Tuesday, December 1, 2009

Last Minute Gift Ideas by JustRite!

I don't know about you but sometimes buying "token" gifts are the hardest. How do you show someone you appreciate them without breaking the bank? Well......how about some trial size bath products, a dollar bucket from Target, and some stamps and paper? The presentation is half the gift! I have made 10 buckets so far.....here is a sampling of 3 I did. I used the new square stamps and the little gingerbread boy from the Favorite Occasions set. He was colored twice with Copics, cut out, and then Crystal Lacquer was added to his body. When he was dry, I used a pop dot to place the two images together. I created a little scene with the square stamped image being the base. I added a tree cut from DP, some mica flakes for snow, a pretty bow tied with a button. I added this entire scene to a large snowflake cut with my Sizzix. The snowflake was cut, distressed with ink, and glitter was added. After that, just tie the whole thing to a bucket with twine! : )


I used shredded music paper and doilies for the inside of the bucket.

I think I need to work on my photography skills......

I will be showing you more tag/bucket ideas later this week..... : )
Head on over to the rest of the DT's take on this fabulous challenge! Their projects are AMAZING!
Terre Fry

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22 comments:

Unknown said...

very cute idea. Great for my mail lady & the school bus driver.

TFS,
Angela

Sharon (notimetostamp) said...

Oh, these buckets are JUST delightful -- what a hit they will be!!! I LOVE your color scheme and and fun tags -- a totally SUPER quick gift idea!!! TFS!!!

Lisa Somerville said...

Love the scene you created with the gingerbread boy - the decorated filled buckets make a great gift!

Debbie Nelson said...

Love these buckets...adorable!

HighDesertGal said...

Just what I needed about 5... great inspiration! Thanks!!!

Jocelyn said...

Oh I love these....just what I need and thank you for the inspiration!!!! THESE ARE PERFECT!!!! :-)

Have a great day!!!

Silke Ledlow said...

Fabulous gift idea - Michelle!!!! I love your tins!!! Hugs ~S~

Jana Eubank said...

Awesome project! I love the idea of the shredded music paper and doilies as "filler" inside the bucket! You are so clever! ;)

Cardmaking said...

What a lovely gift idea. They look absolutely great but as you sadi don't break the bank.
I think the little gingerbread man is adorable!

Susan

Tanya said...

Those are really cute! I think they will make great gifts!! Thanks for the inspiration.

Velta said...

Adorable pails...who wouldn't want to receive these darlings!!!

cheryl said...

this is great love the design those buckets are brill,love the colurs too love cheryl xxxx

Stef H said...

oh chele! this is stunning! but then, i love EVERYTHING you do!

hope all is well.

hugs,

Patti J said...

These are such a good idea! Something that is delightful, useful, and reusable!!! Great job - beautiful gift! (need my address??? lol...)

Unknown said...

Anyone would love getting these wonderful buckets - they are just beautiful Michele! :)

Heidi Blankenship said...

Oh Michele, these are so adorable! I love the tin buckets filled with goodies! I absolutely love the colors you used and the scene you created with the gingerbread boy!! LOVE these!!!

Kathy Jones said...

WOW Michele - what a beautiful (and inexpensive) way to give gifts to all those people that you just want to give a little something to. They look amazing!!! :)

Rose Ann said...

These are so adorable with those cutie gingerbread boys!! Love them!!

Allison Rankin said...

Those are super fun...I need to make one!

Only By His Grace said...

What a terific idea for a gift.
you have made these beautifully.
hugs Marion

Elaine said...

Darlin' these are comin through just fine! They are as cute as can be!! Super super cute girlfriend! I love your creativity and delightful little 'appreciation' gifts...I wish I were half as organized as you! I never finish them and rarely get them off to who they're supposed to go!

Debbie Olson said...

Michele, this is one of the sweetest things that I've seen in a long time! I have two pails that I've been thinking about using. . . You certainly rocked yours!