Cheap and Cheerful presents

[boosmummy]

Ive been on with this: since last night, its for my step mums birthday in july. Its so easy to knit that im going to get some more wool for my friends birthday in september xx

[perchy]

Please forgive me, but what it is?

[boosmummy]

Please forgive me, but what it is?

its a sequinned scarf xx the picture isn't the best xx

[perchy]

Please forgive me, but what it is?

its a sequinned scarf xx the picture isn't the best xx

I think the remote threw me, ooh that will be very pretty, well done

[mortgagefreeme]

What a lovely thread. So envious of you talented people. I have dabbled with exploding boxes. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MbCr4hsgPe8" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false; I enjoyed making these and you can put any small gift in the middle like a keyring or just a nice chocolate. My daughters friends went a bit mad for these and found myself working all day to keep up with demand .

We had a family Christmas a couple of years ago where we were all a bit hard up and agreed not to exchange presents. But then my sister came up with a brilliant plan that we exchanged presents but it has to be something either free or handmade. Mum and sister made lovely bags and purses, I gave away books and dvds in homemade gift bags, dad did houseplants that were made from cuttings, and OH offered to service their computers for free (though he was doing that anyway ). Though I actually think giving vouchers for services is a really good idea - we can all do something.

[jamison03]

I love making brownies as presents. It's easy, affordable and yummy!

[perchy]

I love making brownies as presents. It's easy, affordable and yummy!

Recipe please, do you pack them in cellophane or boxes?

There is another thread in hobbies and its Christmas handmade or frugal if you would like to have a look

[Richard]

Go to a Boot Fair or Charity Shop and buy some cheap old bad taste pictures.

Take the pictures out, clean up the glass, the frames and put family pics inside.

Maybe not gifts for younger people but Mums, Grandmums and Aunts will like them.

Richard