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Beginner Snowman Craft Kit

Beginner Snowman Craft KitThose little cross stitch crafts are complicated for beginners. Here is a seasonal kitchen towel with a delightful snowman to stitch around. There are no sharp needles, which are hard to thread, but only a large plastic needle and yarn to sew with.

 

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Christmas Cup Candy GiftI went into my Dollar General store and was looking for a gift for a few friends. I decided on a small seasonal themed drinking cup with a straw as a container to hold three small Christmas cookies, some candy, and gum. The little cup will be reusable after the gift is opened.

 

Snowman paperweight.

Painted Stone Paper WeightPaint a flat, rounded, smooth rock as a paperweight. I used acrylic paints and then sprayed the painted rock with a clear varnish spray.

 

Two jars with finished lids, motifs, and beads.

Beaded Lid Upcycled Gift JarsMake these upcycled gift jars by decorating jar lids with beads, etc.

 

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Making Fleece ThrowsI used to be 5 foot 6 inches, but now I am possibly 5 foot 4 inches since I got old and started shrinking. I have always had trouble with the fleece throws you buy at the store. Most are not long enough for me, let alone my tall son or my daughter-in-law.

 

Recycled Christmas Card Gift Tags

Recycled Christmas Card Gift TagsHere's a way to get use of used Christmas cards again. Talk about great recycling!

 

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Walnut Shells Filled With SurprisesAn easy, inexpensive and fun stocking stuffer that my grandchildren have enjoyed. Crack walnuts in half, clean out the nut meat and save the shells. You can fill them with change, small jewelry, miniature animals, I.O.U. notes, etc.

 

Decorated towels.

Yo-Yo Christmas Tree TowelsYo-Yo Christmas tree applied to finger towels using the Clover small round template. I used these for Christmas gifts this past year and received many compliments.

 

Easy Computer Christmas GiftsWhy not try something different for Christmas this year? Why not make this your very own make it yourself Christmas. There are several different things that you can make on your computer that will be lasting gifts for your friends and family, and they will know that you took the time to really give of yourself.

 

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Tote Bags for ChristmasIt is going to be a home made Christmas and this year I am making tote bags. I have purchased very little fabric and have been lucky enough to have gotten a lot of free fabric from others who are recycling.

 

Novelty Christmas Gift Ideas

Novelty Christmas Gift IdeasI love to pick up novelty things when I go to craft shows, for stocking stuffers and such. I bought these last year and wanted to pass them onto my TF Family. If you are thinking of some kind of fund raiser or the kids want to make and sell some things for Christmas money, these are just cute and very cheap to make.

 

Christmas Purses - Rudolph and gingerbread house bags

Christmas PursesHere are some Christmas purses to make with tote bags, paint, glue and some trimmings.

 

Snowwoman ornament.

Friends, Fun, and a Frugal ChristmasI have a friend, Samantha, that is having some money troubles and needed some help with Christmas. So, we dug around in my craft supplies and started to make some things for gifts. Getting together to work on her problem was good for the both of us.

 

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Easy Yule LogsEasy Yule Logs. These make great Christmas gifts with just a little work.

 

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Presents from the KidsI started a tradition 8 years ago for my son's first Christmas. Every year we make a Christmas gift for the grandparents and great-grandparents and aunts and uncles. The first year he was 9 months old and we made handprint pillows.

 

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Homemade Gift Ideas and PackagingFor small gifts, hot chocolate mixes, coffee creamers, etc., take inexpensive felt sheets 8x11 and cut in half longways. You have two pieces 4x11. Sew or glue sides together (I sewed them), resulting in a bag that is 4x5 1/2.

 

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Candy Cane PlanterTo give as a gift, add a 4 inch potted plant; a poinsettia, rosemary, or Christmas cactus looks really good.

 

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Special Photo CalendarA special thing my daughter's fiance did for her is to take a picture of them together and have it made into a calendar. He had it done at Wal-Mart and it didn't cost much at all and what a special memento for her!

 

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Fleece Scarfs for ChristmasGo to the fabric store, and buy one yard of pretty fleece, preferably in a neutral color. Ask the sales person to cut it in 12 inch increments. Take one of the cut pieces, lay it out, and trim off the ends.

 

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Quick and Easy Crocheted Snowflake Necklace and EarringsUsing crochet cotton and a size 11 hook, chain 4. Join with a slip stitch to form a ring, work 13 double crochet in ring, slip stitch in top of first double crochet.

 

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Ornaments from Argo ClayI make Christmas ornaments out of Argo clay. I then fix a gift basket or bag with the ornament and paints. I also, include the ornament hangers.

 

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Inexpensive Christmas Gifts With Tin CansFor inexpensive Christmas gifts, I've started saving tin cans, from 13 oz. cans of coffee, large pears/peaches cans, etc. I wash them out well and use them to put homemade candies/cookies in for gifts.

 

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