Xmas Present Ideas for Children

sarahf191979

soblivion wrote: »

rainmac would this be any good?
http://skiptomylou.wordpress.com/2007/04/25/on-a-roll/

They are lovely, Great Find. I mighty give them ago. Thanks:j

rainmac

I knew you'd be able to help Thanks so much for all the ideas, they are fab! :T Loving some of the items on the links - really wish I was better as sewing I can't knit either but I do cross stitch, make cards, have made lots of door hangers for this Xmas (pics on crafty for Xmas thread).

Really like the idea of a voucher book, may be an idea to give my OH

sammy_kaye18

Rainmac

I would second the dressing up box. You can find bits and pieces relatively cheapily in fancy dress shops and there is a fair few bits you can make too.

For example a large white mens shirt form a charity shop and be a doctors coat and then simply, a white band of material (or unused white headband) with an old cd or a foil covered cd shape glued to it can be the um..........what the hell is that things name??? you know what i mean though.

You can normally pick up a variety of hats, scarfs, shoes, handbags, etc for them to play with in charity shops. Also in smaller shops like poundland and family value they do cheap kits like cowboys, soldiers etc if they are boys. Cant remember what sex your littlies are.
Am sure they would love it and you can add to it over the years.

RustyFlange

Hi Rainmac,

Agreed some lovely items, however I really don't think I could make anything like that. I was bought my first sewing machine at christmas and it is still in the box!!!

for your youngest one how about some simple things that are cheaply bought to make instruments? Yesterday I picked up my plastic bowl and wooden spoon to put away for my sons cooking hamper for christmas, however my daughter decided she preferred it better as a hat that she could hit with the spoon whilst on her head Total cost was 60p for spoon and bowl but she spent all day playing with them!!! I think I will watch this thread with interest in case there is something crafty but simple enough for me to make

sarahf191979

Just found this site for kids fabric samples, I have posted a thread on freebies forum, but thought I would share as it might come in handy for kids xmas pressies..maybe the crayon roll

http://www.just4kidz.co.uk/fabrics.asp

HTH

rainmac

RustyFlange wrote: »

Hi Rainmac,

Agreed some lovely items, however I really don't think I could make anything like that. I was bought my first sewing machine at christmas and it is still in the box!!!

for your youngest one how about some simple things that are cheaply bought to make instruments? Yesterday I picked up my plastic bowl and wooden spoon to put away for my sons cooking hamper for christmas, however my daughter decided she preferred it better as a hat that she could hit with the spoon whilst on her head Total cost was 60p for spoon and bowl but she spent all day playing with them!!! I think I will watch this thread with interest in case there is something crafty but simple enough for me to make

I'm with you Rusty on the making thing, I'm not that great with fabric and wool but was also looking for ideas for things I can buy but are a bit more imaginative - you've given me the idea of a music box. I think you can pick up quite cheap little recorders, triangle, drum, could maybe make some shakers with bottles and rice...what do you think?

I'm just trying to think a bit harder about Xmas this year. Making bits that my capabilities allow me to make and buying other things. My boys have loads of toys/books/games etc but will still get bought loads more at Xmas. I wanted to get them some pressies that are fun and not your normal plastic rubbish at extortionate (sp?) prices

sammy_kaye18

rainmac

why dont you make them each a no sew fleecy blanket each for their bedtime boxes then you could use them for them to snuggle on the sofa with too and to put over their duvets come winter. They are simple to make and could probably be done in an evening if you were free to do it.

Also the sock money could be good - also have you looked in hobbycraft for the cheap teddy making packs?? you could incloude one of these in their boxes too

will wrack my brains a bit more today

rainmac

Sammy, no sew blankets are a great idea - have you made one yet, will check back on the craft xmas thread for details of what to do. My two love snuggling on the sofa to watch TV, blankets would be perfect but if I'm going to make them, need to be a doddle to do :rotfl:

rainmac

Forgot to say also going to have a look into sock monkeys, I loved the one posted on this board the other day, sorry can't remember who made it but it was fab

RustyFlange

rainmac wrote: »

I'm with you Rusty on the making thing, I'm not that great with fabric and wool but was also looking for ideas for things I can buy but are a bit more imaginative - you've given me the idea of a music box. I think you can pick up quite cheap little recorders, triangle, drum, could maybe make some shakers with bottles and rice...what do you think?

I'm just trying to think a bit harder about Xmas this year. Making bits that my capabilities allow me to make and buying other things. My boys have loads of toys/books/games etc but will still get bought loads more at Xmas. I wanted to get them some pressies that are fun and not your normal plastic rubbish at extortionate (sp?) prices

You can pick up cheap recorders in most places, espceially pound strechers etc definately a good idea