Homemade Christmas Gifts & Christmas Decorations 2013 - 2014

One of our 2013 - 2014 Christmas traditions is making homemade Christmas gifts and Christmas decorations. It all started – well, I can’t actually remember that far back. Anyway, every year, my sister always gets the kids together to whip up some Christmas crafts for the kids to make for Christmas gifts.

It is more fun to watch the kids faces as you open the gift they have made than opening it yourself. Of course, I normally shed a happy tear or two each year because the gift they have created means so much because of the time, effort and love they have put into making it.

Homemade Christmas Gifts

For the adults in the family, it can be just as much fun to make Christmas gifts for giving as it is shopping for them. In many cases, those hard-to-buy-for people on your list would love a handmade present.

Some of  our favorite homemade Christmas gifts include candles. We’ve made candles for years and have found a few holiday tips and tricks you can use to make Christmas gifts easy and spectacular!

The first idea for you includes only a few items that can be found a dollar stores for $1.00.

What you’ll need:

    a red taper candle

    a metal taper candle holder

    artificial Christmas flowers

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The candle holders in this picture cost a little more than a dollar, buy we have found some great ones for $1.00 too.

Directions:

Simple wrap the the Christmas flower stems around the bottom of the metal taper candle holder and hot glue, if necessary. Add the taper candle and you have a beautiful shelf decoration!

The second idea is just as simple, but will require a bit more thought.

What you’ll need:

    a white pillar candle (can be a caked candle)

    a small glass or metal plate or soup bowl (ex: gold metal, silver, green glass)

    scented Christmas potpourri

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Directions:

Place the pillar candle in the middle of the plate or bowl and sprinkle the potpourri around the bottom. You can add small pine cones too! Wrap it with cellophane wrap and tie it with a ribbon or raffia and your all done.

You can even make a special tag using paper and tea to write the name of the recipient.

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You can also use a lantern like this one, but it will cost a bit more. It all depends on who the gift will be for as to what type of decorations you can use.

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3 Ideas for 2013 -2014 Christmas Gift Giving on a Budget

Imagine standing at the check out line while the clock goes on and on just ticking away. Moments appear to be spinning faster and faster in circles, seconds are speeding by quickly, and yet you couldn’t shop for the present you meant to buy your child because money is too tight and your on a budget. Time is running out and you will have to pass on that last Christmas toy instead of purchasing it because the money has ran out.

How did this happen?

Your trouble began as soon as you realized it was going to be a ‘low-budget’ Christmas. Are you aware of why this started and how you can fix it? How on earth can you break away from this issue? Commit to a formula for the following year – determine the disadvantages and advantages of sticking to a plan for a low budget holiday season. It’s easier than you think!

Create a Outline of Gifts

Times and budgeting can change as the year passes, but don’t be too quick to spend more than you have on your budget. Instead, make your list and stick to it. Your Christmas season doesn’t have to wind up being as small as you anticipate it will now. Focus on the good aspects of what you can give each person because what you think is not worthy could mean the world to someone else.

Your gift ideas for each person doesn’t have to include a high price tag. Actually, it should consist of gift ideas that center around taste, preference, the thought, and the love put into the gift instead of the price tag. For those who need a few ideas on less expensive gifts, you can find them by looking at our post “Handmade Christmas Gifts when Money is Tight“.

Preparing gift ideas a whole year early takes skill and practice. The good news is that it’s easier if you are planning for a personal friend or family member. Do you know what they want for Christmas? Can you find it at the store now or is it seasonal only? Make a list of everything your friends or family members may find intriguing. The upcoming holiday season is around the corner, so don’t put things off. Instead, grab your paper and pencil right now.

How to Buy the Best Christmas Present 2013 - 2014

Buying the best Christmas present for every member of your family and even your friends can be quite tricky. Although it can be tricky, there is no need to stress out. Instead, if you are at a loss for what to buy, you have a couple different options that should go over great!

Some of the best presents are the most thoughtful ones and not the most expensive. For instance, a personalized picture calendar is hard to beat when you have pictures of your family plastered on every page and the good thing about this gift is that you can add every family members birthday, anniversaries and any other special date you wish. You can also order as many as you like and give to all members of the family.

Another option is to make Christmas decorations as a gift. You can potentially make a dozen or more live greenery swags for less than $5.00.

How?

It may take a bit of work, but not much. All you need to do is cut some greenery, tie them together, and add a large bow or a few plastic ornaments. These are perfect for hanging on front doors and you can make them huge if you like. The bigger they are the more expensive they look. If you don’t tell the person you made it, they will think you purchased it and it will look like you paid a boat load!

I hope this helps and Merry Christmas!

 

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