Thrifty Christmas Challenge - 2010 Roundup

So this whole idea started because of something  proposed by Larri at Seams Inspired . Thanks for hosting each week Larri. It's been so much fun sharing my funds and plans each week or so.

I'd been toying the idea of handmade gifts but knew I wouldnt be able to manage to do that for everyone. Men are really hard to make for and dont always appreciate  a tool belt made from floral fabric.

I started out with a vague idea of how much I wanted to spend as a maximum ceiling on gifts in total. My deal was  that if I had the fabric in my stash it didnt count towards the total cost because I didnt specifically have to buy it for Christmas. (I did have to buy some fabrics for each of the bindings on the quilts and the backing on Little P's and I counted this in the cost)

So here's the list:

Handmade or Thrifted / Op shopped or Garage Sale Finds  

Little P's Quilt

Kashmir 2 Quilt

2 x Crayon and Pencil Rolls

Mug Rugs /Fabric Coasters (14 of them !)

Table runner

Tote bag with appliqued  tree on front

3 fabric journals/diary covers

Peppermint Crisp Bark and Smartie Bark

Marvin the Monster for Little P

Little P's bear

Little P's bead/wire toy

Little P's electric ride on train

Cut Glass Butter dish

Chintzy tea pot

Fur babies new toys

Depression glass container

8 assorted glasses and coffee mugs

Little P's car play mat

Punchbowl Set

Pink Minkee Cushion

Bought new at a heavily reduced price

Miss P's perfume set

SJP Perfume for my sister in law

Webcam

Paid full price

Licence Plates
Fur babies food stuffs

Vouchers for JB Hi Fi (4)

1 x CD

Rocket Pop Iceblock Moulds

Bought during the year and put away

Little P's "in the Night Garden " figurine set

Barbecue Apron

This ended up being gifts for 12 family members , 5 animals, and 8 people at work. 70% of my gifts  were thrifted or handmade. I'm so proud of this effort! And I came in under budget by about 60 dollars. This was definitely worth doing and I'm already planning for next year!