no surprise that these Striped Bangle Bracelets are pretty adorable. Get the deets on how to make them at MarthaStewart.com . Personalize them with different colors for all your friends, and you know, maybe make a couple extra for you to keep.

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For The App-Loving Techie

We all know someone totally addicted to their cell, so these iPhone Magnets by Beckie at Infarrantly Creative are a fun nod to your friend's favorite technology. Go check out the steps on how to make these magnets — she's even put a document with the images together already!

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For The Jewelry Collector

Jewelry really is wearable art, and with this cool Do-It-Yourself Jewelry Storage idea from Jennifer at Monaluna.com, you can make your jewelry serve as wall art in its free time. I know my family often has old frames sitting around in our basement, so re-purpose one into something useful for a special holiday gift this season.

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For The One With Fancy Taste

Before you get rid of that whole set of teacups because you accidentally broke one, check out how to make these DIY candles courtesy of Jamie of Do It, Gurl! They're so adorable and would make a great gift.

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For Your Snacking Buddy

Let your imagination take over with this plate decoration project from Jamie. Give it a holiday theme like Jamie did with her Jingle Bells lyrics, or personalize the plate for that special someone. They can use them all year if they want! Check out what to do in Do It, Gurl!

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For Someone Who Shakes Things Up

Yet another great holiday-themed project from Jamie and Do It, Gurl! The snowman is perfect for a holiday gift (but if you have other ideas for inside your snow globe, for for it!). Every time that special someone gives their snow globe a shake, they're bound to think of you.

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For The Book Worm

My mom and I have so much old costume jewelry taking up drawer space, so why not turn them into these awesome bookmarks for a book lover in your life? You can get the step-by-step instructions from Christina at Intimate Weddings. I already love reading, and these bookmarks would just make it even better.

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For Your Music Lover

If you have some old CDs laying around, turn them into a sparkling ornament to give as a gift this year. So shimmery! You can follow Natalie's instructions on how to make these ornaments at Crème de la Craft (there's even a jazzy video tutorial!).

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For Anyone Who Needs To Organize

I think this Cosmetic Bag looks just like something I could pick out at the store. If I could make a duffel bag in 8th grade home ec, I have faith that you have the sewing skills to follow along with this tutorial from Craftster. Plus, a bag like this doesn't just have to be for cosmetics, so you could gift it to anyone you think just needs a little storage organization.

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For The Picture Perfect Pal

This picture frame has a fun, textured look, and you can customize the colors exactly for your gift recipient. Check out the tutorial by Steph at Dollar Store Crafts - all you'll need then is the perfect picture to go in the frame and you have a wonderful DIY gift ready to go!

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For Your Most Refined Friend

I admit, I'm a bit of a tea addict, so how fabulous are these Homemade Tea Bags? You can make your own with any loose teas, and the little cardstock tags are a cute touch to bring a smile to someone's face during their morning or evening tea. Find out how to make them from Stephanie at Think Crafts!

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For The Board Game Champ

These Scrabble Coasters are a handy and creative addition to the dorm or living room of anyone you know who has a way with words. If you have an old version of the game lying around with some tiles missing already, turn it into a useful gift to give this holiday. The tutorial by Christina can be found at Intimate Weddings.

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For The Note Taker

If you know someone who still loves jotting down notes rather than programming it all in a phone, these Mini Orgami Books could make great little gifts your friend can throw in a bag or a pocket. Follow along with the photo slideshow tutorial by Chrissy at PaperKawaii.com to see how to make them.

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For Anyone Who Loses Their Glasses

Glasses get their own home with these cute Necktie Eyeglass Cases that Laura made at Olive and Love. I'm always leaving my glasses laying around, but I'd love to have a cool case like this - get those old ties and make one for your glasses-wearing friend today!

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For Someone Full of Whimsy

Another super creative ornament idea - and this Geo Ornament is made out of paper! Crazy, right? Take on this doable task by following Sarah's tutorial at Compulsive Craftiness and give someone special this one-of-a-kind decoration.

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For The Snow Bunny

Ornaments are a great gift because they can decorate things besides just a Christmas tree. For example, I'd totally hang this Beaded Snowflake Ornament in my window for all of winter (maybe even summer too, because I love snow!). Get all the details on how to make it at Craftster.

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For Your Favorite Muggle

Omigosh... this Harry Potter Snitch Ornament is something I want in my life ASAP. So fun and creative, and the best part is, you can make it! The Do It Yourself Divas show you how to make this ornament for any Potter fan in your life. A bazillion points for Gryffindor!

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For The Shining Star

I wear sunglasses all the time, so I'm loving these Glitter Sunglasses that you can make as a holiday gift for a friend with some serious flair. Alexandra Amoratico from SheIsRed.com shows you how to take some regular shades and glitz them up.

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For Your Chattiest Friend

How about a sweet Glitter Phone Case to go with those amazing new sunglasses? Laur from Desire & Inspire put together this tutorial so you can revamp your friend's old case with this sparkly twist. You guys are texting each other constantly anyway, so you know she's going to see it and think of you!

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Have you ever given a DIY gift? Have you ever received a homemade gift? Know any other DIY projects that would make awesome gifts this holiday? Tell us about it in the comments!

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Still looking for the perfect homemade holiday gift? Well, here’s another suggestion from Jamie. Give a super warm, super snuggly and super personalized pair of holiday gloves! Jamie’s going to show you how.

