I need some ideas

MMDad

MMDad

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K_Jo said:
A group of girlfriends and I exchange Christmas ornaments each year, in lieu of gifts. This year, they want to exchange Christmas decorations, in lieu of ornaments. Anybody have any ideas of something I can make?
Please keep in mind I have the following limitations:


  • I am 0% crafty
  • I am officially on short-term disability ('cause of my back), so the less of C_Jo's money I have to spend, the better
  • I #### up everything I touch
  • I can't cut in a straight line
  • I am 0% crafty

I can sew on a button and do a standard crochet stitch. One time, I did a cross-stitch project. And I can latch hook like a mofo.


TIA. :flowers:


I don't like "country" looking stuff or plastic.


TIA. :flowers:
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Adult toys. They may pretend they are offended, but when they thank you the next day they will have a little twinkle in their eyes. And that should make the expense acceptable to C_Jo as long as you share the stories.
 
BS Gal

BS Gal

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MMDad said:
Adult toys. They may pretend they are offended, but when they thank you the next day they will have a little twinkle in their eyes. And that should make the expense acceptable to C_Jo as long as you share the stories.
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They will need also need some spare batteries as an extra gift. Oh, forgot, I'm not using "e' anymore, but for this post, I'll give up my new NO E's position.
 
MJ

MJ

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K_Jo said:
This is why I love Mrs. Jones. She expects nothing and that's what she gets and she loves me anyway. :lol: :huggy:
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:rolleyes: You are not talking me into making crap for your friends.



:lmao:
 
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Terps

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Pete said:
Buy a lobster and eat it. While cracking the claw be very careful only to crack a small opening near the wrist joint.

Soak them in bleach overnight and dry.

Get a small peice of red felt. Roll into a cone like a santa hat. Trim as neccessary.

Hot glue it to the lobster claw covering the hole you extracted the meat from with the wide part of the claw on the bottom.

Get a small wooden spool and drill a hole in the side. Find a wooden dowel the size of the hole and glue it in the hole. Cut the dowel and make a pipe. Paint it black then hot glue it in the joint of the claw.

Find some gold colored wire. Bend it into the shape of small eyeglasses. Hot glue it to the lobsterclaw.

When done correctly it looks like an old man wearing glasses, a Santa hat and smoking a pipe.

Not alot of skill involved. Total cost for 2 ornaments about $20 and you get to eat lobster.

The ex saw this somewhere and decided to make them for a Christmas store in Wisscasset Maine. I made about 50 of them and they sold for about 15 a peice to tourists.
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I would like to see a picture of this! I was reading your post and thought you were kidding as well. Sounds interesting and wow! $15 a peice? Pretty good!
 
virgovictoria

virgovictoria

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On a serious note, you could make them grapevine (small) swags/wreaths...

You could do one a week, there is always a sale at Michael's or JoAnn's - and a weekly coupon - and it isn't too difficult... And some of the supplies will last throughout the weeks... And, you can do it without further hurting your back...

Just takes some green foliage and berry garland... some sticks of decor and other throw ins to your liking.. You can tack them in with wreath tacks and it lasts for a good bit, if not indefinitely..

Then, spray with scented room spray from BBW and attach the small vials and viola...

:shrug:
 
nomoney

nomoney

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give then each a christmas card and tell them they can just tape it to their wall (voila card is now a decoration)
 
Pete

Pete

Repete
Terps said:
I would like to see a picture of this! I was reading your post and thought you were kidding as well. Sounds interesting and wow! $15 a peice? Pretty good!
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Mine kinda looked like this, but I must say alot better. The hat was smaller, it had glasses and a pipe.

http://www.octopusisland.com/images/Christmas/octopus'_island_christmas_santa_claws_ornament.htm

It is amazing what tourists will buy and what they will pay for it. I lived about 100 yards from Edgecomb Potters tourist flocked there to but a freaking bowl for $50 or a pottery vase for $150.
 
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kwillia

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In all seriousness, K_Jo... this is the craft you MUST DO! No one else will think of it!!! :clap: The instructions are very easy to follow. :smile:

Christmas toilet seat
 

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camily

camily

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The soap idea is a good one. My mother and I made tons last year and put them in little bags. It is so easy and you can add colors and scents. Even oatmeal and such. Let me know if you want anymore info. Michaels has a great selection.
 
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