Re: easy, cute, (rather inexpensive) gift crafts... without sewing?
 

If you crochet at all (or even if you don't... it's easy to learn) there are tons of patterns for cute little toys, favors, & decorations on the internet. I can't afford toys for my son... so I make them out of the ridiculous amounts of embroidery floss I've collected over the years. If you're the sort to improvise, once you've got the basic technique down I've found it easy to start with a mental image and just create something nifty. First time I tried I ended up with a rather respectable Dory a la Finding Nemo.

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Sew it. Seriously I did this with the guest book for my wedding, because I wanted to use the special paper I bought instead of the plain pages it came with. I just bought a guest book I liked, carefully pulled out the pages it had (glued in binding), sewed my paper in smallish bundles (I think 5 or six pages together), and then glued my pages into the spine of the cover. It was a while ago, but I think I remember using just a basic hot glue gun. Be careful not to glop it and end up with too much, a little goes a LONG way! :)

Re: easy, cute, (rather inexpensive) gift crafts... without sewing?
 

This is a diy car freshener, with felt, peel and stick craft foam, string, and scent (liquid potpourri, essential oils) I plan on using 2 layers of wool felt blend and sew them together rather then the foam, and essential oil.

http://www.onegoodthingbyjillee.com/...html#more-8771

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stencil a dark shirt with bleach.

http://www.onegoodthingbyjillee.com/...html#more-8719

Re: easy, cute, (rather inexpensive) gift crafts... without sewing?
 

Subbing.

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Re: easy, cute, (rather inexpensive) gift crafts... without sewing?
 

My neighbor always gives us a jar of something for Christmas ...
last year it was homemade spice rub for chicken, meat, etc.
the year before, it was spicy pecans
the year before, it was Rolos barely melted into (pressed into) mini pretzels

The timing is perfect because then I have something special for when people come over. That said, we all love that my aunt gives us fudge every year.

A friend made us limoncello last year. It was wonderful to pour over vanilla icecream or cake or to just drink with espresso after dinner on New Years.

When it comes to children, my favorite gift to receive is a bookmark -- with or without photos, but with the name somewhere on it. My Bible is full of these treasures, and I pray for each child every time I open the Book and see their bookmark.

I also think a tiny book is a great gift -- illustrated by the children, maybe -- of favorite recipes, Bible verses, or even a story that the family wrote.

peace,
tessiemae

Re: easy, cute, (rather inexpensive) gift crafts... without sewing?
 

I grew extra garlic this year in preparation for our Christmas gifts. I bought sparkly 12" scrapbook paper and I'm folding gift bags that will fit two heads of garlic. Which doesn't sound like much of a gift, and maybe it's not. But whether the recipients appreciate it or not, this represents many hours of loving labor :heart because this year I had more time than money.

Presentation counts! So the bags will be cute and elegant. Each head of garlic has its own tag showing which category and cultivar it is ("Silverskin, Nootka Rose" etc.) and briefly describes its unique flavor and whether it's best for baking or sauteeing etc. So I'm going for a sophisticated, foodie-themed gift. Whether anybody appreciates it... :shrug3 :giggle

Re: easy, cute, (rather inexpensive) gift crafts... without sewing?
 

Taedareth that sounds lovely.

Re: easy, cute, (rather inexpensive) gift crafts... without sewing?
 

Thanks! Here's one of my handmade boxes, surrounded by garlic :)

http://i62.tinypic.com/mlnxop.jpg