This is a quick and easy project! In addition to hiding the gift card until Christmas day, you can also use these to give small gifts or as stockings for your pint-sized family members (pets, fish, stuffed animals, or imaginary friends.)
I love the simplicity of this craft—all you need is glue, paper, and clothespins! They are cute with just the paper, and even cuter when you add tiny appliqués. Make several for yourself, or give them away as gifts.
Make giving a gift card memorable with a handmade (and reusable) felt envelope. I used red and white felt and thread with two iconic Christmas images—a tree and a present (which is a button). The tree is sewn onto the front of the envelope, but you can sew any other shape you like or none at all. You can also use paint and stencils/stamps to create your own design. Try personalizing it by adding the recipient’s name or by using his/her favorite colors. Changing the colors will also make it appropriate for any occasion (birthday, baby shower, etc.). This envelope can be used again and again or even hung on the Christmas tree as a keepsake.
These coasters are great to give as a gift. Made from felt, they will last a long time and are washable! Have fun trying different designs with stamps, cutting decorative edges with rotary cutter, and embroidery floss. Make a holiday set with traditional Christmas colors, or if you are giving them as a gift, use colors that the recipient would love.
Gifts in a jar are a Christmas classic. They are a great way to share your tasty baked goods (or other homemade goodies) during the holidays. But no one wants to give a plain ol’ jar! So today I’m exploring different ways to dress up your jar! Since these jars are fairly small in size (as far as presents are concerned), it doesn’t take much to snazz them up! I just dug through my box of recycled wrapping supplies and used what I had.
There are so many ways to decorate and personalize napkins. Iron on a hand-made appliqué, embroider, cross stitch, stamping, or stenciling. I enjoy stamping because it’s a simple and fast way to personalize objects. Try stamping or stenciling cards, coasters, table linens, table runners, shirts, or anything you like. Personalized napkins are a great gift idea!
When working with stencils, it’s best to have a brush specifically for stencils, since you need to apply paint using the stippling technique. When using a stencil brush, you can create texture or a gradient within the design. When using a foam brush with stencils, you will get flat, solid coverage. With foam stamps, a foam brush or paintbrush is sufficient.
This Christmas card is also a gift! The felt poinsettia is a pin that can be removed from the card and worn as a brooch to holiday parties or on Christmas day. Better yet, slide the safety pin (which is on the back of the flower) through the teeth of a bobby pin, and voila! You now have a hair pin.
Just thinking about a spa makes me think about peace, quiet, relaxation, and being pampered. REALLY pampered. I have never been to a spa, but I imagine what it must be like to be waited upon, lounging around in a lush white robe… Instead of sending all of our friends and family to the spa, we can give them some luxe gifts that will whisk them away from the everyday ho hum. My family absolutely loves these products, and I’m sure you will too!
This cute white bear is sure to stand out on any Christmas tree! Bart handsomely sports a red scarf, but try adjusting his accessories for fun! Read about Bart’s adventure here.
This adorable penguin is a fitting addition to your winter wonderland. Christmas, snow, trees, and penguins! Don’t want to put Perry on your tree? Just omit the ribbon and this little guy makes an excellent gift!
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