Make Your Own Gifts! Ideas Please!! - The DIS Discussion Forums

toledo13 · 09-02-2009, 03:00 PM

Hi everyone. With Christmas almost around the corner (so it seems), I've started thinking about gift ideas that I can make myself. I have students that I want to give gifts to, but I don't want to spend a whole lot. Any ideas would be great! I made a thread like this last year, but I can't find it, so I thought I'd start over to get some fresh ides!

In years past, I've made...

Snowman Soup (hot chocolate mix- made with powdered hot chocolate, hershey kisses, and marshmallows in a mug)

Home Baked Cookies

Homemade Sugar Scrub (for my girl students- made out of olive oil, sugar, and essential oils)

I'd love to hear your ideas!!

tinkermom23 · 09-02-2009, 03:11 PM

What age are your students?
I like the Family Fun magazine.... it has a ton of ideas of different homemade gifts for all ages.

PolyndianPrincessJes · 09-02-2009, 03:12 PM

I remember that thread. It was great!

I pulled out two magazines I'd saved from a couple years ago last night. They were all about homemade gifts. When I get home, I'll have to thumb through them for you.

toledo13 · 09-02-2009, 03:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tinkermom23

What age are your students?
I like the Family Fun magazine.... it has a ton of ideas of different homemade gifts for all ages.

I'm sorry I should have specified! I am a private music teacher, and teach students as young as 8 to as old as College. Both boys and girls.

NeverlandClub23 · 09-02-2009, 03:19 PM

I was thinking about this the other night! I was watching I think it was HSN (or QVC) and they sell bundles of the Lock and Lock containers (some in holiday colors). I thought I should get some and fill them with "puppy chow" (or "trash", depending on where you're from). The containers are air tight, leak proof, and BPA free (and not very expensive). Everyone I know could always use another reusable container!

Perditamarie · 09-02-2009, 04:34 PM

Speaking of Family Fun....here is a project for water bottle straps that could be handy for everyone, especially Disers!!!

http://jas.familyfun.go.com/arts-and...&craftid=11119

Mom2Ben02 · 09-02-2009, 04:49 PM

Here is a thread I started on the Cricut message board (scrapbooking machine). 99% of the ideas don't need a cricut, though!

http://www.cricut.com/messageboard/tm.aspx?m=4947885

HLDisney · 09-02-2009, 05:53 PM

How about buying some inexpensive white t-shirts and either doing an iron-on transfer (with a design that you make yourself) or maybe tie-dyeing them?

You can get relatively inexpensive t-shirts at www.cheapestees.com or at craft stores.

Helen

QVCshopper · 09-02-2009, 06:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by NeverlandClub23

I was thinking about this the other night! I was watching I think it was HSN (or QVC) and they sell bundles of the Lock and Lock containers (some in holiday colors). I thought I should get some and fill them with "puppy chow" (or "trash", depending on where you're from). The containers are air tight, leak proof, and BPA free (and not very expensive). Everyone I know could always use another reusable container!

I have Lock and Lock--they are great!

bunny213 · 09-02-2009, 06:40 PM

okay - bring on the good ideas...I'm ready!!!

dawson5 · 09-03-2009, 07:05 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by HLDisney

How about buying some inexpensive white t-shirts and either doing an iron-on transfer (with a design that you make yourself) or maybe tie-dyeing them?

You can get relatively inexpensive t-shirts at www.cheapestees.com or at craft stores.

Helen

We did this for my son's birthday party. It was in their goody bag (they got them a day or two later with the thank you note). I found the t's at Michael's for $2 each. I went to Sam's and got the iron on packet. I think it was Avery. My mother in law used the Hanes one and the colors bled.

Floridagal23 · 09-03-2009, 08:04 AM

My piano teacher always used to give us musical themed keyrings, musical themed notepads, or musical themed cards (like stationary) with envelopes, just to give you an idea..

Maybe musical themed chocolate lollipops and you can buy a musical note chocolate mold? You could make the cards yourself?

ilovecraigandcooper · 09-03-2009, 08:25 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mom2Ben02

Here is a thread I started on the Cricut message board (scrapbooking machine). 99% of the ideas don't need a cricut, though!

http://www.cricut.com/messageboard/tm.aspx?m=4947885

ok, i am LOVING the coaster idea! i really liked the coasters that someone posted (probably you, i cant remember?) anyway the ones where you put a picture on them BUT they seemed a little complicated with lots of steps. i think i could handle the ones that are just stamped! i actually like the look of them before the butterfly so that even eliminates another step for me!

so you just buy these tiles at lowes or home depot? are they already cut and ready to go?

HLDisney · 09-03-2009, 08:29 AM

I haven't tried these yet but they look like they would make good gifts:

http://www.splitcoaststampers.com/re...red_clipboard/

http://www.scrapgirls.com/making_altered_clipboards.htm

I'm also considering making these clipboards and then clipping a set of calendar pages to them to make them calendar holders.

Helen

HLDisney · 09-03-2009, 08:38 AM

I also found these patterns on making aprons

http://www.allfreecrafts.com/sewing/...ck-apron.shtml

http://projectsforyournest.blogspot....asy-apron.html

Helen

09-02-2009, 03:00 PM	#1
toledo13 A dream is a wish your heart makes. Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 1,642	Make Your Own Gifts! Ideas Please!! Hi everyone. With Christmas almost around the corner (so it seems), I've started thinking about gift ideas that I can make myself. I have students that I want to give gifts to, but I don't want to spend a whole lot. Any ideas would be great! I made a thread like this last year, but I can't find it, so I thought I'd start over to get some fresh ides! In years past, I've made... Snowman Soup (hot chocolate mix- made with powdered hot chocolate, hershey kisses, and marshmallows in a mug) Home Baked Cookies Homemade Sugar Scrub (for my girl students- made out of olive oil, sugar, and essential oils) I'd love to hear your ideas!!

