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How to Make Halloween Extra Special
Halloween is all about ghosts and goblins, but it can also be about gifts. Spread some spookiness or some sweetness this October. Here are a few suggestions for Halloween gift-giving that will make it an extra special holiday.
cat costume
Pet Costumes
Know someone with a dog or a cat? Pick out a super-cute costume for their furry friend like this one that is reminiscent of the “Puss n’ Boots” character
Pumpkin Candles
Headed to a Halloween costume party? These pumpkin candles from Pottery Barn make a great hostess gift. They’d be great lined up on the dining room table or by the front door. Plus, they don’t lose their shape as they’re burned.
Sweet Treats
What would Halloween be without the candy? Try making some homemade treats to give your friends and neighbors. Try this recipe from Cooks.com for popcorn balls. This recipe for caramel apples at Epicurious.com will take you less than a half an hour.
Pumpkin Carving Tool
Forget the steak knives. Pumpkin carving has become much more sophisticated. For less than $30 you can give this Dremal cordless pumpking carving kit. It includes ten carving templates and two a year warranty. Let your family members turn pumpkin-carving into an art form.
Scary Movie
Thirty years ago one of the scariest movies ever haunted theaters everywhere. Halloween was released back in 1978 and this month a limited edition (only 20,000 will be made) commemorative set will be released. Pre-order yours at Wal-Mart.com. The set comes with a latex replica of the Michael Myers mask.
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Eight Ideas for Handmade Gifts
photo courtesy of LollyKnit
Sometimes the best (and most affordable) gifts are made by hand. But if your creative juices just aren’t flowing or you need to jump start your inner-craftiness, try checking out some of these eight ideas for DIY gifts.
1. Miniature Books: At LostButtonStudios.com you’ll find step-by-step instructions along with printable templates for making your own miniature books. Use wrapping paper, junk mail or old calendars as the cover. They’re great for keeping little notes or writing down thoughts.
2. Cookie Mix in a Jar: Everyone loves freshly baked cookies, but sometimes by the time the gift arrives, those cookies aren’t so fresh. By making your own mix and packaging it in a cute jar, the receiver can have yummy cookies whenever they want. Check out this recipe from About.com.
3. Creative Coasters: Coasters are a great gift for a wide variety of people. Pick up cork coasters for just a buck or two and use this tutorial from Paper and Stitch to embellish them with your own creative flair.
4. Dog Clothes: If you like to sew, make a gift any pet lover would love: a jacket for Fido! Check out this free pattern from Circle of Crafters.
5. Salt Scrub: Make your own salt scrub by mixing Epsom salts and baby oil until it looks like very wet snow. Add aromatherapy oil to make it smell pretty. Package it in a creative way.
6. Storage Crate: Laura Gunn came up with a lovely way to transform ugly plastic crates into cool containers. Print off her instructions, pick up some fabric and get to work.
7. Cookbook: Create, organize, and store your recipes in your very own customizable cookbook with TasteBook. A hardcover, full-color book with tabbed chapters starts at just $19.95. Put in your favorite recipes and pass them on to friends and family.
8. Pin Cushion: This one is easy enough for kids to try. Using scrap fabric, a round container and a few other supplies, easily create a pin cushion and pin storage container that anybody (especially seamstresses) will love.
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How to Find Unusual, Special and Funky Gift Bags
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Say so long to boring gift bags. It’s time to get creative with this popular wrapping option. Gift bags are great when you’re in a hurry or need to wrap an oddly sized item. But here’s another reason to love gift bags– they can be unusual, special and funky! Just take a look at these:
Funky Gift Bags
Papyrus is known for stylish stationary, but they’ve also got a great selection of funky gift bags. My personal favorite is the Mustard Leatherite bag made to look like crocodile. They also come in red and teal. The wooden handles make them perfect for heavier gifts. They’re so cute you might want to keep it for yourself.
Little Gift Bags
Need the perfect package for a teeny gift? Check out these lovely miniature felt gift bags in bold hues like magenta with light pink flowers, green with yellow orange flowers, and pumpkin orange with yellow green flowers. Snag six for just $9.95 at AmericanBridal.com.
Recycled Gift Bags
Photo Courtesy of Sibyl's Shop
At Etsy shop Sibyl you’ll find some unusual and earth-friendly gift bags. They’re made from recycled stereogram 3D posters. They’re 4.5 inch squares and two inches deep which makes them perfect for a CD or some other small treat. You’ll get three gift bags for $3.
Homemade Gift Bags
This super-cute craft project turns an ordinary lunch bag into a reindeer gift bag. It’s a simple and fun step-by-step process that kids will enjoy working on and that anybody on your gift list will enjoy receiving.
Girly Gift Bags
From young to old, these girly gift bags at Oriental Trading Co are perfect for kids’ toys or adult lingerie. Each purse comes with a shoe-shaped gift tag and a colorful design. Pick up a dozen for $9.99.
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