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7 WOW Handmade Gifts Under $5 (& see me on TV)!

December 20, 2013  My Projects | Uncategorized

 

Seven WOW Cheap Handmade Gifts Under $5! kellyelko.com

Everyone will cross their fingers and toes hoping you will have them for the next Secret Santa if you make one of these creative, personalized, cheap handmade gifts for your best girlfriends.

I made my television debut on The Dawn Show, where I was pampered and primped with pro hair and makeup, this week sharing my favorite handmade gifts.

You can watch the episode at the end of this post where Denise from The Painted Home and I show you how to make our favorite cheap handmade gifts for under $5.

 

So forget handing over a plain old boring bottle of wine (there’s a great idea for jazzing up a bottle in the video!) or a gift card …

get creative with some of my favorite gift ideas for girlfriends.

 

You can watch if you promise not to laugh!

Warning:  they say the camera adds 10 pounds, but I swear it added an extra 30 to me!

Want more in depth instructions – I’ve written it all out:

Music Lyric Plate

Brown Sugar Body Scrub – with cute FREE printable gift tag!

P.S. Want to see another fun video segment from Denise?  She’s sharing her creative Christmas tree ideas (you’ll love what she uses for a tree topper)!

Here’s to wowing our friends with some wow gifts.

Seven WOW Cheap Handmade Gifts Under $5! kellyelko.com

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  1. [email protected]

    December 20, 2013 at 7:28 am

    You guys are so good on camera! Love it. And you are my kinda girl. It’s five somewhere in the world 😉
    Fun ideas too!

    Reply
    • Kelly @ Eclectically Vintage

      December 20, 2013 at 6:24 pm

      It’s always 5 o’clock in my mind – cheers Julia!
      Kelly

      Reply
  2. Laura Strack

    December 20, 2013 at 7:59 am

    Kelly, That was so fun! Cute projects and you look marvelous! We are our own worst critic. Keep in mind that the TV host probably wears a size 1….Just sayin’.
    Hugs, Laura

    Reply
    • Kelly @ Eclectically Vintage

      December 20, 2013 at 6:25 pm

      Thanks Laura – I feel much better – think I’ll go make myself an ice cream sundae!
      Kelly

      Reply
  3. Shelley @ Calypso in the Country

    December 20, 2013 at 8:12 am

    How exciting! You ladies did a great job!
    -Shelley

    Reply
    • Kelly @ Eclectically Vintage

      December 20, 2013 at 6:26 pm

      thanks so much Shelley – it was fun!
      Kelly

      Reply
  4. Bliss

    December 20, 2013 at 8:25 am

    Well, now I have to update the magazine I keep in the bathroom to say “and television star”. You were wonderful, I only laughed at appropriate times, but I am concerned about the camera adding weight thing. If that is true I would look like a short beach ball, so I will never ever go on tv.

    And can I just say about the segment with Dawn, Denise and you…. go brunettes!

    Reply
    • Kelly @ Eclectically Vintage

      December 20, 2013 at 6:21 pm

      I do wish Dawn was a blonde so we could do the whole Charlie’s Angels thing!

      Reply
  5. Jules

    December 20, 2013 at 9:02 am

    That was great! I loved your comment about going upstairs to hide and eat a bite sized snickers! So glad we got to share in your TV debut! You were cool, calm and collected … and shared some wonderful ideas!

    Reply
    • Kelly @ Eclectically Vintage

      December 20, 2013 at 6:24 pm

      I’ve been eating way too many Snickers – gotta start sniffing the sugar scrub more instead!
      Kelly

      Reply
  6. [email protected] this top that

    December 20, 2013 at 9:21 am

    Oh Kelly- I just loved watching this. you did great. I am proud of you.

    Reply
    • Kelly @ Eclectically Vintage

      December 20, 2013 at 6:22 pm

      Thanks friend!

      Reply
  7. Deb

    December 20, 2013 at 9:49 am

    Kelly, great ideas. You look adorable! Wonderful job! I’m heading to the dollar store, I forgot a few gifts I need to get finished ASAP

    Reply
    • Kelly @ Eclectically Vintage

      December 20, 2013 at 6:23 pm

      Thanks Deb! The dollar store is my second home!
      Kelly

      Reply
  8. Karen

    December 20, 2013 at 11:14 am

    Woowee girlfriend!! You looked mahvelous dahling! How cool is this?? Love your television debut. I will be looking for you next on the Today Show or one of the other morning shows. I see stars in your future. And I don’t just mean the kind you might put on some of your adorable $5 crafts. Sharing on my FB page today. A star is born 🙂

    Reply
    • Kelly @ Eclectically Vintage

      December 20, 2013 at 6:22 pm

      Thanks Karen – gotta run, Matt Lauer is calling!
      Kelly

      Reply
  9. cassie

    December 20, 2013 at 12:06 pm

    you were fabulous! and you looked gorgeous! and i loved being able to hear your voice! 🙂 i just love you! we have got to meet in 2014. it’s going to happen. it’s the year of the horse and my horse is leading me your way.

    Reply
  10. JaneEllen

    December 21, 2013 at 1:19 am

    You gals acted like you’ve always been on tv, didn’t seem one bit nervous and looked great. Wish I could have heard you but I’m hard of hearing and my pc volume is very low. So I just watch and enjoy. Same thing with watching tv at home.
    Gifts for under $5, perfect and they are so great, love the 3 tiered jewelry holder. I’ll be looking at little bowls and saucers differently at the thrift stores. The ideas were all ingenious, might just have to try the sugar scrub also. You gals did great, prettier than your hostess also. Wishing you and yours a very Merry Christmas

    Reply
    • Kelly @ Eclectically Vintage

      December 21, 2013 at 9:09 am

      You’ve made my day JaneEllen! So glad you like the ideas – if you need any written directions, just let me know! Hope your Christmas is fun and festive!
      Kelly

      Reply
  11. MK

    December 21, 2013 at 9:41 am

    That was so fun to watch and I loved your ideas! Congrats on being on TV. You did great! Happy holidays!

    Reply
    • Kelly @ Eclectically Vintage

      December 21, 2013 at 9:44 am

      Thanks MK – enjoy your holidays!
      Kelly

      Reply
  12. Inspire Me Heather

    December 23, 2013 at 6:47 am

    You were great!! I liked your projects too, good ideas – thanks!

    Reply
  13. [email protected]

    December 23, 2013 at 9:07 pm

    You were great!…May I have your autograph!!!…:)
    Congrats Kelly!

    Reply
  14. Mary Beth|Cupcakes and Crinoline

    December 28, 2013 at 9:12 am

    I love your gift ideas and I think you look fantastic! Pretty, pretty, pretty!

    Reply
  15. Sandy

    December 30, 2013 at 9:08 am

    Kelly, you look great! Congrats. I think you did really well on your tv debut! Your humor and creativity shine through! Maybe we’ll see you on HGTV one day!

    Reply
    • Kelly @ Eclectically Vintage

      December 30, 2013 at 9:59 am

      Thanks Sandy!! HGTV here I come!

      Reply
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