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		<title>Send Personalized Gifts &#8211; All Year Long</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 12 Mar 2010 23:12:39 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>sheila</dc:creator>
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No matter how big or small the gift, the magic is in the details.  So instead of wrapping birthday, anniversary, and <a href="http://www.gifts.com/christmas">Christmas gifts</a> in generic drug store wrapping paper, consider ordering some eco-friendly <a href="http://www.gifts.com/search/product/recycled-personalized-gift-wrap-natural-kraft?ideaID=13272&#38;prodID=254294">personalized wrapping paper</a> to use throughout the year.  A six foot roll of this stylish paper can be [...]]]></description>
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<p>No matter how big or small the gift, the magic is in the details.  So instead of wrapping birthday, anniversary, and <a href="http://www.gifts.com/christmas">Christmas gifts</a> in generic drug store wrapping paper, consider ordering some eco-friendly <a href="http://www.gifts.com/search/product/recycled-personalized-gift-wrap-natural-kraft?ideaID=13272&amp;prodID=254294">personalized wrapping paper</a> to use throughout the year.  A six foot roll of this stylish paper can be personalized right down to the color and font style, so each gift you give will make a lasting impression.  Looking for unqiue birthday and <a href="http://www.gifts.com/christmas">Christmas gift ideas</a>?  Order a customized roll for friends and family members, so that they can share in the joy that giving beautiful <a href="http://www.gifts.com/christmas">holiday gifts</a> can bring.  Just don&#8217;t forget to recycle the paper when the celebration is over!</p>
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		<title>Free Gift Tags &amp; Labels</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 05 Nov 2009 22:16:42 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>david</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Need some quick, fun and <a href="http://www.gifts.com/christmas/free-printable-gift-tags">free gift tags</a> for the holidays? Try these <a href="http://www.gifts.com/christmas/free-printable-gift-tags">printable gift tags</a> in six different styles from traditional Christmas to sassy and modern. The labels are set up to print directly onto Avery label sheets right in your color printer. 
No Avery label sheets? No problem! Just print them [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Need some quick, fun and <a href="http://www.gifts.com/christmas/free-printable-gift-tags">free gift tags</a> for the holidays? Try these <a href="http://www.gifts.com/christmas/free-printable-gift-tags">printable gift tags</a> in six different styles from traditional Christmas to sassy and modern. The labels are set up to print directly onto Avery label sheets right in your color printer. </p>
<p>No Avery label sheets? No problem! Just print them on regular paper, cut them out and attach with tape. They still look great and are a fast and easy alternative to running back to the drugstore and spending more money. It&#8217;s also better than what I usually do-grab a regular sheet of paper and scribble the names on it. </p>
<p>See all <a href="http://www.gifts.com/christmas/free-printable-gift-tags">gift tag styles</a> or choose your favorite style below. They&#8217;re completely free courtesy of <a href="http://www.gifts.com/">Gifts.com</a>.
<p><strong>Just click on the image or link below to print on your color printer in seconds.</strong></p>
<p>
<a href="http://www.gifts.com/html/PDF/printable-gift-tags/Avery_labels_5162_traditional.pdf"><strong>Traditional Christmas Gift Tags</strong></a><br />
<a href="http://www.gifts.com/html/PDF/printable-gift-tags/Avery_labels_5162_traditional.pdf"><img src="http://www.christmasideas.net/wp-content/uploads/2009/11/Avery_labels_5162_tradition.jpg" alt="Avery_labels_5162_tradition" title="Avery_labels_5162_tradition" width="400" height="518" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-224" /></a></p>
<p><a href="http://www.gifts.com/html/PDF/printable-gift-tags/Avery_labels_5162_seasons.pdf"><strong>Season&#8217;s Greetings Gift Tags</strong></a><br />
