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Gingerbug

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Pick your best thrifty gift idea from this year (or any year) and post about it in this thread.

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Gingerbug

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Pails: From Target Dollar Spot

Candy= M & Ms Holiday

Ribbon and Gift Cards= Post holiday clearance last year!

 

MinnieCo

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I would just say, keep your eyes open at the thrift stores all year long. I bought three new tree toppers this year and they are all beautiful. I bought several partylite candle pieces that were brand new. I also found a great "virtual fireplace" dvd to give a friend for advent. That was fun! Just don't be afraid to take your time and look around.
 

Cindylouwho

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I am picking up a display box from a craft store that I'm going to spray paint. In it I'm putting part of my glass animal collection that I had as a child to give to my DD. She's never seen it. I've kept it hidden for years so I can give it to her. I have a doll collection too that I have stashed away also (one for each country). The thrifty part is giving what you already have that you know is priceless.
 
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luludou

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I'd have to say my candy canes which I did this year using Christmas x-large pj pants for men (bought at $3.50 a pair after Christmas last year) + 1 shirt for the 3rd fabric. Bought some small bells at C.Tire + some ribbon. Filled with stuff I had here. Made 12 3-packs for about $2 each for gifts for my friends and I still have lots of fabric left for other crafts!