homemade cheap decorations pics!

pennypinchingmum

Heres a pic of the advent calenders i made the kiddies, the picture doesnt do them justice but they have 24 little red felt pockets divided onto 4 lge green felt christmas trees and all sewn together using red wool with blanket stitch took about 1-2 hours each and cost 6 pound for the 3.

ebaybaby

millie83 wrote: »

WOW!! How did you make these, they look really spooky

They are recycled jars and I designed my own label on the computer and stained it with tea!

sandy2_2

ebaybaby wrote: »

They are recycled jars and I designed my own label on the computer and stained it with tea!

loved them...any other ideas welcomed

pennypinchingmum

heres another festive decoration but for the tree this time and they look and taste so much better than the cheap kiddies chocolates. i've used lindt truffles but you could make you own and wrap them in cellophane and then hang them.

HenryMobilet

I love this site it just gives me such good ideas and when I see what you make it makes me want to make stuff (Esp. with the kids)

Thanks you all

H:j :j :j

pennypinchingmum

heres another homemade decoration that i think looks great and is really simple, it costs about 10p to make and i've added a little pocket in order to pop a little sweet in the front.

sethsgran

We wrap fun size smarties and rolos then put them on our tree. They look like mini crackers and presents. The children loved them when they were little and today my 22yr old asked if we could do it still ofcourse I said yes. They make a nice little treat when children come during the holidays.

*niptuckfan*

pennypinchingmum I am looking to make some decs like yourself but have no sewing skills - can you explain blanket stich?

Rachie_B

sethsgran wrote: »

We wrap fun size smarties and rolos then put them on our tree. They look like mini crackers and presents. The children loved them when they were little and today my 22yr old asked if we could do it still ofcourse I said yes. They make a nice little treat when children come during the holidays.

thats a nice idea

pennypinchingmum

*niptuckfan* wrote: »

pennypinchingmum I am looking to make some decs like yourself but have no sewing skills - can you explain blanket stich?

blanket stitch is really easy once your use to it heres a link http://sagaciousmum.blogspot.com/to the pattern for the felt heart if you get stuck pm me.