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Mass producible(sp?) Christmas gifts?

What are you making this year for several people? Between the 2 of us we have 8 aunts/uncles that we like to do a 'partner' type gift for...... Jam will be one thing and maybe something else.

I was thinking cup cozies, hot pads, gadget sleeves, or pot holders...

Re: Mass producible(sp?) Christmas gifts?

  • I just gave as gifts, bought on super clearance but easily DIY, an oven mit with a baggie inside that all the dry ingredients to make brownies or cookies with the other items needed and directions on a card attached. You could do a recipe that used your jam to tie it all together.
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  • Last year we did Alphabet Photography.  It was a bit of work, but it went over really well. 

    I used all of my own photography, I cut all of the mats myself.  They turned out beautifully. 

    Not sure if it would be something you are interested in.  It's not too hard to find letters in nature.  

    TTC #1 since January 2011
    Confirmation and Removal of Endo - March 2012
    +#1 on 4/1/12 - m/c @ ~8w 5d
    Tx cycle 1 - 7.5 mg Letrozole & Ovidrel w/ TIC - FAIL
    Tx cycle 2 - 7.5 mg Letrozole & Ovidrel w/ IUI - FAIL
    Tx cycle 3 - 5 mg Letrozole + 75iu Follsitim & Ovidrel w/ IUI - CANCELLED (two cysts on R ovary)
    Tx cycle 4 - 5 mg Letrozole + 75iu Follsitim & Ovidrel w/ IUI - SUCCESS! EDD July 23rd 2013
    hCG Beta#1 (14DPO/IUI): 689.9, hCG Beta#2 (16DPO/IUI): 1319.3
    7 week u/s revealed THREE babies, all with heartbeats. 153bpm, 148bpm, and 136bpm
    9 week u/s revealed loss of Baby B. A and C are growing on track. A measuring 9w1d with 172bpm and C measuring 9w0d with 179 bpm.
    First visit with MFM 12/19 - twins look great and were facing one another! 182 and 185bpm
    Visit with MFM 1/9 - NT Scan and Genetic Multiples Pregnancy Counseling
    NT scan revealed normal measurements between 1.3mm and 1.5mm on each baby. Both with 161bpm. Blood work from 1st Tri screen came back all normal!
    Elective sex determination u/s on 2/8 revealed... boy AND girl!
    A/s scheduled for 3/5 - still b/g duo! 150 and 148 bpm
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  • If you're sticking w/ kitchen type stuff, you could add homemade Vanilla Extract.  People usually start it in Sept.  Add a few tea towels or potholders in a nice basket.
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  • A tin full of homemade cookies & candy.

    What about a "movie night" basket? Popcorn, redbox gift certificates, cozy blanket, etc.

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  • imageSaxgrl1:
    If you're sticking w/ kitchen type stuff, you could add homemade Vanilla Extract.  People usually start it in Sept.  Add a few tea towels or potholders in a nice basket.

    I like the tea towels idea! Thanks!

  • imageyumyum2435:

    imageSaxgrl1:
    If you're sticking w/ kitchen type stuff, you could add homemade Vanilla Extract.  People usually start it in Sept.  Add a few tea towels or potholders in a nice basket.

    I like the tea towels idea! Thanks!

    I have toyed with doing tea towels using this technique for transferring black and white images for my aunts and grandmas. My alternate idea is to make a set of greeting cards.

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  • imagemegemoney:

    Last year we did Alphabet Photography.  It was a bit of work, but it went over really well. 

    I used all of my own photography, I cut all of the mats myself.  They turned out beautifully. 

    Not sure if it would be something you are interested in.  It's not too hard to find letters in nature.  

     Do you have any pictures of this?  Just trying to think what it would look like... 

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  • imagemjkern:
    imagemegemoney:

    Last year we did Alphabet Photography.  It was a bit of work, but it went over really well. 

    I used all of my own photography, I cut all of the mats myself.  They turned out beautifully. 

    Not sure if it would be something you are interested in.  It's not too hard to find letters in nature.  

     Do you have any pictures of this?  Just trying to think what it would look like... 

    I think it's something like this: http://www.letterperspectives.com/ . Is that right megemoney?

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  • Last year my BFF did infused Vodka and Olive oils. Big hit with all the couples. My Brother made Blackberry Wine, which was killer. Tasted like late summer in your mouth. :)
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  • Oh one year, I made monogrammed pillow cases for the couples and hand towels for the bathroom. I made fun personalized pillow case for the little cousins. I had a great time picking out crazy fabrics for each kid. 
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  • imagenursecramer:
    imagemjkern:
    imagemegemoney:

    Last year we did Alphabet Photography.  It was a bit of work, but it went over really well. 

    I used all of my own photography, I cut all of the mats myself.  They turned out beautifully. 

    Not sure if it would be something you are interested in.  It's not too hard to find letters in nature.  

     Do you have any pictures of this?  Just trying to think what it would look like... 

    I think it's something like this: http://www.letterperspectives.com/ . Is that right megemoney?

    Yes, just like this.  (I am sorry it took me so long to get back to you.  I was not on the nest over the weekend.)

    TTC #1 since January 2011
    Confirmation and Removal of Endo - March 2012
    +#1 on 4/1/12 - m/c @ ~8w 5d
    Tx cycle 1 - 7.5 mg Letrozole & Ovidrel w/ TIC - FAIL
    Tx cycle 2 - 7.5 mg Letrozole & Ovidrel w/ IUI - FAIL
    Tx cycle 3 - 5 mg Letrozole + 75iu Follsitim & Ovidrel w/ IUI - CANCELLED (two cysts on R ovary)
    Tx cycle 4 - 5 mg Letrozole + 75iu Follsitim & Ovidrel w/ IUI - SUCCESS! EDD July 23rd 2013
    hCG Beta#1 (14DPO/IUI): 689.9, hCG Beta#2 (16DPO/IUI): 1319.3
    7 week u/s revealed THREE babies, all with heartbeats. 153bpm, 148bpm, and 136bpm
    9 week u/s revealed loss of Baby B. A and C are growing on track. A measuring 9w1d with 172bpm and C measuring 9w0d with 179 bpm.
    First visit with MFM 12/19 - twins look great and were facing one another! 182 and 185bpm
    Visit with MFM 1/9 - NT Scan and Genetic Multiples Pregnancy Counseling
    NT scan revealed normal measurements between 1.3mm and 1.5mm on each baby. Both with 161bpm. Blood work from 1st Tri screen came back all normal!
    Elective sex determination u/s on 2/8 revealed... boy AND girl!
    A/s scheduled for 3/5 - still b/g duo! 150 and 148 bpm
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  • imageadhdfashion:
    Last year my BFF did infused Vodka and Olive oils. Big hit with all the couples. My Brother made Blackberry Wine, which was killer. Tasted like late summer in your mouth. :)

     

    Would you mind share how the vodka and oils were done?

  • I did hot chocolate for two. I did hot chocolate cones, chocolate dipped spoons with crushed peppermint, and holiday mugs.
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  • I recently found this:

    http://www.everythingetsy.com/2011/08/101-simple-handmade-gift-tutorials/

    and I'm planning on making things from there. I haven't finished the list but it's got some good stuff!!! 

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