Mylene's october ornaments


Jingle Sparkle Joy
Midsummernights design
28ct Belfast linen
DMC threads










Helga Mandl design
Winter flatfold
28ct. Belfast linen
DMC threads

Jingle Sparkle Joy


Jingle Sparkle Joy

Midsummer Night Designs - chart found here

36 ct Summer Khaki Edinburgh Linen, DMC Floss

Stitched by Carol

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Deck The Trees!

Wow, November is around the corner!Is there anyone that I know, who puts their Christmas tree up in November? I'm just curious! I think I'm going to put mine up early this year! Anybody want to join me?

Deck The Gifts......INSPIRATIONAL CHARM!


Gingerbread greetings...I love these gift tags! Trace the outline of a gingerbread man cookie cutter onto brown paper;cut out and dress up the simple silhouette with bits of fabric, ribbon and rickrack for a personalized gift tag!
Seasonal Surprises...These fun and festive totes offer a creative way to put leftover gift-wrapping supplies to good use. Ribbon scraps are ideal accents for the ball ornament appliques, while small lengths of extra tissue paper secured with a colorful pipe cleaner add a merry twist to traditional treat sacks. (I have a friend in Mesa, who keeps small little gifts in gift sacks like these in a large basket by her front door, when guests come to visit through the holidays, she passes them out!)
Traditional tags crafted from colorful card stock give a whimsical touch to holiday gift-giving. Accessorize with buttons, stickers and scrapbook notions for three-dimensional appeal!

October Ornaments

I managed two ornaments this month :)

Snowflake 2007 by Heritage Series (JCS 2007)

Snowflake 2007 by Heritage Series

Just Cross Stitch 2007 Ornament Issue

Stitched with Petite Treasure Braid PB10 and white Mill Hill beads
on a grab bag mystery piece of CountryStitch hand-dyed evenweave.


Jingle Sparkle Joy by Midsummer Night Designs

Jingle Sparkle Joy by Midsummer Night Designs

This is a free chart which can be found here.

Stitched with DMC threads on white 32 count opalescent lugana which I then dunked in coffee :)

This is for an exchange hence the white personalisation removal blob!

2008 JCS Ornament by Shepherd's Bush


This years JCS Shepherd's Bush ornament all stitched. Not sure how I will make it up as yet. I did change the fabric as the listed fabric was very dark and did not show up the darker colours all that well.

Stitched by Kath in NZ

Two ornaments

I stitched these two ornaments while I was on vacation during the week of October 13th. Both are from the JCS 2008 Ornament Issue.
Peace 
by My Big Toe Design
Poinsettia
by Ink Circles

Winter Wishes Ornie

This is my first post here! I completed this about a week ago, but I have been totally busy. I enjoy decorating for Christmas with a lot of winter/snowman themes...so I can keep everything out longer. :-) The backing fabric is Debbie Mumm and the pattern is Lizzie Kate. I stitched this on 28ct Monaco one over one.

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Christmas holiday gift 2009 basket

The high quality Christmas gift baskets you will find are often composed in such an artistic way that the Christmas gift basket seems almost too beautiful to open! This is a sure sign that you have found a great Christmas gift basket, wonderful, well made, and custom developed. The Christmas gift baskets you purchase for the people on your list whether close friends or family members, girlfriends or boyfriends, spouses or lovers, or just something to bring to the annual Christmas office party. Your Christmas gift baskets will always be a personal and unique gift because there are so many different kinds available. From the most typical Christmas gift baskets such as fruit baskets, and many more distinct gift baskets. For example: you can surprise them with gourmet gift baskets. There are even spa gift baskets that any one on your list would enjoy.

Start crossing names off your Christmas list as you purchase Christmas gift baskets that are suitable for everyone. If you want your Christmas gift baskets this year to be unique, uncommon Christmas gift baskets are available too. I know you will love the great selections you can find online, and make this year as easy as it ever has been to find great Christmas gift baskets for everyone on your list. Of course, you want to be sure that everyone loves their gift baskets, so be certain you’ll get grins and giggles this year with gift baskets for Christmas. You will be surprised at how many different types of Christmas gift baskets there are available. From adult Christmas gift baskets to gourmet Christmas gift baskets, it seems as almost any gift has potential to become an item in someone’s gift basket this Christmas.

So this is good news! You can be extra picky! Often you can even find online stores that will custom design your gift baskets exactly the way your loved one will like it. As another example: some Christmas gift baskets made especially for children will come filled with any assortments of toys, and sweets. Particularly merchandise such as stuffed animals, toy cars and trucks, little books, and Christmas candies such as candy canes will be included. And of course, there baby gift baskets and kids gift baskets, professional Christmas gift baskets and more there is a gift basket out there on the market that is suitable for everyone on your Christmas list.

Christmas cookie gift basket 2009

Food is probably one of the most pleasant gifts people can receive during Christmas season. Aside from being a potential staple item on the table during Christmas Eve, Christmas food gifts can reflect good taste to gift-givers. Although it is still months before Christmas time, it’s never too early to think of the food items you can give out as presents. As early as, now, you can look for special sweets, tarts, candies, breads and bottled treasures in specialty stores or you can start learning how to make special homemade cookies that you can give to your spouse, friends, relatives, teachers, clients, associates or officemates.

