A Homemade Christmas Gift: Kool-Aid Lip Gloss
I think that these Kool-Aid lip glosses would be so fun to receive! They’d be a hit with the older kids too! (Maybe keep a couple for yourself!)
A Homemade Christmas Gift: Bleach Pen T-Shirt
Create unique t-shirts using the bleach pen technique found over at Untrendy Life! You could also use this idea on bags, pillow cases, or what ever you fancy!
A Homemade Christmas Gift: DIY Sharpie Snowman Mugs
This year for Christmas, I wanted to create something personal and unique for our nieces. Especially since they have somewhat unique names themselves. I know what it’s like to have an unusual name and not be able to find my name personalized on anything in the stores!
This may not be a surprise to most of you, but I like easy projects. (Easy with a capital ‘E’.) If a craft project will take me longer than an hour to complete, I say forget about it. This Sharpie mug project is almost embarrassingly easy. Including the mug washing, drawing and baking, these mugs were finished in an hour. And the baking takes 45 minutes!
Here is how to make DIY Sharpie Snowman Mugs:
You will need:
- White china mugs
- oil based paint pens (I used orange and black for my designs)
- Rubbing alcohol
- Cotton swabs
- Oven
1. Head to your nearest dollar store and buy some plain white china mugs. Then hit up Michaels (use the 40% off coupon!) or a craft store that sells oil based paint pens. They must be oil based or the ink will rub off after use.
2. Wash the mugs in hot soapy water. Dry thoroughly. Clean the area you will be drawing on with rubbing alcohol.
3. Start drawing the snowman face. (Copy my finished pictures if you want.) If you make a mistake, the ink rubs off easily with rubbing alcohol and a cotton swab.
4. Once you’re satisfied with your drawings, place the mugs on a baking sheet. Then place the tray into a cool oven (placing a cool mug into a hot oven may crack your cup!), set the temperature for 350 degrees, and then bake for 45 minutes.
Note: Be sure to hand wash these mugs! Placing them in the dishwasher could result in the ink being removed.
There you go! World’s most simple, but fun craft project! One I’m sure someone on your gift list is sure to love!
Here are some other homemade gift ideas you may like:
A Homemade Christmas Gift: Lace Pottery
This Homemade Christmas Gift seems like it would be a lot of work, but it’s really quite simple! These lace pottery dishes are made using craft porcelain, a clay-like material that requires no baking!
A Homemade Christmas Gift: Hanging Notepad
Those on your list that love making their own lists may really love this hanging notepad that uses a receipt paper roll!
A Homemade Christmas Gift: Wooden Letter Names
I’m not sure if there’s any kid out there that doesn’t love seeing their name on things. I know I would have loved one of these name plates since my name is never found on anything you can buy!
Learn how to create a simple Wooden Letter Name over at Welke.nl! (While it’s written in a European language, the pictures make it easy to understand the concept.)
