crafty Christmas gift ideas

I've seen so many people talking online this year about scaling back this Christmas... spending less, doing homemade gifts, & just generally trying to avoid the insanity of the holiday rush.

So here are a few ideas for homemade gifts that have been suggested by our awesome MOPS mamas!

personalized coasters with cute scrapbook paper or photos... click here for the tutorial.

(photo sources: left, our own Becky Y: right, click here)

bird nest necklaces... click here for the tutorial.

(photo source)

dry erase frames... click here for tutorial.

a family monogram... use mod podge to add scrapbook paper, or paint with chalkboard paint!

(photo source: left, right)

Or this photo monogram... it may be my favorite! Click here for the tutorial.