GETTING STARTED Through the years, possible Christmas food gift ideas or items people give out include boxes of chocolates in various Christmas shapes like star, snowman, or Christmas tree; a selection of fruits, different arrangements of fruit baskets, traditional Christmas hampers that contain Christmas specialty foods such as ham and cheese, traditional Christmas cakes and puddings, mincemeat tarts in different shapes and sizes, festive shaped shortbreads, fruit cakes, Dundee cakes, and bottles of wine like sauvignon blanc dry white wine. If you want your Christmas good gift giving more personalized or intimate, you can customize it into different variations such as Wine and Gourmet food gift basket that contain gourmet pepper and poppy crackers, pacific smoked salmon with gourmet cheese spread with wine or the Sesame Crackers food gift which include a selection of garlic and cheese mix and chocolate drizzled almond biscotti and dark chocolate mint sticks with gourmet holiday coffee or bottle of chardonnay and cabernet sauvignon.

You may also want to give a Christmas food gift that includes an assortment of various nuts such as almonds, filberts, cashews, pecans, pistachios, walnuts, peanuts, and Brazil nuts; a Candy food gift basket that include several variations of Christmas candies and sweets; or a Nutritious Christmas food gift that contains snack boxes such as fruit and nut mixes, maple syrup, jams, and fruit-filled pies. Nevertheless, among the so-many possible Christmas food gift items, cookies in different shapes, flavors, and sizes are always on top of the list. Here are some of the cookie basics you need to know before giving out this most popular Christmas food gift.

Choose your recipient’s favorite cookie. Knowing your recipient’s favorite cookie will make it easier for you to buy or prepare your gift. If not, opt for standard cookies favorites such as fresh ginger cookies, fruitcake cookies, holly Christmas cookies, Christmas tree cookies, and chocolate chip or oatmeal cookies. Make the presentation attractive. Be creative in packing your cookies by embossing it with ceramic, metal, or plastic stamps or molds or by adding special add-ons to the finished product such as colored sugar, finely chopped nuts, or colorful sprinkles. Make that you decorate the outside your cookie container with distinctive labels, unique cards, and colorful stickers or wrapping paper. Maximize your effort. If you are baking the cookies by yourself, make sure that you prepare to bake a large selection of cookies by freezing several rounds of this dough in advance.

Free christmas gift 2009 catalog

Shopping online has never been easier! Why endure long lines, hostile crowds and searching high and low for those hard to find hot Christmas gifts? With online Christmas Catalogs, those maddening trips to the mall are a thing of the past Online Christmas catalogs are a hassle-free and convenient alternative to the annual Christmas shopping ritual. It's great to be filled with the Holiday Spirit, but the thought of fighting for a parking spot, dealing with the ever growing crowds and going from store to store for that impossible to find popular "must have" toy is enough to drain even the most festive of shoppers of their joyous Christmas spirit.

Distinct Shopping Advantages Well designed Online Christmas Catalogs provide an organized approach to holiday shopping minus the stress and drain on your precious time. That's why it's no surprise that the catalogs of well-known Christmas Catalog companies are so much awaited and prized. Shopping through Christmas catalogs online has several important differences and advantages over a traditional annual shopping spree. Aside from the numerous benefits you can gain from shopping online. Christmas catalogs provide added perks for your online Christmas shopping experience.

Your First Time? Have No Fear If this is your first year to shop for your Christmas décor with Christmas ornament catalogs online, it's important that you be in the understand the best online Christmas catalogs. It is imperative that you shop from a reputable and trusted company's catalog so you can be assured of your security as a shopper. Look for signs that you're at a legitimate site: logos like VeriSign in those online catalogs is a sure sign that your dealing with a reputable seller. Do Your Homework ... Then Shop Til You Drop Take the time to read and understand the policies and other important information about the online catalog first. This will save you from any future hassles, especially regarding refunds, shipping and cancellations. Read the fine print so you can be sure there are no strings attached to those bargained items. Don't leap blindly into any deals offered on Christmas merchandise catalogs.

Most online Christmas catalogs are arranged so the items are divided into different categories. This lets you can easily and find what you are looking for in just a snap - or should I say, a click! Go through each category and click on items that interests you and - voila - everything you need to understand the item is right there! You can get information about sizes, weights, colors, accessories, and of course, pricing. Some Catalogs Are Just Better It's A Fact If you feel unsure about a certain item in Christmas merchandise catalogs, there catalog sites which offer a rating system and customer reviews for each of their products. These could help you decide whether you're making a wise decision in buying the Christmas coffee mugs or not. Such added features may not be available when shopping the conventional way - a big plus to shopping online!

Christmas gift shopping 2009 online

Christmas comes but once a year, it's true, but that's probably just as well when you think about it. While most children wish it could be Christmas every day, they usually don't have to do all the festive preparations, like the cooking, the wrapping, the card writing and sending and, of course, the gift buying. Christmas shopping is fun, there's no doubt about that. You can't help getting into the spirit when you start looking for gifts for all your friends and family. Nevertheless shopping around for gift ideas often means negotiating traffic jams, crowds and queues not to mention the inhospitable winter weather. Well, the good news is, there is an easier way to do your Christmas shopping - you can buy gifts online. Most retailers give you the option to purchase online these days but there are also specialist gift websites where you can find all kinds of unusual gift ideas, as well as the traditional.

Christmas shopping always stretches your mental powers as well as your budget but you can get great gift ideas online, no matter who you are buying for. For instance, if you're looking for Christmas gifts for him, how about something unique like a duck that lights up in the bath? Alternately, if your after Christmas gifts for her, you might consider something elegant like a Baroque picture frame. Want gifts for children? Try an old favourite like a cuddly toy. If you're looking for something unusual maybe an unicycle will fit the bill.

Or for something more traditional, try a chess set. Buying Christmas gifts online makes sense because you can surf the internet for presents at your leisure without having to carry an ever-growing collection of bags around with you. You can even start on the mince pies and mulled wine while you're browsing Of course, you don't have to stop at gifts when doing your shopping online. How about replacing those tired old decorations too? You can buy Christmas trees online as well as all the tinsel, baubles and Christmas lights you need too. Artificial trees come in all shapes and sizes. There are also plenty of colours to choose from: green, pink white - even black.

