These cute group gift ideas for friends would be perfect for any event that requires bulk gifts, like bridesmaid gifts, graduations, girls weekend trips, or coworker gifts during the holidays. These are some ideas for larger gifts that can be customized to make them individual, or for things that you can make the same way for a lot of people to give to a group. I’ve also included some small bulk items from Amazon that can be given individually or put together to add to gift baskets.
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DIY mini notebooks.
Make some mini notebooks with scrapbooking paper, and pair them with a gel pen to give someone a cute DIY gift that isn’t expensive to make. Personalize them by collaging the covers, or adding someone’s name.
Mini drink mixes.
Give your friends cocktail/mocktail mixes that you can buy in bulk on Amazon. These are fun to have around to flavor drinks (non-alcoholic) at work or to give to someone who might want to make their own cocktails at home.
Tote bags.
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Tote bags are a good option for group gifts because it’s something that everyone can use. You can get themed versions with a specific subject, customized versions with photos or personalized names, or generic designs that you can get for everyone.
Mini hand lotions.
Get a bulk set of mini hand lotions in different fragrances to give to people as a little pick-me-up gift. These are nice to have available during the winter to give out at work during the holidays, or to include in a spa gift basket.
Painted glassware.
Get some acrylic ink pens and decorate glassware like wine glasses or champagne flutes with your friends’ names, or just draw flowers or other designs on them. Pens that work on glassware are available in craft stores and on Amazon, or you can get them from sellers on Etsy who make customizable glassware.
Get some customized champagne glasses like the ones from Dreamin Bohemian.
These are painted with flowers, but she has multiple types of designs to choose from.
Upcycled accessory bags.
Earthwise Emporium makes cute accessory bags and mini wallets from upcycled fabrics, so you can choose different patterns for different friends and match their favorite colors and styles.
Mini hair brush.
I have a mini hair brush that I’ve had for years, and it’s come in handy so many times. It stays in my purse and it gets used whenever I need a quick touchup. Get a little brush to give as a small gift to people, and they can take it with them on the go.
DIY gifts to sew.
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Scrunchies in bulk.
Get a bag of bulk scrunchies and tie a few together with a nice ribbon. This is a useful gift for people with long hair, since they tend to disappear and get lost, so people can always use extras!
Embroidered hats.
Get embroidered hats that have been personalized with a name or phrase. These are fun for a bachelorette party weekend or a summer pool party where you want to get a themed group photo.
Cute socks.
Everyone needs socks, and these are cute and colorful. They’d be a nice addition to a gift basket, and they come in colors that are gender-neutral, so they’d work for men and women. This is a group of ten pairs, and it’s surprisingly affordable for that many.
Decorated candles.
Get inexpensive jar candles and decorate the containers with acrylic pens, or order customized candles on Zazzle. This is nice for a bridesmaid proposal, or a group gift for coworkers if you use a less-personal message! We have a collection of bridesmaid proposal gift candles in our Zazzle shop, including this one for a bridesmaid.
Shower gloves.
Shower gloves for exfoliation are fun to give as part of a spa basket, or to pair with a bar of soap or bath bomb on their own. This is a set of 24, and the price on Amazon is right for budget-friendly gift giving.
Personalized makeup bags.
Get some cute makeup bags with individual monograms in colors that your friends like. These are available in our Zazzle shop, and you can get as many as you like without worrying about having to buy a minimum number.
Bookmarks
Get a bunch of bookmarks on Amazon in different colors that you can give to friends and coworkers. This is a useful and cute gift that will come in handy for anyone who reads.
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Custom notebooks.
If you’re looking for a good work present for gift exchanges during the holidays, these customizable notebooks with the truth about taking notes during a work meeting will be a hit at the office. Add your coworkers’ names to personalize them.
King Arthur baking mixes.
If you want to give people a sweet treat that they can make at their convenience, baking mixes from King Arthur Baking Company are the best. With a lot of different choices, you’ll be able to find something for everyone. You can get discounts for buying multiple items, too.
Plant-based lip balm.
There are a lot of choices for bulk lip balms on Amazon, and this one is plant-based, so they’re good for people who like natural ingredients. The price is good for a getting a lot at once, so you can give these out individually or add them to gift bags.
Customized tumblers.
Get custom tumblers for a group of friends by adding their names to a pretty flower design.
A spa night gift basket.
Get the supplies to make a spa night gift basket for a group of friends, and give them on a girls’ trip or for a bachelorette party gift. These don’t have to be super expensive, go to the dollar store to get bath beads or bars of scented soap, and the baskets or containers to put everything in. Check out the party supply section for baskets or containers in different colors that you can use to match a color scheme.
Craft supplies gift bag.
This is a fun idea that doesn’t have to cost a lot if you’re hosting a craft night for friends. Go to the dollar store or online at Amazon and get some gift bags, then load up on craft supplies, preferably in packages that you can open and break into smaller amounts. Fill the bags with the supplies, then invite friends to a craft night where they can use everything in the bags to make something. It will be fun to see the different projects that people come up with using the same types of supplies.
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