This year we wanted to give thoughtful gifts but stay within our budget…
Earrings
Well, I could either go buy a $5 pair of earring that look like a $5 pair of earrings, or make them and personalize the style and card their in. The real cost was more like $2.50/pair, because I only used half of the beds I bought for each pair. So, now I can make more for Birthday presents throughout the year.
Christmas Collection for DENEIL
I made these for Deneil and couldn’t help but play off the CHANEL brand.
Wallets
The hubby made Duck tape wallets for the guys in his life. One for my brother-in-law who’s a big time fix everything dude (we gave him all the extra duck tape we didn‘t use). The other was for his brother who’s starting a new law firm and want’s to look his best (more of a joke).
Photos
For the rest of our family we had a friend take pictures of our kids. I share photos of my self in a bikini and tell you stuff I don’t share with anyone, I can share these photos too. Because a friend took the photo, the entire cost was only cost of prints $9. Not bad at all.
These will be going to Grandparents, Great Grandparents, Aunts and Uncles…and now You get to enjoy them too =) I love my boys.
Happy Holidays!!!
Hope you know how much I’ve appreciated your support and helpful ideas. I wish you the best, because you deserve it. You’ve made a difference in my life. Thank you!
I’ll be back blogging after Christmas. Who knows I may find time write one up before then.
December 19th, 2008 at 4:43 pm
laughing because, in all certainty, I COULDNT MAKE THE CARDBOARD LOVELY UPON WHICH YOUR PRETTY EARRINGS REST!
thanks for posting and have a great holiday!
December 19th, 2008 at 4:59 pm
AWE! Your boys are so adorable! I just want to pinch the cheeks =)
Cute earrings too! Good job on low cost presents! I had wanted to make gifts for the holidays but I just lost track of time. I think another resolution may be to make all handmade gifts this next year for birthdays, holidays, etc.
Have an amazing Christmas! Can’t wait to catch back up with everything after the holidays! xoxo
December 19th, 2008 at 7:47 pm
Those are beautiful earrings! You are very talented. Happy holidays; have a great Christmas!
December 19th, 2008 at 8:22 pm
You guys are awesome, we need to get together sometime and have a game night or something? Your kids are beautiful. Give me a call some time, Phone # Edited. You are doing awesome on your weight loss. I need to do the same, I’m just lacking a motivator and the drive. Happy Holidays to you and Dan. Your going to be surfing in no time
December 20th, 2008 at 9:17 am
Those earings are great!
And your boys are so cute, what a lovely picture!
December 20th, 2008 at 9:44 am
Your boys are adorable =)
December 20th, 2008 at 7:57 pm
I love photos as gifts! It is one of my favs! Great tips!
December 22nd, 2008 at 12:56 pm
MizFit: You crack me up. The honest truth…it took me twice as long to design and print the “lovely” cardboard then to make all three pairs of earrings =).
Stephenie: Thanks! If i plan ahead next year i could do some art for everyone.
Sagan: Thanks! You too!
Madison: Thank you very much! I love them.
Erica: It was more meaningful then any gift card or superficial gift I usually spend too much money on =) Thank you!
December 22nd, 2008 at 3:36 pm
Ty:
I’m really glad we bumped into you. I jotted your number down and will give you a call soon. In the mean time I’ll be catching up on your blog.
Kim:
Thank you! Still loving all of the great food ideas i gt from your blog. Thanks for sharing.
December 27th, 2008 at 10:56 am
I hope you had a great Christmas!
Your boys are adorable! Are they as full of energy as mine are?
December 29th, 2008 at 6:07 pm
WorkoutMommy:
Not sure…mine are actually pretty mellow, but get hyper right before bed time. The youngest is the one who is mischievous and will always find the one thing in the room he shouldn’t find =) He keeps me on my toes.