Silver Moon Angel and Candle Angel


Two old kits from Mill Hill I am slowly doing all that I have in my box do do

Christmas gift for wife 2009

The year families get into trouble by charging up their credit cards for Christmas gifts. Don't get caught up in commercialism during the holidays. You don't need to spend money foolishly for Christmas presents for your wife. Tell your wife how special she makes you feel by thinking your Christmas gift instead of adding to your bills for next year. Seven Christmas Gift Ideas for Your Wife Make a wooden box. Stain the box to match your home's woodwork or paint it a color used in your bedroom. You can't pick the wrong finish if you match your bedroom décor. Line the box with a pretty silky scarf and present a small gift inside. For the small gift, choose a piece of jewelry, a seashell you gathered together on a cherished vacation, or any symbol of your love. Don't charge expensive jewelry.

You can find antique jewelry for reasonable prices at an antique shop. If you can easily afford it, buy a gold chain with your children’s birthstones set into a pendant. If you have young children, help them make a photo album. Buy a high quality album that matches your home colors (or use fabric spray glue to cover a three-ring binder with fabric.) Take pictures of your children’s normal activities. Use acid-free paper to mount the pictures. Make Christmas dinner yourself. Plan and tell your wife that you will take care of Christmas dinner. Don't leave a messy kitchen for her to clean. Help the children clean up after gift opening. Find a snapshot of you two from an earlier time. Have it enlarged and touched up. Frame the picture in a frame that matches your décor. For instance, if your wife showcases silver, get a silver frame. So many families overspend during the holidays. Your important Christmas gift, love, better than diamonds, doesn't cost money.

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When it comes to close friends and family you probably get each one a present for Christmas. Nevertheless there are many times when your budget just doesn't stretch that far. What about thinking of a Christmas gift idea for family? You can get them something they all enjoy and NOT have to spend a fortune. If you find a gift they can all enjoy together you'll find that many times the gifts are really appreciated. Family groups tend to have their own personality. If you take the time to know this personality it can help you pick which Christmas gift idea for family that you want to get for them. If there into camping, you might choose some camping tools that you think they might enjoy.

If they have a WII or other type of game device, there are all types of games that will work for the entire family. Gifts of this type are really appreciated because they tell the family that you've taken the time to put some thought into their gift. There are some Christmas gift idea for family that work with almost any family. Board games are always a nice touches, but hopefully you will check to see what they have so you don't buy duplicates. Some families don't make time for board games, but if you give them some, they may just do so.

These are great ways for families to spend time together, and playing them just once a week can really help a busy family stay connected. Your gift may be more of a thoughtful gift than you thought. There are a lot of other fun things you can find for a Christmas gift idea for family. Fruit Baskets, muffin baskets and gourmet meal kits are great. An activity gift certificate will be really appreciated too. Movies that they can all see together or a night at the bowling alley will offer a lot of fun. Actually, you might get some for yourself so you can join them.

Christmas gift idea boyfriend 2009

I'm trying to think of what creative gift ideas for my boyfriend that would apply whether it's his birthday, Christmas day or Valentine's Day. I'm also trying to think of what creative ideas I can give my boyfriend on an, every day basis so I can show him how much I care. I think it would be best to know first what are his likes and dislikes so I would know the best yet creative gift ideas I can give him. Choosing some creative gift ideas for my boyfriend would be tough because I also would want to impress him. However, I need to think creatively and without any boundaries on things that I know would impress him and signify my affection towards him. I think I need to be more closely observant on my boyfriend on thing that he gravitates to. In this way, it would be easier for me to choose the best creative gift ideas for him.

Interests would be a great help in choosing creative gift ideas for my boyfriend as well. I need to know if he likes sports or what hobbies do he really enjoys. Is it okay to get him something that would relate to his hobbies or sports that he likes? If he likes the sports of basketball, I think I should get him some new sports clothing or a new ball. If he is interested in sports cars or airplanes, then I guess I must get him some things related to such. Sensually aside, what if he likes colognes or perfumes? I think I should pay a visit to the malls or department stores so I can check out what are the best recommended colognes or perfumes for men. On the other hand, it's crossing my mind if he likes spicy, woody, citrus scented cologne? I think I should be sure enough on what type of scent he likes and

I will like as well. Well, but I want to give him something more than just a cologne. I believe there are some gift packages for men where several items are bundled in one box such as shower gel, body lotion, after shave creams, and cologne. I think this would best enough as a great gift for my boyfriend. On the contrary, it will benefit me in the long run because I will enjoy as well the scents of the gift I gave him.

Clothing could also be one of those popular creative gift ideas for my boyfriend. However, if I get to choose this kind of gift idea to him, I should make a point that I know the size of jacket, shirt and pants that my boyfriend wears. In this way, it would be easier for me to shop the gifts. Sizes are not the only important I think I should also consider the patterns and colors that he likes. I just can't buy clothing as gift with colors and patterns that he does not like. Styles count as well I believe. I should be keener if my boyfriend wears more corporate, casual and relaxed look of clothing. Well, if everything did not turned well, I guess I'll just give him gift certificates as gift so he can choose on what type, color, style and kind of clothing he wants to get for the occasion.

