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- Jul 19, 2006
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So....here are the Christmas gifts I made from home, if it helps anyone who is stranded, but has a lot of craft materials around, or access to some of the stores nearby. A sewing machine is good to have too.
Fleece blankets (I made ones with pine-cones on one side, and a solid brown back ground the other direction).
Other than sewing together, you don't need to edge these, either cut fringe and tie them together (also can use if no sewing machine), or use a pinking shears or scalloped rotary blade to make a decorative edge. Fleece doesn't fray (don't confuse with flannel! Which does, and felt, which isn't washable)
Candles from Christmas tins....you do need to buy wicks, wax, and fragrance....a book on how to make candles helps. I bought the Christmas tins at thrift shops, and had a few around from previous Christmas's as well.
I used leftover fleece from making blankets to make neck warmers. Make sure the streach goes around the neck, not up and down. PM me if you need more detailed instructions. ( I can give you a rough measurement, and how to sew...you will probably need a sewing machine for this).
Quick mini-gifts for Sunday school kids , teachers, etc. We put one packet of hot cocoa mix, 1 candy cane, a pair of disposable hand warmer packs and a nice thank you note into a disposable hot beverage cup with cover. We skip the hot hand warmer for any little kids. You can decorate with bows, stick-on snowflakes, etc.
Ensemble gift....burn a Christmas CD, scan the cover and music onto card stock, cut and tape into a cd folder. Give it with cocoa packets, candy canes, home-made cookies/candy, and a candle. If you do have fleece, these are nice add-ons to a tie blanket, etc..
Just some thoughts. Hope it helps!
Fleece blankets (I made ones with pine-cones on one side, and a solid brown back ground the other direction).
Other than sewing together, you don't need to edge these, either cut fringe and tie them together (also can use if no sewing machine), or use a pinking shears or scalloped rotary blade to make a decorative edge. Fleece doesn't fray (don't confuse with flannel! Which does, and felt, which isn't washable)
Candles from Christmas tins....you do need to buy wicks, wax, and fragrance....a book on how to make candles helps. I bought the Christmas tins at thrift shops, and had a few around from previous Christmas's as well.
I used leftover fleece from making blankets to make neck warmers. Make sure the streach goes around the neck, not up and down. PM me if you need more detailed instructions. ( I can give you a rough measurement, and how to sew...you will probably need a sewing machine for this).
Quick mini-gifts for Sunday school kids , teachers, etc. We put one packet of hot cocoa mix, 1 candy cane, a pair of disposable hand warmer packs and a nice thank you note into a disposable hot beverage cup with cover. We skip the hot hand warmer for any little kids. You can decorate with bows, stick-on snowflakes, etc.
Ensemble gift....burn a Christmas CD, scan the cover and music onto card stock, cut and tape into a cd folder. Give it with cocoa packets, candy canes, home-made cookies/candy, and a candle. If you do have fleece, these are nice add-ons to a tie blanket, etc..
Just some thoughts. Hope it helps!
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