DIY: Gift Card Holders

This will be my last do it yourself project for the season. I really hope you guys enjoyed these projects, were able to recreate some. I had so much fun making them, and would like to make some more in the future. In this do it yourself, I made two gift card holders. Sometimes I hesitate to buy gift cards because I feel that not much effort is being put by buying something so quick and simple. These holders are just the perfect way to make the gift unique.
Mitten Materials:
White Thread
Red Felt or any other material
Cut out Snowflake
Glue Gun
Scissors
White and Green Ribbon
Mitten Cut Out












Directions:
Trace the mitten cut out onto the felt and cut 2 pieces
Sew the mittens together with the white thread
Glue some green ribbon onto the top of the mitten
Tie a bow with the white ribbon under the green ribbon
Take the snowflake cut out and glue it to the middle of the mitten
Final Look:


















Reindeer Materials:
Brown Felt or any other material
Antler Cut Out
Glue Gun
Black Marker
Red Glitter Glue Pen
Scissors

Directions:
Cut a long piece of brown material and glue ends together, also glue the bottom so the gift card doesn't fall out
Cut 2 antlers using the template and glue to the top of the felt
Draw two eyes with the black marker
Using the red glitter glue pen draw the nose and let it dry
Final Look:

DIY: Apple Cider In Santa Bags

This is the easiest do it yourself gifts you can make. They are great for anyone, and can be finished in seconds.
Materials:
Santa Goodie Bags ( I got mine at Target)
Small Apple Cider bottles
Ribbon

Directions:
Take the bottle and place it in the bag

Measure a piece of ribbon to go around it










Tie the ribbon in a knot

I added the name tags in the back
Finished!

Final Result:

DIY: Sock Cupcakes

I made these sock cupcakes for my coworkers, and they were such a hit. If you're stuck on what to get some people, I recommend making these because they are super cute and so easy to make. 

Materials:

Knee High Socks

Cupcake Liners

Scrapbook Paper

Cupcake Cover Template (I got mine from pinterest)
Scissors
Red Candy ( I used See's chocolate candies)
Lollipop Sticks
Glue Gun
Rubber bands
Treat Bags
Ribbon
Tape
Stickers

Directions:
Cut out the size of the liner using a template and trace it on scrapbook paper

Fold the socks in half long way and start rolling them from the bottom

Put a rubber band around them so they don't unroll
Take the white cupcake liner and put it under the cupcake sock












Grab the cupcake cover and go around the cupcake sock, tape it in place
Decorate the cover as you'd like with the stickers












Take a lollipop stick and cut a piece of it

Put some glue on the round chocolate and glue it to the stick

Add the red candy to the top of the cupcake sock

Place the sock and put it in the treat bags












Final Result:

DIY: Hot Chocolate Kit

Hot chocolate is one of my favorite drinks during winter, and since buying gifts for everyone can get expensive. I decided to give some coworkers hot chocolate kits that were super cute, easy to make, and inexpensive. I will show you two different ways to put them together.

Materials:

Coffee Cups with Lids

Hot Chocolate Mix

Marshmallows

Ziploc Bags

Candy Canes

Treat bags and ties

How to:

Take the lid of the coffee cup and place it under the cup

Place some marshmallows in a small Ziploc bag

Put the chocolate mix, marshmallows, and candy cane inside the cup

Take the treat bag and put the cup inside

End Result:

 

Materials:

Candy Holder

Small jar

Hershey Kisses

Marshmallows

Treat Bags

Candy Canes

Ribbon

Hot Chocolate Mix

Nail Polish Remover

Cotton Pad

Name tag

How to:

Clean the wax from the candle holder by placing it in the freezer overnight

Take a butter knife and crack the wax, and take it out

Wash the container and take off the labels

If the container is sticky use some nail polish remover and it should come right off

Rinse the container once more

Do the same to the small container as well

In the small container add some Hershey kisses and marshmallows

Place it in the big container

Take the chocolate mix and candy cane and put it inside the container

Put the container in the treat bag and tie a ribbon into a bow

Place a name tag around it

Final Result:

DIY: Rudolf Candy Canes

Want to give people something cute and inexpensive? Well, these candy canes are a perfect addition to any gift or to give on there own.

Materials:

Candy Canes

Black Sharpie

Red Glitter Pen

Scissors

Tape

Brown Construction Paper

How to:

Cut brown construction paper in rectangles

Place two candy canes back to back and tape a brown strip of construction paper around it.

Take the black sharpie and draw two eyes

Next place a red dot in the middle for the nose and let it dry.

Final Result: