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From 101lifeStyle.com Handmade Christmas Gift Ideas: 3.Christmas Gifts For Her(contd.): Homemade Candles in Glass Containers:  Materials Needed:
Large Saucepan; Metal Canning jar lid rim; Coffee can; Paraffin wax; Crayons, Paint stirrer; Candle sticks(one for each jar); Thick wide mouth glass containers; Metal tongs; Plastic Beads; Tacky glue. Method:
Set up a double boiler to melt the paraffin. Fill the bottom of the saucepan with 4 to 5 inches of water and drop in the canning jar lid rim. Then pack chunks of paraffin into the coffee can, setting it on the jar rim so that it doesn't directly touch the bottom of the pot. Melt the wax over medium-high heat, carefully adding more chunks until the can is about two-thirds filled. To color the melted wax, break half of a peeled crayon into pieces. Add them to the wax and slowly mix with a paint stirrer, then turn off the heat and let the paraffin cool for about 10 minutes (this will help minimize shrinkage when the wax hardens). Using a sharp knife, cut the candlesticks 1/2 inch shorter than the jar heights (adults only). Now, heat the jars by running warm water on the outsides but not the insides (this will help prevent cracking when you pour in the hot wax).
With metal tongs, dip the bottom of each candlestick into the melted wax and stick it to the inner jar bottom. When the candlestick ends have hardened enough to hold, carefully pour enough wax into the jars to cover the candlestick tops but not the wicks. Once the candles cool completely, your kids can glue beads to the outside of the jar, arranging them in a border around the rim, perhaps, or creating a multicolor pattern all the way around.  Painted / Decorated Flowerpots:  Materials Needed:
Terra cotta flower pots ; Terra cotta flower pot trays ; Sandpaper ; Water or oil-based ; polyurethane ; Craft paints suitable for decorating terra cotta ; Paint brushes ; Plastic cups ; Small plastic paint tray ; Stencils (optional) ; Flower pot decorating idea books (optional); Method:
Visit your local craft store to purchase the materials necessary to decorate pots. Patio Paint is a popular brand and is ideal for use on terra cotta. Lay down newspaper in your craft area and wear something to protect your clothing from the paint. Fill a couple of plastic cups or bowls with water for brush rinsing. Sand a terra cotta pot until smooth all over. Many pots will have rough edges, particularly around the drainage hole. Remove debris and dirt from pots using a damp towel after sanding. Seal the inside of the pot with two to three coats of oil or water-based polyurethane. Oil-based will most effectively seal pots' interior and protect the decorated side from water penetration damage. Allow sealant to dry fully before you proceed to decorate it. Tips And Warnings:
Sponge brushes work best for decorating pots as they provide smooth, even coverage and do not shed.
Seal and paint pots in a well-ventilated area to avoid exposure to potentially harmful fumes Decorating Flower Pots:
Decide on a design. You could paint snowflakes prints, pine cones, flowers etc.Purchase stencils if you are unable to draw freehand. Paint the outside of the pot with a base color. Apply two to three coats to achieve full coverage. Allow outside of pot to dry fully before proceeding with design. Stencil your design onto the pot using a pencil. If you are an artist, disregard the templates and free-hand your design. You may want to put your design on paper first to establish your abstract ideas. Paint your design using appropriate-sized brushes. For tiny details like dots, use squeezable paints that come in a tube with a small opening. Allow the paint to dry for one to two hours, or according to the directions on your craft paint packaging. Drying time will vary based on number of paint coats and temperature and humidity of drying area. Apply two coats of water-based polyurethane sealant to the outside of the pot to protect your design and add a clear shine. Oil-based polyurethane will seal your decorated pot, but may add a yellow tint to your color.Allow your pot to dry and fill with soil and your favorite plant or flower. Fresh Flower Arrangements/ Dry Flowers:  Though Christmas flowers encompass all the varieties of flowers including the tropical ones but still Poinsettias and Christmas Roses continue to enjoy a special place in Christmas celebration because of the beautiful legends attached to them about this particular festival.
You could make a 100 red roses arrangement for Christmas and present this arrangement to your wife, sister or to your friends. The red roses would not fail to express the deep emotions of love which you feel for the person you are gifting it to. It is one of the popular decoration items at the time of Christmas. The red roses would look beautiful if they are placed under the Christmas tree. Favourite CD Collection/ DVD collection / IPods / Movie CDs:  Music is a part of everyday life. One cannot live without music and movie. Music adds fun in life. Add more fun into your loved one's life by gifting her their favorite music cds collection, Mp3 player, iPod or a concert ticket. Scented Gifts For Women:  A.Potpourri:
Materials Needed (Basic Dry Pot Pourri ingredients):
For a small mix, you will need 200 ml of each of the following (all dried):rose, marigold, lavender, peony; To this, add 100ml of dried helichrysum;You will then need to add 2 teaspoons (30ml) of each of the following:ground cinnamon, dried mint, ground orris root; The essential oils needed are:4 drops bergamot oil; 4 drops lavender oil. Method:
The amount of each ingredient you use will vary on the choice of pot-pourri you decide to make. Place the ingredients in a jar and seal the lid. This will then need to be stored for 6 to 8 weeks at room temperature, and will also need to be shaken every day to ensure that the scent and fragrance has fully combined.When done decorate with ribbons and add a tag writing the ingredients included. B.Perfumes
You could give a small gift hamper container your spouse/Mother/Girlfriend’s favourite perfumes.  C.Scented Bath salts/ Aromatherapy Ingredients:
Materials Needed:
2 cups Epsom Salt or Dead Sea Salt - or 1 cup of each (Do not use table salts, they will dry out skin! ); 1-2 teaspoons of baking soda, if desired (Makes skin soft.); 10-12 drops of essential oil (Lavender is best for a relaxing bath, Vanilla and Eucalyptus are also fabulous!); You can also add a small amount of food coloring paste (the kind used for cake decorating) if desired, but it's not necessary;
Method:
In a large glass or metal bowl, stir together all the ingredients.After you have stirred the salt really well (do this for at least two minutes; the more you stir the more the wonderful scent begins to come through!), pour into pretty glass jars and attach lids. Use clean mason jars, baby food jars, or even spaghetti and jelly jars. Tie a pretty ribbon around the top of the jar and decorate the lid if desired. Lastly, attach a cheerful label, something like... "Spa Treatment Just for Mom!" And if you'd like to include instructions, write "Add several Tablespoonfuls of Bath Salt to warm water for a relaxing bath, enjoy!"
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