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2 Dear Friend, I have to confess that Christmas is my favorite time of the year! Call me melancholic, but I treasure the time spent with the family and the joy of selflessly giving. However, I don t buy into all the consumerism stuff, to keep it politely. It has nothing to do with the spirit of Christmas. And because I do enjoy seeing my loved ones faces lit up in joy, I never skimp on the presents. I just approach it the prepper way and go the DIY route, whenever possible, making sure it s something they need and enjoy. No brand sweater can compete with a hand-sewn blanket, your mom made for you, or with your favorite jelly made with love by grandma. That s why we offer you this free report. But you don t have to stop there! The Internet is filled with great DIY project that are so easy to put together and will make for a lovely present, that won t mess up with your budget. And in case you haven t found one that you like, here are 10 more, from us to you! Merry Christmas, dear prepper! I hope you have a wonderful time and that the spirit of this holiday will bring warmth in your home and joy in your soul! Alec Deacon Survivopedia 1

3 DISCLAIMER... 3 Why Gifting Homemade Christmas Presents Makes Sense... 4 Sewing Kit in a Jar... 5 Oven Mitt Utensil Holder... 6 Spoon Hook Rack... 7 Dip Mix Ornaments... 8 Bottle of Memories... 9 Tablet Holder for the Kids Chicken Wire Frames Food in a Jar Recipe Holder Teacup Candles

4 THE INFORMATION CONTAINED IN 10 DIY CHRISTMAS PRESENTS ON A BUDGET IS MEANT TO SERVE AS A COMPREHENSIVE COLLECTION OF TIPS AND TRICKS THAT ARE ONLY RECOMMENDATIONS BY THE AUTHORS, AND READING THIS EBOOK DOES NOT GUARANTEE THAT ONE S RESULTS WILL EXACTLY MIRROR OUR OWN RESULTS. THE AUTHOR OF 10 DIY CHRISTMAS PRESENTS ON A BUDGET HAS MADE ALL REASONABLE EFFORTS TO PROVIDE CURRENT AND ACCURATE INFORMATION FOR THE READERS OF THIS COURSE. THE AUTHOR WILL NOT BE HELD LIABLE FOR ANY UNINTENTIONAL ERRORS OR OMISSIONS THAT MAY BE FOUND. THE MATERIAL IN 10 DIY CHRISTMAS PRESENTS ON A BUDGET MAY INCLUDE INFORMATION, PRODUCTS, OR SERVICES BY THIRD PARTIES. THIRD PARTY MATERIALS COMPRISE OF THE PRODUCTS AND OPINIONS EXPRESSED BY THEIR OWNERS. AS SUCH, THE AUTHORS OF THIS GUIDE DO NOT ASSUME RESPONSIBILITY OR LIABILITY FOR ANY THIRD PARTY MATERIAL OR OPINIONS.THE PUBLICATION OF SUCH THIRD PARTY MATERIALS DOES NOT CONSTITUTE THE AUTHORS GUARANTEE OF ANY INFORMATION, INSTRUCTION, OPINION, PRODUCTS OR SERVICE CONTAINED WITHIN THE THIRD PARTY MATERIAL. WHETHER BECAUSE OF THE GENERAL EVOLUTION OF THE INTERNET, OR THE UNFORESEEN CHANGES IN COMPANY POLICY AND EDITORIAL SUBMISSION GUIDELINES, WHAT IS STATED AS FACT AT THE TIME OF THIS WRITING, MAY BECOME OUTDATED OR SIMPLY INAPPLICABLE AT A LATER DATE. THIS MAY APPLY TO THE 10 DIY CHRISTMAS PRESENTS ON A BUDGET AS WELL AS THE VARIOUS SIMILAR COMPANIES THAT WEHAVE REFERENCED IN THIS EBOOK, AND OUR SEVERAL COMPLEMENTARY GUIDES. GREAT EFFORT HAS BEEN EXERTED TO SAFEGUARD THE ACCURACY OF THIS WRITING. OPINIONS REGARDING SIMILAR WEBSITE PLATFORMS HAVE BEEN FORMULATED AS A RESULT OF BOTH PERSONAL EXPERIENCE, AS WELL AS THE WELL DOCUMENTED EXPERIENCES OF OTHERS. NO PART OF THIS PUBLICATION SHALL BE REPRODUCED OR SOLD BY ANY ELECTRONIC, MECHANICAL OR OTHER MEANS WITHOUT THE WRITTEN PERMISSION OF THE AUTHORS. ANY AND ALL REQUESTS FOR SUCH PERMISSION SHOULD BE SENT BY TO support@survivopedia.com. COPYRIGHT 2015 SURVIVOPEDIA, 10 DIY CHRISTMAS PRESENTS ON A BUDGET 3

It s that time of year again the season of giving! Christmas can be brutally expensive, especially if you have very many people on your list. Well why not make your gifts?

