Holiday Ideas -DIY Homemade Gifts

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DIY Homemade Gifts

 Homemade gifts are so much more special! It shows the person you took the time and thought of them personally. I love them because i love getting creative and giving myself little projects. but also because you can give a lovely gift while not going over your budget for the holidays! i think gifts like this give you time to not be stressed out about gift shopping and remember the true reason for the season. 

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Peppermint Candy Sticks

   

Beaded Flower Necklace
directions

Basic Cozy Scarf

 

Photo Bookmarks

 

Glove Animals
 

Homemade Candles
you can use a variety of containers! teacups..egg cups..

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Directions: You'll need wax, wicks, putty, a pencil, and a candy thermometer, all of which can be found at a craft store such as Michaels. Wax is sold in blocks, sheets, and shavings, to be melted on a stove or in a microwave.

Pouring the Wax..Wrap one end of the wick around a pencil (or stick). Set pencil on egg cup, suspending the wick. With putty, secure wick's metal clip to bottom of cup. In a double boiler, melt wax according to package directions; use a candy thermometer to gauge temperature. Pour wax in cup; allow to fully cool. Trim wick to 1/4 inch.

Pressed Flowers

how to press flowers. 

 

Monogrammed Apron - Cooking Gift

 

"For a hostess who loves to cook, say thank you with an apron monogrammed with iron-on transfer letters. In keeping with the culinary theme, include some wooden kitchen utensils and a blank recipe book. You can personalize the book's cover with a sticker printed with a customized stamp." - http://www.countryliving.com/

Jewelry Magnets

 

"Instead of letting vintage brooches gather dust in your jewelry box, turn them into refrigerator magnets: Use a pair of needle-nose pliers to remove the pin hardware from the back of each brooch (most fittings will come off easily); then affix a superstrong magnet with a small bead of glue — we used Gorilla Super Glue. Let dry overnight. Your grocery list has never looked more glam!" - www.countryliving.com

I love DIY Projects..know any good ones?? :)