If you're looking for something inexpensive and easy, but really nice, to make as a gift for someone, here's a great idea: handmade paper. It's handmade AND recycled -- you can't beat that.
This blog gives step-by-step directions for kids to make handmade paper themselves, or with help if they are younger.
It can make a very beautiful, useful gift that shows you care. But choose the recipient carefully -- maybe it's not the best gift for someone who hates to write.
Once you've made your paper, cut it into note pages for someone who makes t0-do lists, or a busy family that is always writing notes to one another. If you know someone who loves to actually send handwritten letters, send it as a box of stationery. Kids can take it a step further and make a handmade book, complete with their own story about school, favorite activities, a story they make up or their drawings.
The instructions may be for kids, but you don't have to be a child to be creative and make handmade paper gifts for Christmas or anytime.
Art Smarts 4 Kids: Handmade Gift: Make Your Own Paper
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