what are some cool xmas gifts i can make?

Question

Help! i've already have made mix cds, bath salts, framed photos for past holidays... i have a big hipster list to give to, so my gifts need to be as fab as possible!! Any funky ideas for money-challenged xmas gifts?

Answer 1

Oh man, here I go craft-pushing again... ;)

Quick, easy, and remarkably low-cost: Check out the tutorial on making incense at candlesupply.com. I started making incense in the past year and am addicted, and I love blending scents--I have regular customers for my strawberry spice cheesecake and vanilla sandalwood sticks...

And if you get some good-sized needles, some bulky yarn, and a good quick-start book (or website--there are plenty!) it's not at all too late to knit up some scarves! Perhaps nothing fancy, but a basic garter-stitch scarf in a chunky yarn can easily be popped out in a day or two (I recommend stockpiling movies, though...)

Answer 2

I would agree with the previous that jewelry is a good creative gift. However, that can get very expensive. ( I spent $35 on one necklace this year.)
One thing I did for three people this year is I made fleece tie blankets. They are very simple and take no time at all. You can finish one blanket in about an hour. I made them in ranges from a lap blanket to one to fit a twin size bed. If you shop around you can get the fleece on sale for next to nothing. I usually use one piece of pattern and one piece of solid. Another neat touch you can do is to have them embroidered with the person's name. Sometime this only costs about $5. They are very warm blankets.

All you need is 2 pieces of fleece the same length, 1 pair of scissors, and your own two hands.
1. Lay the fleece out flat in layers. Matching up all the sides. Some material is not cut the same width. If adjustment is needed just trim the sides to match.
2. Cut the corners off in a square. The square should be about the length of the scissors.
3. Cut three strips about the width of your thumb or 1" from the edge of the fabric to the same length of your square. This makes the 1st three ties for that side.
4. Taking both pieces of fabric from the first strip wrap them around your finger.
5. Pull the tops of the strips up through the bottom to form a knot.
6. Push the knot to the bottom of the strip.
7. Do steps 4-6 for the other two strips.
8. Repeat steps 3-7 for all sides of your squares. These strips will secure your blanket for the cutting of the rest of the blanket.

Once all your sides are secure, all you have to do is cut the
strips all the way down each side. Then you can sit and watch
your favorite movie as you tie knots. It keeps you warm as you tie it. :)

Answer 3

last year, I explored the idea of a 8x10 shadow box, and glue gun. at the local bargain store i found seashells in a net bag, those shinny round flat stones, and i had some ribbons, and white small pearl (wedding sprays- the kind you may make a veil with). I put all the ingreidients together, formed a design at low cost- a matter of just a few dollars, and glued my design inside the black velvet shadow box. It looked like an exclusive gift i spent much more on, and I thouroughly enjoyed the whole creative experience. So much so I made three of them. The recipients were extremely Pleased.
I hope this helps...and good luck,and hope you have a fine Christmas.

Answer 4

You are very creative and I respect that you are wanting to make things... they mean more. I think so..

Make those jars that have the cookie mix in them, or the brownie mixes or bread mixes in the jar. They are layered.

I had somethings dropped off once... they dropped off a 2 liter of soda and a package of popcorn tied together. It was a cute idea. It had some nifty wording with it, but I forget.

Those jars of baked things are cool though.

Answer 5

I have the perfect thing... Make jewelry! There are lots of patterns for quick jewelry with beads and wire. It's not at all complicated, and makes a welcome gift. All the supplies can be easily obtained at Micheals, Joann's or even Wal-mart. With a couple packages of beads, a package of ear-hooks, a package of head / eye pins a pair of round-nose pliers (your biggest investment, $5), and a pair of wire cutters, you have the materials to make earrings for several of your friends and all for less then $20. Look on the web for patterns.

Answer 6

um...not only money challenge but time challenge too.

I think SOAP making. It's less messy than candles making, I tried candles making, the clean up is a pain~!

CARD making, or make some bookmarks too.

Make a CANDY WREATH, buy some candies, tie them on the wreath (can be brought from craft store). I see people making this before.

SALT DOUGH models, it's the lowest cost crafts.

Answer 7

what other solution in the winter time! buy some hot water bottles and sew/knit/whatever as a nice cover for the hot water bottles. kids especially like ones with teddy bear coverings and stuff. it'll keep the recievers warm and snug-hot water bottles don't cost to much, i did it last xmas with 5 pounds per bottle

Answer 8

Good ideas on this site http://www.RobertsCritterCreators.com