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Anything WreathsThis are pictures of what I call Anything Wreaths, just to show you can make your own wreaths very inexpensively out of just about anything. Both are made using grapevine bases, which I picked up for pennies at yard sales, and a glue gun.
Finding Coupons for Holiday ShoppingDuring the holidays I always try to spend wisely. This year I am under larger budget constraints than ever, so I decided not to purchase any items online or at stores unless I have a coupon.
Heat Pinecones In Microwave For Craft ProjectsPine cones can be put into the microwave and heated on low temperature. Cones that have not opened will open up. They will be an undamaged specimen for craft projects. While doing this you will experience another benefit, free room freshener.
Craft: Christmas Bear In A JarHot glue a small Christmas bear to the bottom of an old fashioned canning jar, add some greenery, include something like the snow shoes or you could add a mail box or a small wrapped gift, etc. add some fake snow and a pretty ribbon on the jar and you've got a very cute original Christmas decoration.
Christmas Santa PurseThis is a cute Christmas purse made from an old Santa's hat you might have stashed away in the Christmas decorations.
Flower Pot Christmas GiftI just came back from my weekly thrift store run and found small ceramic flower pots, already painted for 40 cents each. I am adding a envelope (downloaded from Alenka's printables) of seeds from my garden and a candy cane. I will give these as a small gift for office co-workers, since I am known as mother nature--this fits perfect with everyone's thoughts of me.
Give "Joy" For ChristmasInstead of plain ol' Christmas cards, I wanted to make something small for everyone at work. I made 50 of these and they were quick, cheap, and easy! It was about $7 for 2 bags of the Almond Joys, I had some card stock at home and printed the little cards out on my computer. I wonder what my co-workers will think when they see these little treats on their desks in the morning!
Decorating Small Christmas TreesDecorating a tiny tree? You can use all sorts of odd things on it. I clipped a bunch of hair clips with red decorative buttons on them onto the branches of one small tree, just the right scale.
Gift Bags for FamilyWith the economy like it is, I have come up with some ideas to save money on family gifts.
Craft: Create Your Personal Food TagsI just baked 2 lbs. of Classic Sugar Cookies, made a product tag and will attach it to the cookie tin. I took a picture of the cookies and created a tag using a Microsoft Document.
Christmas Gift Ideas for an 11 Year Old Boy?What's the ideal Christmas gift for a 11 yr old boy within a $50 budget?
Colorful Christmas PinatasThese fun and colorful pinatas make a great gift and holiday activity for kids of all ages!This project requires three different sessions, each lasting approximately 30 minutes.
Thomas the Tank Engine Santa ShirtThis is so simple and involves no sewing! I first bought a green plain t-shirt at a craft store for $2.50 and then cut up a big Thomas from a pillow panel. Next I ironed on wonder under to the Thomas cut out and then peeled back the paper on the wonder under and ironed on the green shirt.
Frugal Recyclable Gift CardsI make cards whenever possible but when I have to buy one, I am always amazed at how much they cost. I like to give truly recyclable cards.
