Materials:
- Assorted craft items
- Mini low-temp glue gun
- Tote bag or basket with handle, etc.
Instructions
If you are crafty at all, you probably have craft materials piling up all over your house.
Why not make up some craft kits for the young artists in your life?
You can add new items to fill in, if you like. for example, if you include some beads, you may have to buy a roll of elastic cord to go with it.
Toss in fabric and felt scraps; assorted paper; miniature items such as teddy bears and birds, sequins, whatever.
If you package small supplies in tiny zipper bags, they're more appealing.
You may have to buy some paints, brushes, crayons, etc.
Maybe toss in a project book for inspiration.
Make a tote bag from heavy fabric and cord, or buy a plastic basket hold the treasures.
'I Love My Dog/Cat Kit' ($10 Or Less)
(Especially appropriate for a child who is getting or has just received a new pet)
- Fun pets treats & toys
- Book or magazine subscription about that pet
- Old pillow of the right size for the animal (Or make a pillow).
Instructions
Cover an old pillow with kitty or puppy print.
Purchase small"luxury" items like toys, chewies, moist treats, etc. from the dollar store
OR, make your own animal treats. (My website will soon have a few at http://www.greenespeak.com).
Place items on pillow.
Wrap all with cellophane. Tie with bow.
(You can also adapt this gift for hamsters, fish, etc).
About The Author:
"Free Speech still lives in Greene County, Pa."
http://www.greenespeak.com
Cindy Bailey is the Editor & Publisher of GreeneSpeak, a local news source for Greene County, PA and ThriftyFun contributor.
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