Day 6-6 Days of Giftspiration: Unique and Thrifty Gift Ideas
Welcome to the last day of 6 Days of Giftspiration: Unique and Thrifty Gift Ideas
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This basket started with a coffee table book and then it took on a life of it’s own when I bought the other items to go with the book.
I found a gorgeous wooden tole-painted box that I instantly knew would be perfect for this “giftspiration” idea, and the best part is, it’s versatile enough to be enjoyed in any season—not just at Christmas! To give it a festive touch, I used two Christmas-themed tea towels to line the box and add some holiday spirit.
To complete the gift, I included a few thoughtful items to match the cozy, practical theme inspired by the book: a Swedish dish cloth, a box of baking soda, a bottle of baby oil, dish scrubbers, a bookmark, and a lovely apron. Each piece adds charm and function, making this a truly unique and personalized gift that’s practical yet full of warmth.
What did it cost?
- $3.00 uses for baking soda book (thrifted)
- $4.00 tole painted box (thrifted)
- $2.00 cross-over apron (new with tags thrifted)
- $2.00 for two tea towels (new unused thrifted)
- $4.00 Swedish dish cloth new
- $1.50 Vileda scrubber Dollarama
- $1.50 Baking Soda Dollarama
- $1.50 Baby Oil Dollarama
- $1.00 Bird Pot Scraper Temu
- $1.00 Cat Book Mark Temu
- $0.50 Plaid Reindeer Ornament
Total = $22.00
I followed my go to “How to structure your gift basket” as follows:
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Warmly yours,
Wanda, xo ✂️🧶
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have enjoyed the giftinspiration. Great ideas and things we can pick up all year when we see them. Thank you.