Creative Gift Ideas, Part 4

In a recent Wise Women segment on Wednesday evenings, Candy S. presented a great list of creative gift ideas. There were so many, in fact, that we've split them up into several posts. You can see ideas for young children here, ideas for girls and boys here, and ideas for women and men here. Below is the fourth and final group of ideas. (Click on the images to go to the websites with more information.)

For the Home

• Disinfectant Wipes Cozy - Measure circumference of container and add 2 inches for overlap and seam allowance. Measure height of label that you’ll be covering and add 1 inch for seam allowance. Hem all edges and sew Velcro to short edges for closure. You can also check out this link for a Mod Podged version and ideas for reuse of the containers:
  
  
• Tile Coasters
  
  
• Altered Kitchen Towels
  
  Other ideas—use trims such as rick rack, freezer paper stenciling with fabric paint
  
• Napkins and Ribbon Napkin Rings
  
  
• Framed Calendar/Menu Board
  

For the General Public

• Thought Bubble Pictures - Trace or draw thought bubble shape onto plywood or MDF and cut out using jigsaw. Paint with black chalkboard paint.
  
• Picture Blocks
  
  
• Photo/Verse Stand
  
  
• Make Your Own Notepad - Photocopy design. Cut to size, Stack pages and cardboard backing evenly and weigh down or clip to keep pages steady. Paint top edge with Slick Paint and let dry completely. Add a magnet to back if desired.
  
• Comfort Packs
  
  
• Gift Card in a Snow Globe