Photo presents

Photographs can make great cheap Christmas presents. You can take photos of yourself, your kids, your pets or any combination of these (Grandparents seem to love getting photos of their grandkids to keep a record of them growing up). Most department stores offer cheap photo processing and the more photos you get developed at once, the cheaper it is per print. Depending on your budget, you can choose to simply print them and give them to the recipient in a Christmas card, or do something a little more fancy.

You may choose to give your photos in a simple and affordable, yet stylish frame, buying a set or bulk lot is the cheapest way to go with these. 10 black wood frames
 A great practical idea is to print small photos and put them into glass photo coasters - I found some nice ones at Amazon -  Global Decor Photo Frame Glass Coasters in Wood Stand, Set of 4.