DIY: Creating Inexpensive {Last Minute} Gift Ideas

I like to give holiday gifts to my kids teachers and special friends in the community.  Unfortunately, the budget doesn’t always allow for expensive gifts.  I would love to purchase (everyone) something special from Bloomingdales but that’s not always realistic.

Being a true southerner, I come from a family that loves arts and crafts and this time of the year inspires me to pull out the ribbon box.  I search for inexpensive gift ideas such as baked cookies, mason jar trinkets, or gift baskets.

Honestly, anyone (whether they love arts and crafts) can add a special touch to gift giving.  The trick to DIY gift ideas is figuring out what inspires you and those people in your life.

Below, you will find ideas from Pinterest that can be prepared in 10 minutes or less.

Steps for DIY Inexpensive Holiday Gifts:

1.  Create a budget for the project.

2.  Make a list of supplies.

3.  Locate your favorite craft store and ask for assistance (if that’s needed.)

4.  Set up your holiday craft station and create!

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Giveaway with BE. Anthony Handbag – Perfect for The Holiday Season

We’ve had a successful year because of you (our readers) and we would like to host a GIVEAWAY with products from BE. Anthony online retailer.

One lucky winner will receive a purse from the designer’s collection. This handbag is perfect for the holiday season because it’s small enough to carry under your arm but large enough to hold your most important items!  And it has sleek design and lined with suede.

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1. Visit BE. Anthony’s website and “Like” Style Life Fashion Facebook Page or Instagram account.

2. Send us an email sharing your favorite holiday memory.

3. Share our giveaway on your social networking sites (either Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram)

Giveaway will end at midnight on December 22, 2014 EST. The winner will be notified (via email) and announced on December 23, 2014.

DIY Network Host James Young and Walmart Holiday Food Pantry Makeover

Style + Life + Fashion had the opportunity to interview James Young from DIY Network’s, I Hate My Kitchen. James shared with us his efforts to Makeover 75 Local Food Pantries Nationwide for The Holidays with the help of Walmart.com.

 

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James Young is the host of 8 seasons and over 100 episodes of DIY Network’s I Hate My Kitchen. James loves tearing up and rebuilding kitchens, and this cause is close to his heart. The US Army Veteran is a licensed building contractor and electrician who has also appeared on Blog Cabin and hosted The Hot List for DIY.

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Tiffany & Co. Holiday Favorites and Gift Sharing Ideas

What a perfect time of the year to share gift ideas from Tiffany & Co.

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Some of our holiday favorites include bangles from the new Atlas collection, ring and earrings from the Ziegfeld collection and emerald rings to round out the 2013 emerald ‘color of the year’ theme.

And we can not forget the beautiful clutches from the Fall/Winter Tiffany Leather Collection.

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Stop by your local Tiffany & Co. or shop online to select “the perfect holiday gift wrapped in a blue box!”

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Gift Giving Ideas: Tis’ the Season for Holiday Shopping

Tis’ the season for Holiday shopping.  It’s that time of the year and this is the perfect opportunity to post a gift giving guide for fashionistas.

Hopefully, we can redeem ourselves from that set of candles we gifted our co-workers last year.  Below, I have provided a few chic gift giving ideas that won’t have you feeling “naughty instead of nice!”

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Statement Sweater
 

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Nail Polish Kits

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Statement Necklace

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Men’s Slip on Sneakers

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Cuff Bracelet

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Leather T Shirt

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Embroidered Yoga Mat

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Perfume Sets

photos are from Pinterest.com