White elephant: Used, but useful Favorite book: write in front what it meant to you Cookies: Bring 1/2 dozen and recipe for each person Ornaments: Unique and under $10 Picture frames: Unique and under $10
Gifts under $5
Christmas ornament Pre-paid phone card Note cards Christmas socks Small book Pocket calendars Key ring See stocking stuffers For person you don't know Small gifts
Small sketchbook Mini set of paints Charcoal Pencils Gummed erasers Calligraphy pens or brushes Brushes Pens Ink Paper or canvas Palette How-to book
Camera
Assorted film for camera Coupon for picture development Filters Lens cleansing solution and cloth Picture frames or albums Book on photography Gift magazine subscription
Crafter
Fill plastic container with: Glue gun and sticks Beads Craft paints Pompoms Buttons How-to book Grape vine wreath Dried flowers Pine cones Ribbon Fabric remnants OR Print out instructions for a craft Purchase needed materials and place in a box
Crochet or Knitting
Assorted needles or hooks Assorted patterns Yarn or thread Buttons Ribbons "Made by" labels Needle of hook holders Slide on counting rings
Cross-stitch or embroidery
Needles Embroidery thread Assortment of cross-stitch material or pillowcases, doilies, etc. Hoops Small thread scissors Beads Magnetic board Instruction books Magnifier Thread box
Decorative painter
Paints Brushes Palette paper Instruction or pattern book Craft knife Items to paint: pots, wood plaques, bread boards, etc.
Electronics
Fill tool box with Resistors Capacitors Wires Pliers Soldering iron Solder Lights bulbs LED lights Printed circuit board Wire cutters Project books Electrical tape
Naturalist
Fill a knapsack with: Binoculars Bird watching guide Wild life or Wild flower guide Rock guide Pick Log book and pen Maps Trail mix
Needlepoint
Fill a tote with: Patterns Canvas Assorted threads Needles Thimble Frame
Scrapbook or Rubber Stamper
Rubber stamps Stamp pads Glue pens Decorative stickers Marking pen Color pencils Photo corners Acid-free cardstock and theme paper Acid-free specialty paper Die cuts Decorative cut scissors
Sewer
Fill sewing basket with: Collection of unique buttons Fancy trim Appliques Pin cushion Needles Needle threader Thimble Straight pins Measuring tape Dress maker scissors Seam ripper Hem gauge Patterns Tracing wheel and paper Marking pen Marking caulk
Stencil
Items to stencil: terra cotta pots, wooden items, aprons, hot pads, etc. Stencils Paint Brushes Instruction or pattern books Stencil tape Spray sealer
Wearable art
Iron-ons Fusible web Fabrics for applique Paints and fabric paint markers Metal and rhinestone studs Sweatshirt or t-shirt
Wood worker
Fill tool box, shop or bucket with: Safety glasses Wood glue Assortment of sandpaper Measuring tape Woodworking patterns Paint brushes Chisels Router bits Saw blades Files Varnish Paint Other tools
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