How to avoid the fuss and waste of "heaps" of money on the eve of the New Year. 5 cool handmade gifts
You can't find anything exciting, unique and rewarding for your family members, close relatives or good friends? And this despite the fact that on New Year's Eve shops and boutiques are simply overflowing with all sorts of things! No problem! Take control of the situation and make gifts yourself!
Good afternoon dear friends!
And who if not you? After all, you know about the tastes, needs, and hobbies of your family and friends? Therefore, only you can create such a surprise for them that would hit the bull's-eye with 100% accuracy, namely the range of the gifts they want! That's why I prepared 5 simple enough to implement, but interesting ideas, which may lead you to a brilliant idea for a New Year's gift!
And then all the sad moments associated with the choice of surprises can be "omitted" and continue enjoying the "fabulous" time - New Year's bustle!
1.HandMade scented candles. Agree, it is not always possible to find the desired aroma! And it doesn't matter if it's perfume, eau de toilette, soap, or, as in our case, candles. So how about making your own scented candles? To begin with, dissolve the paraffin (wax) in a water bath until a uniform liquid consistency (+/- 5 minutes). Then take a small jar (glass), insert a wick (cotton thread) into it and secure it with a clothespin on the jar. Then carefully pour the resulting liquid into a container and add a few drops (15) of aromatic oil (herbs). Using a stick, mix all the ingredients in the jar. It remains only to wrap the created candle with a cloth (to prevent rapid cooling and, as a result, cracking of the candle) and leave it to "rest" for 24 hours.
As for me - nothing is easier! But how individual the gift will turn out! Moreover, taking into account the recipient's aroma preferences!
2.Scarf with pom poms. You know how to knit super! No, it doesn't matter either! Get a bright, unusual scarf and complement it with trendy and entertaining elements - pompoms! Moreover, they are quite simple to make. First of all, wrap the woolen thread in the finished shape, then tie the middle and cut along the edges. Then secure the thread behind them, and sew the pom-poms in a row along the narrow side of the scarf. All!
As a result, an ordinary accessory will acquire a unique and unrepeatable touch that will make it a personalized and fun gift at the same time!
3.DIY aroma diffuser. A very practical, refreshing and natural gift. Which consists of simple ingredients, namely a spray bottle, 3/4 cup (275 ml) water, 1/4 cup (60 ml) alcohol, and 18 drops of essential oils - mint, lemon and orange. All you need to do is fill the spray bottle with the substance, add a sprig of fir (for beauty) to the container, shake it thoroughly, and at the end tie a personalized "sticker" with jute twine.
Just try to keep this handmade spray out of the sun and spray it higher to still avoid direct contact with your skin.
4.Body Scrub. It is no secret that in winter the skin needs increased care. Therefore, a body scrub without chemical additives will be just the perfect gift for the female half! Take a mint sugar scrub, for example! Take 1 cup sugar, ¼ cup almond oil, 2 drops of red food coloring, and 8-10 drops of peppermint essential oil. Then mix all of these ingredients until an airy, smooth consistency. Actually EVERYTHING!
Then make an original label and stick it on the jar. Finally, tie it up with a beautiful gift ribbon!
5.Hand made apron. Get it in the store or order it from the atelier, or maybe sew it yourself - a monochromatic classic apron. Then start adding unique touches! Perhaps it will be a name, pleasant and funny moments from life, or, as an option, your favorite address to a loved one receiving a gift. Then, order a print from an advertising workshop. And it will be even better if you do the embroidery yourself! Moreover, in the age of the Internet, it will not be difficult to find a master class on creating such tags!
Now attach the name "label" to the apron, iron it and pack it with dignity in a beautiful extraordinary wrapper! All!
As you can see, sometimes it doesn't take a lot of money and time to make people close to you happy. After all, attention and emotional penetration are more important than the most expensive "present"!
Happy New Year!
Previously published materials:
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