Free and Low-Cost Christmas Gifts

Christmas gifts don't have to be pricey to be appreciated--in fact, they don't have to cost anything at all.

Here are a two that I found on the Internet by Erin Huffstetler that I thought were great ideas!

Chocolate Spoons

Please the coffee lovers on your gift list with this simple recipe for chocolate spoons.

Difficulty: Easy

Time Required: 15 minutes

Here's How:

1. Melt baker's chocolate in the microwave or on the stove, following the instructions on the box.

2. Allow the chocolate to cool slightly.

3. Dip a spoon in the chocolate, fully coating the bowl.

4. Sprinkle nuts or candies onto the spoon, if desired.

5. Place the finished spoon on wax paper to dry.

6. Repeat until all of the chocolate is gone.

Tips:
Use white and dark chocolate together to create a swirled look.
Top the spoons with cookie crumbs or other pantry leftovers to cut the cost even further.
Use a baggie or plastic wrap to package the finished spoons; tie them shut with a piece of ribbon or string.

What You Need:
Plastic spoons
Baker's chocolate
Wax paper
Nuts or candies (optional)

Wine Cork Wreath

Are you a wine drinker, or do you know someone who is? Then, save the corks, and create this clever wreath submitted by one of our readers. Great gift idea!

Difficulty: Easy

Time Required: 2 hrs

Here's How:

1.Apply glue to the side of a wine cork, and attach it to the hay wreath.

2.Repeat until the entire wreath is covered.

3. Then, unroll a piece of raffia, and use it to form a bow for the wreath.

4. Glue the bow to the top of the wreath, hang and enjoy!

Tips:
The wreath shown is 12-inches, and required around 120 corks; adjust your numbers up or down depending on the size of the wreath that you decide to make.

What You Need:
Hay Wreath
Wine Corks

Glue gun
Glue gun sticks
Raffia

Enjoy

Lorette

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