Stocking Stuffer Ideas

Need some stocking stuffer ideas?  Not sure what to put in your loved one’s stocking this year?  For those that want to be creative and personable, think of what would make the other person smile.
You can make your loved one's holiday extra special this year, by adding in a mix of useful stocking stuffers, sentimental stocking stuffers, and personable stocking stuffers.

To make Christmas last a little bit longer, open stockings later in the day.   To make the festive feeling last even longer, wrap each stocking stuffer before filling up the stocking on Christmas Eve.

Young Kids (Elementary Age) Stocking Stuffers:

• crayons
• coloring book
• markers
• pencils
• yo-yo
• Matchbox cars
• punching ball/balloon
• small action figures
• stuffed animals
• stickers, sticker book
• paint
• glue
• glue sticks
• lip gloss
• chapstick
• comb
• brush
• mirror
• costume jewelry
• hair ties
• hair bows
• hair clips
• mini photo album
• notepads
• small baby doll
• Polly Pockets
• Silly Bandz
• Christmas socks
• balls
• Play Doh

Teen Girl Stocking Stuffers:

• lipstick
• fingernail polish
• fake nails
• compact mirror
• necklace
• bracelet
• ring
• bobby pins
• travel-size hair spray
• brush
• perfume
• lotion
• body wash/shower gel
• CDs 
• concert tickets
• pens
• notepads
• note cards
• gift cards
• cell phone cover
• MP3 cover
• cell phone charm
• photo frame
• craft kits

Teen Boy Stocking Stuffers:

• cologne
• aftershave
• body wash/shower gel
• pocket knife (for fishing or hunting)
• comb
• concert tickets
• pens
• cell phone cover
• MP3 cover
• CDs
• boxers
• gag gifts
• flashlight
• key chain

Women Stocking Stuffers:

• perfume
• body wash/shower gel
• lipstick
• mascara
• blush
• eye shadow
• fingernail polish
• lotion
• candle
• photo frame
• necklace
• bracelet
• ring
• earrings
• barrettes
• hair clips
• CDs
• gift cards
• cell phone charm
• pens
• notepads
• note cards
• homemade coupons (bubble bath without interruption, back massage, breakfast in bed, do chore without being asked, etc.)

Men Stocking Stuffers:

• wallet
• lottery tickets
• gift cards
• cologne
• aftershave
• boxers
• game tickets
• concert tickets
• key chain
• flashlight
• pocket knife
• pens
• CDs
• bumper stickers
• office supplies

With a bit of planning, it's easy to give your loved one a Christmas stocking that's extra special this year.


References:
Suite101: Stocking Stuffer Ideas 
Suite 101: Christmas Stocking Stuffers for Children
Suite 101: Dollar Store Stocking Stuffer Ideas

Happy Thanksgiving!

CELEBRATE FAMILY, FRIENDS, TRADITIONS....

We Give Thanks!

"There is Beauty All Around"

I miss that song!

(My Mother use to sing it often).
(Fall Centerpice is found HERE!)

I can't wait for Turkey, homemade rolls and homemade pies!

We're going to our loving Grandparents Home!

We're so lucky!

Handmade Magnets made by Grandma...

I received these cute magnets on Thanksgiving Day a few years ago.

I love them....

A Thanksgiving Treat!

Simple to make:

Wood flowers, Wire, Covered Buttons,

Scrapbook Paper

Scrapbook Embellishments that read:

Together, Grateful, and Blessed

We are indeed all three!

Enjoy!

More Christmas Creations Coming Soon!

Cookies For Santa, Christmas Floral Topiary

Thanks For Visiting!

Have a wonderful weekend with Family and Friends!

Glitter Christmas Frames

CHRISTMAS GLITTER......

Gotta have it for Christmas Crafts!
"Cookies For Santa"

SIMPLE to make:

Take any FRAME you wish to embellish.

Computer Print, Stickers, Vinyl Lettering all work great for your

"Cookies For Santa" Sign.

I think the Frames make CUTE GIFTS,

especially if you give your Glittered Frame with COOKIES!

It's also a fun display for your kids on Christmas Eve!

(See previous posts on Napkin Rings)

"Cookies For Santa" made with RED glittered stickers,

Christmas trims, and candy picks.

The ideas are endless with all the Glitter that you can find in Craft Stores

You can keep it simple by using Glittered Scrapbook Paper!

