Thanks to Pinterest, my Christmas budget was a bit more frugal this year. Because I think it’s fun to see what other people create, I’m going to share what I’ve created with you! If you have no interest, just skip this post. But some of you crafty types like this kind of post, right?
Here we go…
First, Owen made a handprint Christmas tree on a 16×20 canvas for Mimi and Dada. And Molly made a footprint/handprint reindeer for them with a red thumbprint nose.
Next, the kids and I made a handprint/footprint wreath platter for Nana and Bubba. Owen’s handprints were in dark green and Molly’s handprints and footprints were in lighter green. Then I drew the bow and q-tipped the holly berries…and voila! I had a hard time giving this one up…I may need to make one for myself.
Last, Abbey and I got together and made presents for friends and teachers. My mom and mother-in-law were also the recipients of these presents. We made neckwarmers and handwarmers out of flannel material stuffed with rice that we scented with peppermint essential oil. And we also made sugar body scrubs for the shower. These were SO easy and I love the way they make your skin feel in the shower! We made peppermint body scrub, lavender body scrub, and brown sugar spice body scrub. These gifts were so easy, fun to make, and budget-friendly.
There you go…crafty Christmas 2011.
As a lucky recipient of many of these gifts, I can testify these make wonderful presents! That body scrub can be addicting…….
My wreath plate is still out, and probably will be for some time. It’s so cute, it’s a shame it will only come out at Christmas time!
We absolutely LOVE the handprint Christmas tree from Owen and the handprint/footprint moose from Molly! Makes me excited for next Christmas to come so I can decorate with them. And I love the neckwarmer, handwarmers and body scrub – I’m so impressed with the creativitiy that went into all these gifts! There’s just something extra special about them because you made them! Thank you!!