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3 LAST MINUTE HANDMADE GIFTS FROM $1 STORE

December 20, 2013 By Aniko 15 Comments

3 handmade gift ideas from the dollar store
It’s Friday and we have just a few days until Christmas.
I wanted to share some really cute handmade gift ideas with you today from the dollar store.
Hollala!
Do you love $1 store items?
I am seriously addicted to that store.
It’s amazing to me what you can find for a buc..and with a little “pretty up” you can have some really nice handmade gifts.
Originally it was suppose to be 3 separate posts, but now that I am out of time, I am sharing all this in one post since these projects are
SUPER EASY
 and you can do it in max 30 minutes
Sounds Awesome?
Lets start with those cute mugs with “shirt” on.
I saw similar mugs at Target and I certainly though I could dig my son’s outgrown outfit bag to make this cutie.
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I cut the sleeves off of my son’s shirt and pulled it on over the mug. Cut out a hole so the mug holder can be accessible.

I embellished them with cute buttons and I also ended up sewing a button to the opening, right under the handle.

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I designed a matching tag with it which is
FREE to print

Very easy, inexpensive little project.
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BTW: I might just keep this for MYSELF -oh how much I love it:-)
Ready to see the next one?
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Who wouldn’t love to get this super good looking kitchen glove and potholder?
I would!
All you need is some fabric to pretty this kitchen glove and potholder up.
I used my sewing machine, but if you don’t have one, just use fabric glue or sew on the fabric by hand.

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 I used my leftover buttons to embellish.

Red and blue are so great together.

Filled the glove with kitchen items {$1 items of course} and I am sure whomever will end up getting this perfect gift ,will be happy.

…and now on to the 3rd project.

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 I couldn’t leave these mugs behind…The most awesome mugs that I have ever seen at Dollar store.
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Using my red sharpie { for porcelain } and I painted some different size dots on my white mug.
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Easy- peasy…cutness.

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What do you think?
Aren’t they just so simple yet very gorgeous gifts?
I hope I inspired you if you still need to come up with some gift ideas!
For neighbors and teachers these super delish
CHERRY CHOCOLATE KISSES 
would make great gifts too
Or how about some
PEPPERMINT HOT CHOCOLATE
in  mason jar
Have a wonderful weekend!
Merry Christmas!
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Filed Under: CHRISTMAS, CRAFTS, DECORATING, DIY, Dollar Store, GIFTS, HOLIDAYS, HOME DECOR

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Comments

  1. Jill @ Create.Craft.Love. says

    December 20, 2013 at 2:56 PM

    These are great ideas, Aniko! Totally heading to the Dollar Store to whip up those mug cozies!! Pinning!

    Reply
    • Aniko Levai says

      December 23, 2013 at 1:31 AM

      I think that mug will stay with me-LOL…Thanks for pinning! Xoxo

      Reply
  2. Melissa A. says

    December 20, 2013 at 4:27 PM

    I totally have the mugs you put dots on!!! Great ideas! Thanks!

    Reply
    • Aniko Levai says

      December 23, 2013 at 1:32 AM

      I love DOTS..on anything.I really think this mug turned out super cute!Thanks for visiting!

      Reply
  3. Melissa A. says

    December 20, 2013 at 5:49 PM

    Also curious… The sweater doesn't unravel? I would think a knit would… Unless that is a waffle type thermal? Any suggestions for possible fabric choices? Thanks!

    Reply
    • Aniko Levai says

      December 23, 2013 at 1:37 AM

      I used exactly the waffle type thermal. It does't look like would unravel.:-) If you use sweater I think you would have to finish the knitting both ends.Have a Merry Christmas!

      Reply
  4. Melissa @ My Recent Favorite Books says

    December 20, 2013 at 7:51 PM

    These are great ideas! Love the potholders!
    Pinned! =)

    Reply
    • Aniko Levai says

      December 23, 2013 at 1:38 AM

      Thank You for visiting and pinning,Melissa!

      Reply
  5. CreatewithTlc says

    December 21, 2013 at 6:53 PM

    Such very clever ideas…. I love them.
    I linked up your ideas on my blog.
    http://createwithtlc-createwithtlc.blogspot.com/
    Paulette

    Reply
    • Aniko Levai says

      December 23, 2013 at 1:39 AM

      Thank you for sharing my ideas Paulette!Have a Merry Xmas!Xoxo

      Reply
  6. Marianne says

    December 22, 2013 at 9:30 AM

    These are all wonderful ideas. Love the colours, too.
    So glad Paulette sent me here.

    Reply
    • Aniko Levai says

      December 23, 2013 at 1:40 AM

      Marianne, I am so glad you like them. I am just in LOVE with the RED around Christmas time. Have a fantastic week!

      Reply
  7. Faith A says

    December 22, 2013 at 10:11 AM

    Saw this link on TLC, wonderful ideas

    Reply
    • Aniko Levai says

      December 23, 2013 at 1:41 AM

      I am gad you hopped over! I hope you got inspired! Merry Xmas to you!

      Reply
  8. Shauna Smart says

    December 23, 2013 at 6:11 PM

    Such cute wrapping ideas! Pinned to our Holiday Board 🙂

    Shauna @ The Best Blog Recipes

    Reply

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