5 Amazing DIY FOOD GIFTS people will LOVE to receive… and they are made using dollar store supplies

I love a useful gift... and what is better than receiving food over the holidays? Today, I'm sharing 5 fantastic & easy edible gift ideas. Most of the supplies come from the dollar store, and I'm sharing FREE printable tags for you to use.

Here are the gift ideas... and you can download the gift tags for free below:

1) Golden Chocolate Wreath - This is a simple treat to make and the "Have a SWEET Christmas" labels are adorable. Find the instructions here, and download the tags below.

Click on the picture of the tag below, right-click, save it to your computer, and print it like a regular 4x6 photo.

2) Hot Chocolate Basket - This basket is super-cute, and I'm sharing my two favourite tips for making dollar store baskets look expensive and high end. Find my tips and tricks here, and download the gift tags I designed below.

Click on one of the pictures of below, right-click, save it to your computer, and print it like a regular 4x6 photo.

3) Wine wrapped up for Christmas - Wine wrapped up with Dollar Store supplies makes a wonderful host/hostess gift. Get a closer look at how I put it together here.

4) Chocolates with a "punny" tag - Wine wrapped up with Dollar Store supplies makes a wonderful host/hostess gift. Get a closer look at how I put it together here, and download the tags I designed for free below.

Click on the picture of the tag below, right-click, save it to your computer, and print it like a regular 4x6 photo.

5) Candy cane Reindeer Treat - This reindeer made from chocolate filled plastic candy canes is ADORABLE... and it's easy and inexpensive to make. Get a closer look at the step-by-step instructions here.

Pretty cute, right?!?

For a closer look at all the gifts and how I made them, check out the video I made on YouTube here.

NEW Gift Ideas... made using dollar store supplies / Budget-friendly gifts

I love a budget-friendly gift that is USEFUL and fun... so today I am sharing some fantastic NEW ideas. You are definitely going to want to check out these DIY gift ideas made using dollar store supplies.

1) Personalized car bin - This is such a cute gift idea. The bin is personalized and portable, and the foldable road is ADORABLE! Check out the instructions here.

2) Personalized shaving kit - A dollar store shaving kit can easily be transformed into a gorgeous, personalized gift for a sports fan. Check out the full "how to" here.

3) Personalized scrunchie holder - Sometimes using an item for an unintended purpose is genius! This scrunchie holder is actually a make up pad holder. Check out the clever DIY here.

Cute, right? For a closer look at these DIYs and MORE... check out the video I made below. 

Happy gifting!!!

♥
Gina (aka East Coast Mommy)

10+ NEW Dollarama DIYs with cheap blanks! / Cricut beginner vinyl decal projects

If you like creating DIY gifts and DIY home decor (on a budget), you are going to love the dollar store finds and Cricut blanks I'm sharing today. Take a look at the video I made, browse the pictures below, and let me know if you have any questions. Enjoy!

What did you think of the video? Here are a few more pictures of my favourite projects...

Did you have a favorite find or project? I'd love to know which things you liked the most!

♥
Gina (aka East Coast Mommy)

DIY MOTHER’S DAY GIFTS (easy, inexpensive and thoughtful!) / mostly made using dollar store supplies

I'm obsessed with the adorable DIYs I'm sharing today. They are perfect for Mother's Day. I love the "SURPRISE" gift box, but all the ideas are fantastic. The gift recipients will have no idea that most of the supplies for these DIYs come from the DOLLAR STORE!!!

 The DIYs in this video include: 

1) Surprise box - Details here.

2) "Era" water bottle  - Details here.

3) Custom / Personalized candle - Details here.

4) Coffee mug and wine glasses - Details here.

5) FUNNY home decor - Details here.

Check out all the details and instructions for the DIYs here:

What are you planning to get your special lady for Mother's Day? Are you considering making one of my DIY Mother's Day gifts? Let me know if you give one of these ideas a try!

♥ 

Gina Bell (aka East Coast Mommy)

DIY Gifts People Actually WANT — Useful, inexpensive, and fun!!!

