craftgrrl | First time poster, long time lurker

in terms of Christmas gifts - it's going to be all hand made this year baby!

And that's for two reasons:

Main one being that I'm living in the branches of the po' tree right now. No money for me.

Second reason is that I feel a lot of my creativity is basically screaming to come out in the next month and a half and it needs be released on some Christmas goodies.

I have many ideas, but my main projects will most likely be the Gift Jars that are all the rage this season. (Click here for some more info - it's a great website!)

I'm also going to decoupage to my little heart's content. I plan on visiting some thrift stores this weekend and pick up anthing from old frames, books, jewerly, shoes, containers, etc, etc, and unleash that damn creativity demon.

Possibly pick up a batch of Altoids tins as well to store things like jewelry, charms, and glitter packs. I'm also really keen on the soap and candle making fun that you all are fond of, and perhaps make soap/candle baskets.

I'm also going to make some mix CDs and bake stuff. If I could crochet, sew, or knit, I'm sure that would come in handy as well, but alas, I'm a poor pathetic city girl w/ no sewing machine and basically no skills.

Michael's will be my best my friend this year.

And I have a question for y'all...

Any ideas on what to make for Hanukah gifts? You all are so smart and unique, I know some of you have some great ideas out there.