( Be Inspired ) Create a Homemade Holiday Season BY CHRISTIN DAUBERT I SWEAR IF I HEAR SUPPLY CHAIN OR SHIPPING DELAYS anymore this year, I’ll start twitching. I make it a personal mission to start my holiday shopping in October, regardless of the aforementioned problems. This year is no different, with one exception: I’m adding homemade gifts to the mix! I love shopping local for as many gifts as I can. Luckily around here, there is no shortage of amazing shops for us to choose from, not to mention restaurants and markets where you can grab gift cards for lucky friends and family. As for the homemade portion of my holiday presents, I’m sharing four different gifts to make and give this year. 1. This first semi-homemade gift is a Dipped Mug that you can create and have a couple extra whenever you need a last minute gift. This mug is from The Merry Thought blog and while it looks dipped, it’s actually just painted! You’ll need: white mugs; paint (make sure it’s ceramic paint); small paintbrushes; and painter’s tape. Directions: Wipe the mugs down with rubbing alcohol then wrap the tape around (including the handle). I recommend two coats of paint for a really beautiful saturated look. Follow the instructions on your paint bottle for how long it needs to dry between coats (I recommend Martha Stewart paint from Michaels). After it’s all dried, carefully remove the tape. If it is starting to pull the paint, use a knife to separate the tape from the mug. Now you can fill it with some tea sachets or a little bag of coffee and you have a perfect gift for the caffeine lover on your gift list.
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