Nice to be back to this forum! I was surprised to see it was open again. I missed posting!

Anyhow, to my question.

I'm looking for crafty ideas to give to my co-workers this year for Christmas. Has to BE cheap, but not LOOK cheap! LOL

In the past I've done office angels, clothespin reindeer, and sock snowmen.

Anybody have some ideas for me? I have lots of gift wrap tubes on hand, plus various sizes of cans (tuna, soup, etc.).

But - really anything that can be done for cheap (less than $3/piece) would be great.

Can you help me out?

Thanks in advance,

Allison

MINI JEWELRY BOX
To make a pretty container for rings or a watch, remove the lid and label from a 6.5 ounce tuna fish can. Wash and dry can thoroughly, line inside with a piece of silk or satin-like fabric, glue strip of velvet or satin around outside. Use sequins, lace of pearls from an old string to decorate. Keep container in kitchen to keep rings or watches from getting wet.

POT HANDLE HOLDERS/EYEGLASS HOLDER
Go to discount store and buy neutral square pot holders. Use pretty prints for glasses and solid colors for pot handle holders. Fold in half and sew up long side (leaving bottom open)..Leave loop on at top for hanging...(this is your pot handle holder). For eyeglass holder do the same only sew up long side and bottom side.

TED E BEAR

Put a little hand painted teddy bear in a bag with the following poem:

Ted E. Bear- the world's perfect male.
He'll sit and listen to EVERY detail.
And when you are through, just set him down somewhere.
When you need him again, he'll be right there!

Good Luck and I'm sure whatever you decide to do your co-worker/friends will be much appreciative.

Hugs,
Granny

C'nuggets (pretzels that are sweet and salty)
1 Bag Sourdough Nugget Pretzels ($1 store)
2/3 Cup Oil
1/3 Cup Sugar
2-3 Teaspoons Cinnamon

Mix oil, sugar and cinnamon together and pour over pretzels. Stir - then microwave for 2 minutes. Remove and stir - then micro an additional 2 minutes. That's it! Place in a a decorative jar or tin and attach the recipe.

Fudge Filled Cookie Cutters
Just take 1 pound white chocolate and 1 pound milk chocolate - micro for 2-3 min's or until smooth. Add 1 jar peanut butter and mix well. Pour in Christmas cookie cutters then wrap with cellophane and attach the recipe.

Mmm Good Brown Sugar Body Scrub
½ Cup Brown Sugar
1/4 Cup Oil
1/4 Cup Liquid Soap
1/4 Teaspoon Vanilla

Mix and place in canning jar. Decorate the lid with Christmas fabric or spray paint red then spatter with green.

Take a nice Christams plate ($1 store) then fill with these super easy cookies - they are addicting and all ingred's from the Dollar General!

1 Box Keebler Club Type Crackers
1 Block White Choc.
1 Jar Peanut Butter

Spread P. B. between two crackers, then dip in melted white chocolate (I am not crazy about white - but these are really good) then top with colored sugar sprinkles. Wrap with cellophane and top with recipe.