by Meridith Blake

Created on: September 23, 2009   Last Updated: September 25, 2009

Do-it-yourself Christmas stocking stuffer ideas

Tired of the customary Christmas stocking stuffer ideas? You do not have to hear your children complain anymore about the same thing as they get older and they are still receiving candy (candy canes, chocolates and lollypops), toys, and cards. Experiment some rather cool and awesome ideas for your family and friends this Christmas. Try something new and creative or fascinating devising a more extraordinary and unforgettable celebration that you can pass along to others for years to come.

Before you get too excited or nervous be buoyant and confident about what you can create and why you are creating. You will learn when you are more laid back and relax your mind will naturally think of things that you never thought of before, it will be quick and painless. Then do what comes to mind first, don't over think what you are going to put in the stocking rather think of designing it to give a more artistic look then try using these fun ideas

After you design the outside of the stocking with your preferred tools (glitter, salt-for fake snow, beads, small rhinestones, confetti, etc), put in cute little items you find at the store in the dollar bins or search for quality.

Picture perfect: Pictures are awesome, who doesn't love them? You can buy photos in any size you want; the ideal for your Christmas stocking is a wallet or mini wallet size. Add a decorative frame with your gift. This will make any one smile with satisfaction. A camera will be pleasant as well.

IPods rule: iPods are always a big hit, everyone either has one or wants one. They can do almost everything a cell phone can do. Music is the number one entertainment in the whole world and will always be popular so your kids will be occupied 'til next Christmas or longer.

Money hungry: Money is honey that would never spoil your kids. In fact, it will teach them how it works in life, if you give them the cash they can go out and buy what they want themselves and when they run out they will learn to decide to have priorities. Plus they will be satisfied with what they pick out and can't blame you for forgetting what they wanted for Christmas, no complaints when they are in charge!

It's just what I always wanted it's perfectly right it's just what I always wanted a Christmas delight!

NOT, you probably will never hear your children say that phrase in this life time so give them tickets to that game they have been talking about none stop or tickets to a movie or concert. They won't believe it; let's face it we always say NO a lot try giving the gift of yes this Christmas.

Great presents little knickknacks: Makeup for the gals is like becoming their best friend. Makeup is fairly small and will fit better in a stocking if separated from the package it comes in. like lip gloss, lip stick, eye shadow, blush and powders or body mist. Include key chains of any kind; they're all really tiny and adorable like your little ones.

Candy alternatives: Gum and mints are different from candy and last longer. Better yet give your kids their favorite snacks in their stockings.

If you have pets surprise them with stockings as well. Like chew toys, bite-size snacks, fancy dog tags and minuscule clothing. It is enjoyable to make them a big part of the festivity.

There that's all folks, well that I could think of at the time, lol (laughing out loud). Have fun and merry Christmas.

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