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To make this gift you just need a little money, a little talent, and a lot of style.
Making a holiday gift? This is a mixture of items that are hand made, upcycled, and purchased from local crafters. A lovely gift that cost less than $15.

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  • How to make a gift basket. Diy Christmas Gifts - Step 1
    Step 1

    I needed a gift for a crafty friend. With little money to spend. I wanted to make this project using items that I had around the house.

  • How to make a gift basket. Diy Christmas Gifts - Step 2
    Step 2

    I made vanilla mint sachets with scraps of Holiday fabric.
    1-tsp pure vanilla extract
    1/2-tsp peppermint extract
    1/4-cup dried mint
    1-pound sea salt
    1-pound dry white rice

    Mix it well and let it dry overnight (or in the microwave for 2 minutes).

    Place 1 tablespoon into an approximately 4" square piece of cotton fabric. Tie with ribbon.

  • How to make a gift basket. Diy Christmas Gifts - Step 3
    Step 3

    *This thrift store mug has hand blended tea from a local crafter. Warm cinnamon and cardamom tea. YUM!

    *The sewing kit is several sewing items in a glass spaghetti sauce jar covered in a Holiday doily.

    *The handmade soap is from a local crafter is Lemon Verbena.

  • How to make a gift basket. Diy Christmas Gifts - Step 4
    Step 4

    *The rice bag is a 1 foot square piece of holiday cotton. I folded it in half, and stitched it on 2 sides. Turn it right side out, and iron flat. fill with 2 cups of white rice, and sew the last side closed.
    It can be heated in the microwave for 2 minutes, and used as a heating pad.

    The kitchen witch potpourri broom is simply a cinnamon stick with dried lemon gass tied on for bristles. I hot glued on a magnet, so it can be stuck on the refrigerator.

  • How to make a gift basket. Diy Christmas Gifts - Step 5
    Step 5

    I placed the items into the hat box.

    I covered the top with fabric, and sponge painted the bottom. I used old Scrabble tiles to personalize it.

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