<a href="http://www.gifts.com/html/PDF/printable-gift-tags/Avery_labels_5162_seasons.pdf"><img src="http://www.christmasideas.net/wp-content/uploads/2009/11/Avery_labels_5162_seasons.jpg" alt="Avery_labels_5162_seasons" title="Avery_labels_5162_seasons" width="400" height="518" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-225" /></a><br />
<a href="http://www.gifts.com/html/PDF/printable-gift-tags/Avery_labels_5162_funny.pdf"><strong>Funny Gift Labels</strong></a><br />
<a href="http://www.gifts.com/html/PDF/printable-gift-tags/Avery_labels_5162_funny.pdf"><img src="http://www.christmasideas.net/wp-content/uploads/2009/11/Avery_labels_5162_funny.jpg" alt="Avery_labels_5162_funny" title="Avery_labels_5162_funny" width="400" height="518" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-226" /></a><br />
<a href="http://www.gifts.com/html/PDF/printable-gift-tags/Avery_labels_5162_kids.pdf"><strong>Gift Tags for Children&#8217;s Gifts</strong></a><br />
<a href="http://www.gifts.com/html/PDF/printable-gift-tags/Avery_labels_5162_kids.pdf"><img src="http://www.christmasideas.net/wp-content/uploads/2009/11/Avery_labels_5162_kids.jpg" alt="Avery_labels_5162_kids" title="Avery_labels_5162_kids" width="400" height="518" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-227" /></a><br />
<a href="http://www.gifts.com/html/PDF/printable-gift-tags/Avery_labels_5162_sassy.pdf"><strong>Sassy Fun Gift Labels</strong></a><br />
<a href="http://www.gifts.com/html/PDF/printable-gift-tags/Avery_labels_5162_sassy.pdf"><img src="http://www.christmasideas.net/wp-content/uploads/2009/11/Avery_labels_5162_sassy.jpg" alt="Avery_labels_5162_sassy" title="Avery_labels_5162_sassy" width="400" height="518" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-228" /></a><br />
<a href="http://www.gifts.com/html/PDF/printable-gift-tags/Avery_labels_5162_modern.pdf"><strong><br />
Modern Designs for Gift Labels</strong></a><br />
<a href="http://www.gifts.com/html/PDF/printable-gift-tags/Avery_labels_5162_modern.pdf"><img src="http://www.christmasideas.net/wp-content/uploads/2009/11/Avery_labels_5162_modern.jpg" alt="Avery_labels_5162_modern" title="Avery_labels_5162_modern" width="400" height="518" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-229" /></a><br />
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<p>Check out these other great pre-designed Christmas items:<br />
<a href="http://www.gifts.com/html/PDF/printable-gift-tags/listTraditional.pdf">Printable Gift Lists</a><br />
<a href="http://www.gifts.com/html/PDF/printable-gift-tags/LettersTo.pdf">Letters to Santa</a><br />
<a href="http://www.gifts.com/html/PDF/printable-gift-tags/Avery_labels_5163_jarsHoliday.pdf">Jar Labels</a></p>
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		<title>Home Sweet Home</title>
		<link>http://www.christmasideas.net/2009/09/home-sweet-home-0128</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 17 Sep 2009 21:43:52 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>sheila</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[So what if you&#8217;re not Martha Stewart?  Now making a beautiful and professional looking Gingerbread House for the holidays is easier than ever, with the <a href="http://www.gifts.com/search/product/Dancing-Deer-Sweet-Home-Gingerbread-House-Kit?ideaID=6072&#38;prodID=209046">Dancing Deer Sweet Home Gingerbread House kit</a>.  It includes everything you need in order to make a sweet abode that you&#8217;ll be proud to show off to [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-129" title="Ginger House" src="http://www.christmasideas.net/wp-content/uploads/2009/09/Ginger-House.jpg" alt="Ginger House" width="303" height="231" />So what if you&#8217;re not Martha Stewart?  Now making a beautiful and professional looking Gingerbread House for the holidays is easier than ever, with the <a href="http://www.gifts.com/search/product/Dancing-Deer-Sweet-Home-Gingerbread-House-Kit?ideaID=6072&amp;prodID=209046">Dancing Deer Sweet Home Gingerbread House kit</a>.  It includes everything you need in order to make a sweet abode that you&#8217;ll be proud to show off to friends and family.  The box itself is a template for the pieces you&#8217;ll need, and it even includes cookie cutters for perfect little gingerbread boys and girls.   Once your walls are cool and its time to do the icing, gather the whole gang around the table for some holiday family fun.  The best part is that, at only $21.95, the kit also makes a unique and <a href="http://www.gifts.com/christmas/top-christmas-gifts/o3hraic1p688n">affordable Christmas gift</a>.  Proceeds even go to charities specializing in helping the homeless (as if you even needed another reason to give such a sweet <a href="http://www.gifts.com/christmas">Christmas gift!</a>)</p>
