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From 101lifeStyle.com Handmade Christmas Gift Ideas: 2.Christmas Gifts For Him: Collection Of CDs:  Collection of best songs in a CD is a great homemade gift idea. Get blank CDs and add all Your Spouse/Dad’s favorite tunes in it. Wrap them up in bright Christmas paper and tie with ribbons.You could also add small decorations and messages for that personal touch. It will be perfect gift for Him.  Cigar Box Gifts:  You can use a wooden cigar box to create a surprise stuffed gift box, sand the cigar box if it's one of the varnished kind, paint whatever color you like. Glue felt in the bottom of the inside and decorate the outside if you like, fill with wonderful potpourri, and gift them to a friend etc. You can also paint some cute Christmas pictures from wrapping paper, fix those onto the box and fill with Christmas candies and chocolate. Paperweights:  Materials Needed:
Small Glass Jar with Lid (cork looks nicest); Colored Sand (at least 2 different colors); Ribbon; Photo; Hot Glue and Hot Glue Gun. Method:
Pour the sand into the jar, about a tablespoon at a time, alternating colors to make a fun pattern. Fill the jar completely and then glue the lid onto the jar. Cut the photo to fit the side of the jar and glue it into place. Tie the ribbon around the top of the jar. Business Card Holder:  Materials Needed
11 Popsicle sticks; Scissors; Green craft paint; School glue; Decorations (Woodsies, paint, pom-poms, etc.); Waxed paper or plastic bag (to protect work surface. Method:
Lay out a piece of waxed paper or recycle a plastic bag to protect your work surface.
Note: Newspaper will stick to the project.
Lay three Popsicle sticks flat next to each other side to side. Glue the three sticks together. This is the front side of the card holder. For the base of the business card holder, lay two Popsicle sticks flat next to each other and glue together in the same fashion as that of the front.For the back of the business card holder, lay four Popsicle sticks flat next to each other side to side, and glue together. For the sides of the card holder, cut one and a quarter inch off of the top and bottom of two Popsicle sticks. Lay two long edges together, side to side and glue together. Repeat with other two ends for the other side of the card holder. Glue the front to the base at a right angle. Glue the back to the base also at a right angle. Now you should have a U-shaped figure. Glue the right and left sides to the base, front, and back of the card holder. Now you should have the actual card holder finished. Let dry. Add decorations such as painted Woodsies shapes, pom-poms, or anything you would like.
Tips: Felt or construction paper could be used to make the flowers as well. Attach the child's picture on the front of the holder for a decoration that any parent will love. Favourite Christmas Yummies:  A.Bourbon Balls Cookies:
Ingredients: 3 cups finely crushed vanilla wafers (about 75); 2 cups powdered sugar; 1 cup finely chopped pecans or walnuts (about 4 ounces); 1/4 cup cocoa; 1/2 cup bourbon; 1/4 cup light corn syrup; Powdered or granulated sugar.
Method:
Mix crushed wafers, powdered sugar, pecans and cocoa. Stir in bourbon and corn syrup. Shape mixture into 1-inch balls. Roll in powdered sugar. Refrigerate in tightly covered container several days before serving. More Cookies B. A box of pretzel logs dipped in melted caramel and rolled in nuts, skor bar bits, sprinkles, etc.. fudge and homemade candy are always welcome gifts, too. Wrap these all in neat decorative cellophane bags w/pretty ribbon and put them in the gift bag along with His favourite Cookies.  C.Swiss Mocha/Spiced Tea Mix/Hot Chocolate Mix: Alternatively you can purchase some canning jars with lids and fill them up with a couple of different things; in one jar you can mix up Swiss Style Mocha-
Swiss Mocha -
1 cup instant coffee; 1 cup sugar; 2 cups nonfat dry milk; 4 tsp. cocoa powder.
In another jar add a Spiced Tea Mix -
This mix makes a great gift for neighbors, the elderly, school teachers, etc.
2 26 oz. Tang; 1 3 oz. bottle Instant Tea Unsweetened; 2 8 1/2 oz Red hots; 1 6 oz. Pkg. Lemonade (Wylers); 1 cup sugar; 2 tsp. cinnamon; 2 tsp. nutmeg; 2 tsp. ground cloves; 2 tsp. allspice.
Mix all ingredients together well. Put in a sealed container until ready to assemble the gift.
To make individual gift packets: You can put into a small plastic bagS, then insert into a small muslin bag, tie with a pretty piece of Christmas fabric. With each gift make sure you add a note that states: One tablespoon + one teaspoon per cup of hot water.
And in the third jar make Hot Chocolate Mix. This mix makes a great gift for neighbors, the elderly, school teachers, etc.
Hot Chocolate Mix -
3 cups powered Sugar; 8 oz nonfat dry milk; 1 16 oz. Instant Chocolate Milk; 1 6 oz Creamora (or any nondairy creamer);
Mix ingredients well and store in air tight container until you're ready to make the individual gift packages. With each gift add a tag that says: 3 tablespoons per cup of hot water.  D.Beefy Jerky:
Plan to make different flavors of beef jerky.To cut costs, you can make beef jerky with lean hamburger. Extra hint: Make enough to share with anyone who lives with you because it smells great while baking!
Ingredients:
1 1/2-2 pounds boneless meat (can use beef, venison, white meat chicken or turkey); 1 Tbsp. Worcestershire sauce; 1/4 tsp. pepper; 1/2 tsp. onion powder; 1/4 cup soy sauce; 1/4 tsp. garlic powder; 1 tsp. hickory smoked flavored salt; 1 tsp. salt.
Method:
Use lean cuts of meat, trim and discard fat. Cut 1/8-1/4" slices. Combine ingredients. Add to meat strips and thoroughly coat all surfaces. Let stand for 1 hour or cover and refrigerate overnight. Drain meat strips. Arrange in one layer on dehydrator racks. Dehydrate according to manufacturer's directions. Meat will turn brown and feel dry and hard to the touch. Store in airtight containers and give away as gifts on Christmas.
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