5 It s that time of year again the season of giving! Christmas can be brutally expensive, especially if you have very many people on your list. Well why not make your gifts? It s a great way to personalize your presents, the gifts will be unique, and it will save you a ton of money! Here s a secret most people actually prefer homemade gifts, because you took the time and invested the effort into making them! 4

6 This is the perfect gift for anybody you know who enjoys sewing. It s pretty and functional, and costs very little. Materials 1 canning jar; you pick the size depending on how big you want the kit to be. 1 ring and seal 1 6-inch square of fabric A handful of batting A hot glue gun and glue Scissors But let s see what steps we should take to make it. Lay the ring on the back of the cloth and draw a circle about 1 inch outside of the ring. Cut the circle out of the cloth. 5

Lay the seal on the back of the circle of cloth and squeeze a line of hot glue around 1/4 of the seal where the gum is. Fold the edge of the cloth over and tuck in pleats onto the glue.

7 Lay the seal on the back of the circle of cloth and squeeze a line of hot glue around 1/4 of the seal where the gum is. Fold the edge of the cloth over and tuck in pleats onto the glue. Don t pull it tight you want to leave a pocket on top because you re going to stuff the batting in so that the top is a pincushion. Repeat until you have 3/4 of the fabric glued to the lid. Stuff the batting in between the lid and the cloth so that it s firm and even, then glue the rest of the cloth to the back of the seal. Turn your ring up so that you can access the inside lip of it and put hot glue along the inside lip. Put the ring over the stuffed seal and press to seal the cushion to the ring. Fill the jar with sewing materials of your choice such as nippers, thread, pins and whatever else you d like to add. Voila! This one is actually about as simple as it gets. Just slip the utensils into the oven mitt and it s done. I think it would be a great idea to personalize the mitt using paint, buttons, and pieces of cloth cut into cool shapes. Write something neat such as the cook s name or a cute saying on the mitt with paint or markers. 6

8 This one will require a bit of mechanical skill but not too much. Plus it looks really classy when it s done. Material 6 silver or stainless steel spoons picked up at the thrift store that are about equal in size 1 12-inch piece of 2/4 or drift wood Drill 1/2-inch-long metal screws Clamp Hammer 1-inch metal rod OK, so this is a little complicated to read but it s not so hard to do once you get the first spoon done. 7

9 Start by placing the spoon rounded side down on your work bench. Just a note put something such as a block of wood under it. Using a hammer, tap it a bit flat, then turn it over and tap it a bit flatter. You don t have to get it completely flat just enough so that you can get a couple of small screws into it. Clamp the spoon by the spoon part to your work bench or table and tap the back of the spoon a bit so that the handle starts to bend into about a 45- degree angle. Clamp the end of the spoon handle to the rod and use a hammer to tap the spoon handle around the rod so that it forms the hook part of this project. Drill 2 vertical holes in the spoons a half-inch apart using a drill bit that matches your screw size. Repeat this process with each spoon. Carefully mark your board so that the spoons will be level and equidistant. Once you ve decided where each spoon goes, screw them to your board. All done! I ve actually made these several times with a variety of contents. At most hobby and craft stores, you can get hollow glass ornaments that you can fill with whatever you want. They come in a variety of shapes and sizes and for this project, you ll want one that will hold at least 1/4 cup of stuff. Materials Your favorite dip mix ingredients Hollow glass Christmas ornaments that open on top Ribbon 8

I like to put the basic instructions on a name tag and then punch a hole in the corner and tie it onto the ornament with the ribbon.

10 Funnel Make your favorite dry dip mixes and, using a funnel, fill the ornaments. Leave some space at the top to put the little lid back on, then tie a ribbon around the top. I like to put the basic instructions on a name tag and then punch a hole in the corner and tie it onto the ornament with the ribbon. This is actually a sentimental DIY Christmas gift that requires some thought and will be greatly appreciated by family members and sentimental friends. It s simple! Choose a pretty jar and, fill it with small items such as miniatures or even simple household items that remind you of that person. 9

Use a notecard or piece of pretty stationary to write a small story about each item and record a memory about why that item reminds you of the person. Make a little book from it.