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		<title>Santa-Worthy Cookies</title>
		<link>http://www.christmasideas.net/2009/09/121-0121</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 11 Sep 2009 23:35:34 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>sheila</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Even if you don&#8217;t set foot in the kitchen for the rest of the year, holiday baking is a tradition that shouldn&#8217;t be missed.  But if you aren&#8217;t culinarily-inclined, even a simple <a href="http://www.gifts.com/christmas/cookie-recipes">Christmas cookie</a><a></a> can leave you feeling like a real Grinch.  Enter the <a href="http://www.gifts.com/search/product/Cuisipro-Holiday-Tree-Shape-Cookie-Cutters-set-of-5-?ideaID=9765&#38;prodID=140740">Cuisipro Holiday Tree Shape Cookie Cutters</a><a></a> &#8211; [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Even if you don&#8217;t set foot in the kitchen for the rest of the year, holiday baking is a tradition that shouldn&#8217;t be missed.  But if you aren&#8217;t culinarily-inclined, even a simple <a href="http://www.gifts.com/christmas/cookie-recipes">Christmas cookie</a><a></a> can leave you feeling like a real Grinch.  Enter the <a href="http://www.gifts.com/search/product/Cuisipro-Holiday-Tree-Shape-Cookie-Cutters-set-of-5-?ideaID=9765&amp;prodID=140740">Cuisipro Holiday Tree Shape Cookie Cutters</a><a></a> &#8211; these <a href="http://www.gifts.com/christmas/trees">Christmas Tree</a><a></a>-shaped cutters are easy to use and even easier to wash and store.  You&#8217;ll be whipping up professional looking sugar cookies for Santa in no time.  Plus, at just $14.95, they make a great <a href="http://www.gifts.com/christmas">Christmas gift</a><a></a> for the holiday party hostess!<img src="http://www.christmasideas.net/wp-content/uploads/2009/09/Cutters1.jpg" alt="Cutters" title="Cutters" width="303" height="231" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-123" /></p>
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		<title>Homemade Ornaments Around the House</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 11 Sep 2009 00:04:49 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>david</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[You probably have enough supplies around the house right now to spend the whole day crafting holiday ornaments. Using leftover paper, wire and a little glue, you can have fun making homemade ornaments and save a little money along the way.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><div id="attachment_117" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="width: 313px"><img src="http://www.christmasideas.net/wp-content/uploads/2009/09/Christmas_Tree_Ideas.jpg" alt="Christmas Tree Ornament Craft Ideas" title="Christmas_Tree_Ideas" width="303" height="231" class="size-full wp-image-117" /><p class="wp-caption-text">Christmas Tree Ornament Craft Ideas</p></div><br />
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<p>Looking for great craft making ideas on a budget? I bet you have enough supplies around your house right now to have a whole day of fun making <a href="http://www.gifts.com/christmas/ornaments/o3hraicp686n">holiday ornaments</a>.  Here is one homemade ornament idea that uses only simple materials like paper, wire and glue.</p>
<h2>Paper Christmas Tree Ornaments</h2>
<p><strong>What&#8217;s Needed:</strong></p>
<ol>
<li><em>Leftover Wrapping Paper</em> &#8211; Last year&#8217;s Christmas wrapping paper, birthday wrapping paper or even craftpaper scraps will work. Look for paper with fun colors or patterns even if it means cutting up a cereal box.
<li><em>Small Wire</em> &#8211; Have you ever bought a hanging picture frame from Ikea? Remember the thin wire that came with it that you threw in a drawer in the kitchen? Well now is the time to finally put it to use. Any small wire will do.
<li><em>Buttons</em> &#8211; A button or any other little plastic or shiny metal object will work to decorate the paper tree
<li><em>Glue</em> &#8211; If you&#8217;ve got Elmers or some other basic glue, you&#8217;re all set.