09-02-2009, 03:11 PM	#2
tinkermom23 Mouseketeer Join Date: Dec 2008 Posts: 415	What age are your students? I like the Family Fun magazine.... it has a ton of ideas of different homemade gifts for all ages. __________________ DS10 DS3 DD3

09-02-2009, 03:12 PM	#3
PolyndianPrincessJes Alias: TotalSnowWhite I'm a Snapfish/Shutterfly/Winkflash addict Yes, you totally can do that, and I do!!! Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Norman, OK Posts: 847	I remember that thread. It was great! I pulled out two magazines I'd saved from a couple years ago last night. They were all about homemade gifts. When I get home, I'll have to thumb through them for you. __________________ Jess "Don't be trashy. Be Marvelous!" We lost our PINK SONY CYBERSHOT at the Poly or on the monorail on October 2. Any DISers happen to find it? eBay ID - PolynesianPrincessJess Etsy ID - UponAStarDesigns I'm totally ok with the fact that my signature probably only looks right on my screen. =)

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NeverlandClub23 Jon Bon Jovi's secret lover I miss the big talking pile of leaves and trash It makes me laugh to sing it like a drunk old man would sing it Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Yorktown, VA Posts: 3,941	I was thinking about this the other night! I was watching I think it was HSN (or QVC) and they sell bundles of the Lock and Lock containers (some in holiday colors). I thought I should get some and fill them with "puppy chow" (or "trash", depending on where you're from). The containers are air tight, leak proof, and BPA free (and not very expensive). Everyone I know could always use another reusable container! __________________ 12/11, POR 8/09,WL 11/08,Poly MK view CL 7/08, Poly/POR/CSR 12/06, WL 12/05, POR 5/04, Poly 12/01, WL 7/99, Poly 7/96, Poly 7/93 Kimberly (28) Meeko (2)

09-02-2009, 04:34 PM	#6
Perditamarie DIS Veteran Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Manchester, NH Posts: 2,530	Speaking of Family Fun....here is a project for water bottle straps that could be handy for everyone, especially Disers!!! http://jas.familyfun.go.com/arts-and...&craftid=11119 __________________ My Disney Inspired Home page PerditasPlace.org

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09-02-2009, 04:49 PM	#7
Mom2Ben02 Our little souvenir from WDW was baby #2! :-) Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Chicagoland! Posts: 316	Here is a thread I started on the Cricut message board (scrapbooking machine). 99% of the ideas don't need a cricut, though! http://www.cricut.com/messageboard/tm.aspx?m=4947885 __________________ Ben & Ellie's Mommy

09-02-2009, 05:53 PM	#8
HLDisney Mouseketeer Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 396	How about buying some inexpensive white t-shirts and either doing an iron-on transfer (with a design that you make yourself) or maybe tie-dyeing them? You can get relatively inexpensive t-shirts at www.cheapestees.com or at craft stores. Helen __________________ Me DD8 (because she's always on the move) Several trips as a child and young adult First trip with DD (and another single mom friend and her DD), Nov 2006, CSR Second trip with DD (and 2 single mom friends and their DDs), Nov 2007, Pop Century Trip with relatives, Nov 2008, CSR Hoping for a trip in 2010.......

09-02-2009, 06:40 PM	#10
bunny213 DIS Veteran Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Tx, USA Posts: 871	great thread...... okay - bring on the good ideas...I'm ready!!!

09-03-2009, 08:04 AM	#12
Floridagal23 Mouseketeer Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 443	My piano teacher always used to give us musical themed keyrings, musical themed notepads, or musical themed cards (like stationary) with envelopes, just to give you an idea.. Maybe musical themed chocolate lollipops and you can buy a musical note chocolate mold? You could make the cards yourself? __________________

09-03-2009, 08:29 AM	#14
HLDisney Mouseketeer Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 396	Altered Clipboards I haven't tried these yet but they look like they would make good gifts: http://www.splitcoaststampers.com/re...red_clipboard/ http://www.scrapgirls.com/making_altered_clipboards.htm I'm also considering making these clipboards and then clipping a set of calendar pages to them to make them calendar holders. Helen __________________ Me DD8 (because she's always on the move) Several trips as a child and young adult First trip with DD (and another single mom friend and her DD), Nov 2006, CSR Second trip with DD (and 2 single mom friends and their DDs), Nov 2007, Pop Century Trip with relatives, Nov 2008, CSR Hoping for a trip in 2010.......

09-03-2009, 08:38 AM	#15
HLDisney Mouseketeer Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 396	I also found these patterns on making aprons http://www.allfreecrafts.com/sewing/...ck-apron.shtml http://projectsforyournest.blogspot....asy-apron.html Helen __________________ Me DD8 (because she's always on the move) Several trips as a child and young adult First trip with DD (and another single mom friend and her DD), Nov 2006, CSR Second trip with DD (and 2 single mom friends and their DDs), Nov 2007, Pop Century Trip with relatives, Nov 2008, CSR Hoping for a trip in 2010.......

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