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Post by Pammy on Nov 18, 2013 5:15:26 GMT
We are drawing mighty short on time for hand making a whole lot of gifts. I also love to make personal gifts, but have many times fallen into the trap of biting off more than I can chew, and turning a pleasurable hobby into a chore with a deadline. I refuse to do that to myself this year. My new motto: simplify! My new mantra: Christmas is about peace and joy, not driving myself crazy. I hope I can live up to it!
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Post by Sarah on Nov 21, 2013 7:37:04 GMT
Lisa, there are tons of videos on youtube for cute DIY gifts. If you aren't interested in learning to knit or crochet, there are tons of adorable gifts you can make by cutting felt and gluing or sewing them together. Check out how cute these are!   |
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Post by dianapalmer on Nov 21, 2013 16:00:43 GMT
They are just adorable.
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Post by Pammy on Nov 21, 2013 17:35:18 GMT
Yes, super cute!!
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Post by Emily on Nov 21, 2013 19:19:51 GMT
Wow I really like that idea! I'm thinking that might be something I'll end up making for someone!
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Post by Emily on Nov 21, 2013 22:37:33 GMT
I just want to say thanks again Sarah! I'm going to get a set of tea towels, make flat birds like that and sew them on the bottom part of each! My mother in law and mom will both appreciate the hand made uniqueness as well as being able to use them everyday.
Have any other ideas? I'm going Pinterest crazy right now haha.
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Post by Emily on Nov 21, 2013 22:53:14 GMT
I've also seen other ideas for homemade gifts:
-peppermint sugar scrub
-mod podge coasters (which my mom would love)
-homemade hand print ornaments (cute for kids)
-spa kits (can use nail stuff + facial mask in cute wrapping)
-jar with all dry ingredients to make cookies, just write what they need to add and directions to bake! My grandma did this one year with oatmeal cookies and they were amazing.
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Post by lisamarie on Nov 22, 2013 13:44:53 GMT
Omg I love all these ideas! Sarah those birds are lovely! Maybe I'll make that for my grandma! Emily, I go crazy on Pinterest too! I have a board for things to do/make for the holidays. Also DIY bird toys  You can follow me on it it's the same as my Facebook name! |
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Post by Emily on Nov 22, 2013 16:37:23 GMT
I will definitely do that! I have a board with activities I can do with Sophia when she's older, and a bunch of stuff I can do to add cuteness to my home. I haven't checked Pinterest for bird toys! What was I thinking.
For Halloween I got all the pumpkin carving stencils for free on Pinterest and they were so adorable!
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Post by luvsanimals2 on Nov 24, 2013 2:32:42 GMT
i started a week or so ago,i bought my bro victory at sea. its like a generic battleship. i want to wrap it already but ill wait until after thanksgiving lol.
oh my mom makes chocolate turtles and such for christmas, its not expensive and its good candy lol
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Post by Pammy on Nov 24, 2013 2:40:19 GMT
Mmmm, I love chocolate turtles.
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Post by luvsanimals2 on Nov 24, 2013 2:56:44 GMT
yea, she makes all kinds. i dont even know the name of it. she also makes fudge
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Post by Pammy on Nov 24, 2013 3:36:37 GMT
My fudge always turns out to be a very tasty ice cream topping. |
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Post by Emily on Nov 24, 2013 4:07:56 GMT
I just figured out another easy and unique gift  Make little bags with the dry ingredients and with directions on how to make a brownie in a cup! 1/4 cup flour (50 g) 1/4 cup sugar (70 g) 2 Tbsp (13 g) cocoa (natural, unsweetened) Pinch of salt 1/4 cup water (60 ml) 2 Tbsp canola oil or vegetable oil (NOT extra virgin olive oil, it's too strongly flavored) Add ice cream or whipped cream! (Optional ) All they need is to add the water and oil and nuke their brownie in a mug for about one minute (or until brownie is done. Some microwaves take a half minute more to bake) This is a cheap yet thoughtful and unique gift for friends or people you know but aren't close enough to spend mucho dinero on. |
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Post by lisamarie on Nov 24, 2013 14:36:34 GMT
I decided to do some DIY.
I'm in the process of making wine charms for my boyfriends parents. They're coming out so well and they're very easy to make!
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