Another great gift idea - gilded votive cups

The Internet is a wonderful thing....I just ran across an idea that is so cool (and seems so easy) that I wish I had found it a few weeks ago.  I haven't tried it yet, but it looks fun!!

Basically you need a glass cup/jar/whatever, doily, glue stick, and Sharpie metallic paint pens.

Check out her blog - she has lots of great ideas with tutorials!

Personalized Ornaments

I just bought some beautiful shatterproof ornaments in vivid colors (from Target), and decorated them to give to the kids that I babysit each week.  I wrote on them with acrylic paint pens, and drew a few quick Christmas designs.

They turned out great, and best of all, the kids don't need to worry about breaking them!!  (Also, my dogs can't eat them!).