Thursday, December 3, 2009

Ribbon Christmas Tree.....CaRd!

Love, LOVE, lOvE the ribbon idea on this card! It just looks so simple. Found on Deck the Halls of Home with Joy.

Wednesday, December 2, 2009

"Family Movie Night" Gift...

I used to put together baskets like this as "Date Baskets" for Bridal Showers...it's not a NEW idea....but I liked her ideas...found on this blog.
She bought the popcorn bowls at Tai Pan Trading (in UT) and then filled them with supplies from the Dollar Store for a family movie night. She liked the idea of a gift that this gift let the family spend time together during such a busy time of year.
Supplies:
Large bowl/container
2 boxes of movie candy
Box of microwave popcorn
Old classic type movie (or you could do a Blockbuster Gift Card)cellophane
Ribbon
Tags with personal message
Newspaper to stuff the bottom of the bowl with so that the goodies stand out
Total cost: Approx $10 (can be done for considerably less with a different container)

Tuesday, December 1, 2009

Doncha Just LOVE the SMELL of Christmas??

Crazy Crafty Cousins posted about how to make HOMEMADE potpourri! Ooooohhhhh!!
Here's what they said:
This makes a great neighbor gift! Just add 2 slices of each a lemon, a lime, an orange, add 4-5 cinnamon sticks and a palm full of whole cloves. Once you put it on your stove, add water and it will fill your house with wonderful Christmas scents!
Attach a card that has these instructions on it:
Christmas Potpourri
1. Place ingredients in pot.
2. Fill Pot with water, covering potpourri mix.
3. Bring to a boil and turn down to low.
4. Let simmer & continue to add water as needed.
* potpourri will last approx. one week.