Hand Crafted Christmas Gift Ideas - Re-Cycled Plastic Knife Wreath

Today's easy Christmas gift project is from Katie at ChildhoodList. The link is here. I found this one, too, on CraftGossip's daily email newsletter.

What I love about this one is that it's not only an easy way to use up those plastic knives, but I can see a few reasons this can be adapted for gifts for guys and boys. Picture a mini-clock face in the center. What dude wouldn't love one of these on his wall, or the wreath with a masculine touch in the center for his cubicle or work area? We're always looking for things for the guys. This one is a natural - what guy isn't fascinated by knives from the time he sees his first Swiss army knife?

As for the supplies, if you ask, you'll find you can get some from lots of friends and neighbors, I'm sure.

Katie's website also has other projects listed in her right side scrollbar, especially for kids.

As for hot glue guns, I'm terribly clumsy with them so I always try some other adhesive on a little of the materials. Some adhesives work just fine with felt and foam, others with plastic or paper. It just takes trying a small amount on a small surface and giving it a day to "cure" to be sure with works best if you do not work with hot glue.

I was thinking of the guys, again, and yesterday's post about the Button Magnets. I realized that with the right colors and the right buttons (wooden or wood-simulated, brass, etc.), the magnets would be great for some guy's file cabinet at work. Don't ever let your son or daughter put one near their computer - magnets are a no-no for computers. But they'd be great for boy and guys in the right colors and button textures and shapes.

I am really having fun finding a different project each day between now and Christmas for gifts. I'm determined to make some this year that are different. I'm sure my friends are tired of the same old things from me. THIS year, it will be different.