I love a good DIY gift, don't you? They are thoughtful, useful, inexpensive and fun! And... they are more budget-friendly than store bought gifts. You are going to love the DIY Christmas Gift Ideas I'm sharing today.

1) Elf Cookies - First bake up a batch of your favourite cookies. I used my favourite recipe for Ginger Molasses cookies. You can find the recipe here. 

Then, add a cardstock hat, googly eyes, button cheeks and a Sharpie mouth. Find the full step by step instructions here.

Seriously... how cute are these little elves???

2) Scrunchie ornament - A clear bulb is a perfect vessel for gifting a Christmas hair scrunchie. Pop off the top of a dollar store ornament, insert a scrunchie and add the cute "Christmas Hair Don't Care" tag I designed. Easy peasy!

To download the tags I designed (for free): click on the photo below, right-click, save it to your computer, and print it like a regular 4x6 photo.

3) Glowing nativity lamp - These colour changing LED lamps (that I found at Dollarama) are the perfect canvas for Cricut decals. I used nativity decals. Didn't they turn out great? 

For detailed instructions, check out the video I made here.

4) Gingerbread house gift bag - Cut the corners from brown paper gift bag, and use a chalk marker to decorate the bag to look like a gingerbread house. It doesn't need to be fancy. Have fun with it!

5) Reindeer gift bag - Start with a plain paper gift bag. Then, use glue to add googly eyes, and a red paper (or vinyl) nose. Then, draw a mouth with a Sharpie and tape candy cane "antlers" to the top of the bag. Who wouldn't want to receive a gift in this adorable reindeer gift bag?

For a closer look at all these DIY gift ideas, check out the YouTube video below.

Make sure you come back soon. I have a lot more fun Christmas content planned.

💗 

Gina (aka East Coast Mommy)

You might also be interested in the ideas here...

The BEST Easy, Inexpensive, and USEFUL Gift Ideas... including FREE gift tags

We all have so much clutter in our lives, so it's always nice to receive a "useful" gift this time of year. I love "consumable" gifts, and today, I'm sharing a few of my favourites. I'm also sharing FREE printable gift tags that make the gifts super-cute.

1) Hot chocolate gift (with two tag options) - A personalized mug, adorable mini mason jars full of marshmallows, and hot chocolate pairs perfectly with a "Warm Wishes" or "We Wish You a Cozy Christmas" tags.

Cute, right?!?

To download one of these tags: click on one of the photo below, right-click, save it to your computer, and print it like a regular 4x6 photo.

Wouldn't it be cute boxed up with Christmas PJs and popcorn for a Christmas movie night?

2) Christmas soap (with a "We WASH you a Merry Christmas" tags - It doesn't get easier than this. Just print the tags I designed and attach them to holiday soap. Easy peasy!

To download these tag: click on one of the photo below, right-click, save it to your computer, and print it like a regular 4x6 photo.

3) Cookies for Santa Mix - A cookie mix makes a fantastic gift. Who doesn't love baking during the holidays, and these are the perfect cookies to leave for Santa. Download the tag below, and find the full recipe here.

To download these tags: click on one of the photo below, right-click, save it to your computer, and print it like a regular 4x6 photo.

4) Christmas Morning Pancake Mix - Homemade pancake mix with an adorable tag is perfect for Christmas morning. It's a wonderful gift for teachers, neighbours, family, and friends.

To download this tag: click on one of the photo below, right-click, save it to your computer, and print it like a regular 4x6 photo.

It would also be a great addition to a Christmas Eve box!

5) Sweet Treats - Homemade goodies or store bought treats make fantastic gifts this time of year. Add the "Have a SWEET Christmas" tag I designed, and your good to go!

To download these tags: click on one of the photo below, right-click, save it to your computer, and print it like a regular 4x6 photo.

Want a closer look at all these fantastic gifts? Check out the video below.

What do you think of these ideas? Which one is YOUR favourite? If you still need MORE ideas, you might be interested in the video I made earlier this week. Check it out here.

Make sure you come back soon. I have a lot more fun Christmas content planned. Fa... la... la... la!!!

💗 

Gina (aka East Coast Mommy)