December 20, 2009

Last Minute Gift Idea!



Hey, Jane here from Finding Fabulous! 
I'm so excited to be sharing my Thrifty Holiday Gift Idea for Jamie's 10 Gifts for Under $10 event.  Thank you Jamie for inviting me!
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It never fails...every year I end up scrambling for a few last minute Christmas gifts! Well here's a great gift idea that will cost you just around a dollar. I know, I know, your thinking what gift could I possibly buy or even make for just over a dollar?
Well, how about this fun initial ornament!
 
This project all started with these great little gold frames from where else...the Dollar Tree! Yup, just a buck...love that!
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Here I used push pins to hold the ribbon in place. Now you could just push the pins directly into the ribbon, but I chose instead to loop the ribbon around the pins with a little glue.
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These letters I had leftover from a previous project in kid 2's room. All they needed was a little festive red paint to go with our Christmas theme. Kid 2 was not happy about covering up that pink, but loved her finished ornament!
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Next I glued the letters onto some leftover wrapping paper. No need to go out and buy new Christmas scrap booking papers...I always use what's on hand! Besides I absolutely love this bright n' fresh green color!
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And before you know it...finished! Yup, this project is super quick, and pretty cute for just over a buck each don't you think? Check out the Hubby's pupeteering hands below...too funny!
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I think kid 1's Gingerbread man (to the right) approves as well! These ornaments are so fun... perfect if you need a quick and inexpensive gift ASAP. 
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And they make great gift tags too!


Thanks Jamie for having me over today!  Wow...10 gifts for under $10 - yup, that is FABULOUS!



17 comments:

PJ@nmyfreetime.blogspot.com said...

These are so cute! Thanks for sharing the how to... I have a list a mile long from this season that I want to someday do and this project is now included!
Many Blessings
Patricia

alittlefrenchloven said...

What a cute idea! One I gotta try! Thanks for sharing.
Michelle

Kathy @ Creative Home Expressions said...

What a great idea, Jane! Love the way yours turned out and I like how you affixed the ribbon.

One Cheap B*tch said...

I have some random frames lying around. Wish I had thought of that! Adorable!

glor said...

How great are these! I have some wonderful frames laying around and now I know what to do with them. Thanks for sharing!

Amy@TheLemonCottage said...

Stopping by from Met Monday. LOVE this idea. I think I am going to make them for my coffee group!
Thanks for sharing.
~Amy

Laura Ingalls Gunn said...

I just adore your Christmas inspired metamorphosis.

Be merry and bright!

Cindy said...

Adorable and fun! I have tons of those chipboard letters hanging around my craft room....I think my kids would have a blast making some for their friends. :)

The Tidy Brown Wren said...

Oh...I think I'll make these as gift labels for our family. We each have a different first initial. After the holidays, we can hang them on the tree. Thanks for the inspiration.

alissa said...

Love your ornaments - I might have to try something similar!

Its So Very Cheri said...

Those are superb and super frugile. I love them.
I'm now following your journey
Thanks for linking to the party I just need you to add my button or url.
Thanks
Cheri

Mrs. Nepper said...

Wow, what a great idea. Love it!

Bonnie said...

These are really cute - thanks for sharing them!

Tracey said...

Very cute idea! Thanks for sharing. Hugs, Tracey

Kim said...

These turned out cute. You had spare crafting time, amazing!

Cha Cha said...

Oh, how I love these, great job. MERRY CHRISTMAS

Linda said...

How cute...love this idea! Merry Christmas to you and your family!

Blessings,
Linda