Gothic Gift Giving on a Budget?
As a Gothic Homesteader, I don’t have a lot of funds to spend on Christmas gifts most years, especially not this year with getting out Cabin for the homesite. So this year, like many other years, we are making most of our Christmas gifts. Some of gifts I have made in the past have been, Gothic Quilt Pillows, Marbled Glass Tree Ornaments ( made with crayons ), Homemade Bath Sea Salt ( scented with home grown Lavender ), Hand Made Wreaths, Homemade Soaps, Crocheted Hats and Hand Warmers, and Lighted Potpourri Vases. This year for the first time, Robby and I are doing something different. We found at Target the book Gifts From A Jar , and from that we are making gifts for friends and family. Most of the items needed we already have, and then will add cookie cutters or the like, and fabric to the top to make it festive. As most of our family lives about 1,000 to 2,000 miles away, this is much cheaper than attempting a trip home, but st...