Every year my mother-in-law creates a personable and unique Christmas gift for all the immediate family. She takesthe time and effort to create a very memorable gift, that could not be bought in stores. Generally these small gifts are of the arts and crafts variety, which give them an antique Christmas flare. But just because they are an antique gift, doesn't mean that they are just decorations.
Last year she created a small bean bag that could be put in the microwave, after heated up could be placed on your back or sore muscles as a massage item. It's been extremely useful and makes for a wonderful evening, it's an antique Christmas gift that is being used year round.
Another year she created a snowman out of antique jars, painted and then personalized each one for the family. This made a great decoration that we bring out in our house every year. Every year is different and I'm anxious to see what she comes up with, because making home made antique Christmas gifts is a great tradition to start and leaves an lasting impression.
