This year for Christmas gifts, I decided to make all of my gifts using vinyl letters. I also decided to set a goal to spend only $100 for friends and family. While I went over about 2o bucks, I'm happy I set a budget and stayed pretty close to it. The $100 budget not including my husband, best friend, daddy, and dad-in-law. Past Christmas's I did not set a budget. Now that I'm getting older, I'm beginning to realize the importance of setting a budget for yourself...no matter what the holiday or occasion may be. I'm also realizing that the $100 budget is doable. Having the budget set made me more aware of when sales were going on for items I needed as well as being more alert for when I saw coupons in the mail or online. Many items I was able to get 40 to 50% off on because I found Michael's coupons online. On Black Friday, Joanne's allowed their customers to double coupons. I used two 50% off coupons and take an additional 25% off your total purchase. I walked away with three 8x10 wood plaques, wall mounts, stamp, ink, and lots of embellishments for 20 bucks! Sweet! Below are some pictures that I took of the Christmas craft gifts I created.
Gift for Isaac:
3 Picture Frame Set - Found at Michael's
Scrap paper
Starfish and Whale - Vinyl
Ribbon
Red, yellow, and blue paint
Peace Blocks:
Ribbon
Scrap paper
Vinyl Letters
Burgundy and sage green paint
Silent Night Holy Night:
Red paint
Ribbon
Jewels
Green vinyl letters
The Magic of Christmas is not in the presents, but in His presence:
Green paint
Ribbon
Jewels
Red vinyl letters
Kaitlyn's Hairbows:
10x8 wood plaque (Joanne's)
Pink paint
Teal vinyl letters
Ribbon
Jewels
Flower embellishments
Hairbows added to ribbon
As For Me and My House, We Will Serve the Lord:
Two 6x24 wood plaques (Michael's & Hobby Lobby)
Burgundy paint
Coffee paint
Cream vinyl lettering
Sew Much Fabric, Sew Little Time:
10x8 wood plaque (Joanne's)
Coffee paint
Ribbon
Cream vinyl lettering
May Your Bobbin Always Be Full:
10x8 wood plaque (Joanne's)
Lavender paint
Ribbon
Cream vinyl lettering
You can download and order vinyl images here:
Have you made any special crafts or gifts for Christmas this year?
Happy Crafting!
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