Times Gifts...

So the house is decorated: Christmas tree, lights, bows, trim, and candy canes galore...but there aren't any presents under the tree! That's what I call recession!! LOL jk!! But the parents are running low on cash and are only getting the kiddos a few gifts, all I asked for was MONEY! I'm soooooo B R O K E, I haven't been anywhere since I came back from break as a way to not spend money!  I also don't have money to give everybody presents so I feel bad (grimy. cheap, inconsiderate...the list goes on.) Last year I had very little money, but I made these great homemade gifts you should check out!!


 Tile Picture! :D---->For the Rents

Me and the little Sibs, we're cute huh?

 This only cost 3 dollars (+ a lot of ink,because I messed up a lot from rushing! Patience is a virtue :D)
 It was a really easy project and took about 2 days including drying time.(only disappointment was my little brother's arm looks like the hulk on the left side hahahhahaha)  My parents loved it and it looks really nice in the living room, I'm thinking about getting a frame for it later on this year!

 You can find the directions here:
http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-make-a-unique-tile-picture-for-less-than-3/



Teacup Candle and Rice bag ---> for Mama

Teacup Candle Instructions: http://www.marthastewart.com/article/make-a-candle


Rice bag instructions: http://www.instructables.com/id/1-gifts-soothing-RICE-BAG/
(I sewed a zipper on mine)

Both extremely easy and pretty cheap:
I got my candle from the Dollar store, my wick from Walmart, and my teacup from Goodwill= $4
 
 For the rice bag I just used fabric scraps , a bag of rice from walmart ,  and a zipper from this huge box of zippers my Great Aunt gave me = $1

Mama  loved them and still uses both of them till this day :D



Antique Paper Scripture Frames--->For Daddy 

Instructions: http://curbly.com/diy-maven/posts/863-how-to-antique-paper


Just brought frames from the dollar store to frame them and had the paper, coffee, and ink at home= $4
These turned out great and Daddy loved them! :D

Gift baskets--->for the Siblings (Sorry didn't take pictures)

 Toy Baskets for the kids:

Just got some fun things from the dollar store, some of their favorite gum, and some candy canes =$6 each
 


A movie Basket for the teenager:

A 5 dollar Blockbuster gift card + Popcorn bucket from Dollar store, some homemade Redhots Popcorn, candy, and soda = $10


 Try some of these ideas when your low on cash or would rather not shop around.
 I had a lot of fun making these gifts and gave a lot more of my time then money which made the gifts  love valuable! :DD 


 Back to Reality:

 My bank account has about 5 dollars in it this year so to stop this assault of bad feelings I have decided to give everyone a personal letter and coupons of service. I always say I want to be more considerate and giving to my family so why not give them the power to make me! The coupons will have things like mow the lawn for daddy, play dolls for my little sister, and help me garden for my mama. To make them a true value I'll give them three coupons for a weekly event, and two coupons for a monthly event! Pray they dont misuse their coupons against me and that I have a serving spirit when serving them! ;)

 If a person gives you his time, he can give you no more precious gift.

You don't always have to give gifts through money especially if your broke and in college like me! Time is a extremely valuable gift, that's why some people get payed for doing nothing (argh), and serving someone brings as much joy to someone's heart as their dream gift! :D

XoXo <3


Song of the day: 

Lecrae: Background <3