11 Use a notecard or piece of pretty stationary to write a small story about each item and record a memory about why that item reminds you of the person. Make a little book from it. Very personal and extremely thoughtful. It s also a GREAT way to remind you of why you appreciate those around you. Are you tired of cleaning bacon grease off the kids tablet because they re holding it while they eat breakfast? OK, so maybe you don t let the kids do that, but this holder is great for holding a tablet while it s playing a movie, too. Materials Old cutting board Scrabble tile holder 2 child s right-angle triangular building blocks (or you can make your own Glue the scrabble tile holder to the bottom front of the cutting board, an inch or so above the bottom. Glue the blocks to the back so that the leaning part of the triangle is glued to the board and the flat side is down. Aannndd that s all! Stain it, personalize it, or paint it if you wish. 10

When I first saw these, I wondered what in the world I d use them for. But then I started looking around on the internet and there are all kinds of cool things you can use them for!

12 When I first saw these, I wondered what in the world I d use them for. But then I started looking around on the internet and there are all kinds of cool things you can use them for! And they re cake to make. Materials An old picture frame Chicken Wire Stapler and staples Sandpaper and paint/stain if you want to change the frame Cut the piece of chicken wire to match the back of the frame and staple it to it. If you don t like the way the frame looks, sand it down and paint it or stain it to personalize 11

13 it. For instance, if it s going to be used to clip messages to in the kitchen, paint messages on it or something. You can use this to hang jewelry such as earrings from, or you can use it to clip messages to, or you can just use it as rustic art. You can also tuck pictures into it to make a picture collage. This is an ages-old gift but it s one that s always appreciated. Fill a jar with all of the dry ingredients to make soup, brownies, cake, or whatever your favorite recipe is. Place the seal on the jar and put a piece of cloth over it, then put the rim on. A nice ribbon around the ring makes it look really pretty. Print or write the recipe on a tag and attach it with the ribbon. Done! 12

This DIY Christmas present is a cute way to keep those valuable family recipes off the counter and makes a great gift, especially if accompanied by those

14 This DIY Christmas present is a cute way to keep those valuable family recipes off the counter and makes a great gift, especially if accompanied by those coveted secret family recipes! Materials 1 giant clothespin 1 old wooden candlestick holder Saw Paint, cloth or decorations for personalization Hot glue 13

Saw the wooden candlestick off about 4 inches above the base at an angle. Decorate the giant clothespin (available at any craft store) with paint, paper, decoupage or whatever you d like.

15 Saw the wooden candlestick off about 4 inches above the base at an angle. Decorate the giant clothespin (available at any craft store) with paint, paper, decoupage or whatever you d like. Glue the clothespin to the candlestick holder and you re done! There are several different ways to make a recipe card holder. Another way is to use a metal clothes hanger and a heavy base. A quick search will turn up a style that will suit your tastes! This is one of my favorite DIY Christmas presents to do because I love making candles. Materials Here s what you ll need: Old teacups from thrift stores Candle wax Scents if you d like Candle wicks Wax dye Double broiler Clothespins Melt the wax in your double broiler. I actually have a pan that I use just for wax because once you use it for this, it s going to be tough to get it back to cooking condition. 14

16 While the wax is melting, cut your wicks to length then place them in the middle of the teacups by clipping them in a clothespin that will rest on the top of the cup. When the wax is melted, add your color/scent and stir it in. Pour into cup, keeping enough wax to refill the candle in an hour or so when the candle is hardened and settles. It will settle around the wick and you ll need to fill that well at least once, and maybe twice. I actually get creative and whip up some of the partially cooled wax so that it looks like foam on top of the candle. You don t have to do that though if you want to keep it simple. *** RESOURCES Click on these Survivopedia links for more small DIY projects that you could turn into Christmas presents: DIY Project: How To Make A Clothespin Gun DIY Project: Two Ways To Make A Pen Gun DIY Projects: 7 Easy Fire Starter Ideas DIY: How To Make A Bucket Clothes Washer DIY Project: How To Make A Bug Catcher DIY Bleach That s Safe To Try At Home DIY Project For Cooking Off-Grid: The Candle Heater 15

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