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Lon

Lon

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I realize some don't do Christmas but this can be for any kind of gift so please, no debate or negative comment, if 'ya got naught, ya ought not' thanks.

I need to make a few presents this year. I've done this before when funds are tight. They are this year because of college costs.

The last time we did this, I made my wife an oak knickknack shelf, View attachment 26037


then small display with 3 shelves. View attachment 26038 I've made her cookie/brownie mixes in jars. I made home-made chocolates a couple of years for friends and family.

If you have any ideas or things you've made in the past, I'd love to hear some of your ideas. Thanks -Lon

My daughter made this painting for me a few years ago View attachment 26039
 
glorydaz

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I used to do decoupage. It was so easy. Just find a board, cut out a picture or a saying (verse, etc), glue it on the board and put that decoupage clear paint over the top. Then put a picture hanger on it. :)
 
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Lon said:
I realize some don't do Christmas but this can be for any kind of gift so please, no debate or negative comment, if 'ya got naught, ya ought not' thanks.

I need to make a few presents this year. I've done this before when funds are tight. They are this year because of college costs.

The last time we did this, I made my wife an oak knickknack shelf, View attachment 26037


then small display with 3 shelves. View attachment 26038 I've made her cookie/brownie mixes in jars. I made home-made chocolates a couple of years for friends and family.

If you have any ideas or things you've made in the past, I'd love to hear some of your ideas. Thanks -Lon

My daughter made this painting for me a few years ago View attachment 26039
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Those are the BEST gifts one can receive. Years ago when my my sister and her husband were going through a difficult financial period, my nephews made a lamp at their elementary school and it was my Christmas gift. I LOVED that lamp and had it until it stopped working several years later. A few other gifts I received after moving to Nebraska was a blown up, framed pic of my two chihuahuas and a hand-made quilt. My father use to make blackberry brandy and venison jerky as gifts as well.
 
Lon

Lon

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glorydaz said:
I used to do decoupage. It was so easy. Just find a board, cut out a picture or a saying (verse, etc), glue it on the board and put that decoupage clear paint over the top. Then put a picture hanger on it. :)
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Good idea. I like it, and yes, easy. Thank you :up:

Rusha said:
Those are the BEST gifts one can receive. Years ago when my my sister and her husband were going through a difficult financial period, my nephews made a lamp at their elementary school and it was my Christmas gift. I LOVED that lamp and had it until it stopped working several years later. A few other gifts I received after moving to Nebraska was a blown up, framed pic of my two chihuahuas and a hand-made quilt. My father use to make blackberry brandy and venison jerky as gifts as well.
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Thank you. Also terrific ideas. If you still have the lamp, PM me and I'll work out sending it to me and fix it for you.
 
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