Hurricane Lamps

Okay.....  I did it!!!!  Here are my Hurricane Lamps, I decorated them with a Christmas decorations and garland from the dollar store.  They were easy and fun, not to mention inexpensive to make.  These are the gifts for my co-workers. 

Have a Fabulous & Frugal Day!!!

Rules for Re-Gifting

It is that time of year again (smile).....  and I am going to give you tips and pointers for regifting.  I think most of us re-gift but few will actually admit to doing it. I believe that it is better to re-gift something you are not going to use or something that you do not like, rather than letting it clutter up your house or throwing away a perfectly good item....  Think of it like recycling . And, when it comes to gift giving isn't it suppose to be the thought that really counts?  I believe that re-gifting can be done thoughtfully, fabulously and classy.  Here are the rules.

1.  Make sure that the gift you are re-gifting is a good match for the person that you are giving it to.  Make sure it is something they will like and use.  Isn't this how you got in the position to re-gift in the first place?
2.  Quality counts.  Make sure that the gift is in good (new) shape.  If it is worn out, then give it to a thrift store or charity of your choice. Do not re-gift used items.  They should be in their original box and packaging. 
3. Wrap it up nicely.  This will personalize the gift (at least in your own mind)
4. Do not give the gift back to the person who got it for you.  If you are going to re-gift you have to keep track of where you got the item in the first place.  

Have a Fabulous & Frugal Day!!!!!!

How to Make A No Sew Fleece Blanket

How to make a No Sew Fleece Blanket.....  These blankets are so easy and pretty quick to make and they make such nice gifts, and are wonderful to snuggle up with while watching TV

What you'll need:




1-2/3 yds. of print outerwear fleece 1-2/3 yds. of a solid outerwear fleece Tape measure



•Cut a square of each fabric that measures from 56" to 58" square. This measurement should be a whole number. Remove the selvages (fabric fray)

•Place the squares over each other, wrong sides together.

•Cut a 5" square from each corner.

•To cut fringe, lay one piece of fabric on the floor/table, and then fold the 5" to be fringed back.

•Cut fringe 1" wide and 5" deep on all sides.

•Using a overhand knot, tie the front and back fringe together.

•Do this all the way around the blanket being careful not to stretch the fabric.



In no time at all you'll have a beautiful no-sew blanket that's warm and attractive.



And because it's so easy, you'll have time to make a no-sew, hand-tied pillow to match!



Just cut a square of fabric that is 18" plus 10" square. Follow the same steps as the blanket, but to assemble, tie the three sides, and then slip the pillow inside. Tie the front and back fringe. Finish tying and you're done.



It's that easy!



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Fabulous & Frugal Gift Ideas

50 homemade gift ideas Check this out!!!!  Absolutely Impressive.  I am totally going to the Dollar Store on my days off.  The Hurricane Lamps looks so elegant and beautiful and they will make fabulous gifts.  I was also really checking out the little pot snowmen.  I will keep you posted and post pictures if I end up making some of these.
Have a Fabulous & Frugal Day!!!!!