Decorative wrapping paper can help dress up a low-cost gift.
Make a child a happy with a low-cost gift that has a personal touch. Many inexpensive gifts become special when you personalize them. If you desire to give a meaningful gift to a child but don't have the budget for something luxurious, choose something you can make their very own without breaking the bank.
Photo Bookmark
Help a child remember the last chapter she read with a personalized bookmark. Pick out a small photo featuring a beloved pet, family gathering or friends getting together. Choose a piece of fabric or ribbon in the recipient's favorite color, two inches wide. Cut the edges of the ribbon in a v-shape to prevent fraying. Attach the photo with small dabs of fabric glue to secure it in place. Tuck it inside a new book for a surprise upon opening.
CD Mix
If the child in question always has music blaring from the bedroom, or his mp3 player constantly plugged in, chances are he enjoys music. Find out the type of music he likes the most and create a mix of his favorite tunes on a blank CD. List all the song in chronological order with a homemade CD jacket. Create a doubly special gift by creating one CD with fast-paced, upbeat music and one with slower-paced, introspective sounds.
Home Movie Gift Basket
Make a home video and burn it on a blank DVD. Do mini-interviews with the child's friends and family members asking them to tell funny or memorable stories about the recipient. Pack a gift basket with popcorn and candy from the dollar store and include the home video for a memorable movie night.
Stamped T-shirts
Get crafty with your gift and create a personalized T-shirt. Use rubber stamps to spell out the child's name across the front of a basic white or light colored T-shirt. Stamp designs of the child's favorite activities or personality traits. Fill in the designs with fabric markers. Follow the manufacturer's instructions on set the ink in the fabric.
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