2009 Baby christmas gift

Do you struggle around Christmas time to decide what gifts to give to your friends, and family but also your neighbors, business clients, and others to whom, you feel obligated to give something? You can stop the struggle and make your Christmas gift giving easier. Here are 7 ways to make Christmas gift giving a breeze. Plan early and well ahead of time. I know it is very easy to say that you will plan and then you fail to do it but the reality is that the very easiest way to make your Christmas gift giving easier is to plan. By planning you will have a larger selection of gifts from which to choose. Furthermore, you will be able to keep your eyes open for any unique gifts, which may be well suited for one or more people on your list.

Network and speak with the people you understand what ideas they have for gift-giving as well as who they know who makes or sells products as a part of their home-based business. Many times these people sell items you can use, as Christmas gifts for either less money than you would spend at a store or at a convenience that can't be beaten. You may even be able to get these gifts customized for your business and delivered for you. Think simple. Many times the people on your Christmas gift- giving list would much rather receive one simple item such as a candle, a calendar or a fruit basket than something complicated. This could also be much easier on you. What about giving candles to all the women and calendars to all the men.

You will be hard pressed to find a woman who does not like candles and men all use and appreciate calendars. This is just an example of how you can make your Christmas gifts much easier. Choose two items and give one to all the women and one to all the men. If you will need to do a large quantity of mailing or delivery, start collecting the addresses you will need in an address book or database well ahead of time. The ideal is to collect the addresses when you meet the person or when you decide this is someone to whom, you will be giving a Christmas gift.
If you come from a large family, consider drawing names or taking turns and giving only one Christmas gift each year. This will allow you to spend more money on one person rather than purchasing many small gifts, which will soon be forgotten. Furthermore, you can concentrate well in advance on finding a gift for this one person. For your neighbors and business clients consider finding one item which most people love such as a kind of bread and jam, a candle or another kind of food item or decoration and purchasing these in bulk.

Basket christmas gift 2009 online

So, how big should you gourmet fruit baskets be? And how can you help decide the very best one for your family and friends? There are two major factors that play into this decision. The first factor that you must consider is the quantity of people to whom, you are giving the fruit basket. This is because you want to be as certain as possible as to how much of the fruit is likely to be eaten. This way you avoid wasting delicious fruits, just because your gourmet fruit baskets are too big. For instance, if giving a basket to a family, you will need to give a larger basket than if giving one to an individual.

Secondly, you will of course, need to do the same for smaller or medium-sized fruit baskets. For example: if your friend or family member, girlfriend or boyfriend, spouse or lover is a picky eater, determine what types of fruit he or she likes best and have the fruit basket custom made if you have to to best suit your needs. And as the other example for smaller gourmet Christmas gift baskets, especially for a small group such as a small office faculty meeting or small party, you will also want to consider about how much of the food in your gourmet fruit baskets or fruit basket will be eaten. Hopefully the fruit in the gourmet fruit baskets you choose will never end in the dumpster! Nevertheless despite how delicious gourmet fruit baskets are, sometimes people just get full, and sometimes they forget that the fruit is there to be eaten.

When you are having trouble trying to decide what kind of gift to get. Gourmet fruit baskets are the best answer. Virtually everyone loves fruit—fruits are just like healthy deserts, therefore the obvious solution is to find gourmet fruit baskets to best suit your friends or family members, spouse or lover, girlfriend or boyfriend or anyone else in your life. Do not waste any more time looking around anywhere else, the gourmet fruit baskets you need can be found easily and quickly online. The main pointed of giving gourmet fruit baskets is that gourmet fruit baskets are the perfect choice, not only for a yet undetermined type of romantic relationship as a way to avoid giving mixed signals, but gourmet fruit baskets are also great for any one whom you may need to purchase a gift.

Christmas gift for child 2009

Christmas is just around the corner, and when you look at your children, you can see the excitement building up in their eyes every day. Of course Christmas is special even without the gifts, but buying the perfect gift for your child makes a wonderful holiday even better. This year, as in past years, there toys that are hot and trendy. And, whether we like it or not, popular toys are popular because most kids have them on their wish lists - and yours might, too The Nintendo Wii is probably near the top of a lot of children's lists this year, and for good reason. Nintendo Wii games are highly interactive and a whole lot of fun to play. Nevertheless it might surprise you to learn that the Wii is also a great family game.

If you buy one for your child, do what we did, and set it up in the living room. You need a lot of room really to get into the game, and having it in the living room encourages all the adults in the house to participate, too. If you do buy the Wii, don't forget to pick up extra Wii remotes and numchuks. On Christmas Day, you'll appreciate having enough remotes for everyone to get in on the action. Don't forget to include a great game, too. And let all the aunts and uncles and grandparents know, so they can pick out a Wii game to add to the collection Hannah Montana items are also hot this year. You might not want to go so far as to shell out mega bucks for concert tickets, but there are a lot of great.

Hannah Montana toys and playsets out there that will thrill the hearts of the true Hannah Montana fan. Older children will appreciate hannah Montana Digital Camera or the Hannah Montana Mix Max Personal Media Player, while younger kids will sing to their heart's content with the Hannah Montana microphone. For the boys, Transformers are definitely hot items this year. A gift of the DVD plus one of the larger-sized Transformers action figures makes a wonderful gift. Check out your child's favorite character - whether it's Bumbleebee, Jazz, Ironhide, Starscreen, Blackout, Scorponok, Brawl, Ratchet or the top dog Optimus Prime, there's the Transformers toy out there that will delight and provide hours of imaginative action play.

2009 Great christmas gift

Can anyone tell me are these big kids or small teenagers If you are in contact with this age group on regular basis, you most likely would agree that it depends on the day and situation. Well, really the hour. So the dilemma for Christmas gift giving becomes finding a Christmas gift for this age range that does not offend their 'grown-upness' but still plays to their childish tendencies. After all, a nine year old is still a kid. To help you sort through some of thinking behind finding the right gift this group, I have put together a few tips for you. Buy Gifts that Give the Kids Permission to Play There are some very fun toys out there that are targeted towards more advanced role playing. Two examples would be A helmet with voice started noises and lights, yes very cool.

