These are just some random items I've seen in my Google reader in the past month that look fast, easy and cheap to produce. Just in time for stuffing those last-minute stockings.
1. Paint Chip Wallet
This looks awesome. I think I would probably stick to paint swatches in the same family of color or coordinating colors to add some class to the idea, but this really looks like the perfect last-minute "cherishable" gift for a guy or a gal this Christmas. Click on the photo to get instructions on how to make it.
I wanted to make these for my kids and my niece last Christmas and just couldn't quite figure it out! This tutorial though says it can be done in 5 minutes!!! I'm in. Buy a dollar tree beanie and you've got a very inexpensive gift. Seriously, what child/adult child do you know that would NOT love to look so indie and hip? And homemade means you can accent it with all of your own personal touches. Click on the photo to link to instructions.
So apparently making your own microwavable popcorn is about $3 away...add some adorable paper embellishments and this could make the perfect gift for all those acquaintances that probably need some recognition at Christmas, but don't quite need a full-on Christmas present. (think teachers, child care workers at church, odd friends you kind of know...) I'm thinking some adorable dollar tree stickers/stamps, ribbon that's easy to take off and you've got yourself an awesome handmade quality gift here. Be sure to read the tutorial well too and include instructions-that way nobody blows up their microwave (like Tommie did with oatmeal a few months ago...*sigh) Click on the photo to link up to instructions.
This might be my favorite project on this post. Seriously. I saw it a few months ago and still haven't found the time to try it...but now I'm starting to want to...hmmm...Anyway, with a photocopied image, gel medium from a craft store, paint and a canvas, you have incredible art! If you want, you could even do a small series in coordinating colors, a la:
Seriously, I know how to photocopy and use a paintbrush in a primitive fashion. I could do this, and so could you. If you can't afford to buy a few canvases, you can also use pieces of plywood, which if you have it laying around, would make this project even less expensive. Click the big blue photo above to get the scoop on how to make your artistic loved-ones suspiciously jealous of your talent.
I probably have a few other ideas up my sleeve that I might post later, but I don't want to overwhelm you....Also, I want you to have time to finish one of these projects and send me pictures before you wrap them. I just KNOW one of these is the perfect gift for someone out there.
*Just so you know, all of these ideas come from blogs I follow on Google Reader: Homemade Mamas and Dollar Store Crafts
Many thanks to them for making me feel able to be artistic with out breaking the bank or my thinking cap...
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