Ok wow – we are getting close!!
17 Days Left till Christmas! Ack!! I am so not ready. Like . . . . really not ready!
I can’t show you my list – because, well – it’s a secret. But it’s loooonnnnnng.
And those are the things I KNOW I need to do. That doesn’t include all the gifts I haven’t even figured out yet.
I’m in trouble.
What about you? Are you sailing through the season – with all your gifts wrapped in snazzy homemade paper, sitting there sipping eggnog while I rush around like a crazy person?
No? Ok – I have some ideas for you. All these can be put together pretty quick – with relatively little fuss and mess. I think.
The Dutch Wax bracelet looks complicated – but it’s really just a lot of gluing and wrapping. Except for the yo-yos – and if you put on Christmas Vacation you can get through those before the cat sets the tree on fire.
Don’t forget about these awesome Party Animal Necklaces for stockings! A tube of animals and more quick gluing and you can have one for everyone!
These Candy Jars would make fun neighbor or teacher gifts – there is a printable for the fabric labels and you could whip up a set in an hour – or even less if you use paper!
The Bicycle bag would be a cute gift for any of your girlfriends – you could fill it with treats or a gift card or some tea or coffee!
This is one of my favorites – my Recipe Binder! It would be so fun to give with a set of measuring cups/spoons – or with a few of your favorite recipes inside!
Last year I did this cute sewing kit – it’s mostly a few supplies and then printed fabric! The link has several animals you can print out for the little sewer on your list.
Is your husband/boyfriend hard to buy for? A stitched love note would be sweet and unique! You could leave the roses and rick rack off the frame to make it a little more “manly” haha.
This post from last year has a few gift ideas including these fun Date Night gift card holders! I have the images for you to download and quick instructions to sew them up!
This one is already on my list to use – it’s a cute way to package up a Magazine Subscription! Buy the magazine – print out the card – wrap it up – bam! Quick, easy, awesome gift.
So I hope my little roundup helps you with ideas – or maybe triggers some ideas of your own!!
Now – I’d love it if you help me out! Do you have any quick ideas for gifts? I could use some children and teenager ideas especially if you’ve got them!
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P.S. I’m over at sweet Allie’s site today, Miss Lovie, as part of her Anniversary celebration!
Come check out my cute new ornament!
Thanks a bunch! :)
Katies says
Oh I just love all of your ideas! The Date Nights holders are brilliant, maybe I could change them for another occasion… Some of my favorite gifts ideas are scarfs and microwaveable flax seed bags. Their vary traditional, but it seems someone needs a new one every year! :)
God Bless and Merry Christmas!
~Katie
Jen says
Love the tree ornament!
The Answer Is Chocolate says
OK I’m having a panic attack. 17 days! Oh my goodness….I’m officially freaking out. Thanks for these great ideas.
Michele @ The Scrap Shopp says
Oh, please no countdowns! I’m not ready!! lol!
How did I miss those adorable gift card holders last year? I can barely remember a time I was “pre-Bev” but that must have been it. Love those! And, of course, all of the other wonderful ideas you have! :) Can’t wait to see more on that ornament. I think it will be added to my must-dos (for next year!).
aimee steckowski says
i couldn’t keep track of how many of them i loved & wanted to mention in the comment box… so, i love them ALL.. adding several of them to my list & the ornament is darling!! we definitely need that for our ornament this year!! thank you!
[email protected] says
Really cute stuff Bev! I wish I could just sit and craft this week, but instead I guess I’ll move to Japan.
It’s a tough choice. Okay I guess at this point it’s not really a choice… ;)
Oksana says
Great gift ideas. Thank you for sharing. I’m planning to write about this topic as well. I’ll give a link to your blog, if you don’t mind. Thanks. Always a pleasure to read your posts.
Debby Messner says
You have such cute ideas.
Now, quit worrying about all of us and do your Christmas list, hah.
I have all but a couple presents but it didn’t take long because we cut way back. Just a little bit this year. I finished my cards. I always do a Christmas letter and a photo. I am using the one of all the grandkids by the pool on my blog.
No letter this year. It was so much easier.
All the kids presents are wrapped. I bought them at a neat toy store that wrapped them.
I won’t bake much so that’s not a biggie.
We are leaving on Christmas Eve day for Colorado so will be having the Ohio celebrations before we leave. I had a mini melt down last week but not not stressing.
Just take it slow and remember to breathe, hah.
((((((HUGS)))) Target had a silly Flamingo standing pen in their dollar bin this week.
Connie says
Since you asked…I am doing a diy Christmas gift series on my blog called it’s a crafty Christmas. The tutorial I posted today is great for girls/tweens…maybe even teens. You can go here for more info:
Measuredbytheheart.com/category/Christmas
Hope that helps!
Stacy Makes Cents says
You inspire me. You make me want to craft…it’s like a miracle. ;-)
Laura@ Ms Smartie Pants says
I don’t know how I missed that bicycle bag the first time around, it’s adorable! I wish I could find some of that fabric!