Make An Adorable Snow Globe! It’s So Easy!

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It’s Jamie’s birthday! To celebrate, she’s making one of her favorite things–Snow globes! And what luck, it happens to be one of our favorite things too. Snow globes make fabulous birthday gifts (hint from Jamie), holiday gifts and a little gift for yourself. You deserve it, girl!

What will you put in your snow globe? Do you collect snow globes? Tell us everything in the comments!

Make An Origami Wreath!

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The season’s are changing here at Gurl headquarters and we’re all feeling like we want to completely revamp our closets. We’re all also feeling like we’ve got zero dollars to do that. So, we turned to Jamie to get some fashiony ways to freshen up our wardrobe without spending big bucks. And of course Jamie didn’t disappoint. (She never does.) She showed us how to dip dye so we can turn any boring piece of white clothing into a bright and fun new look.

What are you going to dip dye? Tell us in the comments!

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Do you have a holiday list? Have you checked it twice? Well, if your list is long (and with friends, family, teachers, your crush, and the Starbucks guy who gives you an extra shot of espresso for free, whose list isn’t long?) you’re probably looking for a not so spendy way to check everyone off. Well, Jamie to the holiday rescue. She’s got the cutest tea cup candle idea that’ll make for a great gift and only cost a couple bucks a pop!

Do you love candles as much as we do? Would you make this cute gift for the holidays this year? Tell us everything in the comments!

This Bracelet Is Another Awesome DIY Gift!

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What’s your favorite Halloween candy? Do you love candy corn? Would you wear this bracelet? Tell us in the comments!

Here’s Another Cute Bracelet Idea!

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Get Glossy

This is always super annoying. There's lip gloss left in the tube but you just can't get the rest out. (This can totally work for mascara or anything else that's gel-like!) Boil a cup of water for 5 minutes in the microwave. Drop your tube in for a couple of minutes. The heat will loosen up the product that's stuck to the tube or bottle so that you can scoop it out. ShutterStock.com

Wet Nails?

Coating your nails in cooking spray will help them dry crazy quick. Just don't use any garlic flavored ones--unless you're into that sort of thing. ShutterStock.com

Ice Ice Baby

If you don't have cooking spray, sliding your nails into a bowl of ice water will leave your nails COMPLETELY dry and any of those messy mistakes on your skin will have fallen off! ShutterStock.com

Worse Than A Headache

If you're breaking out an aspirin mask will help shrink and heal your zits in a few minutes. Grab a couple of aspirin, pour a few teaspoons of water onto them and they'll begin to dissolve. Rub the paste on your face and let it sit for 10 minutes. Wash off and bask in the results! ShutterStock.com

Zit Attack

Toothpaste can be a great spot treatment for acne, just steer clear of the gel ones. Arm & Hammer tends to make the bests toothpastes for zits. ShutterStock.com

Tame The Frizz

If you've skipped a wash or your hair is super frizzy, rubbing a dryer sheet over those wild strands will tame them and make your hair smell AWESOME! Amazoncom

Oil Slick

This is pretty invaluable. Instead of over-washing your hair, if you rub baking soda or baby powder onto your scalp it will absorb all the oil. ShutterStock.com

Exfoli-Tape

If your lips are super flaky, scotch tape is your friend. Just put a few pieces on your lips and pull off the dead skin. Your glosses, stains and lipsticks will go on super smooth. ShutterStock.com

Bad Breath

Eat a banana or yogurt. Both help to reduce odor-causing compounds in the mouth like hydrogen sulfide and ketone. ShutterStock.com

Flintsone Feet

Instead of dropping dollars on a pedicure, if you coat your feet with Vaseline before bed. (Wear socks to skip the mess!) Your feet will be smooth as a baby's butt. ShutterStock.com

Get Funky

Sprinkle baby powder into your shoes. It will deodorize and absorb any sweat from your feet. ShutterStock.com

Girl, You Shinin'

Everyone's face gets a little oily by the end of the day. If you don't have oil blotting papers a sheet of toilet paper will do the trick. Trust us, it will be transparent after blotting your T-Zone. ShutterStock.com

Green Thumbs

I love costume jewelry but green fingers can be a little weird. Paint all your fakes with clear nail polish and they'll stay silver forever. ShutterStock.com

Not Just For Salads

Olive oil is awesome for removing makeup, especially stubborn makeup like waterproof mascara or long lasting lipsticks. Put some on a cotton ball and gently wipe off the day. Plus, olive oil is rich in vitamin E and vitamin K which is awesome for the skin. Just be sure to cleanse your face after as usual. ShutterStock.com

Nails On Fire

If you don't have a nail file on hand the black strip on a book of matches is a great makeshift file. ShutterStock.com

Get Those Natural Curls

No curling iron or rollers? You can easily roll your hair in strips of paper bag. You're hair doesn't have to be wet and there's no heat necessary. Check out this awesome tutorial. ShutterStock.com

Wrinkles Be Gone

I've never owned an iron, but that doesn't mean my clothes don't get wrinkled! Boil some water in a tea kettle and use it the same way you would use an electric iron. ShutterStock.com

Pants Don't Fit?

Winter is coming and if you're like 99% of the population you may be inclined to put on a few extra pounds. That's totally normal (cold weather makes us crave fats, mmm!), but there's no need to shell out cash for new jeans. Put a rubberband through the buttonhole and hook the other end onto the button. Just wear a long shirt so no one can see your MacGuyver work. ShutterStock.com

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