Deluxe model transformers: these have additional features that younger kids would not know how to play or would break. Playing swords with a helmet that has lights everywhere would be great fun for all ages. Anything that flies or moves would be great interactive gifts. Creative Gifts So much fun to shop for! You can find just about anything you can dream up for this age group in the creative thought line. Block Building Set There block-building sets with motors so your creations actually move. You can build Lego or other Lego type toys into transforming robots. My nephew loves his 'creature' like this and will tell you about his dad and him building it. K'nex and Magnetix (if you do not have small children or pets in the house) are tons of fun. Science Experiments I found much science type experiments that the kids would have a great time doing. Whether it is stargazing, exploding volcanoes, or watching the larvae to butterfly you can find an activity that is specific to the interest of your child.

Interactive Family Games This age group tends to be very self-critical and desperately needs the reassurance of adults in his/her life. Interactive games are a great ways to strengthen these relationships. Board Games A fun board game I found was Gobblet. Although I have not played this game it looks like a fast moving fun game. I highly suggest at least one gift that is not an electronic enable a different type of family interaction. Game Systems And course there are game systems very targeted at this age group, so depending on the system your child has you may want to consider a new game. My family as a Nintendo wii so I am looking at the Mario driving game.Electronics Each family will have to make their own decision about the age appropriateness for their children. Very popular choices in this age group: cell phones, digital cameras, Nintendo ds and game systems: Sony ps 3 and Nintendo Wii.

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basket christmas 2009 gift

The Christmas holiday seasoned is approaching at breakneck speed once again and we will all be getting busy with buying presents for our loved ones. Shopping for great and unique Christmas gifts for family and friends can be a difficult task and it can also make a big dent in our finances. In these difficult financial times, we need to be able to give gifts that will be a little easy on our wallets and this is where home made Christmas gift baskets can be of great value. There are so many varieties and ideas to choose from that it will be quite easy to find the perfect gift that you are looking for.

With Christmas gift baskets, you can be sure of giving a truly personalized and beautiful gift that will be treasured and cherished by the recipient. Coming up with these gift ideas is not as difficult as one might envisage. All you need to do is to think about the recipient and you will be able to come up with many truly amazing gift ideas. A good place to start is their favorite hobby and soon you will be brimming with home made Christmas gift ideas that are, not only great to receive but will make you very proud to give such unique presents to your loved ones.

The variety and selection of the Christmas gift baskets is so vast that you will be able to find many ideas for just about everybody. You can make these baskets for a little baby in the family to grandparents. The themes can be as varied as wine, gourmet food, fishing, astronomy, and music. There is not anything under the sun that you cannot make a basket for. All you need to do is to use a little brain power and give your wallet and feet a rest for a change. Once you have matched your recipient's interest to a gift idea, all you need to do is to get the contents and basket and you are on your way to creating a very unique gift. There are so many shapes and sizes of baskets readily available, you're sure to find the exact choices suited to every person on your list. Some of the good places to look for your baskets craft stores, hardware stores, grocery stores, flea markets and even pet stores.

Christmas holiday gift 2009

Most of us struggle when finding holiday gifts for our beloved during Christmas, most especially the best gifts that are intended for professionals. Yes, it's very obvious the gifts for professionals like corporates and executives needs to be quite extraordinary. The fact that these people earn a high profile, therefore your holiday present needs to follow accordingly as well. However, this idea need not cost a fortune for you. Here is the List of Christmas gifts idea for professionals Jewelry Box It is pretty sure that Jewelry are abundant during Christmas, and to those high profiled people who have rich friends and colleagues to give them high valued jewelry.

Therefore, you may want to give a jewelry box where he or she could preserve valuable jewelries. Why not give a Personalized Cherry Wood Keepsake Box, a classic and sophisticated gifts perfect for businesspeople and women. This jewelry box offers luxurious storage for everyday items and treasures as well, perfect for office or house display which can be made personalize to commemorate the Christmas party. Other choices will be Personalized Leather Jewelry Roll, Personalized Leather Mini Jewelry Case and Personalized Jewelry Chest.

Photo Frames and Albums When you think of gifts that are likely to be remembered, perhaps picture frames and albums are the things that first come into your mind. These items are very ideal though, whether it is for Christmas party or not - any events that picture frames and albums works perfectly well as a gift. You may like this Personalized Standing Photo Album, a sleek and stylish desk accessory for executives and corporates. This photo album makes a superb business gift to a mark a career milestone or to celebrate the Christmas together with your esteemed associate. He or she can showcase chosen treasured pictures using this thoughtful gift that seamlessly coordinates to his or her home or office décor. Or perhaps an Engravable Beaded Frame where treasured photographs belongs. Let your receiver frame his or her family's photograph to commemorate the Christmas, make it more unique by engraving personal message or names. This gift is can accentuate professionals' office desk, mantle or bookshelf

2009 unusual christmas gift

On the Christmas everyone looks for an unbeatable and really fascinating gift to present to his dear ones. If you are one among them then consider the unusual Christmas gifts. Unusual Christmas gifts are a collections of unique and innovative gift ideas. They are especially selected for the Christmas festive season. This Christmas you can find exceptional and fabulous gifts with unusual Christmas gifts. You can find gifts for your spouse, husband, brother, mother, sister, daughter, son, boss etc. and amuse him on this festive season. Interestingly, you can also find gift ideas that are splendid. For example: Own A Piece of Paradise. This truly amazing gift packed allows you to own a piece of land in an awesome island. You will be one of the privileged who own a piece of land on a beautiful island beach estate in the Caribbean.

