Chalkboard Creations. Make them smile this Christmas with chalkboard creations!
Too many times have I been scrolling down my tumblr dashboard and seen cute, little chalkboard mugs, and oh-so wanted one. The sweet messages, like “good morning!” Or “his”/ “her on them convinced me of the utter amusement they would provide every time. Yet, what a specific gift, right? Where would you even start in search of finding one in store? Available from places, such as your nearest Mitre 10 or Resene (or, of course online), this gift idea is easy, creative and perfect for Secret Santa or as a stocking filler at a small price of around $20 (and the paint will last you for many more creations too!). Amazing Gift Idea Made of Cards. Tutorial: Personalised Tea Bags. Loose leaf tea is my new obsession.
You can mix and match a thousand flavours to make a special tea all of your own And when you have a special tea…you obviously need special tea bags This DIY tutorial is perfect for personalising the tea bags for all your friends…tea to reduce stress, tea to help you sleep, tea to wake you up…choose a tea for each friend and personalise the tea bag tags! And team it with a gorgeous vintage tea pot for the perfect Christmas present.
Now, go get creative! Xx Rosie Rosemary Hunter Photography Tools Required Empty tea bags (available at most tea shops) Loose tea leaf Photocopied pages from your favourite story book (or other pictures you love) Embroidery thread and needle Non-toxic glue stick Step 1 Assemble all tools and supplies. Step 2 Spoon 1-2 teaspoons of loose tea leaf into each empty tea bag. Step 3 Fold the top of the tea bag over and into a cute triangle shape to keep the tea trapped in the bag. Step 4 Sew a tiny stitch to keep the folded tea bag closed. Packaging Templates. {Everything} In A Jar – Handmade Gifts.
With just a little over 10 weeks until Christmas, it is already time to start thinking about gifts! The more gifts that can be taken care of ahead of time, the easier the holiday season will be. I came up with a really fun idea that can be customized to pretty much any person or occasion called: {Everything} In A Jar Today, I am going to show you the ones I made for teachers! Teachers spend so much time at school so I tried to think of items that could be used at school. {energy} in a jar Peanuts White Chocolate Hot Drink Mix Suisse Mocha Latte Mix White Chocolate Macadamia Nut Energy Bar Milk Chocolate Truffles {pampering} in a jar Cozy Socks Sunshine Daisy Lotion Sunshine Daisy Fragrance Spray Moisture Rich Hand Creme Soothing Massage Bar Soap Eye Treatment Cream Facial Scrub Lip Balm {refreshment} in a jar Facial Cleaning Towelettes Wrinkle Release Spray.
MAGAZINE ENVELOPES. 18K+ Well I got this idea from our friend Nina.
She was making these super cute envelopes out of scrapbook paper and I really wanted to make some! So I came home and made some! They are so so SO simple and add a personal touch to your envelopes. You will need: An old magazine, scissors, an envelope, a glue stick and a Sharpie. Tear out some magazine pages that you like. Carefully pull the envelope apart. Trace the envelope on a magazine page. Cut the envelope shape out. Turn the envelope over as well as the magazine cut-out. Unfold everything and separate the magazine cut-out from the envelope. Glue the bottom flap down to the two side flaps. And you've made your own envelope! The great thing about making these envelopes our of magazine pages is that the envelopes have a character all of their own. 25 Handmade Gifts Under $5.
If your gift list is long and your budget is small here are some great Handmade Gifts that you can make.
Keep in mind that handmade items are not just beautiful but special… I love to give them and I love to receive them. In my opinion they are the best! Jersey Knit Bracelet Lovely! This would make a perfect gift for any of your girlfriends. You can choose the colors and recycle t-shirts that you have around the house. Cheap and cute! Tutorial Paper Clip Earrings Tutorial This is a brilliant idea… and the possibilities are endless. Love it! Printed Candles Who doesn’t love a candle? Think about how many different stamps you could use to customize this project. tutorial. Woven Heart Card (via Minie Co) 22 Perfect DIY Gifts For Stressed-Out Moms.