<li><em>Stapler</em> (optional)
</ol>
<p><strong>Directions:</strong></p>
<p>Cut five rectangular pieces of paper. The first one should be approximately 8 inches by 4 inches with each additional piece slightly smaller than the one before it. Fold each piece of paper around itself to create a cone shape with a point at the top and wide opening at the bottom. Staple the paper ends together so it will hold the cone shape. </p>
<p>Cut an 8-inch piece of wire and string it through the pointed cone end of each piece of paper, with the largest piece of paper at the bottom and smallest at the top to create the tree. Spread the paper cones evenly along the wire and glue into place using only a small amount of glue to attach the tip of the cone to the wire. At the top of the tree attach a button as an ornament. Use the remaining wire at the top to attach the ornament to the Christmas tree.</p>
<p>Optionally you can string additional pieces of wire through each of the cones, twirling up the ends in the design of your choice. Experiment and have fun. There&#8217;s no right or wrong design and generally the funkier the better. This is a great holiday craft project and it certainly won&#8217;t break the bank.</p>
<p>See other <a href="http://www.gifts.com/christmas/homemade-gifts">homemade ideas</a></p>
<p>Shop <a href="http://www.gifts.com/christmas/ornaments/o3hraicp686n">Christmas ornaments</a></p>
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		<title>Make the Perfect Autumn Wreath</title>
		<link>http://www.christmasideas.net/2009/08/make-the-perfect-autumn-wreath-045</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 06 Aug 2009 23:25:11 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>david</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Here is a fun way to make a seasonal autumn wreath for your home. With a few colorful leaves, cardboard, glue and some other materials, you can create an attractive wreath for your door. This is a great creative project and should take no more than a few hours including drying time. ]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>I know it&#8217;s only the beginning of August but I&#8217;m already looking forward to the colors and cooler temperatures of fall, when the air turns crisp and the leaves change to multiple shades of red, yellow, orange and brown. I&#8217;m ready to start thinking about some interesting seasonal decorations for the house. </p>
<p><img src="http://www.christmasideas.net/wp-content/uploads/2009/08/Autumn_Wreath.jpg" alt="Autumn_Wreath" title="Autumn_Wreath" width="303" height="231" class="alignleft size-full wp-image-61" />I have to confess. The Halloween decorations don&#8217;t stay up very long. Generally, they are up for the big party and then get immediately replaced with something a bit less ghoulish like an autumn wreath. In addition to the cornucopia for the dining room table and a freshly-baked pumpkin pie for the windowsill, a handmade wreath can be both fun to make and very attractive on the front door. </p>
<p>Hopefully you live in an area where the leaves actually turn color (If you live in Miami, you may just need to just <a href="http://www.gifts.com/christmas/wreaths/o3hraicp864n">order a holiday wreath online</a> or get creative with palm fronds. You will need to start by collecting a nice bunch of dried leaves in all the colors of the season. Ideally you should get about 40 leaves. Not all may be used, but you will have a good group from which to pick and choose your favorites.</p>
<h4>Easy Autumn Wreath</h4>
<p>Supplies Needed:</p>
<ul>
<li>40-50 dried leaves in brown, red, yellow and orange
<li>One sheet of cardboard or chipboard at least 20 inches square
<li>One large round dinner plate from your kitchen
<li>One pen or marker
<li>Glue (Elmers is fine) or a Glue Gun (No glue guns for kids)
<li>Clear spray coating
<li>Scissors
</ul>
<p>Start by placing the dinner plate in the center of the cardboard and tracing the edge with the marker to get a perfect circle. Next, remove the plate and draw a bigger circle by hand around the perfect circle. The bigger circle doesn&#8217;t have to be perfect, but it should be about 3 inches bigger on all sides. Cut along both circle lines with your scissors such that you end up with a big cardboard donut that is about 3 inches wide. This will be the base of your wreath.</p>
<p>Next, lay out your leaves in a creative pattern, covering all the cardboard and extending off the cardboard both inside and outside of the circle. Leaves should overlap. Don&#8217;t glue them down just yet. Experiment with patterns of differently-colored leaves or try a random mix of colors. There&#8217;s no wrong design. Use whatever you prefer. Once you have the leaves displayed as you like, start gluing them to the cardboard backing. Make sure no cardboard shows through. Allow to dry.</p>
<p>Once the wreath is dry, take it outside to a well-ventilated spot and spray with the clear sealant. This will help preserve and protect it. At this point, it&#8217;s ready to hang. Optionally, you can add fun things like <a href="http://search.gifts.com/find/site?keyword=little+ornaments">little ornaments</a>, fresh leaves, flowers or anything you like. Experiment and have fun. </p>
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