HOBBY LOBBY has large bottles of GLITTER and

Beautiful RED glitter paper!

                                                                My daughter loves the PINK!

I kept a Christmas Theme in mind.

The ideas are endless with embellishments.

I added scrapbook paper on the inside of frame.

A FUN CRAFT TO DO WITH YOUR KIDS!

(I use the glitter scrapbook paper with my little daughter).

Enjoy!

Christmas Cheer/Holiday Pillows

Welcome Friends!

"SEW"...... WHAT'S NEW?

MERRY CHRISTMAS PILLOWS!

FOUR DELIGHTFUL HOLIDAY PRINTS

FABRICS BY:

Green Pillows: Birds & Berries Cloth works textiles

White with Red Polka Dots: Timeless Treasures

Candy Cane fabric: Holiday Helpers by Timeless Treasures

Red and white Polka Dots: Mama's feed sacks by Darlene Zimmerman for Robert Kaufman

(Quilt Pattern: Turning Twenty- My love for QUILTING started with this pattern!)

REVERSIBLE!

Two looks in one pillow.....

Everything I make is reversible, it's the sewing craze in me!

I usually do two seasons of Fabrics, I couldn't resist the polka dots and candy canes!

Quilt: Turning Twenty Pattern is made from 20 FAT QUARTERS!

A GREAT pattern for CHRISTMAS FABRICS!

Tie Red and White Stripe Candy Cane Ribbon

 around your pillows for HOLIDAY CHEER!

Happy Holidays to you!

Quilting, Sewing, Creating, and Fabric do WONDERS for the SOUL!

It's a wonderful thing!

Busy Hands make Happy Hearts!

Handmade Gifts are from the Heart!

Have a Beautiful Day!

Thanks for Visiting!

Christmas

	Pictured Here: The Linda Lee, 725 Columbia Ave., is one of the many Victorian bed and breakfast inns featured during Cape May's annual Candlelight Christmas House Tours.
	Pictured Here: The Bacchus Inn Main House, 719 Columbia Ave. Christmas in Victorian Cape May is a "Top 100 Event in North America," according to the American Bus Association. Find out why during the Annual Christmas Candlelight House Tours, Cape May's longest-running holiday event. More than 20 bed and breakfast inns, guesthouses, hotels and churches open their festively decorated doors to reveal the charm, holiday cheer and Victorian interiors that make Christmas in Cape May a truly special time.
	Pictured Here: The Family Parlor of the Emlen Physick Estate decorated for the holidays. Visit the Estate during Cape May's holiday season for a living history experience and see how members of the Physick Family celebrated Christmas in the 1890s.
	Pictured Here:The Entrance Parlor of the Emlen Physick Estate decorated for the holidays.
	Pictured Here: The Formal Parlor of the Emlen Physick Estate decorated for the holidays.
	Pictured Here:The Dining Room at the Physick Estate decorated for the holidays.

Flying Baubles Christmas

You know it’s Christmas when scores of flying baubles descend from the sky and invade your living room. Fear not – flying baubles are not usually interested in humans; these (otherwise) benign extra-terrestrials only ravage and infest Christmas trees. Indeed, the self-sacrificial nature of Christmas trees is a truly sobering reminder of the reason why a particular child in a manger was born unto us some 2000 years ago. Whoever thought that a simple Christmas tree could reflect the amazing love of Christ at Christmas-time?

THE GREYHOUND CHRISTMAS MENU

Starters Deep Fried Spicy West Country Crab Cakes served with a side salad Chicken Liver Cream & Cognac Pate served with toasted brown bread & salad Prawn Cocktail in Marie Rose Sauce, served with brown bread and butter Main Christmas Carvery Roast Beef & Turkey with chestnut stuffing, pigs in blankets and cranberry sauce Vegetarian Mushroom Brie & Cranberry Wellington Fresh seasonal vegetables & roast potatoes Chefs own special gravy Desserts Cranberry & Port Cheesecake Christmas Pudding with brandy sauce Chocolate & Orange Roulade Coffee, Mince Pies & Mints Prices 2 courses 14.95 to include coffee, mince pies & mints 3 courses 16.95 to include coffee, mince pies & mints For Bookings contact Steve or Sue on 01757 249101 A non-returnable 5.00 pounds deposit per person is required Please select your starter & dessert a week before your booking
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