Thursday, December 15, 2011

Best Dollar Store Gifts


Above:  I made these chocolate spoons for my coffee~loving girlfriends~~we love treating each other to "semi~homemade" unique gifts~~our limit is under $10.00; must be partially home~made and a touch of vintage~~

I bought plastic clear and white spoons and DG had these simple silver spoons (3 for $1.00)~~~great for the choc. spoons; recipe at allrecipes.com~~they turned out perfect and yummy stirred in coffee or hot cocoa.


Here's what I picked up at Dollar Store to add with my chocolate spoons~~



Bought a big, black coffee mug to add some "spoons" and a cute little snowman dish~~


I love this cute "cafe" pattern--hey--$1.00 each; awesome!





Dollar Store also has a little matching tray~~perfect for cookies on the side~~




One of my friends collects vintage Santa cups~~found two this week and will add some chocolate spoons for her gifting~~so I'm just about done~~


"But Wait"~~then I saw this neat shelf liner paper in black and white toile~~I'm really loving this paper and plan to buy every roll of it~~(lining for drawers, projects, etc)~~

and found a cute 2012 calendar (it's gonna be here before we know it)~~



Fixed up a vintage clip~board~~this paper is awesome and sooo easy to use~~


If I had time, I would have painted the edges of the clip~board black and distressed~~it still is my favorite project so far this week~~



I hope you loved these cheap bargain gifts as much as I do; enjoyed using my creative thoughts for little gifts for my friends~~I think they'll love it.

Here's were the fabulous parties are~~see you there!

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45 comments:

  1. UnknownDecember 15, 2011 at 2:14 PM

    GREAT IDEAS! i love the spoons with the chocolate and the coffee cup, im a big coffee drinker~

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  2. Richard CottrellDecember 15, 2011 at 2:35 PM

    I love home made, thoughtful gifts. Richard from My Old Historic House.

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  3. Leslie's GardenDecember 15, 2011 at 3:43 PM

    Such gre!at ideas! thanks for the tips

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  4. Linda @ A La CarteDecember 15, 2011 at 4:18 PM

    Great ideas! I love the cafe cup and plate! I love those spoons also. I like gifts like this! Nice! hugs, Linda

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  5. Barbara F.December 15, 2011 at 4:42 PM

    I always love visiting here, you find such great things and turn them into more fabulous gifts, I love everything here. xo

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  6. AnonymousDecember 15, 2011 at 4:50 PM

    Great, great ideas!!!! I am a Dollar Store addict! Also, love the vintage Santa mugs.....I to have started collecting them!
    Thanks for sharing and Merry Christmas!

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  7. Linda@Coastal CharmDecember 15, 2011 at 4:54 PM

    Thanks so much for coming to my NIFTY THRIFTY TUESDAY party with all these THRIFTY ideas!!! Love the santa mugs (I got myself a few this year) and that self liner is so on my list..glad that we live in different cities:)

    Blessings,
    Linda

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  8. VanessaDecember 15, 2011 at 6:25 PM

    These are great gifts.

    Vanessa

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  9. amy of studio four cornersDecember 15, 2011 at 6:38 PM

    loving that B&W shelf paper and what you did with it...will be checking out my local dollar store tomorrow on the hunt for it...

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  10. Megan GunyanDecember 15, 2011 at 7:04 PM

    Very nice! I love the chocolate spoons. All fabulous ideas!

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  11. Jennifer @ Town and Country LivingDecember 15, 2011 at 7:13 PM

    What great gifts! I can't believe you found so many pretty bargains. Thanks for stopping by my blog. I'm now a follower.

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  12. MysticaDecember 15, 2011 at 7:15 PM

    I love that black and white paper. So very very pretty!

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  13. Wendy @HerBallistic GardenDecember 15, 2011 at 8:03 PM

    What a fantastic idea for a gift! I love chocolate spoons personally...who wouldn't?! Thanks for sharing xo

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  14. AnonymousDecember 16, 2011 at 1:54 AM

    What great ideas! Each gift looks lovely. I'd love to receive any of those! I'm very impressed with your bargain skills. :)
    I'd love for you to share your ingenuity at my Show & Tell link party. It is on Wednesdays at mrshinesclass.wordpress.com

    Sharon

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  15. The Cottage Market {Andrea} ♥December 16, 2011 at 11:09 AM

    Simply FABULOUS ideas! thanks so much for sharing! so glad you stopped by and now i can do the same! sending holiday hugs...your newest follower!

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  16. Kelli @ The Loss CauseDecember 16, 2011 at 4:07 PM

    These look so great! I love the dollar store for crafts.

    Thanks for your sweet comment on my blog! New follower.

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  17. Special 'K'December 16, 2011 at 8:26 PM

    Wow! you have much better dollar stores than we do here. But I do love you style with your cheap finds. So glad to find your wonderful place and thanks for sharing. I will follow on my way out so I know my way back and hope you will visit my place soon and do the same. Wishing you a very Merry Christmas and hoping to engage and support your wonderful blog lots more in the new year. Cheers SpecialK XoXo

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  18. AnonymousDecember 16, 2011 at 8:30 PM

    Thanks so much linking up to the Show & Tell party. Come back anytime!

    Sharon

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  19. K @ Aurora BlytheDecember 17, 2011 at 2:32 PM

    I adore the Dollar Store! It is amazing the cute and thrifty finds that can be discovered there. I always feel like I am on a treasure hunt whenever I go. Was lovely finding you via Special K today. I am now following!

