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Homemade Gift Ideas
Attribute Ornaments

ornaments.jpgThe Attributes of Jesus are something worth remembering.  With simple shatterproof ornaments and a paint pen you can create a set that will remind us of the reason for the seaon.

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Birth Announcements

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These Thank You Cards & Birth Announcements are made out of fabric, but require no sewing.  They are adorable and can be used as Thank You notes as well as Baby Shower Invitations.

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Fabric Covered Plates

043.jpgThese fabric covered plates add the perfect touch to your baked goods.  Cover your glass plates with the adorable seasonal fabric, or fabric to match the theme of the event and you will have a plate that you will be proud to serve your cookies on!

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Tile Coasters

002.jpgTile, Ink, and a Stamp makes a gift you can personalize for everyone on your list.  These pieces of tile are transformed into coasters and trivets in a matter of minutes!

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Barbed Wire Cross
cross.jpgLook at what 6' of barbed wire and 6' of copper wire can make.  You can usually find used barbed wire for free and strip some left over electrical wire for the copper.
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Hymnal Angel

016.jpgThis hymnal will make you sing for joy!  By simply folding pages of a hymnal, adding some accessories you have an angel that will turn heads!

 

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Clay Pigeon Candle Holders
candles.jpgTake a close look at the picture, can you tell what they are made of?  The base of the candles are Clay Pigeons.  If you are not familiar with 'Clay Pigeons' they are also known 'Clay Targets'.  They are round disc that are launched for flying targets for shooting (target practice). I have also known them to be called Skeet Shooting.  These targets are sold in sporting good departments such as Wal-Mart and KMart.  They are roughly $10 for 90 targets.
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Tea Cup Candles
teacupcandles.jpgEveryone loves a pretty candle and what better way to display it than in a pretty tea cup.  This is a simple project that will bring hours of enjoyment.  When the candle burns low, just fill the cup up with more wax and a new wick and you'll be able to enjoy your decorative tea cup candle indefinitely.
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Welcome Brick
brick.jpgDecorate your front porch or patio with this easy to make welcome brick.  All you'll need is a curved decorative brick available at most hardware or landscaping stores and some decorative paint. 
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Perpetual Calendar
perpetual-calendar.jpgGreat gift for EVERYONE!  You can type in your family and friend's birthdays and give them a calendar full of dates.  You can also give calendars without birth dates for them to write in their own information.  Each month has pockets to place the cards in for that month. 
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Cozy Flannel Quilt

quilt.jpg If you can't give someone you love a hug every day, this cozy handmade flannel quilt may be the next best thing.  Easy to make and inexpensive to boot. 

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Reindeer Welcome Mat
christmasmat.jpgGrandmas and grandpas will love to be greeted at their front door by Christmas reindeers made from the hand and foot prints of their grandkids.   All you'll need to make this wonderful present is a carpet sample, acrylic paint, and your kids hands and feet!
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Decorative Journals
prayerjournals.jpgThese journals are simply covered composition books (the black and white ones from the good 'ol school days).  The composition books are covered with decorative paper and embellished with what ever you can find... buttons, ribbons, charms, string, yarn, raffia, beads etc. 
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Photo Accordion
photo_accordian.jpgThis photo collage is perfect for mothers, grandmothers, teachers, and family. It is easy and very economical to make.   All you'll need is some high gloss photo paper, decorative paper, a glue stick, some ribbon, and your favorite photos.
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