This year, I want to help you give thoughtful and budget-friendly gifts, so I'm sharing 24 days of HANDMADE Christmas gifts. I'll keep adding to this post every day of December, so keep coming back to check what's new. Click on the titles to see the step-by-step instructional videos, get all the DIY details, and grab the free tags.
To download the "Mistletoe Ready" tags I designed (FOR FREE) - Click on the picture of the tags below, right-click, save it to your computer, and print it like a regular 4x6 photo.
I believe it's the little moments and thoughtful gifts that make Christmas special. Today, I'm sharing DIY gifts that will add MAGIC to the season. I'm also including FREE downloadable tags that you can use (below).
1) My Cozy Christmas Movie Watching Kits - I love these little kits. They are a perfect way to make an evening at home special... and they are a great party favour for larger celebrations with family and friends. Find out how to make them here.
And you can download the inserts I designed for FREE. Just click on the picture below, right click, save it to your computer, and print it like a regular 4x6 photo.
2) Simmer Pot Kits - What's better than a useful gift that is also festive and fun? Check out how easy these kits are to make here, and download the FREE printable tags below.
To download the inserts I designed for FREE: click on the picture below, right click, save it to your computer, and print it like a regular 4x6 photo.
3) Christmas Eve Kits - What's more magical that Christmas Eve? And these kits are the perfect way to share the magic. Find out how easy they are to make here.
4) Personalized Christmas Eve Gift Boxes - These Christmas Eve Gift Boxes are the perfect way to gift treats and Christmas PJs. Who would guess that they started as plain white gift boxes from Dollarama? Check out the step by step instructions here.
For a closer look, take a look at the short video I made below.
Christmas crafting is a great way to spend time with family and friends... away from screens. Today, I'm sharing easy (and adorable) crafts that can be made using dollar store supplies. I even made a step by step video for you, which you can view here.
1) Felt Bow Garland- Soooo easy to make... and very inexpensive. My garland only used TWO pieces of felt. You can see the step by step tutorial here.
2) Large Nativity Candle- A large Christmas candle can be expensive, but you can make my version for only $5. You can see the step by step tutorial here.
3) Custom (budget) Christmas Artwork- I love this custom artwork because it's inexpensive and TOTALLY customizable. You can see the step by step tutorial here.
4) Dried Oranges- I love old fashioned, vintage decor... and dried oranges are easy to make and really versatile. You can use them to decorate ornaments, vases, garlands, wreaths, and more. You can also string them and use them as tree ornaments. You can see the step by step tutorial here.
To get a closer look at all these DIYS (and MORE), you can watch the video I made here.
This year, I am doing a NEW Christmas video series to help people plan a magical and meaningful Christmas on a BUDGET. Today, I'm sharing my latest projects -- USEFUL DIY Gift Ideas under $5. The holidays don't need to break the bank. All you need is a trip to the dollar store and the FREE tags I designed (below).
1) Custom candles (with warm wishes tags) -- You can pick up an inexpensive candle and make it look expensive by customizing it. I used my Cricut to add words to mine, but you could also use paint, stickers, or class markers. Then, pop it in a cellophane bag, and add the tag I designed (below).
To download the "warm wishes" tags-- Click on the picture below, right-click, save it to your computer, and print it like a regular 4x6 photo.
2) Paper plates & napkins (with "Christmas WISHES for less dirty DISHES" tags) -- Heading to someone's house and need a little hostess gift? This is a budget-friendly and thoughtful idea. Grab some festive paper plates and napkins, tie with twine, and add the tags I designed. I love the "Christmas WISHES for less dirty DISHES" tags. You can download them for free below.
To download the "Christmas WISHES for less dirty DISHES" tags-- Click on the picture below, right-click, save it to your computer, and print on a regular 8.8"x11" sheet of paper.
3) Gingerbread kit (with "A Christmas TREAT for someone SWEET!" tags) -- I love gifting activities, don't you? What is better than a gift that encourages family and friends to do something together? I found this Oreo Christmas House kit at my local Dollarama for under $5, and I think it makes an adorable gift with the tags I designed (which you can download below).
To download the "A Christmas TREAT for someone SWEET" tags-- Click on the picture below, right-click, save it to your computer, and print it like a regular 4x6 photo.
For a closer look at all these wonderful gift ideas, check out the YouTube video I made below.
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