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  20. Rebecca Scott (aka Otter)December 17, 2011 at 7:38 PM

    How super cute! I love the cafe set. I almost wouldn't believe that was from the DG. Great ideas and great presentation. :)

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  21. Holly @ Bella NestDecember 17, 2011 at 8:28 PM

    Wow.. these are awesome ideas! Love that you put so much thought into all of your gifts! Thanks for sharing!

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  22. Lyuba @ Will Cook For SmilesDecember 19, 2011 at 5:37 AM

    Great ideas. Perfect for the office gift exchanges!

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  23. RebeccaDecember 19, 2011 at 6:37 AM

    Hello
    Thank you for stopping by and leaving such a kind comment. Your pictures are great! Wonderful idea's for gifts...
    Wishing you a fun week!
    Blessings
    Rebecca

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  24. Myric December 19, 2011 at 6:42 AM

    We used to buy treats like this (chocolate on a spoon), and never thought of making myself! I should try it for my last
    Minute christmas gift!
    Thanks for the follow. I love your blog! It us nice to meet another bloggy friend :)

    Xoxo
    Myric
    Petites Passions

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  25. Honey at 2805December 19, 2011 at 12:04 PM

    Great ideas!

    Thank you for linking to Potpourri Friday! May you have a Merry Christmas and the Happiest of Holidays!

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  26. JoanneDecember 19, 2011 at 3:51 PM

    Soooo pretty! I love your ideas!
    Blessings, Joanne

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  27. SImple and Serene LivingDecember 19, 2011 at 5:49 PM

    Very cute gift ideas. Hope you have a Merry Christmas.
    Laura

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  28. AnonymousDecember 19, 2011 at 5:56 PM

    Thanks for following me at Eleventh House I am following you now too! I LOVE dollar tree and I really like everything you purchased and made! Wonderful. Happy Christmas!

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  29. UnknownDecember 20, 2011 at 6:58 AM

    Love the clipboard! The spoons are great too.

    Thanks for stopping by and leaving a sweet comment! I'll be following along now!

    Have a beautiful Christmas

    Kristen
    Sophia's

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  30. Ivy and ElephantsDecember 20, 2011 at 7:21 AM

    What fun that you and your friends come up with such creative ideas!
    I love the sweet coffee spoons!
    Great gift ideas.
    Hugs,
    Patti

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  31. Sugar Pink BoutiqueDecember 21, 2011 at 6:01 PM

    These are such wonderful ideas thank you so much for sharing! I just love your blog I'm a new follower now! Merry Christmas and God bless, Jennifer

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  32. RebeccaDecember 22, 2011 at 6:12 AM

    Those are wonderful-useful and full of thought and creativity!!!!

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  33. Kathy Felsted UsherDecember 22, 2011 at 11:16 AM

    I saw those Santa cups too and thought they were really cute. I like the coffee plate/cup/platter as well. Nice job with the spoons and the clipboard idea is great. Merry Christmas!

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  34. Erin of Salvaged WhimsyDecember 22, 2011 at 5:41 PM

    What a great gift idea...and such lucky friends!! They'll think you went over your $10 limit for sure! Thanks for stopping by my blog and your incredibly sweet comments...they made my day.
    Hope you have a lovely Christmas. take care.

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  35. Calypso In The CountryDecember 22, 2011 at 6:34 PM

    I love the spoons! What great ideas! Thanks for stopping by recently. Have a wonderful holiday!
    -Shelley

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  36. Shari@Swinging on a Star CreationsDecember 22, 2011 at 7:58 PM

    Very cute....alway love seeing what wonderful things are done with Dollar Store finds and I love the clip board! Thanks for stopping by and joining my blog.

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  37. UnknownDecember 23, 2011 at 8:02 AM

    Great inexpensive last minute gifts...thanks for sharing and stopping over.

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  38. WiffsWifeDecember 23, 2011 at 8:27 AM

    Thanks for stopping by my blog!

    What wonderful ideas you have here! I love the dollar store. I always think someone would know if I got them something from the dollar store. Although, these gifts you've come up with look great! I can't wait to go back to the dollar store with a few of these ideas in mind.

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  39. Alison @ The PolohouseDecember 24, 2011 at 2:54 PM

    Such great ideas. Patty!
    So nice to meet you too!

    Love the toile paper on your clipboard. May have to run over to our Dollar Tree and see if they have some too!

    Merry Christmas!
    Your newest follower~
    Alison

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  40. KatieDecember 27, 2011 at 4:39 PM

    Love your dollar store items...

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  41. samaaDecember 27, 2011 at 6:42 PM

    Oooh love the clipboard! Did you find that paper at the dollar store too? It's gorgeous!!
    Thanks so much for your kind comments on my blog too, I really appreciate it! I can't wait to see how your placemat pillows turn out too :)

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  42. Jeannie MarieDecember 27, 2011 at 6:57 PM

    Thanks so much for the follow, I love your ideas! I'm going to camp out here for awhile and see what I've been missing!

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  43. Grammy GoodwillDecember 30, 2011 at 1:02 PM

    Great gifts. I love that toile paper. Did you get it at Dollar Tree? Or was it Dollar General? (That's where I just saw those coffee mugs and trays.) Thanks. I'm now following you.

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  44. Michelle PaigeJanuary 4, 2012 at 8:16 PM

    What fun projects. Love, love, LOVE the black and white toile paper! It looks fabulous on...well, anything! I can see why you would want to buy every roll!

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  45. pakistan giftsAugust 14, 2012 at 12:27 AM

    Great collections of gift on your store i like to purchased to gift from your gift store when i need it.

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