Gifting on a budget can be a challenge, but sometimes it’s our limitations that bring out true creativity. If you’re needing to stay in the land of the affordable, don’t fret. Beautiful possibilities await you. Below we’ve rounded up a range of budget-friendly gift ideas, and our tips for smart shopping are in bold. From taking advantage of great sales to finding small but impactful treasures, a few simple strategies can change your mindset and open your eyes to a new range of stunning pieces. [Melt Reactive Serving Bowls below from CB2]Vessels and VasesPlanters and vases are the perfect budget-friendly gift solution. They don’t need to be big to make an impact, especially if you fill them with interesting foliage. Anthropologie offers a range of beautiful vessels, vases and planters at affordable prices. A little work of art can go a long way in the gifting realm! Below we see the Ilona Vase, crafted from soda lime glass and inspired by the shades of fall, plus on-trend hues such as lavender:Anthropologie’s Quinn Bud Vase (shown front and center below) brings modern earthenware home for a budget-friendly $12.00.Also from Anthropologie, these Sea Foam Pots are crafted from terracotta and finished to evoke the breezy foam-lined waves of the ocean. The XS version is $14.00, giving you the spare cash needed to fill it with a beautiful plant:Purchasing gifts in sets (and splitting up the set for individual gifting) is a great way to stretch y...