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Barb, how much fabric did you use for a pillow case? I like that

idea and have 50% off coupons for Joann’s so would like to get some

fabric.

Alice

— In Budget101_@yahoogroups.com, “Barbara DeVore”

wrote:

>

> I love this site, finally people that understand.

> As stated earlier, I live in Montana, with 2 grown children with

> families. Last year I told them that we would ALL have a Almost

> homemade Xmas.(somethings you have to buy to complete the

project.)

> They had to make the gifts and had 4 months to do this.

> I received a wonderful C/D from our Son, with pictures of he and

his

> sister growing up, the music he placed with it was great.

> Our daughter and grand boys made me a gorgeous necklace, and the

> boys counted every bead. They made cookies for grandpa. The

> pressure was gone, we really had lots of gifts to share, and a

> wonderful holiday.

>

> This year I have been going to garage sales and 2nd had stores for

> material, jars, bottles, anything that I think I might use. AND

it

> better be cheap or it doesn’t come home.

> I am making pillow cases for everyone. I bought towels, and added

> 6 ” of the same material to the bottom of the towel to create a

> special gift. I have placed Vanilla Beans in bottles 1 per 4 oz,

> added vodka, and they are sitting, waiting to be given as Vanilla

> extract. Pure and no additives.

> I am making Russian Tea, found cute jars, and perfect glass cups

to

> give together.

> It takes time, but my Xmas is almost done now.

> One year I bought a photo album that took 4×6 pictures, got index

> cards the same size and made recipe cards for all the family

> dishes. The kids still use these books, they even have added some

> new recipes. Use material, or card stock and do the out side cover.

> Starting early helps. But Xmas is from the heart, we just need to

go

> back to that.

> Barb D.

>

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