DIY Project – Framed Magnetic Chalkboard Spice Rack

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Here’s a neat space-saving idea for spice storage!  Create a framed magnetic chalkboard spice rack using the instructions from Addicted 2 Decorating!

Have you got a frugal DIY idea that you’d love to share with others?  Submit your idea here!

Thanks, Kris!

DIY Project – Gift Card Envelope

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Robin from Frugal Family Times sent along the link to her tutorial explaining how to sew a simple gift card envelope!  So cute!

For those of you that give gift cards, how do you like to present them?  Any unique wrapping ideas you can share with us?

Christmas Project – DIY Cornstarch Ornaments

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Aren’t the ornaments picture above beautiful?

Learn how to create these classic cornstarch ornaments over at The Pickled Herring!  Perhaps a fun craft for kids?

Thanks, Kathryn!

A Homemade Christmas Gift – Sweet Smelling Body Spray

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Create some sweet smelling body spray as a Christmas gift with these easy instructions from Bliss Tree!

See more homemade Christmas gift ideas by clicking the image below:

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A Homemade Christmas Gift – Fabric Decorated Coffee Cup

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Make this simple fabric decorated coffee cup for the coffee (or tea) lover on your list with today’s homemade Christmas gift idea!

 

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A Homemade Christmas Gift – DIY christmas Towels

I think these DIY Christmas towels would be a cute gift to help someone liven up their home for the holidays!

A Homemade Christmas Gift – Fleece Ear Warmers

Whip up some simple fleece ear warmers to keep the ears of your loved ones toasty for today’s Homemade Christmas Gift!

 

A Homemade Christmas Gift – We “Wash” You a Merry Christmas

Here’s a perfect little hostess gift!  Create this We “Wash” you a Merry Christmas gift by using any holiday scented hand soap and printing the tags from Darling Doodles!

A Homemade Christmas Gift – Make an Apron

If you’ve got someone on your list who would love an apron, you should check out the huge list of apron patterns I have available on Simply Frugal!  You’ll find free patterns for full aprons, half aprons and even kid sized aprons!

 

5 Christmas DIY Projects that Won’t Break the Bank

Looking to add a bit of fun or class to your Christmas decor this year?  Check out these 5 budget friendly DIY project ideas:

Make some beautiful Christmas tree snow globes by re-purposing empty canning jars!

For a neat twit on the typical Christmas village, try your hand at creating a vintage paper house village!

This snowflake wreath would be so simple and cheap since it uses only popsicle sticks, wooden disks, paint and optional glitter!

I quite like this Chalkboard Christmas tree art because you could easily use the chalkboard all year long!

Light up the outdoors or a dark corner in you home with these tomato cages wrapped in lights!

What sort of projects will you be making for your home this year?