Creative Christmas Gift Ideas for Her & Him
Tired of endless mall walking in search of a perfect Christmas gift that is nowhere to be found? Hate giving gift cards or gift certificates and cash just because it seems impossible to come up with anything better?
This holiday season, find unique ways to let the people in your life know that you care. Get creative, get personal and get fun; get a gift that will bring joy to her or him you love this Christmas.
Projects to Do and Make
Instead of toys that quickly lose their appeal, projects to make and do entertain during the process of creation and then become all the more special because they were made by the recipient. A craft set for making beaded jewelry, a T-shirt or canvas bag and special fabric crayons and pens for decorating, or a small set of wood working tools and pieces of cut wood can provide hours of entertainment. These gifts also often teach useful skills and encourage artistic abilities. Some kits can be purchased with the supplies and tools included. For a more personalized gift or to monitor the quality of the tools included a gift giver might choose the supplies and tools and pick a useful bag or box that could serve as storage later.
Homemade Items that Everyone Needs
Sometimes a gift item of a usable, consumable product with a personalized touch can be both affordable and appreciated. Children’s artwork can be scanned and made into calendars or greeting cards. Lip balm, bath salts, or bath oil can be made with items from the grocery and craft store. For kids simple recipes abound for play dough, homemade bath crayons, and homemade sidewalk chalk.
Since everyone needs to eat, ready-to-make meal mixes such as soup in a jar or muffin and bread mix can be great gifts as well. The gift of something useful need not be boring. It can be a playful twist on the usual or something a bit more extravagant than expected. But the element of usefulness ensures the gift will be appreciated rather than stored away.
Gift Tickets to Local Attractions, Museums or Performances
Gifts of tickets to local attractions, museums, or performances can encourage the appreciation of the arts. Families might appreciate an annual pass to a zoo or Children’s Museum near their home. Some performing arts centers offer packets of tickets to various events. Concerts or even movie theater tickets can be great gifts especially as families cut back on the entertainment budget and such attractions become a rare treat.
Instead of focusing on things to purchase, gifts that focus on activities can bring smiles and avoid both the shopping pitfalls and the return lines.Gifts that interest and give fun to the recipient need not be expensive or even purchased. With some planning and creative ideas, thought, smart gift givers can get through Christmas with some money left in their pocket.
Krista QQ(www.123giftfactory.com)
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sar Says:
What are some creative christmas gift ideas for my sister in law? (<$50)?
My sister in law recently purchased a high priced kitchen table for a early Christmas gift. I don’t have a lot of $ to spend on her but would like to get her something very neat that she will cherish. Does anyone have any good ideas?
Posted on February 28th, 2010 at 2:27 am
lil_miss_bad_ass_me Says:
well i dont know your sis-in-law but i am sure that anyone would enjoy anything homeade…. i mean i dont know if you have a Walmart there but you can always go and get a Vase and some of those fall/winter faux flowers and make her a center piece….something that would go with the holidays…..i also think in housewares they have those little turkeys on a stick…..kinda like the butterflies that you would put in a spring flower bouquet……
hope that helps……..
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Posted on February 28th, 2010 at 7:29 am
cbro Says:
A nice runner would be nice…they actually have some really great ones at Ross!!
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Posted on February 28th, 2010 at 7:31 am
maria is excited for christmas! Says:
teacup candles! im making them. they’re so cute.
http://www.diynetwork.com/diy/cr_candles/article/0,2025,DIY_13748_2274493,00.html
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Posted on February 28th, 2010 at 7:33 am
Ruby Says:
A tablecloth or runner for the table might be good, or some simple but elegant centerpiece might be nice if she wants to have the table looking stylish when it’s not being used.
I’ve noticed that you can get some good deals on vintage table linens in antique stores, thrift shops, or church fairs. I got a really pretty cloth from the 1930’s with a neat art deco print. It had never been used (still had the tags on it). You might be able to find some high-quality linen or embroidered cloth that you could wash, iron, and tie up with a pretty ribbon.
You might also get a very simple glass bowl for a centerpiece between meals. Clear glass with some polished rocks or marbles might set off the table. A nice basket to hold fruit would be useful and decorative.
Or you could make her a runner for the table. Just get some nice fabric (a couple of yards of some interesting textured fabric, maybe?) and either hem the edges or finish them with some decorative edging.
I think you could also get a set of place mats, trivets, or hot pads to insulate the table from hot dishes for under $50. Those would be useful and also protect the the table.
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Posted on February 28th, 2010 at 7:35 am