By Noreen Doll. Here's a fun easy dollar bill heart that even kids can easily make. Or it could make a fun tooth fairy gift. It requires 2 dollar bills and staples or paper clips to hold the ends together. You will need really crisp new bills to make this turn out well. Materials. 2 Dollar Bills Staples or Paper Clips How to Make an Easy Dollar … [Read more...] about Easy Dollar Bill Heart
Teens
Candy Bar Slider
By Noreen Doll. A candy bar slider is a great gift idea for kids or teens. You can wrap money around the bottom end of the candy bar, and when you slide the candy bar up, the money appears. Materials 1 Candy Bar - I used a 7 ounce size 12x12 Sheet of Designer Paper Double Sided Tape or Glue Scissors Ruler Pencil Instructions 1. Cut 1/2 … [Read more...] about Candy Bar Slider
Jeans iPad Carrier
By Noreen Doll. I created a fun jeans iPad carrier from an old pair of jeans. It was quick and easy. I made the carrier a few inches longer than the iPad so the top would fold over. By folding the top over several inches, there is no need to add a fastener. There is room inside to carry a few other small items, as well. I wanted it large enough in case I might … [Read more...] about Jeans iPad Carrier
Warm Fingerless Mitts
By Noreen Doll. Warm fingerless mitts are great to make for yourself, and they are wonderful gifts. When it's cold, it's nice to have something to keep your wrists and hands warm while leaving your fingers free. Fleece is snuggly soft and warm. And you can fold the top down to leave your fingers totally uncovered. Fleece is so easy to sew because you don't have … [Read more...] about Warm Fingerless Mitts
Dollar Bill Wallet
by Noreen Doll. Create an easy dollar bill wallet to hold a cash gift or gift card. All you need to make this fun gift wrap is 2 one dollar bills and a few folds. What You Do 1. The first time I made this wallet I used 2 pieces of paper I had cut to the size of a $1 bill. 2. Turn the dollar bill face down and with the words right side up so you can … [Read more...] about Dollar Bill Wallet
Military Themed Catch-All
by Noreen Doll. A military themed catch-all is a great gift idea for a guy. A teenaged boy I know needed something to empty his pockets into, and to hold other items he used on a regular basis. Because he has a strong interest in all things military, I decided to create a military themed catch-all for him. He had several military catalogs and magazines that … [Read more...] about Military Themed Catch-All
Creative Ways to Give Money
Looking for creative ways to give money? When you want to give a gift but really aren't sure what that person would like, a gift card comes readily to mind. Gift cards are often put aside and forgotten. I prefer to give money as a gift. It can be used anywhere and on anything the recipient chooses. Here are some creative ways to wrap a cash gift. Most of these … [Read more...] about Creative Ways to Give Money
Homemade Teen Gifts
It can sometimes be difficult to think of ideas for homemade teen gifts. One very nice homemade gift idea for kids of all ages, as well as teens, is to make a Christmas ornament each year for them. Most of the gifts here are useful to either wear or use. Duct Tape Wallet Tutorial Wire Wrap Ring Tutorial Make homemade gifts for teens with recyclables or easy … [Read more...] about Homemade Teen Gifts
Gifts for Teen Girls
It can be fun to make homemade gifts for teen girls. They like many of the same things we do, though sometimes a younger or funkier version. Look for fabrics, ribbons, or beads in the favorite colors of the teen you are creating a gift for. Gifts To Keep Warm For snuggly warm gift ideas, look here. Hair Ties These clever, fast, and inexpensive hair ties are a … [Read more...] about Gifts for Teen Girls
Warm Covers
Wonderful ideas for warm blankets, snuggles, coats, cloaks, and robes! With all the heavy snow and ice we've had the last few winters, these warm covers will be very useful. Since most of them are made with fleece fabric, they are easy to cut and sew, and the edges do not need to be finished because they don't fray. If you wish to make these gifts more interesting, you … [Read more...] about Warm Covers
Handmade Gifts for Men
By Noreen Doll. Terrific handmade gifts for men aren't so hard to find if you think about what he really likes and enjoys. Most men would use a fleece blanket, but what makes it unique is how you finish it for your specific guy. Use these same ideas for a fleece hat or scarf. If he's into sports, hunting, or fishing, look for fleece that has his favorite team logo. … [Read more...] about Handmade Gifts for Men
Homemade Gifts for Guys
Many of these homemade gifts for guys are things intended for physically active men. There are also lots of ideas for things made with duct tape. A duct tape book with a roll of duct tape could also be a fun gift. Several of these gifts for guys could also be personalized. Or you could add their favorite sports team logo or just something depicting their favorite … [Read more...] about Homemade Gifts for Guys
