Cost effective gift ideas for this Christmas
You can customize these so that the recipients actually get a little something that they would like.
The Christmas season has snuck up on us again, bringing with it the desire to exchange gifts with your beloved friends and family.
There are many ways to make your loved one feel special without breaking the bank. Here are some cost-efficient ideas for meaningful gifts.
1) Star lanterns are absolutely gorgeous, and with the differing sized templates, making them shouldn’t be too much a struggle. And since you’re the creator, you can use any beautiful paper that you find in your favourite craft shop.
2) For your foodie friends, jazz up a boring pair of oven gloves with a bit of pretty fabric and your sewing skills. We love how simplistic yet effective this is!
3) If you love the chalkboard trend as much as we do, why not make your own custom chalkboard to give away? These are great in kitchens, and make it easy for people to write up their grocery lists. Teachers might love them too. Don’t be afraid to get creative with the wooden frame part – you can paint it a different colour or even introduce a pretty pattern or design of some sort.
4) What is Christmas dinner without the traditional cracker to pull? You can customise these so that the recipients actually get a little something that they would like instead of the usual silly trinkets that no one ever keeps.
5) Sometimes, a six-pack or two of your favourite beer can be the perfect present. But don’t be boring about it; turn them into cute little reindeer so that the lucky recipient can still enjoy the holiday spirit while knocking back a cold one.
6) For someone who loves to spend their time cooking or baking in the kitchen, get them a lovely set of kitchen utensils that you know will be put to good use. We love the idea of keeping them together in a traditional, modern or whimsical oven glove, embellished with a neat bow.
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