Unusual Christmas gifts have a wide collection for people who love gardening. The bonsai trees let the keen gardener grow lovely trees of different species in his home. This gift packed contains real plant seeds origin UK, 4 packets of mixed bonsai seeds, 5 starter growing pots made from coconut husk, 5 wooden plant markers and bonsai tree growing tips. If the recipient is a football nut then consider the football shares. Football shares let him become a proud member of famous English football club. The football shares gift is real and comes with presentation certificate, welcome letter, company information, shareholder information and free registration card.

For chocoholic, own a share in Cad bury is no doubt a gift that they will remember forever. This unusual Christmas gift will make the chocoholic proud as he will become a member of the world famous quality chocolate manufacturer Cad bury. The smart way to make the Unusual Christmas gifts look more appealing is to personalize it. So, consider the wonderful and distinguished gifts and gift ideas of unusual Christmas gifts and make this Christmas season everlasting in their heart.

12 day of christmas gift 2009 idea

Are you in a flat panic as to what to give you loved one this Christmas? Tiring of seeing those run-of-the-mill presents under the tree? While everyone dreads those boxes of handkerchiefs (as necessary as they are!), or the endless supply of bubble-bath, Christmas can sometimes leave one feeling a bit empty and blue. There's a thinking that maybe something a bit extra is called for this year? Or every year for that matter? Have you and your partner dreamed of doing something exciting or romantic together but never had the chance? Well, now's the perfect opportunity to give an affordable gift of a dream come true. Light up your loved one's face with thrilling Christmas Experience Day Gifts that will create an unforgettable memory for the two of you to share and keep. From the downright romantic to unimaginable adventure, there's an activity for everyone to share and enjoy.

Choose from a myriad Christmas Experience Day Gifts, such as really blowing your partner's hair back and giving a flying lesson, learning all about white knuckles in learning to drive a rally car, or indulging your artistic sensibilities and visiting a West End Theatre and enjoying a romantic dinner for two. Test your endurance, quick-thinking and teamwork as you chase your partner in a Paintball Experience Day, or reinvigorate the senses with deep, luxurious treatments at a health spa. Choose from between driving a luscious Lotus, a ferocious Ferrari, a gritty 4x4 or a lavish Lamborghini and discover which car you would ultimately choose, given half a chance! Saunter through a vineyard, and savour the time-honoured art of winemaking with a Wine Tasting Experience Gift Pack for two, or capture the spirit of early aviation in a Microlighting Experience Day.

For the outdoor lovers, who relish speed and a good adrenaline rush - go white water rafting, or soar with eagles as you glide with a winch. There's even skydiving for two in an indoor wind tunnel. There really is no end to your imagination when it comes to give Christmas Experience Days for gifts of a lifetime. Think we've covered all the options? Think again! Fall head over heels in love with Harness Sphere-ing for two, take to the skies for an adrenaline-fuelled aerobatics flight in a Bulldog, throw yourselves over a cliff in the ultimate rock climbing experience, or, if you die-hard Liverpool fans, score a home goal and take that long, longed-for trip to Anfield for a VIP day you'll never forget.

For the romantic couple in love, turn back the clock and enjoy a great day out on a vintage Thames barge, or soar above the Earth and savour the timelessness and serenity of hot air ballooning. There's even an Interior Design course that both of you can go on - the perfect homeowners' makeover dream. An amazing experience for any one that likes a bit of the rough stuff is a The Day Out Off Road Driving Experience, or if there's a James Bond in you that's dying to give the spy world a thrill, invest in a Spy Academy Spy Games Gift Pack, for the excitement of a semi-automatic sniper rifle. You can even help your loved one overcome a phobia - face it together in a "Face Your Phobia" Experience and learn to deal with all things creepy crawly! For the family, the gift of a family portrait can never be replaced. The perfect moment captured for eternity and for you all to share with the entire family. A keepsake worth a thousand words.

Christmas gift basket 2009 delivery

Baby gift baskets are specially designed with all things practical and attractive. Baby gift baskets are precious and useful and come in different themes. The baskets can contain a collection of everything including soft toys, blankets, undergarments, hats, sleeping gowns, changing pads, teething toys, and bears. Customers can select from a vast selection of available baby gift baskets or can have one custom made. Available baby gift baskets include birthday baby gift baskets, new baby gift baskets, Valentine's Day baby gift baskets, Christmas baby gift baskets, sports baby gift baskets, gift baskets for children, nature baby gift baskets, corporate baby gift baskets, and stuffed animal baby gift baskets.

Almost all gift stores provide delivery services nationwide. Same day shipping of baby gift items are also offered. You can also choose hand-delivery or local delivery of baby gift baskets. Customers can order their favorite baby gift baskets from the most popular stores. They offer timely service, and the ordered gift basket will be delivered within hours after placing the order. In-stock baby gift baskets will be delivered within twenty four to forty eight of the placement of your order or payment. Delivery of custom-made baby gift baskets or personalized baby gift baskets will take additional time. Most out-of-stock baby gift baskets will take three to seven days for delivery.

Customers can also order last minute baby gift baskets. If the destination is off the usual delivery routes, customers will have to pay an additional delivery fee. Shipping charges and delivery period may vary based on the destination. Many shops also provide international delivery. Most of the baby gift stores provide online product catalogues. This facility allows the customer to choose a favorite baby gift baskets without much waste of time. Payments are usually made through credit cards, including Visa and MasterCard. Nevertheless some stores accept alternative means such as debit card, postal money order, and cash on delivery for making payments.

