A Creative Christmas

This year, I decided to make several of the Christmas gifts I gave. It was an effort to save some money and also give more thoughtful gifts. Pinterest filled me with inspiration, and I quickly fired up my sewing machine, hot glue gun and kitchen utensils. Here are some things I made, along with their tutorial links.

Coffee Sleeves

With Starbucks gift cards, of course!

http://craftystaci.com/2011/01/10/reversible-coffee-cup-sleeves/

Bath Soak

http://www.flamingotoes.com/2011/01/spa-scrubbie-and-bath-tea-soak/

Cookie Jars

I put this jar of cookie mix with a plastic Christmas platter, snowflake pot holder, red spatula and Christmas cookie cutters to make a complete gift.

http://www.loraleelewis.com/blog/?p=9435

Sewing Kit

This is the tutorial picture. The one I made was in a slightly larger mason jar with more sophisticated fabric and a fabric store gift card inside (along with the rest of the sewing items).

http://www.momtastic.com/diy/168161-diy-mason-jar-sewing-kit

Infinity Scarves

I failed to take pictures of the ones I made, which were solid apple green and solid plum.

http://comeonilene.com/2011/10/17/american-apparel-circle-scarf-knock-off-tutorial/

Superhero Cape

I made one of these last year, and it was such a hit that I made three this year!

http://www.soyouthinkyourecrafty.com/2008/01/super-tutorial/

Santa Hat Party Mix

Yummy, but a pain to make!

http://cookiesandcups.com/santa-party-mix/