Christmas neighbor gifts under $3

One the most hectic things on my Christmas check list is “neighbor gifts”. Every year I start out with great plans and then before I know it my time is gone and my money is spent. Here are some quick inexpensive Christmas gift ideas. Simply click on the photos to download the printable instructions and templates.

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To create this Christmas journal simply click on the image. This is a great way to remember each Christmas. Pack it away with your Christmas decorations so each year you can rediscover it and live the wonderful memories of the past.
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Decorate an empty CD Case (available at any office supply store) and burn a cd with your families favorite Christmas music (make sure you follow all copyright laws)

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Coke usually puts out these adorable ornaments every year. Usually they are available at stores like Wal Mart for around $1. You can create this adorable “Letters for Santa” ornaments

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To Create this fun “Naughty or Nice” door hanger simply click on the picture to download the printable template and instructions. The arrow is attached with a brad so it can move back and forth. You can give it alone or attach it to a decorated non-alcholic wine bottle.

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Create these custom coasters from ceramic tiles available for around $0.14 at Home Depot. Simple decopauge on the desired design and cover with clear epoxy laminate. For the complete directions simply click on the photo

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Create this adorable Tin wall hanging from sheet metal available at most hardware stores. Click on the photo for complete instructions.

8 Comments »

  1. Jenii Smith Says:

    I was just wondering how you made the cd case. Thanks.

  2. Kristine McKay Says:

    Jenni,
    I just used patterned paper to create the insert and I punched a hole in the case with the crop-a-dile by we-r-memory keepers, set an eyelet and then threaded ribbon through. If you have any other questions just let me know : )
    -Kristine

  3. Sarah Says:

    I’m wondering if I did Tin Wall hanging, if there was another cute way to attach the ribbon. I don’t have the puncher, so do you think it would be fine and look okay to just glue each end of the ribbon to the back of the hanging?

  4. Heidi Pollock Says:

    I wanted to make the custom coasters and I was wondering what kind of paper you used and if you mod podged the top and bottom of the picture? Thanks.

  5. Cheryl Says:

    Thanks for sharing the cutest projects!

  6. Kristine McKay Says:

    Hi Heidi,
    I used scrapbook paper. If you are making multiply copies or printing from a home printer, it is easier to use a laser printer to avoid the ink running.

  7. Kristine McKay Says:

    Hi Sarah,
    I would just glue the ribbon to the back. It will totally look just as cute. If you make some, I’d love to see pics : )

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