Last Minute D.I.Y Christmas Gift Ideas

I am a bit of a D.I.Y fanatic myself, and I'm constantly on Pinterest finding new and fun ways to make something old into something new. I take awhile to get around to making a lot of the things I pin, but I will hopefully get around to making a few. Since Christmas is nearing, I decided to compile a list of my top 10 last minute D.I.Y ideas to make and give for Christmas (in no particular order.)

1.  Pine Cone Bow Ornament

Super cute and very quick to make! All you need is a pine cone, some ribbon and some string!

2. Christmas tree in a Jar

Get some cotton balls, a little plastic tree or even a branch from outside and add a cute animal or a little present.

3. The Pamper Jar 

Add anything you would like, nail polish, cream, candy! Make it fun.

4. Chalk mug

Get an old mug, and paint on some chalk paint! (maybe write a cute Christmas message)

5. Dipped Glitter Jar

Cute for your glitter lovin' friend.

6. Camera Strap Scarf

Takes a little more time, but a super cute idea.

7. Owl Pine Cone Ornaments

Make these sweet little guys in a quick few minutes.

8. The Modern Mix Tape

Warning! This one will probably be pretty tricky if you're following the link I posted above. This one is a bought version.

 9. Custom Journal

All you need is a gold sharpie and a plain journal!

10. Homemade Christmas Trees

These will take by far the longest, but you will end up with a beautiful gift for someone!

I hope you enjoyed reading my list. Let me know what your favourite is or if you're making one of these for someone special to you.

-leelou

Thrift Shop

I've been an avid "thrift-er" since I was pretty young. Me and my mom use to go to the local second-hand shops quite frequently and I was always there to complain that it smelled like an old basement. At the time I didn't really get why my mom enjoyed it. I didn't get the point of buying somebody's old "junk".

As the years went on we continued to shop at thrift stores and I stared to understand. It started to become fun. I enjoyed looking through the random assortment of objects and clothing. I wanted to know the stories of them all, I wanted to understand them. I wanted to know why people would just throw their things away that they loved so much, for so many years.

As I became more comfortable with the whole idea of second-hand shops, my mom started buying me clothes. They were new to me, so I was always thrilled to get home, wash it and wear it to school the next day. I thought it was awesome that I could get a "new" shirt for a $1. It really didn't get any better than that for 10 year old me. Of course I didn't buy all my clothes second-hand, but I did get a good amount.

I still go thrifting, and even with my mom sometimes. I enjoy going. Some of my favourite things were thrifted, in fact I get quite a few compliments on some of them. It's nice to know that I don't always have to spend tons of money on clothes to still look nice, plus the fun of thrifting is to find that one treasured piece that is still so wonderful in all it's glory. I guess we'll just say thrifting is in my blood. I'll never stop. (I can't stop ♪ We can't stop ♫ ... please don't laugh at my horrible references...I know it's cheese, but I couldn't help it!)

What your thoughts on thrifting? I'd love to know!  

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