Merry Christmas!!!

To all of my reader I hope you have a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!

Day 25

A cute gift idea is personalizing a picture frame. This picture frame was only a dollar and the decal was only fifty cents. You could add feathers, rhinestones, or zoo animals. Add the picture you want and you have a nice personalized gift.

Day 24

I always loved getting craft kits when I was little. I made a headband and hair clip craft kit four under five dollars. I got craft headbands, clips,  feathers, fabric, buttons, and glue. Then I put them in a cute shirt box and lined it with shiny paper. You can customize this kit for anyone and it makes a perfect gift for any girl who lives crafting and being stylish.

Day 23

I am in college and do not have very much money. I typically give my brother coupons for Christmas or his birthday. I make them out for a car or room cleaning, or a free lunch. This gift idea is also good for children to give their parents. It may be simple, but it comes from the heart. 

Day 22

Charlie Brown-ies is a good gift for anyone. The brownie recipe I use is linked here  http://allrecipes.com/Recipe/Mmm-Mmm-Better-Brownies/Detail.aspx
I mixed all of my dry ingredients and put them in a clean spaghetti jar. Then I printed out the rest of the instructions and glued it to the jar with a picture of charlie brown. Then I put fabric over the lid and added a bow.  I do warn you that this brownie recipe is VERY good and you won't be able to eat just one! 

Day 21

 For the longest time my mother ran a daycare in our house. At Christmas she always liked to give a small present to the kids so she would go to the dollar tree and but crayons, color pencils, and a color book to give the. This only cost three dollars and was perfect for the children.

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Day 20

 I have been looking for a cat scratcher for my cat, but the ones at the store were expensive and made out of cardboard. So I decided to look online on how to make one.

What you will need
Cardboard
Hot Glue Card Stock
Carpet Tape
Packing Tape
Ribbon

My dad cut the cardboard 3 inches wide with his band saw (sorry if I seplt that wrong). This literally took 5 minutes. Then I coiled it into circles and put double sided carpet tape at the end of the cardboard and then taped it down with packing tape ( Look at Picture 3 and 4). Keep doing this until you reach your desired size.

I then hot glued card stock on the bottom and tape card stock to the sides and trimmed it up.  Then I glued the non slip shelf lining on the bottom so it won't slide around. My cat has the tendency to leap on things and knocks them over.  Finally I hot glued the ribbon on the bottom. 

Day 19

I am all about organization. So when I saw this cute bulletin board at the dollar tree I had to get it. This gift is so cute and you can personalize for anyone's taste.

Supplies
bulletin Board (mine was one dollar)
Can
Paint
Fabric or scrap book Paper
Spray adhesive or glue.

What I did was sanded the wood bulletin board and painted it blue. Then I sprayed the can with adhesive spray and covered it with scrapbook paper.

Day 18

 Previously I posted the story about The Christmas Orange. This gift basket is filled with clementines and I included the story The Christmas Orange. I think that this gift is perfect, because not many people think about giving fruit as gifts around Christmas.