2009 Gift for man christmas

You have spent year after year giving him every Christmas gift you could possibly give him. Now you have come to the point where you wonder what is left to give! Finding Christmas gifts at Christmas time is difficult because it seems as though every single person in the world is out shopping. Not knowing what to buy makes it all the more complicated. So, below is a short compilation of 7 hot Christmas gifts for the man who has it all. NothingThat's right. If he has everything, why not give him absolutely nothing as a Christmas gift! This gift of nothing comes like an empty wrapper labelled with the word 'Nothing' and a short description. Nothing happens once opened and nothing can be exchanged for it. Let's just hope he has a sense of humour!

2. Personalised Champagne or Whiskey His name and a message can both be printed on the bottle, making this Christmas gift both personal and unique. Note that this kind of gift derives its personality from the message on the bottle, because a simple bottle of champagne would be more suited for a friend rather than a partner as a Christmas gift. If he enjoys the finer things in life then this may just be the present for him. Should he be more of a wine drinker than one of the options in number 3 may be more suitable for him.

3. Experience of a Lifetime Such an experience can include a racing along a track in a super fast Ferrari or even flying a plane. He could be enjoying a scenic view from a helicopter ride or tasting plethora of wines in a Vineyard with you by his side. For less adrenaline, a relaxing day at the spa is also an option. Intangible gifts like these avoid them from lying around, and collecting dust. Despite being very atypical Christmas gifts, they are unforgettable activities that are bound to make his day.

4. Engraving City Desk Set For the working man, this is an useful Christmas gift. It could be personalised which means a message of up to 50 characters can be engraved on the top of the set. It includes a pen and pen holder as well as a small notepad and flip up photo frame. Practical for any office desk, the sleek design avoids causing excess clutter as well. He can also place a photograph of his family or partner in the frame.

Christmas gift idea for 2009 man

Christmas is indeed the perfect time to share your love and your blessings to the people you love. Aside from celebrating the birth of Jesus Christ and spending time with loved ones, Christmas has become one of the most expected times of the year because it is the time when gift-giving is its best. Since men are quite particular to the practicality of their stuff, make sure that you give him items that he can use. Before starting that journey of finding the perfect Christmas present to him, make sure that you consider his personal preferences or inclinations.

A SPECIAL CHRISTMAS GIFT FOR HIM You must know by now men are notoriously hard to buy for because not every gift will work for every man. This means that shopping out for a Christmas gift for him can be a tedious task. Nevertheless, gift hunting for men can be simpler when you consider his activities, hobbies, and interests. If the special man in your life is a Sportsman, sports enthusiast, or outdoorsman, then consider buying sports-related stuff for him. For the sportsman, purchase something that is related to his favorite sport or something he can use while doing it. For the sports enthusiast, items such as jackets, t-shirts, watches, posters, and other memorabilia that are related to his favorite sports team is a surefire hit. For outdoorsmen, consider practical things he can use while outdoors.

Chef or is into culinary art, give him something that he can use while cooking or preparing foods. If he is inclined to the art of cooking, enroll him to cooking class. For men who love to cook, opt for a special array of spices and sauces or a stainless knife set. Gadget geek, consider buying him new techy stuff, accessories, and items. A new unit of a handheld mobile, the latest games and software programs, a MP3 or MP4 player, or a laptop will surely find a way to his heart. Metrosexual, take note of his fetishes. Usually, metrosexual men are very particular about their looks and fitness. A new man’s skincare set and products, a new bottle of his favorite cologne, or a spa gift certificate, should do the trick.

Christmas gift catalog 2009

Ladies, you know the excitement you have when you open that special gift on Christmas morning. You know how appreciative you are for the person who made the effort to give you the gift. Men get that same feeling too. Giving that perfectly chosen gift will certainly make your man happy as well as reap some rewards for you too. Just remember, everyone identifies with that special feeling they get when they open a gift. And frequently, the recipient will want to do something special for you in return. Now, before you rush out and buy your man a seemingly wonderful Christmas tie, take a minute and read the following tips. These are some things the people often overlook when it comes to find the perfect man's gift.

Tip #1: Give a gift that the man will like. DUH!!! Sounds so simple doesn't it. The conclusion is that a lot of people buy gifts because they like it, not necessarily because the recipient will like it. When buying for men, remember first and foremost, THEY ARE MEN and men like different things. Way different things. You have to do a bit of homework, because giving them a gift they don't like is pretty much right up there with not giving them anything at all. Discreetly ask a few questions with the key being to find out as much as you can about their likes, tastes and preferences.

I've said this many times. "There is not much sense in giving them a fruitcake if they don't like cherries, raisins, and whatever those little green things are." Find out if they like sports. Find out what kind of restaurants they like and their favorite foods. Do they like music? Do they have hobbies? There is a myriad of different gift ideas out there, but if you truly want to invoke that special feeling, make sure you are giving them a gift selected especially for them. Tip #2: Personalize it. Call it ego if you want, but men love to see their name on things. Shirts, Golf Bags, Luggage, Key Chains, Stationery, Money Clips, even their towels.

Tip #3: Give them choices. Guys by their pure nature are somewhat tough to buy for. So the easiest way to please them with your gift giving is to give them some choices and the best way to do that is by giving a gift selection catalog. These things are magical. You get to give a cool gift catalog and the man gets to shop and choose his favorite present from the comfort of his own kingdom (not the shopping mall). They come in all price ranges and just about any gift grouping you can think of. These types of catalogs will have anywhere from 20-30 different specifically grouped gift for the man to pick from. Groupings range from tools and electronics to sporting goods and even travel packages. You just choose your price range and the catalog will do the rest.

