Sometimes you just
need a nice little gift for someone but you might not have much money to
spend. You also might not have much time
to make something either. I got you
covered. This idea is quick, easy and
very budget friendly.
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| Cellophane treat bags make for handy gift bags - 10/$1 |
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| Gift tag made from scraps |
I had stopped in at
Dollar Tree a while back for crafting supplies and while I was there I checked
out the aisle with all the candles and decor.
I found they had just put in a new stock of the vanilla pillar candles I
like. They are a pretty good size have a
great scent and for a dollar you certainly can't beat the price.
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| One square glass container, one vanilla scented votive pillar and a 10 pack of little matchboxes - $3.00 |
I also picked up one
of their heavy glass square candle holders.
I like the look of a round pillar in a square container for some
reason. In the kitchen department I had grabbed
a package of their mini matchboxes. I
wanted some for the house and the motorhome.
But my wheels were turning and I thought, hmmm....
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| I think these little matchboxes are so adorable |
When I got home I
used a few of my paper scraps and covered the top and bottom of the
matchbox. Why not dress it up a bit? I cut the paper to size and then glued it
right on.
I also added a few
embellishments.
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| I made me one too because they are just too darn cute! |
Instead of just the
candle and holder as the gift I am adding a pretty box of matches to light it
with. Bring it up a notch.
I made some crinkle
paper out of a piece of white scrap copy paper and my paper cutter.
I cut thin strips and then folded accordion
style. Super quick and super easy and no cost too!
I put the candle
into one of the cellophane treat bags I already had and tied it off with a
ribbon from my sewing stash and one of my handmade gift tags.
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Candle $1, holder
$1, matchbox 10¢, bag 10¢, ribbon FREE, paper FREE
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I think for less
than $2.50 I made a really nice gift that anyone would enjoy receiving. Don't you?
What a great gift and a great price too!! Enjoy, janie
ReplyDeleteThat's for sure, can't beat the price! :)
DeleteVery nice! I love the little fancy match box. I've been making candle mats to pair with a candle for gifts. Who doesn't love a candle?
ReplyDeleteI like to make candle mattes too. You are so right, who doesn't love a candle?
DeleteI love those candles too. I think that gift is great for any occasion!
ReplyDeleteSo right! You could easily make it up for any occasion.
Deletethat is really nice !!! and of course you could do it up for Christmas, Easter, Halloween - just by changing the bag and the scrap paper!
ReplyDeleteExactly! :0)
DeleteSo cute..
ReplyDeleteThanks Judy! :)
DeleteFabulous! I’ve made myself a note so I don’t forget! Thank you!
ReplyDeleteDebbie
My pleasure Debbie!
DeleteWhat a lovely gift idea and I really like how you embellished the match boxes. :)
ReplyDeleteIt was fun! Simple touches make all the difference. :)
DeleteCute! I need to do some and mail to the DIL and various GF's
ReplyDeleteYes! Have fun with that.
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