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homemade gift ideas
Hi All!
My DH and I are really trying to do creative gifts for Christmas (like everyone, we are very budget friendly this year). I saw a post on another board about making homemade Christmas tree ornaments as gifts this year. Does anyone have any suggestions about this?
I am definitely NOT creative and struggle with arts and crafts but would like to give this a shot. What type of supplies would you suggest? And what type of decorations would you suggest as well?
Also, anyone have some other homemade Christmas gift ideas out there?
Thanks!
Re: homemade gift ideas
My brother and SIL usually do edible Christmas gifts. They've done everything from bourbon balls to homemade Kahlua to a basket of Christmas cookies.
I usually knit or crochet something, ornaments included
I think homemade etched glass ornaments would be cool. You can google the technique.
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X post or take a look at the crafts board, too. They are always seeking or giving crafts ideas. There are a lot of easy crafts to do.
You can buy less expensive plain items and dress them up with paint or fabric: picture frames, glass ornaments, cookie tins (and place baked goodies inside)
You can buy iron on transfers and dress up a bag, or an apron.
You can make candles or soap. Craft stores have supplies (This will cost a lot if you don't plan on making a lot of the same candle/soap though)
Good luck!
I love the ornament kits from Herrschners - most of them are cheap, and they're easy to put together, in addition to being beautiful!
http://www.herrschners.com/SearchPage.aspx?page=GRID&free_text=ornament%20kits
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I LOVE this idea! I like to make/give homemade gifts but I sometimes wonder, what are they going to do with that after? But this is such a creative idea! I'm so going to do this one this year! Thanks for sharing! What else do you put in there?
Sorry, I just now checked the post! I actually found trays at Target that could be used for breakfast in bed. So instead of the baskets I am using those (one is red, one is white). I found batter bowls at Walmart that are red and white for $3. I put the pancake mix in the bowl and added a bottle of strawberry syrup, also from Walmart (Smuckers). I added a spatula, and also plan on adding a whisk. I am looking for some cute holiday kitchen towels to add. I am making coffee cake in a jar also. This is all I have so far! Here is the link for the hot chocolate, the pancake mix, and the coffee cake:
http://www.recipezaar.com/Moms-Hot-Chocolate-Mix-20713
http://mywoodenspoon.com/2009/03/20/old-fashioned-homemade-pancakes-recipe-basics/
http://www.mrbreakfast.com/superdisplay.asp?recipeid=1912