2009 Christmas gift for girl

There's nothing better than seeing your daughter, niece or god daughter opening her gift on Christmas morning and seeing the look of pure joy on her face. That's the fun part - it's the whole getting to the shops part that's not particularly fun. Over the Christmas period the shops will inevitably be crowded and full of screaming children demanding that they get this or that; harassed parents who can't remember what the little ones wrote on their Christmas list and frustrated shop assistants who've heard "Jingle Bells" one too many times to stay sane. That doesn't sound like much fun, does it?

Buying Christmas gifts online is the ultimate solution - hell you don't even need to leave home. There are various sites out there on which you can buy Christmas gifts for kids online and most will advise you what to get the little princess according to her age, you wouldn't want to buy her something that was last cool when you were a kid, would you Some of the online gift finding services will even wrap and deliver the prezzie with a hand written card, perfect for those who begin to feel a panic attack set in when surrounded by rolls of Christmassy paper and sellotape. Finding a Christmas gift for the little girl in your life could not be easier.

Top Five Christmas Gift Ideas for Little Girls To make this festive season a little more fun and a little less frustrating here's a list of fantastic gift ideas for girls Dress Up Girls love jewellery no matter how young or old they are. Fortunately buying jewellery for the little ones won't break the bank. They love sparkly sets of stick on earrings, bangles, beads, lockets and rings - you'll never go wrong with this option. Girls also love to play dress up. If she's seriously into fairy princesses this year get her a little outfit that she can parade around in with a wand and perhaps a crown - she'll feel like the princess she is in no time.

There loads of little outfits out there from her favourite cartoon hero, to her ultimate girly fantasy - and don't forget a pair of grown up little fluffy or sparkly heels are always a winner. If she's a little older, and you should always ask for the parents' consent here, you could get her a little makeup set - they love to emulate their mums and having their own fun makeup will make them feel all grown up. Educational & Games Learning doesn't have to be boring, in fact educational gifts always go down a treat - and it's not only the kids but the parents who'll love you too. A set of books, the artists easel and a paint set, crayons, colouring in books, building blocks, puzzles or a chemistry set all make good Christmas gifts for girls.

Christmas gift for 2009 teen

The meaning of Christmas to those that celebrate this day can be as different as the the Christmas Gift Ideas that you can find in magazines, from mouth to mouth or on the Internet if not already in your mind. Most people associate candy canes with Christmas gifts, but there are many other sweet gifts for this season including chocolate candy and the popular candy bar. Christmas Gifts do not have to be expensive, in fact, this is the best time to use your own talents cooking and baking ahead on time from the typical shaped-ginger cookies to chocolate candy in as many ways as your imagination dictates. Candy bar presents are even easier to prepare with anticipation, either alone or as part of other seasonal recipes.

Crafting a feast for the eyes is also easy if you design your own Christmas gifts wrappers, decorating them with candy canes to make your job easier, some websites offer free pre-made Christmas wrapper templates for popular candy bars including Hershey's, Oh Henry!, M&Ms, Baby Ruth, 3 Musketeers, Milky Way, Butterfinger, Kit Kat, Snickers and even Junior Mints. Christmas Gift Ideas based on chocolate candy may include Christmas Gift Baskets, which are typically available in varied styles and range. These baskets can be filled with a candy bar, cookies, boxed chocolates, a candy cane and other goodies to make your Christmas gifts a real delight for the eyes and of course, the taste.

From a simple candy cane, you can get countless Christmas Gifts, including ornaments, twists, and more. An easy to make gift is made by putting a candy cane in a bag and crush it with a rolling pin. Melt 1 cup of semi-sweet chocolate chips and deep spoons into chocolate to fill. Sprinkle with crushed candy and place on waxed paper covered cookie sheet to cool. Spoons are a great present accompanied by a cup of hot cocoa and a candy bar with the attractive wrapper that you designed. Doing a little research on the web will show you many other Christmas Gift Ideas. Chocolate candied that you get from the supermarket during the season, generally include useful tips to transform this and other sweets into incredible presents.

Christmas craft gift 2009

Creating Christmas gifts by hand is always a winning gift idea for any one you may be close to. These are especially loved by parents and grandparents, because they appreciate and understand the time, attention, and love that went into making the gift. Here are a couple of easy things you can hand make and give to love ones as Christmas gifts this year Your picture. Nevertheless not just any old picture. Find a nice block of wood that's a little larger than the picture you want to use. Sand that piece of wood down smoothly, then coat it with a nice stain color. You can leave the wood natural too if you'd prefer.

Next cover it with a few coats of clear sealant. When the last coat has started to dry, it will become tacky, or sticky, so it will act like glue. Place your picture centered on the wood and press it down firmly. Make sure there are no air pockets underneath. Let this dry completely for several hours, then cover the entire thing - picture and all - with another few coats of clear sealant or finish. You can use a family picture for this project as well, and you can even use a, much larger piece of wood and create a whole collage using multiple pictures. Once the project is fully finished, you can attach a small wire or cord to the back for use in hanging, or you can buy an inexpensive hanging hook from a craft or hardware store.

Ornament pictures. This idea is done almost the exact same way, but the main difference is you'll make Christmas tree ornaments out of your pictures. Just buy some flat, lightweight wood pieces at a craft store, or by some plywood and cut it into the shapes and sizes you want. Then put small wallet sized pictures on them using glue or the finish mentioned above. You might even paint these in different colors first, then apply the pictures over the painted wood. The gives them a "frame" of their own within the shape of the ornament. Drill or punch a small hole in the top of the wood piece, then thread some pretty matching ribbon through for hanging.