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  Winters, snowman, fleece jackets and carols makes December the month to celebrate. Rare and new clothings seem to be making the fashion rounds early from the onset of autumn. Christmas is also a time to spread cheer and wish friends and relatives whom we respect. Gifting during Christmas is a tradition and the children eagerly await the arrival of Santa and look forward to present the gifts to their siblings and grandparents.

During Christmas there are several sale options in reputed brands. Gifting is an art by itself and surely it takes a bit of creativity in making gifts. The best way is to bond with the family during the weekends of December and collectively decide to make gifts at home. The positive point is that it is encouraging for children and has a personal touch in each item.

Christmas cards are a must. Collect some drawing sheets before your children and ask them to do a border painting. They can also stick photos of Santa or you could do the outline for the Santa for them. Kids love coloring and will come out with flamboyant ideas. Another simple idea is to do fabric painting on ceramics. These can be bulk buys of tea cups or coffee mugs and one can do some artistic work on them.

Homemade gifts can also be suggested in candle making, clay painting or photo frame decoration. Gather together as friends and family and try to do a nursery collection of exotic plants. This would be a wonderful gift to elderly parents or other relatives who have a penchant for gardening. Learn a bit of weaving and do some baskets and decorate the same with beads or stick on items. The fillings can surely be chocolates.

Food items are the easiest choice of many. Chocolate, fudge, confectionary and even snacks are homemade gifts. The main thing is about the wrapping. Use bows, satin ribbons and transparent glow paper to cover the same. For people who have the ecological concern in their mind, use newspapers and make paper baskets of the same. Do some wood sculpting, candle sculpting or grain sticking. More ideas can be done with making ceramics or sewing.




COLORFUL HOMEMADE SOAPS 

A great idea as a gift for those kids who hate soap. Maybe the shapes and colors wil help to change their minds & make cool homemade christmas gifts!

NEEDS
Soap molds
Spray unflavored vegetable oil
Glycerine soap clear, unscented
Chopping block & knife
Measuring cup
Microwave oven
Soap coloring
Toothipicks

DIRECTIONS
Lightly spray mold with veggie oil, spraying about 6" away from mold. Cut glycerine into smal cubes about 1" square. Place cubes in microwavable cup and heat in microwave oven til melted, about 1 minute. Pour melted glycerine into the mold being careful of the heat. Swirl one drop of soap coloring in the center of mold with a toothpick for marbelized effect. Let soap cool 30 minutes. Turn onto waxed paper to release soap.



Packaging Ideas for Food Gifts

Line inexpensive small baskets with holiday napkins.
Decorate plain glasses and mugs with stickers.
Use holiday paper plates or glasses.
Cover small cardboard boxes with Christmas wrap or cutouts from last year's greeting cards.
Use empty mayonnaise, pickle or jam jars. Cover lids with circles of Christmas fabric or wrapping paper.

 

 

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