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I love to make handmade gifts. This scrumptious sugar scrub is a great last-minute gift idea that is easy to make and a wonderful spa-quality treat. Most of us have these simple ingredients in our kitchen. Start with this basic recipe in the scent for vanilla scrumptious sugar scrub. Ingredients 1 cup sugar 1/2 cup coconut oil 2 tsp vanilla extract Directions Combine ...
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A lovely handmade gift for any friend or family member is a tiered food service stand. It’s simple and lovely and takes no special skills. You only need some supplies that you might already have around your house. Supplies You’ll Need Plates Candlestick Glue Directions Apply a conservative amount of glue to the edge of the candlestick that will attach to ...
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Handmade gifts have so much heart and character. Surprise your friends and family this Christmas with a burlap bubble wreath. It’s very inexpensive and takes no special skills. I think this would be the perfect gift for a family member in a nursing facility who doesn’t have very much space for other decorations. Also, a ...
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Recycled Christmas ornaments are a fun way to make homemade gifts for family and friends. These simple ornaments come with a cute gift bag for presentation to your loved ones. Supplies you'll need for ornaments: stencils cardboard from used food boxes or shoe box lids scissors and/or precision knife string or ribbon scraps glue white paint glitter paints Instructions for ornaments: Find stencil you like, ...
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I love recycled Christmas ornaments. This project is one of my favorites because it uses up many of my craft scraps that I refuse to throw away. It’s easy enough to make an afternoon activity with the kids. And it’s thrifty because the only thing I had to buy were the clear ornaments. Supplies for Craft ...
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There are tons of ideas out there on how to make your own Christmas ornament. The great thing about crafting ornaments is that you get to use whatever colors you want to fit your taste. If you've wanted to try your hand at decorating, I think these ornaments are an easy project for beginners. This ...
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Save some money at the next baby shower by making handmade baby shoes for the bright new addition. Check out these free tutorials for adorable styles including kimono (pictured here), ballerina and high-top. Photo courtesy of Homespun-Threads. Natural & Thrifty in 365 is a year-long series of 365 tips for living more green, natural and healthy while ...
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These handmade tea bags may be the most adorable gift idea I have ever seen. Show a tea lover you really care by making a blend of loose tea and spices and sewing your own tea bags for a truly personal touch. Photo courtesy of A Beautiful Mess. Natural & Thrifty in 365 is a year-long series of ...
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